Point of sale systems present a wholly different challenge compared to just deploying a new PC. While managed service providers must remember all the same details as with a PC when deploying a new POS workstation, there are a host of additional complex and sensitive elements that must be properly addressed with a POS installation.

MSPs should consider using a POS deployment checklist like the one from TechRepublic Premium — see the xlsx file for use. In addition to laying out the proper order of deployment, a checklist can help prevent a hurried or confused technician from skipping an important step.

From the download:

The complexity of a POS installation becomes almost immediately apparent. Often, sophisticated connections must be carefully configured between the POS computer, backend accounting and even inventory management systems. Then there’s the host of POS equipment, from pole displays and pin pads to scanners and receipt printers, that requires proper installation.

The download comprises a four-page PDF and an Excel spreadsheet.

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