"Cloud POS" -"SoftBank World 2014" session report spread over a variety of size and business format
On July 15 and 16, the SoftBank World 2014 event for SoftBank Group will be held in Tokyo.Special lectures and sessions were held by many exhibitors, and exhibition space for services and products was set up.On the 15th, a session was held on the POS solution "Cloud POS" using the iPad provided by SoftBank Telecom.
From cafes to large -scale facilities
The stage was Mr. Kazuhira Yuge, the Mobile Planning Division, Mobile Planning Department, Mobile and Voice Business Promotion Department.The title of "POS solutions using iPad and data utilizing data useful for sales improvement" was introduced, and the service outline of the cloud POS and examples of utilization were introduced.
Softbank Telecom Mobile / Voice Business Promotion Department Mobile Planning Department Product Device Division Kazuhiri Yuagi |
Grow tablet POS market.In 2018, 30,000 stores, market size 5.5 billion yen |
Cloud POS is a POS solution for stores that can be easily introduced at low cost by using iPad as a terminal.The iPad with a dedicated application, a receipt printer, a cash door, etc. are set.
Manage aggregation and master data in the cloud |
Providing 3 plans according to the scale of use |
While reducing the initial cost and running cost, it also supports multiple stores via the cloud.It also supports card payments in collaboration with PayPal here, providing support support including lectures and help desks including peripheral devices.
"BROOK'S CAFE Harajuku store" in Harajuku, Tokyo.Around the stylish cashier in spaces |
Harajuku's concept apparel shop "TORICO".Used as an iPad without attaching it to the stand |
A live house "Studio Coast" with a capacity of 2400 people.Starting with the ticket sales booth, a total of 30 units, such as product sales and food and beverage, are used in the cloud POS. |
Introduced for Yahoo Auction Dome goods and food and drinks.The iPhone is specified for wagon sales.Tour can be visited as a large -scale introduction case |
Services spread by user voices
According to Yugi, there were many small -scale introductions, but recently, major companies have been considering specifically.It is said that the number of optional functions and cooperation with other systems has been increasing.
For example, the order management function that links the table terminal and kitchen / backyard for the restaurant industry will be provided in the near future, and in stock management cooperation with actual stores, EC shops, and logistics warehouses.
Planning various cooperation options according to the type of business |
In addition, they are promoting cooperation projects while catching up the needs of users, such as electronic money support, customer management, CRM, and attendance management.
Yugi has suggested to customers who introduce the cloud POS, "Let's stop putting the iPad for POS."If an iPad is introduced to the store, it can be useful for business in various ways.The idea is that one of the apps is POS.A solution that makes use of the strengths of general -purpose machines, not as a substitute for dedicated aircraft, is definitely accepted to the site.
