Released on = January 21, 2007, 6:13 pm

Press Release Author = Derek Meade / Volante POS Systems

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary
of adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments. Issues such a cost, ease
of use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause.
Nowadays, however, with the popularity of PDA's, Blackberries, cell phones and the
like, mobile technology and wireless mobile computing has become main stream, and
hospitality providers are taking a second look.

Press Release Body = Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary of
adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments. Issues such a cost, ease of
use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause.
Nowadays, however, with the popularity of PDA's, Blackberries, cell phones and the
like, mobile technology and wireless mobile computing has become main stream, and
hospitality providers are taking a second look.

In a high cost and competitive market, it's no wonder that those in the hospitality
industry want technology to help them increase revenues. But how can a wireless POS
device help them achieve this?

Wireless mobile computing can help in many ways. One such instance is by eliminating
the need for staff to line up at a specific POS terminal to place orders. By
utilizing mobile technology, serving staff are more productive since time spent
during the order taking process is decreased. Wireless mobile computing also allows
serving staff to place orders instantly, and then go directly to the next table,
thereby increasing table turns. And because serving staff are more productive,
significant savings can be seen through decreased labor costs.

Another drawback to stationary POS terminals is that serving staff usually place a
number of orders at once to the kitchen, overwhelming kitchen staff. Placing orders
tableside eliminates this problem, as orders are more evenly spaced.

One important benefit to also consider with a wireless POS solution is that by
placing orders directly at the table, order taking is more accurate and less food is
wasted. This directly translates into decreased food costs. Also, serving staff can
spend more time with customers, which significantly increases up-sell opportunities.


Utilizing wireless mobile computing in a hospitality environment also allows
restaurateurs to approach staffing in a more cost effective and efficient way.
Instead of scheduling a large number of serving staff who are responsible for all
the order taking and food delivery, a wireless POS solution allows restaurant owners
the opportunity to hire just a few skilled staff, give them larger sections, and
make their primary focus greeting customers, taking orders and up selling.
Non-serving staff can then be hired (at significant payroll savings) to dispatch
food and clean sections. When serving staff are able to remain on the floor, the
result is superior customer service and again increased sales through up selling and
faster table turns.

Now, Volante POS Systems of Toronto, Canada has come along and revolutionized the
wireless POS industry in a creative and innovative way. By using PC notebooks (not
much bigger then a handheld) the entire POS software is loaded on the unit and it
runs as a terminal with peer to peer, data synching etc. PDA\'s don't work in this
manner- they require writing to the unit (in other words, new code, separate
product) plus they\'re not robust enough for Food and beverage. Volante has evolved
its software into the peer to peer architecture, and now POS software can be loaded
onto a small wireless notebook with amazing results. The technology is revolutionary
- nobody else can do what Volante is doing.

This approach can work exceptionally well in venues that aren't traditional table
side establishments, such as stadiums, trade shows, casinos, arenas, race tracks and
outdoor sales areas (such as rooftop patios for instance) where conventional POS
terminals aren't practical nor feasible.

Wireless mobile computing from Volante offers even more important and innovative
features. For instance, the menus on the notebook or handhelds are the exact same
menus as on the traditional register. The databases are in sync with one another.
You don\'t have to program them separately; they're an extension of the host
computer. This approach is less expensive because it doesn\'t require separate
servers for handhelds and traditional registers. And because Volante POS software is
written in pure Java, users have the freedom to choose Linux, Windows 2000/XP, or
Windows and Linux as an operating system.

For more information on how wireless POS technology and wireless mobile computing
from Volante can help your business increase profits and productivity, email them at
sales@volantesystems.com or visit their website at www.volantesystems.com.

Wireless POS solutions truly allow Hospitality leaders to enter the 21st century,
while also giving them an extra edge in a fiercely competitive industry.







Web Site = http://www.volantesystems.com

Contact Details = Volante POS Systems
1188 Martin Grove Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M9W 5M9

Annette Ennamorato
Director, Sales & Operations
416.522.1825
sales@volantesystems.com
www.volantesystems.com