Telecom Lead Asia: Lenovo has tied up with VeriFone Systems
to launch the ThinkPad Mobile POS, a mobile point of sale (POS) platform for
retail outlets.
The mobile point of sale is built on the Lenovo ThinkPad
Tablet and a custom version of VeriFone’s PAYware Mobile Enterprise for Tablet
payment solution.
Utilizing ThinkPad Mobile POS, retailers can configure,
customize and manage an end-to-end point of sale platform. The mobile point of
sale (POS) platform delivers efficient and flexible alternative than stationary
cash registers, helping create new revenue opportunities for retailers, and
improving the shopping experience for customers.
The ThinkPad Mobile POS platform joins the rich ThinkPad
heritage of productivity and durability with VeriFone’s global leadership in
secure electronic payment solutions,” said Dilip Bhatia, vice president
ThinkPad Business Unit, Lenovo.
Lenovo said retailers can manage the ThinkPad Mobile POS
with ease, including individual device tracking, managing applications,
checking status on individual units and even remotely wiping and resetting
devices to minimize on-site support intervention.
IT managers will have full control over timing for operating
system updates. They will be able to avoid unnecessary business disruptions and
security risks created by unvetted updates from hardware vendors.
Mobile solutions are enabling retailers to reimagine the
point of sale and Lenovo’s ThinkPad Tablet solution with PAYware Mobile
Enterprise makes it possible to engage customers in the aisle or wherever goods
are being sold,” said Jennifer Miles, VeriFone executive vice president, North
America.
The ThinkPad Mobile POS meets PCI 3, EMV 1 and 2, UKCC and
Interac needs, ensuring secure acceptance of all forms of payment, including
EMV (EuroPay, MasterCard and Visa), NFC (near field communication), debit and
gift cards, electronic coupons, loyalty programs and promotions.
Lenovo gives ThinkPad tablet users full control over the
operating system, letting retailers determine what can run on the tablet and
when it is updated. Coupled with an enterprise-class service and support, the
ThinkPad Tablet is ideally suited to mission critical application.
