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Portable POS Systems

This Wireless Cash Register Is Ideal for Rural Areas in Developing Countries

— September 25, 2014 — Business
Designed for informal economies, this wireless cash register consists of a portable POS system for cash transactions. This allows users to sell airtime, electricity, insurance, microloans and cash collections. From Nomanini, the lightweight point of sale device comes in three different versions optimized for different tasks. It can also be customized to accept different forms of cash and multiple transaction types.

This wireless cash register is ideal for businesses trying to run in developing rural communities without reliable access to electricity or internet infrastructure. In addition to being highly customizable, the portable device features a "ruggedised design" for rough areas with low cell phone connectivity and is optimized for speed and simplicity. This means users can complete a sale by pressing only two buttons when they bundle certain items into packages.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Cash Register - This trend presents an opportunity for businesses to develop portable POS systems that are customizable and optimized for speed and simplicity, ideal for informal economies.
2. Rural Commerce Solutions - This trend highlights the need for innovative solutions that enable businesses to operate in developing rural communities without reliable access to electricity or internet infrastructure.
3. Ruggedized Point of Sale Devices - This trend calls for the creation of durable and robust point of sale devices that can withstand rough areas with low cell phone connectivity.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Payment Solutions - This industry can leverage the wireless cash register trend to develop portable POS systems that enable cash transactions in areas with limited infrastructure.
2. Microfinance and Microloan Providers - This industry can utilize the rural commerce solutions trend to develop innovative financial services tailored to the needs of businesses operating in developing rural communities.
3. Rugged Electronics Manufacturing - This industry can capitalize on the demand for ruggedized point of sale devices by developing and manufacturing durable and reliable devices optimized for rough areas with low connectivity.
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