Cloud-based POS systems are software applications that can be used on mobile devices like tablets and smart terminals. Unlike a traditional till system, a cloud-based POS updates all data in real-time to the "cloud" (just a term for the internet) and stores this information on the POS provider's internet servers instead of storing it on a computer. This means that you can access and update your POS data from anywhere you have an internet connection. A lot of business owners prefer cloud-based POS systems because it means they can do things like order inventory, track sales, and manage employees without having to be on location (beach day anyone?).

The talech app runs on your iPad allowing you to access all the point-of-sale features that talech provides. To accept payments, you will need a Desk/5000 countertop terminal or a Move/5000 wireless terminal Both these pieces of hardware integrate with talech on your iPad. If you need a cash drawer, you can also add the Elo PayPoint. With the Elo PayPoint and terminal integration, you get an all-in-one cash drawer, payment terminal, printer, barcode scanner, customer-facing display, and an iPad charging dock - this provides the traditional till experience connected to talech's powerful software. I you don't need all the functions of the Elo PayPoint, you can just add the Desk/5000 or Move/5000 to your talech package to accept credit and debit payments.

You can download the talech app on the Poynt 5 or Poynt Smart Terminal. This allows you to access all the point-of-sale features that talech provides on you Poynt terminal. Because the Poynt and Poynt 5 are payment terminals, you do not need to integrate the Desk/5000 or Move/5000 terminals to accept payments as you would if you ran talech on an iPad. The Poynt Smart Terminal also has a built-in receipt printer and a cash drawer can be added for a traditional till experience if needed.