Epos Hardware. These are either integrated systems – where a number of components are housed in the same unit, or modular systems which are based on a standard PC to which various peripherals are connected.
The integrated systems tend to have a smaller footprint, saving counter space but they don’t allow the same degree of flexibility to pick and choose components. Integrated EPoS systems tend to combine the display, computer unit, customer display, keyboard and customer display. The advantages of an integrated EPoS system are that they are ostensibly smaller without the need to find space for a standard PC and all the other associated peripherals. However, in the event of a breakdown you can’t simply switch out a component and continue to operate. Info-Tech Research Group. EDI. Supplier_handbook.