GX POS Add-on

Many hospitality establishments operate on thin margins. Controlling cost, effectively training employees and eliminating loss both by theft and by accident are all functions which can make direct contributions to a company’s bottom line. Point of sale integration of existing hardware and software with state of the art security systems can enhance an owner’s ability to monitor the safety and efficiency of a store’s operations and its employees.

DTT Surveillance, a recognized leader in food service video security systems, provides point of sale integration systems which improve the capabilities of a facility’s ongoing cash handling and order taking structures. Even the most basic four camera package offered by DTT will add to the ability of a business to monitor its employees. The capacity for real time observation of operations at the point of sale not only increases security at all levels it also allows an owner and/or managers to note areas which may benefit from additional supervision.

GXPOS2, a state of the art point of sale integration program, takes the concept several steps beyond simple site monitoring. This system’s configuration captures individual transactions and couples them with video of the transaction as it occurred. The GXPOS2 video/point of sale integration system generates a text log which can be searched for specific incidents; video of selected transactions can then be viewed. Some programs also flag suspicious activity and notify the appropriate personnel via e-mail. It may also be possible to overlay the video with text detailing the sale.

Obviously, this type of video/point of sale integration can decrease everyday theft. However, its usefulness does not end there. Larcenous schemes which might not be readily apparent may come to light when cash handling can be scrutinized over an extended period. Further, sales procedures can be monitored for effective use of product and proper operational techniques. Inadvertent errors can be eliminated and improper procedures can be corrected.

Specific instances of proper cash and inventory handling can also be identified. Actually seeing a staff member employing proper techniques is often a powerful learning experience. Video/point of sale integration enables a supervisor to break down a well handled transaction into basic steps which can be taught to other employees. Video/point of sale integration tapes thereby become educational tools.

A security professional from DTT Surveillance will be happy to discuss the many ways in which the GXPOS2 system or others like it can address the specific needs of most any hospitality company.