mPOS & Retail Payment Solutions

A mobile point of sale (mPOS) is a POS system that enables businesses to process transactions using smartphones, tablets, or handheld devices instead of traditional fixed terminals. mPOS systems combine point of sale software, payment processing, and mobile devices to support transactions anywhere.

A traditional POS system is fixed to a counter or station. Mobile point of sale systems untether the transaction from a single location, allowing staff to check out customers in the aisle, at curbside, at an event, or anywhere the customer is. For enterprises managing high foot traffic or distributed locations, mPOS reduces friction and improves throughput.

Mobile point of sale systems use devices like tablets or smartphones equipped with POS software and connected payment hardware (such as card readers or integrated scanners). These systems securely process payments, connect to backend platforms, and support real-time transaction management.

mPOS systems help enterprises:

• Reduce checkout times and improve customer experience
• Enable transactions anywhere (in-store, curbside, or in the field)
• Integrate with existing POS systems and enterprise software
• Increase operational flexibility and workforce productivity

Stratix supports a broad range of mobile point of sale devices from leading manufacturers including Verifone, Ingenico, PAX, IPC Mobile, and HP. We help enterprises evaluate, procure, stage, and deploy the right mPOS hardware for their specific environment and workflows.

Stratix manages the full mPOS deployment lifecycle — from hardware procurement and device staging to configuration, kitting, and logistics. Our Technology Deployment Services are built to handle high-volume rollouts across multiple locations, ensuring devices arrive ready to use from day one.

Mobile payment solutions enable businesses to accept and process payments using mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and handheld POS systems. These solutions support various payment types, including credit cards, contactless payments, and digital wallets.

Mobile payment systems support:

• EMV chip card payments
• Contactless payments (NFC, tap-to-pay)
• Mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
• Barcode or QR code payments

Enterprise mobile payment solutions use secure payment processing technologies such as encryption, tokenization, and compliance with PCI standards. This ensures that customer payment data is protected across all transactions.

Mobile payment solutions integrate with point of sale software and backend systems such as ERP, CRM, and inventory platforms. This enables real-time data synchronization, reporting, and seamless transaction management across the business.

mPOS and mobile payment solutions are widely used across industries including:

• Retail and specialty retail
• Quick service and full-service restaurants
• Hospitality and events
• Field service and logistics
• Healthcare and patient-facing environments

mPOS systems typically use enterprise-grade smartphones, tablets, or purpose-built handheld devices. These are often paired with accessories such as payment sleds, barcode scanners, printers, and mounting solutions.

Yes. Enterprise mPOS solutions can be integrated with legacy POS systems and backend platforms. Stratix helps ensure compatibility, minimize disruption, and modernize payment workflows without requiring a full system replacement.

Choosing the right solution depends on your workflows, environment, and integration requirements. Stratix takes a consultative approach—evaluating your current POS system, payment processing needs, and user workflows to recommend the best-fit mPOS and mobile payment solution.