Cloud vs. On-Premise POS — Use Cases for Canadian Retailers, Restaurants, and Salons
Choosing between a on-premise or cloud based point of sale system (POS system) requires understanding which use cases best fit each technology especially as Canadian businesses move toward unified commerce. Whether you run a retail store, restaurant, salon, or manage an ecommerce website, selecting the right model can boost efficiency and support growth. Introduction: Matching POS to Business Types The POS system is central to managing sales, inventory, customers, and back-office operations. The way your business operates online, in-store, and in mobile apps will determine whether a cloud or on-premise point of sale solution is better for you. Retail Stores: The Rise of Cloud POS Modern Canadian retailers increasingly choose cloud POS systems for their real-time integration with ecommerce stores, advanced analytics, and their ability to handle omnichannel commerce. These systems update inventory instantly between your brick-and-mortar location and your ecommerce website, enabling fea...