The World of Hospitality Issue 63 2025 | Page 141

TECHNOLOGY
Next Generation Cloud POS solutions To enable almost instant printing in venues from Cloud-based hospitality software and apps , Star offers software and integration tools for enhanced connectivity thanks to its superior CloudPRNT™ Next technology based on the MQTT protocol . With CloudPRNT widely used by hospitality venues worldwide as part of their table ordering or online ordering system , Star ’ s latest CloudPRNT Next technology provides faster , more secure and efficient online ordering . Star CloudPRNT enabled printers are able to receive orders from multiple channels including fixed POS systems , mobile devices and tablets , networked as well as Cloud based systems which results in an efficient ordering and transaction process for any hospitality business .
Furthermore , by using Star CloudPRNT connected printers , users have the option to access StarPrinter . Online , a fully managed Cloud printing and device management platform with minimal set-up time and cost as well as near zero integration . To date , the service has been widely adopted across the hospitality industry and is continually expanding both in terms of features and global reach .
Linerless labelling With the rise in multi-channel ordering in the hospitality industry in recent years accompanied by increasing demand for customer collection , third party delivery and legislation around accurate ingredients and allergy identification , the requirement for efficient food and beverage labelling has surged . Amongst the range of labelling solutions currently available , linerless labels stand out for their ecofriendly properties and operational efficiencies .
Thanks to its linerless sticky label printing capabilities , the TSP143IVSK X4 offers a versatile solution for hospitality environments seeking to print repositionable labels for food and drink orders and deliveries , resulting in greater order accuracy and streamlined workflows .
Sustainability Supporting sustainable business practices , EnergyStar Certification ensures the TSP143IV X4 and TSP143IVSK
X4 operate optimally , allowing for power consumption and operational costs to be reduced . And , being packaged in eco-friendly packaging with a 30 % smaller box size and near zero plastic wrapping , environmental impact is kept to a minimum .
For all linerless media , a key benefit is the reduction in waste . With no backing paper to discard , linerless media offers significant paper saving properties with more labels per roll than standard label rolls . Thanks to fewer roll changes as well as the advantage of reduced shipping costs and storage space requirements given linerless labels are more compact than traditional labels , cost savings can be achieved alongside enhanced operational efficiency and sustainability .
Investment in advanced technology Successfully addressing the challenges facing the hospitality industry requires investing in the necessary tools and future-proof solutions . Without a doubt , businesses that recognise and commit to advanced and powerful technology will be best positioned to enhance efficiencies and capitalise on future opportunities .
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