POS Implementation

Enable Next Generation Store Experiences

Enabling Omnichannel Retail Through POS Implementation

To succeed in today’s retail landscape, brands must deliver seamless experiences across both physical stores and digital channels. A successful POS implementation is foundational to this effort – enabling real-time visibility, unified transactions, and consistent operations across touchpoints. When optimized, POS systems serve as the execution layer for omnichannel strategies, powering capabilities such as click-and-collect, endless aisle, and cross-channel returns – all essential to meeting modern customer expectations.

POS Implementation

SkillNet helps retailers maximize the value of POS systems through strategic POS implementation. We drive digital transformation by designing solutions to get the most value from POS products with minimal customization.

We provide POS implementation and support services for leading on-prem and cloud-based products. SkillNet’s multidisciplinary teams offer complete solutions by combining deep functional knowledge of POS systems with top-class engineering for DevOps and Cloud to deliver end-to-end POS implementation solutions.

Our approach to POS implementation focuses on delivering complete business value to you without any gaps in technical complexity or scope of ownership. Seamless integration is a critical part of every POS implementation, ensuring compatibility with systems such as merchandising, planning, CRM, supply chain, and loyalty platforms.

SkillNet’s StoreHub integration platform accelerates POS implementation by enabling smooth, pre-integrated connections between store systems and enterprise applications. This eliminates delays and improves performance in omnichannel environments.

Oracle Retail Solutions

Accelerate implementation of Oracle Retail Xstore POS

SkillNet supports every phase of the Oracle POS implementation journey – from defining return on investment to execution and support. By leveraging our catalog of omnichannel processes, predeveloped integrations, and deep expertise streamlines we simplify and accelerate the POS implementation journey for Oracle Retail applications.

SkillNet has extensive expertise in implementing Oracle Retail products such as Oracle Xstore POS, Merchandising System, Store Inventory Management, Customer Engagement, Order Broker, Returns Management, and others to deliver a seamless store experience.

Check out the Oracle Retail Point of Sale blog – Guide to Successful Xstore POS Upgrade

Modern Commerce Engine

Based on our experience working across store systems, SkillNet has developed a set of IP-based tools known as the Modern Commerce Engine. These tools help streamline the POS implementation process, ensuring faster deployment, reduced complexity, and improved integration across retail systems.

Enhancing In-Store Customer Experiences Through Successful POS Implementation

Redefining the Customer Journey on an Existing Technology Stack

SkillNet partnered with a leading Latin American retailer to design a new in-store customer journey – delivered on their existing Oracle Retail Xstore POS platform. By implementing a modern, decoupled front-end experience, the solution provides a seamless, intuitive UX while leveraging the robustness of the backend system.

Now live in over 20 stores and expanding, the implementation showcases how retailers can innovate without overhauling their entire infrastructure.

Watch the video to see our self-checkout kiosk in action—featuring customer identification, product selection, and secure payment.

How to plan your POS upgrade project

Get the most from your POS Upgrade with the right retail integration partner

While the decision to upgrade is itself a major decision, actually upgrading the point-of-sale system can be challenging to say the least. Aligning all the resources, coordinating third party vendors, procuring equipment, and more is an enormous undertaking for retailers of any size. Read our quick reference guide to learn how to get maximum value out of your POS upgrade project.

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Oracle Xstore upgrade

7 new features that justify an Oracle Xstore POS Upgrade

Based on the hundreds of implementations and upgrades we have done over the past years, we put together a list of factors for the client to consider when determining an upgrade strategy. While the Oracle retail POS software team has made several improvements to Xstore POS over various versions, please read the blog 7 new features that justify an Oracle Xstore POS Upgrade to find out the features which we consider are the most important.

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Additional Resources

Read our Blog – Overcoming 6 Core Technical Challenges During POS Implementation
Read the Case Study – How SkillNet helped a Luxury retailer successfully harness the cloud for their digital transformation

Read how UK’s largest Health and Beauty Retailer Reduces Costs, Improves Time to Market by Going Serverless on AWS

FAQ’s

POS implementation refers to the process of setting up and configuring Point-of-Sale systems for businesses. It’s crucial because it streamlines sales transactions, inventory management, and customer data collection, enhancing operational efficiencies in stores. It also improves customers experiences.

POS implementation is beneficial for various industries which have stores, in traditional retail, CPG, automotive, apparel, liquor, healthcare, hospitality, telecom and F&B industries. Any business that conducts real time sales transactions can benefit from a well-implemented POS system.

The time required for POS systems implementation varies. It depends on the complexity of a business and the systems you choose. On average, it can take a few weeks to a few months for a complete implementation.

At SkillNet, our commitment to the success of your business goes beyond the initial POS system implementation. We provide a comprehensive suite of ongoing support and maintenance services designed to ensure the continued efficiency and reliability of your POS systems. Our dedicated support team is available 24/7, ready to assist with any urgent issues or inquiries, guaranteeing minimal disruption to your business operations.

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SkillNet Solutions, Makers of Modern Commerce, provides digital transformation consulting and technology services to companies that are looking to modernize their omnichannel touchpoints to better engage and transact with their customers.