5 Things I learned about Point Of Sale Technology at Seamless Africa 2024
The atmosphere at the recent Seamless Africa 2024 was nothing short of brilliance. Innovation and inspiration collided as one of the world’s influential tech and e-commerce minds were under the same roof and shared stages together
The energy was blistering with high entrepreneurial spirit and networking opportunities and as one of the start-ups that was chosen to exhibit, we were profusely honored to voice out our ideas in tackling lack of digital skills amongst the South African youth and cementing our blueprint in a community reigning with innovative thinking and tech-related ideas.
The atmosphere was bolstered with key things to learn from. From fintech, retail and e-commerce, to point of sale and the future of secure payments. Here are some of the things I learned and took home with me about point of sale technology:
Process Payments and Log transactions: With companies like Telpo and Terrapin in attendance, I had the opportunity to learn a few foundational insights as to what makes point of sale technology different
Streamlined Payment Solutions:
Point of sale companies were illustrating key components, such as optimizing revenue through AI-driven solutions for sales predictions, inventory management and efficient production. This technology can help businesses predict sales, manage inventory and streamline operations.
Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments:
There were also opportunities to learn and venture into the world of digital wallets like Afropay and Allxs VIP Ltd, who are revolutionizing transactions across Africa. These platforms enable instant remittance, micro lending services, and buy-now-pay-later credit options.
Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure:
Modern cross-border payment systems for African SMEs enables secure transactions across countries
Card-Based BNPL Solutions:
Almost each and every stall had a piece of crucial information that could be of utmost importance to you and I got to see how card-based buy now, pay later solutions are changing the financial landscape. Customers can get flexible payment options through these solutions.
Seamless Compliance and Security:
The importance of seamless compliance in unlocking funding and market access was emphasized. Companies like Innoble touched upon the need for secure compliance transactions.
The event truly provided a window of numerous learning opportunities and It was amazing to see the degree in which companies are taking to continue to shape the fintech and e-commerce world. An event I would undoubtedly attend again and would proudly recommend to anybody looking to participate and engage in an impactul atmosphere such as this.
Overall, our experience at this prestigious event was indeed educational and profusely granted companies the chance to learn, network and gain knowledge about various e-commerce and Point of sale technology transactions. It laid down a great carpet for businesses and anybody looking to venture into the future of payments, fintech, retail and e-commerce across Africa
It is no doubt Africa is evidently investing and digitally empowering themselves and with this great approach, we are bound to create and maintain an entrepreneurial spirit that’ll help continue unlocking pivotal opportunities to help propel the continent towards endless effective opportunities.