1. GITEX GLOBAL 2024 is bringing together the international tech community under the overarching theme “Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy.” In your view, how crucial are public-private collaborations for developing the next generation of AI-powered tech solutions?
Collaborations between public and private sectors are absolutely vital for the development of next generation of AI-driven technological advancements and solutions. Governments help to provide regulatory frameworks, ethical guidelines and often, the funding required to drive large-scale AI initiatives. Meanwhile, the private sector brings in innovation, agility and the technical expertise required to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI to create something radical.
With these two forces working hand in hand, they can accelerate the adoption of AI in ways that benefit society as a whole, from enhancing public services to driving economic growth. Collaboration ensures that AI development is not only cutting-edge, but also aligned with public interests and ethical standards, making it sustainable in the long run.
2. How is the rapid advancement of AI technologies influencing your industry sector?
AI is definitely playing a transformative role in the POS industry, making our devices way smarter and more useful than previous generations. From streamlining transaction processing to providing deeper insights into consumer behavior and advanced inventory management, businesses are not just able to keep up with trends but stay ahead of them. Furthermore, AI also helps to enhance security measures such as fraud detection and prevention, giving end users a greater peace of mind. These quality-of-life features help to elevate the intuitiveness, efficiency, and safety of modern POS devices, and redefines the new standards for what businesses should expect.
3. How is your business adopting and integrating AI innovation?
We are actively embracing AI innovations to enhance our products and services, particularly in the realm of smart commercial Android devices. We integrate AI not only in our hardware to make our systems smarter, but also to facilitate better compatibility with our software partners to maximize the collaborative potential of our devices and software. For example, the iMin Swan 2 Desktop POS features an AI-powered camera that is capable of recognizing items on its electronic weighing scale to generate the associated costs quickly. This streamlines operations while also improving accuracy and efficiency of users. At the end of the day, iMin always keeps our end users in mind – we focus on equipping them with the best available technology, enabling them to operate more efficiently, make accurate data-driven decisions, and ultimately, elevate their business performance.
4. Beyond AI, what innovations do you believe will shape the future of your industry and which regions do you foresee leading these advancements by 2025?
There has definitely been an increasing reliance on cloud technologies, which is an extremely cost-effective method that helps to simplify usage and management, driving up efficiency and scalability significantly. There is also an increasing adoption of chip readers and contactless payments globally, which caused a diminishing rate of swipe transactions. Furthermore, modern POS systems have also seen an increased rate of integration with Bluetooth technology, which enables the compatibility with peripherals that offer additional mobility and usability.
5. What are your motivations and expectations for coming onboard the 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL in 2024?
We are excited to showcase our latest advancements in smart commercial Android devices, including our newest Swan 2 Desktop POS and Falcon 2 Tablet POS. Attending GITEX GLOBAL is always a privilege for iMin, and we always ensure to make the necessary preparations to seize the opportunity to collaborate with global tech leaders, explore new partnerships, and gain insights into emerging technologies that will drive future innovations. We hope not only to strengthen our market presence, but to engage in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of the POS industry, to improve and enhance the lives of merchants globally.
6. Are you planning to launch any products or services, showcase new technologies, or announce partnerships during the event?
New Products:
Swan 2 Desktop POS | Redefining Entry Standards
The Swan 2 Desktop POS is a game-changing innovation that is integrated with four pillars of success for users: an octa-core processor, Android 13 OS, WiFi-6 and Glass to Glass (G+G) Flat Touch Panels. It boasts multiple set up configurations that have an all-in-one design concept, providing various functions to users based on their business needs. (see attached brochure for more information) User Scenarios: Cashiering, Order Taking, Inventory Management, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Promotions, Weigh Pricing
Falcon 2 Tablet POS | This is not a tablet; this is an elixir.
The Falcon 2 Tablet POS exemplifies versatility in everyday usage. With a variety of cases (protective case, payment case, camera case) the Falcon 2 is able to service users across various industries, all while giving the business countertop a modern, clean, and elegant feel. Stay mobile and efficient when swapping between ordering, cashiering, inventory management or product query tasks as Falcon 2 has you covered. (see attached brochure for more information)
7. As a global platform for tech enterprises and industry leaders, how does GITEX GLOBAL contribute to the future of your industry?
GITEX GLOBAL plays a crucial role in shaping the future by bringing together tech innovators, businesses, and industry leaders from around the world. It provides a platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies, including AI, IoT and cloud solutions, that are directly influencing the next generation of POS systems. By facilitating knowledge exchange and fostering partnerships, GITEX enables companies to constantly stay ahead of trends, explore new opportunities, and collaborate on solutions that will define the future of retail and payment systems globally.
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