ECR Celebrates A Terrific 2016 And Announces Further Expansion

Adoption of NFC (Near-Field Communication) mobile payment systems is definitely growing, but so far adoption has been slower than expected. So, is it worth your business investing in the capability right now?

New System Will Help Airline Improve OnBoard Services.

ECR have today been awarded ITSO certification for the Go2 TicketPoS ticketing solution meaning that we can deliver for every need when it comes to ticketing and reservations.

Mobile ticketing systems offer numerous benefits for smaller operators, providing a friction-less travel experience with straight forward implementation

It was reported recently by the FT that passenger numbers on Britain’s railways have increased sharply in the past six months. According to research by the Rail Delivery Group, the UK experienced the highest growth in demand across the continent compared to other European countries.

The maxim that the customer is always right applies to retailers, restaurants, travel services and other businesses, even as their traditional customer landscape continues to change drastically. The customer, wherever they are, expects less fuss at the checkout, no waiting for the bill, and no queueing for the only ticket machine at the station.

ECR Retail Systems (ECR), the leading UK-based MPoS specialist, has developed and launched the GoFree, the first compact handheld terminal of its kind, designed specifically for the airline sector and with inbuilt Miura PED.  Incorporating the latest ECR AirPoS technology, the GoFree uses customer data to enhance the passenger and airline crew experience, and is designed to work as part of a full end-to-end airline system.

EPoS specialists ECR today announced their sponsorship of a new outdoor learning project at Chalford Hill School in Gloucestershire.

With the advent of retail self-scan machines, and onboard smartcard readers for public transport, today’s customers and passengers are increasing being afforded the liberty they have demanded to manage their own purchasing and payment experience. And mobile ticketing and EPoS systems are no exception.

Having worked for the award-winning Emirates Airline as a Flight Attendant and travelling to more than 70 countries, Jade Baker shares her unique experience from her time as Cabin Crew...

New system combats ticket fraud, cuts boarding times and increases revenue

Take a look at our latest article, published in this month’s issue of Rail Professional as we look at how the rail industry can use business intelligence to drive customer service and growth