POS Terminal Rollout – 38 Restaurants Across Europe & APAC

Summary

Brainotech IT Solutions successfully modernized and standardized the point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure for 38 restaurants across Europe and APAC. The project involved replacing mixed-vendor, end-of-life hardware with a single, scalable platform, ensuring faster transactions, better uptime, and unified reporting. The rollout was completed with zero downtime, local compliance requirements and operational standards.

Challenge

  • Outdated and fragmented POS hardware across
    multiple countries and time zones.
  • The need for a zero-downtime migration to avoid
    disruption during trading hours.
  • Ensuring consistent operational standards across all
    branches while adapting to local payment processing
    and tax compliance.
  • Deploying rugged devices capable of withstanding heat,
    moisture, and heavy daily cleaning

Outcome

  • Seamless Rollout: All 38 restaurants across Europe and
    APAC went live on schedule with no trading disruption.
  • Improved Performance: Standardized hardware enabled
    faster transactions and reduced support costs.
  • Operational Efficiency: Chain-wide promotions and
    menu changes now roll out within minutes.
  • Increased Uptime: Rugged, solid-state hardware
    significantly improved system reliability.

Solution

  • Protected with stainless enclosures for heat and
    grease environments.
  • Payment Devices and customer facing pole
    displays for order confirmation.
  • Ingenico Lane 3000 and Verifone P400 PCIcompliant payment terminals for EMV/contactless
    transactions.
  • Networking & Power Protection – Installed Cisco
    Catalyst 1000 PoE switches for reliable device
    connectivity.
  • Deployed APC Smart-UPS 750VA battery backups
    for critical terminals and printers.

DEPLOYMENT APPROACH

  • Central Staging & Imaging:
    Devices were pre-imaged, stress-tested, and
    labelled at Brainotech’s regional staging centers.
  • Central Configuration:
    Menu and tax updates were broadcast to all sites
    using Brainotech’s “fix once, change many” template system.
  • Off-Hours Installation:
    Overnight installations ensured immediate cutover
    with a rollback plan to avoid downtime.
    Global Logistics Coordination:
    Managed serial-level tracking, customs clearance,
    and local compliance end-to-end.