Fiserv’s move to embed biometric authentication into its Clover systems via an integration with Wink signals a shift toward identity-based payments that reduce friction and potentially lower fraud without requiring new hardware. This strategy reflects intensifying competition among POS providers to differentiate through seamless, contactless, and security-enhancing technologies, particularly in high-throughput environments like quick-service restaurants and venues. In parallel, NCR Voyix’s AI-powered application suite underscores a broader industry trend: POS platforms are evolving from transaction tools into intelligence layers that optimize operations, personalization, and customer retention in real time.
Eye on POS: Clover’s Biometric Move; NCR Voyix Readies Applications Suite
