Microsoft joins hands with McDonald's to optimize its next-generation sales point Platform

McDonald's has chosen Microsoft Windows XP embedded as the basis for its new POs platform. McDonald's chose Windows XP embedded because of its outstanding performance and unique retail design, as well as its ability to work with the only vendor to provide a wide range of solutions for restaurants. At present, McDonald's has already installed Windows XP embedded on thousands of devices in Europe and Asia, and plans to fully launch Microsoft's operating system on its global standard POS platform.

Through the standardization of Windows XP embedded, along with the application of a pos, McDonald's can further optimize operations and improve the training speed of chain stores employees, it also reduces costs and easily integrates and maintains devices acquired from multiple POS hardware vendors.
"Our primary goal is to provide our customers with the best dining experience," Dave weick said McDonald's Chief Information Officer: "McDonald's wants to provide customers with a more convenient choice-from non-cash transactions to meal cards, to whatever payment method in the future, Windows XP embedded is our best choice."

"McDonald's is a complex and dynamic international company that uses a flexible and open technology platform," said Paula paravecchio, global industry manager for stores and multi-channel solutions in Microsoft's global retail and catering sectors, mcDonald's will well optimize its existing infrastructure and build a solid foundation for its next-generation customer service innovation."

About Microsoft's smarter hospitality

Microsoft smarter hospitality is a comprehensive solution architecture that helps achieve innovation in the next generation of catering industry. Composed of smarter guest experience, smarter service and smarter operations. Smarter hospitality can leverage current IT investments and the technologies familiar to guests and employees to create more charm, enrich guest experiences, and lay the foundation for future innovation. For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/smarthospitality