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POS Ecosystems

Clover, Curv POS, Pax, Valor, and Dejavoo — five hardware ecosystems covering restaurants, retail, mobile services, and multi-location operations. We advise on fit, configure the setup, and handle ongoing support.

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Ecosystems

Five hardware ecosystems — one advisory

We don't sell hardware directly — we advise on fit. Each ecosystem below has specific strengths for different business types. We help you choose, configure, and connect.

Clover

App ecosystem POS for restaurants, retail, and service businesses

RestaurantsRetailCoffee ShopsService Businesses

Key Features

  • 300+ app marketplace — loyalty, scheduling, payroll
  • Tipping and gratuity management
  • Online ordering integration
  • Inventory and SKU management
  • Employee management and time tracking
  • Apple Pay / Google Pay / NFC contactless

Models / Deployment

  • Clover Station Duo (dual screen)
  • Clover Station Solo
  • Clover Mini (compact)
  • Clover Kiosk (self-service)

Ideal For

  • Full-service & quick-service restaurants
  • Cafes and coffee shops
  • Boutique retail
  • Salons and service businesses

Size: Small to mid-size · Single or multi-location

Restaurant POS advisory

Curv POS

Cloud operations platform built for restaurants, retail, and multi-location businesses

RestaurantsRetailMulti-LocationFranchises

Key Features

  • Cloud-based — full visibility from any device
  • Native True Dual Pricing support
  • Kitchen display system for restaurant workflow
  • Multi-location inventory and consolidated reporting
  • Built-in CRM and customer management
  • Virtual terminal for phone and remote orders

Models / Deployment

  • Restaurant Bundle: Workstation + tablet + KDS + cash drawer
  • Retail Bundle: Workstation + tablet + printer + scanner + cash drawer

Ideal For

  • Multi-location restaurants and chains
  • Retail with inventory needs
  • Franchise operations
  • Businesses running Dual Pricing programs

Size: Growing businesses · Multi-location operators · Franchises

Multi-location POS advisory

Pax

Android-based portable terminals for salons, field services, and mobile payments

Salons & GroomingField ServicesFood TrucksEvents

Key Features

  • Android-based, app-configurable
  • 4G LTE + WiFi — operates without fixed internet
  • NFC contactless — Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap cards
  • EMV chip + magnetic stripe
  • Tipping and service charge prompts
  • All-day battery for mobile use

Models / Deployment

  • Pax A920 — handheld with built-in printer
  • 4G LTE + WiFi connectivity

Ideal For

  • Hair salons and barber shops
  • Grooming and pet services
  • Food trucks and pop-ups
  • Field technicians and trades
  • Home service businesses

Size: Solo operators · Small teams · Mobile-first businesses

Mobile terminal advisory

Valor

Smart Android terminals with built-in dual pricing for retail and quick service

Small RetailQuick-ServiceService BusinessesDual Pricing Programs

Key Features

  • Dual pricing pre-configured at setup
  • NFC contactless + EMV chip
  • Android smart terminal — modern touch interface
  • Customer-facing display on VL300 model
  • WiFi wireless — no cable required
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay support

Models / Deployment

  • VP500 — countertop with NFC + EMV
  • VP550E — premium with customer display
  • RCKT — wireless handheld terminal
  • VL110 — compact entry countertop

Ideal For

  • Small retail and boutiques
  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Businesses running dual pricing
  • Service businesses needing a simple setup

Size: Small to medium businesses · Counter-based environments

Dual pricing advisory

Dejavoo

Dual-comm smart terminals for healthcare, professional services, and retail

HealthcareProfessional ServicesRetailAuto Shops

Key Features

  • Dual-comm: WiFi + 4G LTE — never dependent on one connection
  • Android-based with remote management
  • NFC contactless + EMV chip
  • Customer-facing display on iPOSgo model
  • Tableside ordering and payment capability
  • Dual pricing and cash discount pre-configurable

Models / Deployment

  • QD4 — compact mobile (WiFi + LTE)
  • iPOSgo — tablet-style with customer display

Ideal For

  • Medical offices and dental practices
  • Auto shops and service businesses
  • Retail and boutiques
  • Field service with variable WiFi

Size: Any business where connection reliability matters

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Poynt

Dual-screen smart terminals with built-in 4G LTE and customer-facing display

RetailRestaurantsHealthcareHospitality

Key Features

  • Dual-screen design — associate + customer facing
  • 4G LTE built-in — independent of WiFi
  • Built-in receipt printer on Smart Terminal
  • NFC contactless + EMV chip + magnetic stripe
  • Android-based open app ecosystem
  • Cloud-based reporting and remote management

Models / Deployment

  • Poynt Smart Terminal — dual screen + built-in printer
  • Poynt 5 — compact mobile with PIN-on-glass

Ideal For

  • Full-service restaurants with tableside payments
  • Retail with counter checkout
  • Healthcare and professional services
  • Businesses needing mobile + counter options

Size: Counter-based businesses · Tableside service · Floor staff

Poynt terminal advisory

Charge Anywhere

Android smart terminals with customer-facing display and compact mobile options

RetailService BusinessesProfessional ServicesHospitality

Key Features

  • Android-based open architecture
  • Customer-facing display on Q3 model
  • NFC contactless + EMV chip + magnetic stripe
  • WiFi + LTE connectivity options
  • Dual pricing and cash discount configurable
  • Remote management and real-time monitoring

Models / Deployment

  • Q2 — compact Android countertop
  • Q3 — mid-size with customer-facing display
  • S1E / S1F — slim handheld terminals

Ideal For

  • Retail and boutique shops
  • Professional services (salons, spas)
  • Hospitality and food service
  • Businesses needing compact smart terminals

Size: Small to medium businesses · Counter and mobile environments

Charge Anywhere advisory

Model Comparison

All models at a glance

Every supported hardware model with key capability flags — so you can filter quickly by what matters to your business.

ModelCategoryForm FactorLTENFC / ContactlessCustomer DisplayKitchen DisplayInventoryDual Pricing
Clover Go(Clover)
Card ReaderReader/Dongle—✓————
Clover Flex
Mobile TerminalHandheld✓✓——✓✓
Clover Mini
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓—✓✓✓
Clover Mini Gen 3
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓—✓✓✓
Clover Station Solo
Full POS SystemCountertop—✓—✓✓✓
Clover Station Duo
Full POS SystemCountertop—✓✓✓✓✓
Clover Kiosk
Self-Service KioskKiosk—✓✓✓✓✓
Curv QSR Restaurant Bundle(Curv POS)
POS BundleCountertop—✓✓✓✓✓
Curv Restaurant Plus Bundle
POS BundleCountertop—✓✓✓✓✓
Curv Retail Plus Bundle
POS BundleCountertop—✓✓—✓✓
PAX A80(Pax)
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
PAX A920
Mobile TerminalHandheld✓✓———✓
Valor VL110(Valor)
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
Valor VP500
Mobile TerminalCounter + Mobile✓✓———✓
Valor VP550E
Smart TerminalCounter + Mobile✓✓———✓
Valor RCKT
Card ReaderPocket/Ultra-Mobile—✓————
Poynt Smart Terminal(Poynt)
Smart TerminalCountertop✓✓✓——✓
Poynt 5 Terminal
Mobile TerminalPocket/Ultra-Mobile✓✓———✓
Dejavoo QD2(Dejavoo)
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
Dejavoo QD3
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
Dejavoo QD4
Mobile TerminalCounter + Mobile✓✓———✓
Dejavoo Z8
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
Dejavoo Z9
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
Dejavoo Z11
Smart TerminalCountertop✓✓✓——✓
Quicksale Q2(Charge Anywhere)
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
Quicksale Q3
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
Quicksale S1E
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓✓——✓
Quicksale S1F
Mobile TerminalHandheld✓✓———✓
Roc Terminal+ N950(Roc Terminal+)
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓———✓
First Data FD150
Smart TerminalCountertop—✓————
Miura M010
Card ReaderPocket/Ultra-Mobile—✓————
BBPOS WisePad CX2 BT
Card ReaderPocket/Ultra-Mobile—✓————

* Kitchen display integration via apps/KDS hardware. NFC and dual pricing availability subject to account setup and compliance requirements.

By Use Case

Hardware advisory by industry

Restaurant POS

Clover Station Duo, Curv POS Restaurant Bundle — kitchen workflow, tipping, online ordering, uptime.

Advisory guide

Retail POS

Curv POS Retail Bundle, Valor VL300 — inventory, dual pricing, multi-location operations.

Advisory guide

Mobile Terminals

Pax A920, Dejavoo QD4, iPOSgo — LTE-enabled for salons, field services, and food trucks.

Advisory guide

Dual Pricing

Valor, Curv POS, Dejavoo — hardware pre-configured for compliant True Dual Pricing programs.

Advisory guide

Connectivity + Hardware

Your POS is only as reliable
as your internet connection

Most advisory firms stop at hardware. Fibi advises on the full operational stack — because a Clover Station on a cable connection with no failover will go down during a busy service. We review your connectivity before recommending hardware, and coordinate both sides of the setup.

Fiber internet + DIAFor locations where POS downtime has direct revenue impact
Managed WiFiSegmented networks — POS on its own network, guests separate
LTE failoverAutomatic backup so payments continue if primary connection fails
SD-WAN for multi-locationCentralized network management across all your locations

Fibi Operational Stack

Primary internetFiber / DIA
Backup connectionLTE failover
WiFi layerManaged / segmented
POS networkIsolated VLAN / SSID
POS hardwareClover / Curv / Pax / Valor / Dejavoo
Payment processingInterchange-plus, advisory-selected

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