When a POS system doesn’t have an active backup, the consequences can be serious. In the event of a system failure, cyberattack, or hardware issue, critical business data can be lost: sales records, history, items, prices, customer data, and key settings. Without a backup, the only option is to start from scratch—reinstalling the software, re-entering information manually, and rebuilding the entire setup.
This doesn’t just mean a high cost in time and resources—it can also result in partial or total business downtime. Every hour without being able to sell, invoice, or manage stock leads to financial losses. Operational stress increases and the customer experience suffers. What could have been solved in minutes with a backup can turn into days of recovery work without one.