At Retail Tech Japan 2014 show held in Tokyo, Microsoft showcased the products and solutions around_Windows Embedded and Microsoft Azure that can offer_great platform for POS, kiosks, vending machines and digital signage for retail. They also revealed a_unique tablet POS for retail, created by Empathy Co. Ltd. and running on Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry. This Windows tablet can read NFC cards, magnetic credit cards, chip based cards, has Bluetooth integrated into it and when you combine it with the power of cloud through Windows Azure, it offers great experience for retailers and restaurants. This leading-edge vertical device illustrates the potential of the Internet of Things by enabling data insights and creating new efficiencies for all kinds of retail and hospitality solutions.

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