This report examines the mPOS Terminals & Soft POS market landscape in detail; assessing market trends and factors shaping the evolution of this rapidly growing market. The report delivers comprehensive analysis of the strategic opportunities for mPOS terminals & soft POS vendors; addressing key verticals and developing challenges, and how stakeholders should navigate these. It also includes evaluation of key country-level opportunities for POS vendors.
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- 1. Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
- 1.1 Key Takeaways
- 1.2 Strategic Recommendations
- 2. Market Summary
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.1.1 Definitions and Scope
- Figure 2.1: Types of POS
- 2.1.2 Dedicated POS
- 2.1.3 mPOS
- 2.1.4 Contactless POS
- Figure 2.2: Different POS Technologies
- 2.1.5 Smart POS
- Figure 2.3: Smart POS
- 2.1.6 Biometric POS
- Figure 2.4: Biometric POS Scanning Capabilities
- i. Face Scanning
- ii. Fingerprint Recognition
- iii. Palm Recognition
- 2.1.7 Emerging Biometrics
- i. Iris
- ii. Retina
- iii. Vein Pattern Recognition
- 2.1.8 Biometrics Challenges
- i. Security and Privacy Concerns
- ii. Implementation Challenges
- iii. User Experience Issues
- iv. Operational and Financial Barriers
- 2.1.9 Soft POS
- Figure 2.5: How to Use Soft POS
- 2.2 Use Cases for Various POS
- 2.2.1 Superstores and Large Retailers
- i. QR Codes
- 2.2.2 Small Sum Fixed Point Transaction Environments
- 2.2.3 Mobile Retail Environments
- 2.3 Drivers and Constraints
- 2.3.1 Alternative Cashless Society
- 2.3.2 Biometric POS Markets
- 2.3.3 Evolving Consumer Shopping Behaviour
- 2.3.4 Enhanced Features
- 2.3.5 Smart POS: The Solution to Increasing Competition
- Figure 2.6: Smart POS Business Integrations
- i. Inventory Management
- ii. CRM and Loyalty Programmes
- iii. eCommerce Integration
- iv. Employee Management
- v. Data and Analytics
- vi. Integrated Payment Processing
- 2.4 Soft POS
- i. Introduction
- Figure 2.7: Global Soft POS Transaction Volume ($m), Split by 8 Key Regions, 2025-2030
- 2.4.2 Market Landscape
- 2.4.3 Threat to Dedicated POS and Mobile POS
- 2.4.4 Challenges Facing Soft POS
- 2.4.5 Future Outlook
- 3. Segment Analysis
- 3.1 Segment Analysis Landscape
- Figure 3.1: POS Terminals’ Key Leading and High-potential Industry Segments
- 3.1.1 Hospitality & Dining
- i. Opportunities
- ii. Challenges
- 3.1.2 Travel & Transportation
- i. Opportunities
- ii. Challenges
- 3.1.3 Quick-service Restaurants
- i. Opportunities
- ii. Challenges
- 3.1.4 Fuel & Unattended
- i. Opportunities
- ii. Challenges
- 3.1.5 SMEs & Professional Services
- i. Opportunities
- ii. Challenges
- 3.1.6 Events & Stadiums
- i. Opportunities
- ii. Challenges
- 4. Country Readiness Index & Regional Analysis
- 4.1.1 Country Readiness Index
- Figure 4.1: Juniper Research’s 8 Key Regions
- Table 4.2: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index: Scoring Criteria
- Figure 4.3: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index
- Figure 4.4: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Country Readiness Index: Market Segments
- 4.1.2 Focus Markets
- i. eCommerce and Omnichannel Retail Expansion
- ii. Regulatory Support and Fintech Innovation
- Figure 4.5: Total Transaction Value of Soft POS Systems ($m), Focus Markets, 2025-2030
- 4.1.3 Growth Markets
- Figure 4.6: Total mPOS Transactions per annum ($m), Growth Markets, 2025-2030
- i. Contactless Payment Surge
- ii. Government Initiatives
- 4.1.4 Developing Markets
- i. Mobile-first Solutions for Informal Economies
- ii. Cost-efficiency and Flexibility for Merchants
- Figure 4.7: Total mPOS Transactions per annum ($m), Developing Markets, 2025-2030
- 4.1.5 Saturated Markets
- Figure 4.8: Total mPOS Transaction Value per annum ($m), Saturated Markets, 2025-2030
- i. Hardware Dependency
- ii. Security and Certification Hurdles
- Figure 4.9: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index Heatmap: North America
- Figure 4.10: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index Heatmap: Latin America
- Figure 4.11: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index Heatmap: West Europe
- Figure 4.12: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index Heatmap: Central & East Europe
- Figure 4.13: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index Heatmap: Far East & China
- Figure 4.14: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index Heatmap: Indian Subcontinent
- Figure 4.15: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index Heatmap: Rest of Asia Pacific
- Figure 4.16: Juniper Research mPOS Terminals & Soft POS Market Country Readiness Index Heatmap: Africa & Middle East
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