Modern payment terminals are far more than simple card readers. They are digital interfaces between the merchant, the customer, the point-of-sale system, the acquirer and the payment network. However, turning powerful hardware into an operational payment solution takes more than just a modern device: payment software, interfaces, terminal management, market expertise and compliance with regulatory requirements all need to work together reliably.
This is exactly where the collaboration between PayTec and LANDI Global comes in. LANDI Global, a global leader in POS and professional smart devices, and PayTec are currently working together on a new Smart POS solution for the German market. The goal is to combine LANDI Global's modern terminal hardware and global technology expertise with PayTec's payment software, integration capabilities and in-depth knowledge of the German payment market.
Hardware and Software Designed Together
LANDI Global contributes its latest generation of Smart POS and payment terminal hardware to the collaboration, combining Android 14 with PCI PTS 7.x security standards. PayTec complements this foundation with payment applications, interfaces, terminal management and know-how regarding the requirements of European payment markets.
The added value does not come from new hardware or individual software components alone, but from how they work together. For merchants, acquirers, network operators and integration partners, what ultimately matters is a solution that is technically integrable, stable to operate and suitable for real-world use at the point of sale.
Focus on the German Market
The joint development is initially aligned with the requirements of the German payment market. Germany is one of the more demanding payment markets in Europe: existing point-of-sale landscapes, established interfaces, regulatory requirements and high standards for operational reliability make local market expertise particularly important.
PayTec brings its experience in developing and integrating payment solutions to the cooperation. This includes, among other things, payment software, interfaces to POS systems and partner platforms, as well as experience with certification and integration processes.
First transactions have already been demonstrated, establishing an important technical foundation. The ongoing collaboration is now focused on the next steps towards a market-ready solution.
Greater Flexibility for Merchants and Partners
For the market, the collaboration opens up additional opportunities. Merchants and retailers increasingly need flexible terminal solutions that fit into different sales, service and integration environments. At the same time, acquirers, network operators and ISVs are looking for platforms that combine modern hardware with reliable payment software and local integration capability.
The partnership between PayTec and LANDI Global addresses exactly this need. It lays the foundation for a Smart POS platform that can support a variety of use cases, ranging from classic retail to service sectors and more complex partner and network operator environments.
A European Perspective
Although the initial focus is on Germany, the collaboration is designed with a broader perspective in mind. The combination of an international hardware platform and local payment expertise could also become relevant for other European markets.
Through this partnership, PayTec and LANDI Global bring together two levels that are inseparably linked in modern payments: powerful terminal hardware and the software and integration expertise that turns a device into a market-ready payment solution.
Further information on product details, technical specifications and the further course of the project will be communicated following alignment between LANDI Global and PayTec.
