ParTech’s EverServ QSR, released in March, is a point-of-service software optimized for use with the Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 platform. It has been tested on Windows Embedded POSReady 7, Microsoft's next generation platform.

SpeedLine, a first-time attendee at the show, showed a POS system specially designed for the unique demands of the pizza segment, such as phone and mobile orders.

Sealed Air’s Vision Enabled Training helps ensure employees wash hands or wear gloves as directed. Small ceiling-mounted web cams are used to identify and record any noncompliance by taking a photo.

The io Internet radio allows operators to pipe in web-based music over a low-bandwidth connection through a plug-and-play device.

Kohler generators start within 10 seconds of a power outage and are powerful enough to run walk-ins and large appliances, as well as lights and HVAC. That means the operator can still do business.