NEC Mobile POS Exhibits at METI's 'Smart Register System Hands-On Experience Event'

NEC Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takayuki Morita; hereinafter 'NEC') participated in the 'Smart Register System Hands-On Experience Event' hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, as part of METI’s promotional efforts to promote the adoption of smart register systems.

The number of businesses adopting 'NEC Mobile POS' has steadily increased to approximately 1,900 companies and 13,000 stores. NEC has accumulated extensive know-how in new POS applications and digital transformation (DX) initiatives. At METI’s 'Smart Register System Hands-On Experience Event,' NEC demonstrated not only the ease of changing consumption tax settings but also hands-on experiences with smart register system demos and introduced integrated services that enable functionality enhancements without customization.

METI’s Initiatives to Promote Smart Register Systems

METI defines 'Mobile POS Registers'—which use general-purpose devices such as tablets and smartphones as register terminals—as 'Smart Register Systems.' These systems offer benefits such as centralized cloud management of sales data, inventory information, and customer data.

In addition to Prime Minister Takagi instructing Minister Akazawa to 'promptly promote the adoption of flexible smart register systems capable of adapting to consumption tax rate changes,' promotional activities for 'Smart Register Systems' are accelerating due to their potential to enhance productivity among small and medium-sized enterprises.

〇 METI Announcement: 'We Will Strongly Advance Initiatives to Promote Smart Register Systems'

https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/04/20260430003/20260430003.html

Overview of the Smart Register System Hands-On Experience Event

Alongside site visits and discussions with METI officials and representatives from shopping districts, a hands-on experience session was conducted by three smart register system providers, including NEC with its 'NEC Mobile POS.' NEC primarily introduced the following features:

- Simple operation for tax rate change settings

- End-to-end workflow from ordering to checkout using tablet POS registers

- Operational efficiency improvements in closing procedures and sales management

- Benefits of experiencing 'self-ordering' and no-customization integration with POS peripheral services

- NEC’s unique strengths, including nationwide 24/7 support and offline operation capability

The event successfully provided attendees with a clear understanding of the practical benefits of adopting a 'Smart Register System.'

Widespread Recognition of 'NEC Mobile POS' Among Major Restaurant Chains

NEC began offering the smart register system 'NEC Mobile POS' in March 2014. Initially adopted mainly by small-scale businesses, its value has now become widely recognized—from individual stores to major restaurant chains.

〇 Introduction Website: 'NEC Mobile POS'

https://jpn.nec.com/mobile-pos/lp-0001/index.html?cid=mobilepos_pr106_20260610_meti_hands-onsession

What Makes a POS System Trustworthy for Restaurants and Retailers?

The restaurant and retail industries are highly susceptible to environmental changes. It is difficult to keep up with these changes using a traditional model of purchasing, customizing, and owning a POS system. To maintain affordability, speed, and agility, NEC decided to offer its POS system on a subscription basis.

〇 Special Website: 'The True Value of Subscription-Based POS'

https://jpn.nec.com/mobile-pos/subscription_pos/index.html?cid=mobilepos_pr106_20260610_meti_hands-onsession

〇 Company Overview

Company Name: NEC Corporation Representative: Takayuki Morita, Director, President and CEO Founded: July 17, 1899 (Meiji 32)

Capital: 427.8 billion yen (as of March 31, 2026) Headquarters: 7-1 Shiba 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://group.nec.global/ja/