Kwami Ahiabenu is a Ghanaian technologist, media consultant, and advocate for digital rights and journalism. He is recognized for his work in the areas of technology, media, and development in Africa, particularly in promoting the use of digital tools to enhance journalism and civic engagement. Ahiabenu is the founder and president of *Penplusbytes*, an organization focused on using technology to advance journalism and empower media professionals in Africa. Under his leadership, Penplusbytes has become a significant player in the field of media innovation, providing training, research, and advocacy on issues related to digital media, data journalism, and e-governance. He has also been involved in several initiatives that aim to improve transparency, accountability, and governance through the use of digital tools. Ahiabenu's work has earned him recognition as a leading figure in the intersection of technology and media in Africa. He is a frequent speaker and contributor on topics r
By Kwami Ahiabenu (PhD) Point of Sale (POS) is a backbone of modern payment systems. Every day, around the world, billions of transactions run through POS as consumers pay for goods and services. However, millions of micro, small and medium-sized businesses globally cannot accept electronic payments. SoftPOS is opening doors for these businesses to receive payments, promoting payment processing democratization. The history of POS dates back to 1879, when the first POS system was invented in Ohio, USA, by a saloon owner called James Ritty; he designed this cash register to ensure error-free recording of transactions, leading to better bookkeeping and cash management. In 1884, the National Cash Register Corporation (NCR) bought this invention from Ritty. Over the years, POS has grown into a sophisticated system which oils the wheels of commerce by ensuring consumers can pay merchants seamlessly and integrate with other business systems such as customer relationship management (CRM), e