Tap2Dine
POS / Self-service kiosks
Restaurants & Fast Food
Results:
Elimination of order loss scenarios
Stable POS operation during network outages
Reliable payment processing under degraded conditions
Increased customer satisfaction
Context
Tap2Dine is a self-service ordering and POS system used in restaurants and fast-food chains.Customers place orders via kiosks or tablets, complete payments, and expect fast, uninterrupted service.
The system integrates with kitchen systems, printers, payment gateways, and delivery platforms.
Primary mission-critical requirement:
Orders and payments must be processed reliably without delay, duplication, or loss.
Problem, challenge
Tap2Dine operated in a real-world environment with constant disruptions:- unstable internet connectivity
- third-party API failures
- kiosk crashes
- payment disruptions
- orders could be lost
- payments could fail or require retry
- failures were hard to trace
Key findings:
- payment processing is mission-critical
- order transmission must not fail
- system must operate even during connectivity issues
How we helped solve the problem
We applied EDC Reliability technology, redesigning the system to remain operational even when parts fail. Key components:- Offline-first architecture: orders can be created without internet
- Local order persistence: no data loss during crashes
- Real-time synchronization: automatic recovery after reconnect
- Payment resilience: local terminal communication
- Device redundancy: continue orders on another kiosk
Final reliability architecture:
The solution focuses on:
- offline operation and delayed sync
- removal of single points of failure
- data duplication and recovery
- predictable behavior under failure
Key reliability improvements
- No order loss: orders stored locally and synced continuously
- Offline operation: system works even during long outages
- Resilient payments: reduced dependency on cloud availability
- Full traceability: logging and audit trail
Result
The system was transformed from a cloud-dependent POS into a resilient, distributed system.Key outcome:
The POS continues to operate reliably even during network failures, device crashes, and third-party outages - ensuring uninterrupted business operations.









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