2025/06/17
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Auto-Star Teams Up with Partner Tech to Deliver Advanced Self-Checkout Solution
Auto-Star Teams Up with Partner Tech to Deliver Advanced Self-Checkout Solution
Fully integrated SCO solution combines Auto-Star's proven POS software with Partner Tech's advanced Starling SCO platform for use in supermarkets,
convenience stores, drug stores, and other high-traffic retail environments

convenience stores, drug stores, and other high-traffic retail environments

Auto-Star Compusystems Inc., a leading provider of innovative point of sale (POS) software solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Partner Tech USA, a global manufacturer of intelligent POS hardware and self-checkout (SCO) solutions. The collaboration brings to market a fully integrated self-checkout solution that combines Auto-Star's proven POS software with Partner Tech's advanced Starling SCO platform.
Together, the companies have already rolled out their first customer installation, Angadi FV Grocery Store, offering a fast and user-friendly checkout experience that meets the evolving needs of modern retail.
The Starling SCO delivers a powerful combination of modular design and intuitive functionality.
Together, the companies have already rolled out their first customer installation, Angadi FV Grocery Store, offering a fast and user-friendly checkout experience that meets the evolving needs of modern retail.
The Starling SCO delivers a powerful combination of modular design and intuitive functionality.
- Designed for flexibility, key features include:
- 21.5” high-resolution touchscreen
- Integrated bioptic scanner and scale
- Customizable bagging areas
- Tri-light assistance indicators
- Camera options for fraud prevention and age verification
- Payment options including credit, debit, contactless, mobile
This integrated SCO solution is ideal for supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, and other high-traffic retail environments looking to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and elevate the customer experience.
"At Auto-Star, we're always looking for ways to empower retailers, and our collaboration with Partner Tech is about redefining the self-checkout experience," said Robert Symmonds, President and CEO of Auto-Star. By fusing our industry-leading POS software with Partner Tech's adaptable and intelligent SCO platform, we're delivering a customized solution engineered to elevate the checkout experience and boost retailer profitability.
"We are proud to partner with an industry leader like Auto-Star to deliver a self-checkout solution that benefits both retailers and their customers," said Sandra Hsia, CEO of Partner Tech USA. "By combining ease of use with advanced security and flexible configuration, we're enabling retailers to create a checkout experience that's efficient, intuitive, and aligned with today's shopper expectations."
Auto-Star and Partner Tech will exhibit at RetailNOW 2025 , July 27 – 29, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. Attendees can visit Auto-Star in booth #324 and Partner Tech in booth #425 to learn more.
"At Auto-Star, we're always looking for ways to empower retailers, and our collaboration with Partner Tech is about redefining the self-checkout experience," said Robert Symmonds, President and CEO of Auto-Star. By fusing our industry-leading POS software with Partner Tech's adaptable and intelligent SCO platform, we're delivering a customized solution engineered to elevate the checkout experience and boost retailer profitability.
"We are proud to partner with an industry leader like Auto-Star to deliver a self-checkout solution that benefits both retailers and their customers," said Sandra Hsia, CEO of Partner Tech USA. "By combining ease of use with advanced security and flexible configuration, we're enabling retailers to create a checkout experience that's efficient, intuitive, and aligned with today's shopper expectations."
Auto-Star and Partner Tech will exhibit at RetailNOW 2025 , July 27 – 29, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. Attendees can visit Auto-Star in booth #324 and Partner Tech in booth #425 to learn more.
About Auto-Star Compusystems Inc.
Auto-Star Compusystems Inc. develops point of sale solutions for pharmacy, grocery, and health and natural products retailers across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. With over 40 years of experience, Auto-Star provides easy to use software with advanced features including customer loyalty, inventory management, integrated payments, reporting, ecommerce, and mobile delivery. For more information, visit www.auto-star.com .
About Partner Tech
Partner Tech, a member of Qisda Group, is a global technology company and innovator of intelligent POS and self-service solutions with focus on retail and hospitality. Founded in 1990, Partner Tech has more than 30 years' experience as an ISO 9000-certified manufacturer of touch screen POS terminals, self-service kiosks, self-checkout systems, tablets, and mobile computers. The company also offers value-adding solutions for Wi-Fi optimization, cloud device management, global fiscalization software, and more. For more information, visit www.partnertechcorp.com or follow us on LinkedIn .