Author Archives: MM Hayes

About MM Hayes

Founded in 1971, MM Hayes has been an authorized Kronos dealer since 1986. MM Hayes also develops and sells products that integrate with and complement the Kronos product line. The most recognized of these applications are Quickcharge and Workforce Access. Staffed with experienced executives, technicians, software engineers and customer support representatives, MM Hayes is focused on serving the needs of customers across multiple industries.

Cash is Dirty: Why Cashless is Healthier

Posted on April 2, 2013 by MM Hayes

Cash is dirty. That won’t come as a surprise to anyone; we all know it. Just thinking about how much a bill or coin has been circulated and what it’s come in contact with is enough to make you panic,… Read More >>

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No End in Sight for High Credit Card Fees

Posted on February 5, 2013 by MM Hayes

Credit card fees have always been troublesome for retailers, but a recent settlement between card issuers and merchants means those fees are about to become a bigger problem.
The settlement is the result of a massive anti-trust case brought by retailers… Read More >>

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Cashless Red Kettles: Cashless Payment for the Salvation Army

Posted on December 19, 2012 by MM Hayes

This time of year, Salvation Army bell-ringers are a familiar sight (and sound!) outside of stores and on street corners. One sight that might not be quite so common is the “cashless red kettle” – a variation on the traditional… Read More >>

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Facial Recognition in Less Than a Second

Posted on November 20, 2012 by MM Hayes

Facial recognition software is nothing new, but a company called FaceFirst may have found a way to vastly increase its potential uses. FaceFirst recently debuted facial recognition software that can identify faces in less than a second. The process begins… Read More >>

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Biometric Cashless Payment for Schools

Posted on October 30, 2012 by MM Hayes

We’ve frequently discussed the advantages of incorporating functions like cashless payment and access control into items like ID badges and wristbands that are already being carried – now, some schools are making it even easier for students to remember their… Read More >>

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