We're excited to present the latest updates for bessa Kassa 5.5 and the bessa Kassa Manager. With real-time satellite synchronization, the completely rebuilt Order Monitor 2.0, and new analytics and discount features in the Manager, bessa takes a major step forward – especially for businesses with multiple terminals and kitchen stations.
🎯 Feature Highlights
⚡ Real-Time Satellite Synchronization
Communication between main and satellite POS systems now uses real-time Server-Sent Events (SSE) instead of conventional polling. This means: significantly less load on the main POS, instant updates across all stations, and stable operation even with a large number of connected devices. Ideal for growing businesses and complex location layouts in gastronomy and hospitality.
🖥️ Order Monitor 2.0
The Order Monitor has been completely rebuilt with a new web UI architecture. The redesigned system communicates directly via WebSockets, reduces the load on the main POS, and allows simultaneous operation of significantly more kitchen and bar monitors without performance degradation. New additions include:
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Article filtering: Configure per order monitor which articles are displayed – e.g., only food in the kitchen, only beverages at the bar.
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Course queries & course printing: Kitchen displays can now manage courses independently and better coordinate preparation – including synchronized printing when a course is called.
View bessa Kassa 5.5 Release Notes →
📊 Period Comparison & New Analytics in the Manager
The bessa Kassa Manager now offers significantly more analysis options:
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Period comparison: Compare current periods directly with previous periods or the prior year – in the dashboard and all advanced reports. Colored indicators show percentage changes at a glance.
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Custom date range: Select any date range for your evaluations via a calendar picker.
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Shareable filters: Dashboard settings and report filters can now be shared with colleagues via link.
🤝 Discount Features & Customer Management
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Global discount: Apply percentage or absolute discounts directly to orders, offers, and invoices – including retroactively when creating an invoice.
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Import customers via CSV: Import your customer master data with one click via the customer management in the Manager – including a template download with all supported fields.
🆕 More New Features in bessa Kassa 5.5
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External article IDs: Articles can now be identified and searched via IDs from ERP or inventory management systems – for seamless system integration.
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Room list view: Rooms can now optionally be displayed in a flexible list view instead of only in the floor plan.
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Company branding on kiosks: Your company logo now appears on scan kiosk screens for a more professional customer experience.
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Redesigned digital receipt: The digital receipt screen has been redesigned with an updated layout and modern design.
🚀 Coming Soon
We are continuously working to improve your bessa experience. Coming up soon:
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bessa Signieren – integrated signature solution for Austrian fiscal compliance (RKSV/Fiskalisierung)
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Croatia expansion – fiscalization support for the Croatian market
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Room bookings – for hotels and accommodation businesses
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Expansion of help pages with full English translation
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AI-assisted search on the documentation platform
All update details: