$NETE Aptito to Showcase New Android Based POS @ 2019 NRAS

Aptito introduces its new Android-based POS software powered by HP hardware, Poynt and Pax Smart Terminals

MIAMI, FL, May 17, 2019 — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) (“Net Element” or the “Company”), a global technology and value-added solutions group that supports electronic payments acceptance in a multichannel environment including point-of-sale (POS), e-commerce and mobile devices, today announces that its Aptito subsidiary’s retail and restaurant solutions will be showcased at the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show taking place May 18-21, at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

The National Restaurant Association Show is the nation’s most recognized restaurant industry-focused event to exploring the most current happenings in the restaurant industry and showcasing the latest equipment and supplies for the food and beverage sector.  More than 43,000 foodservice buyers and 2,400 exhibitors are expected to attend the event. Aptito is releasing its Aptito One and Aptito One Tab at the show.  These payment solutions streamline payment and order acceptance into one device and facilitate ordering and paying at the table via Apple Pay and Google Pay as well as by credit and debit cards.

Aptito’s presentation at the National Restaurant Association Show will showcase its robust restaurant solutions with an emphasis on its all-new Android architecture POS software, which is powered by HP hardware, Poynt, PAX smart terminals and completely new server-side infrastructure allowing seamless communication between local and cloud servers and advanced APIs.  With the new addition of Android as a platform, Aptito aims to expand its market share by offering two of the most widely used POS platforms in the industry to restaurants.

During the event Aptito will host a contest to give away one HP Smart Terminal with a three-year Aptito software license.  The winner will be able to process transactions faster, keep their customers engaged and leverage the powerful features of this state-of-the-art smart point-of-sale solution to better manage their business and improve their bottom line.

APTITO ONE BENEFITS:

•  Equipment built specifically for your restaurant or retail business
•  New up-to-date software custom built for Android
•  Fully integrated hardware with the POS software
•  Wide range of cost-effective solutions
•  Easier to scale as a business grows
•  Bigger screens for a better user experience

“Aptito restaurant solutions make restaurants stand out from the competition with interactive menus, self-ordering kiosks and seamless back-office integration,” commented Andrey Krotov, chief technology officer of Net Element. “We’ll be showcasing our new pay-at-the-table solution, Aptito One Tab, so stop by Aptito’s booth No. 8321 at the National Restaurant Association Show so attendees can discover, learn and join the Aptito revolution!”

About Aptito
Aptito’s Point-of-Sale (POS) solution has become an industry leader thanks to our easy-to-use system, digital menu software and diverse bar & restaurant management tools that empower merchants to grow and optimize their business, decrease expenses and streamline operations while delivering a better customer experience through quick and convenient checkout options.  Aptito’s kiosks and mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) solutions are cloud-based, offering its owners remote access so they can always feel the pulse of their operation, regardless of physical location. Further information is available at www.aptito.com.

About Net Element
Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) operates a payments-as-a-service transactional and value-added services platform for small to medium enterprise (“SME”) in the U.S. and selected emerging markets. In the U.S. it aims to grow transactional revenue by innovating SME productivity services using blockchain technology solutions and Aptito, our cloud-based, restaurant and retail point-of-sale solution. Internationally, Net Element’s strategy is to leverage its omnichannel platform to deliver flexible offerings to emerging markets with diverse banking, regulatory and demographic conditions. Net Element was ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500™.  In 2017, Net Element  was recognized by South Florida Business Journal as one of 2016’s fastest growing technology companies. Further information is available at www.NetElement.com.

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