The Commodore 64 Cash Register: A Lesson in Strategic Tech Implementation for Houston Businesses – The Right Tech at the Right Time

At CinchOps, we may be a little biased in our love for the Commodore 64. But in an era where businesses often feel pressured to adopt the latest technology, a charming bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana offers a refreshing perspective on tech implementation. Hilligoss Bakery, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, continues to use Commodore 64 computers as their point-of-sale systems. While this might raise eyebrows in our cloud-computing age, it perfectly illustrates a principle we at CinchOps hold dear: technology should serve the business, not the other way around.

The Right Tool for the Job

Hilligoss Bakery’s Commodore 64s, with their modest 1 MHz CPU and 64KB of RAM, handle their core business function – processing sales transactions – without a hitch. The bakery maintains an impressive 4.7-star rating on Google Maps and has built a strong reputation in their community. Their choice to stick with reliable, functional technology rather than upgrading for upgrading’s sake hasn’t hindered their success one bit.

Beyond the Tech Hype Cycle

At CinchOps, we’re passionate technology advocates and early adopters. However, we firmly believe that implementing new technology should be driven by genuine business value, not by keeping up with trends. The key isn’t having the latest systems – it’s having the right systems that effectively serve your business needs.

 

 

Making Technology Work Harder

While Hilligoss Bakery’s story is unique, it highlights a universal truth: many businesses aren’t maximizing the potential of their existing technology stack. This is where CinchOps excels. We help organizations:

• Optimize current systems through fine-tuning and best practices implementation
• Create seamless integrations between existing tools to eliminate data silos
• Implement automation to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency
• Extract valuable insights through data analytics and reporting
• Enhance security and reliability of existing systems

  CinchOps – Strategic Technology Evolution

When new technology adoption makes sense for your business goals, CinchOps provides the expertise to evaluate, select, and implement solutions that deliver real value. We focus on identifying technology investments that will genuinely improve operations, enhance customer experience, or drive growth – not just add complexity to your tech stack.

The story of Hilligoss Bakery’s Commodore 64s isn’t about refusing to upgrade – it’s about making smart technology choices that align with business needs. Whether you’re running on vintage hardware or the latest cloud platforms, CinchOps can help you maximize the value of your technology investments while ensuring any new implementations truly serve your business objectives.

Want to learn how to get more value from your current technology or evaluate which new solutions could drive real business impact? Contact CinchOps today to start the conversation.