CompuAdd announces completion of K's rollout.AUSTIN, Texas --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Feb. 24, 1995 -- The Point of Sale Division (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ) of CompuAdd Computer Corp. and K's Merchandise IS staff have completed installation of a new POS information system for the Decatur, Ill.-based discount chain. The 12-store rollout took just 4 months and included 264 CompuAdd CR6 terminals, 20 CompuAdd PCs, Novell LANs and a wide area network (WAN). Previously, K's used proprietary systems that were expensive to maintain and made hardware and software solutions interdependent in·ter·de·pen·dent adj. Mutually dependent: "Today, the mission of one institution can be accomplished only by recognizing that it lives in an interdependent world with conflicts and overlapping interests" . They also kept K's from implementing newer, lower-priced technology based on open systems and industry standards, and provided insufficient networking and communications capabilities. Ken Greenwell, K's Information Systems Director, said: "We needed something to help us provide exceptional customer service. We have a talented staff and needed equally capable equipment. Our plan was to make the leap to a new platform, then immediately make major enhancements. With our staff and CompuAdd, it appears we are now going to be able to do even rocket science rocket science n. 1. Rocketry. 2. Informal An endeavor requiring great intelligence or technical ability. stuff." The K's solution employs an open architecture and industry standard components. The approximately 20 CompuAdd POS systems within each store are linked via a Novell LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. . Each LAN is controlled by a back-office CompuAdd PC acting as a server. These servers, in turn, are connected to headquarters via a wide area network (WAN) that spans K's 130-thousand-square-mile trading area in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. As a result, all stores now have access to on-line credit authorization The right or permission to use a system resource; the process of granting access. See access control. , which speeds cash-wrap transactions and improves customer service. And headquarters can poll the stores nightly night·ly adj. 1. Of or occurring during the night; nocturnal: the cat's nightly prowl. 2. Happening or done every night: the physician's nightly rounds. for sales and inventory data, which improves decision-making and reduces markdowns and out-of-stocks. CompuAdd Computer Corp. CompuAdd, based in Austin, Texas, is a full-service POS solution provider for small to medium-size retailers. The company manufacturers a range of POS systems, is a Novell-certified lab, and has long-standing relationships with leading software and service organizations. CompuAdd also manufactures and markets a complete line of PC products. -0- Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : CompuAdd's toll-free POS sales number is 800/333-8767. CONTACT: Ira Rogers and Co. Sandy Flora Flora, in Roman religion, goddess of flowers and fertility. Her festival, the Floralia, Apr. 28–May 1, was celebrated with great gaiety and licentiousness. , 512/476-8094 or CompuAdd Kelly Morse, 512/331-2733 or K's Merchandise Ken Greenwell, 217/875-5202 |
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