Hypercom Targets ABA with New Products; Terminals, Printers and PIN Pads Bring Advanced Technology to POS Applications.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 1995--Hypercom, Inc. today announced a series of new products that reinforce its position as a leading manufacturer of point-of-sale (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ) products and systems at the ABA Bank Card Conference. The ABA (American Bankers Association The American Bankers Association (ABA) is comprised of banks and other financial institutions. It seeks to promote the strength and profitability of the banking industry by Lobbying federal and state governments, building industry consensus on key issues, and providing products and ) is one of the largest organizations dedicated to addressing the concerns of high-level banking executives. T7PR Wireless POS Wireless point of sale (wireless POS or WPOS) is the use of wireless devices to facilitate order-taking or payment for products or services. As a rule, a wireless point of sale system consists of a base station directly connected to a central server computer and one or more Terminal Hypercom's T7PR wireless terminals are portable, battery-powered devices augmenting the features and benefits of Hypercom's popular T7P with the added convenience of remote wireless operation capability. Several T7PR models are available for a variety of remote communication requirements, including cellular AMPS and CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) A low-speed, digital, wireless data network that is an enhancement to an existing analog cellular network. Based on IBM's CelluPlan II, CDPD provides a packet overlay onto the AMPS network and moves data at 19. , while radio 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. and radio two-way applications are due for release 4th quarter 1995. The T7PRs have a long-life battery which lasts from 80-130 transactions as well as an integrated printer (providing complete POS functionality in a small footprint). The units are fully compatible with existing T7P applications, and are intended for mobile and temporary location merchants such as delivery, transportation, special events and kiosks. S8 Secure PIN Pad The S8 PIN Pads are Hypercom's low-cost, high-value migration path to debit. The S8s have a range of hardware and software features that ensure encryption-key and PIN security. The housing is sealed and the entire microprocessor program is contained in a single microcontroller chip. The S8s support Master/Session Key operation, while the S8D supports Visa's highly-secure Derived Unique Key Per Transaction In cryptography, Derived Unique Key Per Transaction (DUKPT) is a key management scheme in which for every transaction, a unique key is used which is derived from a fixed key. (DUKPT DUKPT Derived Unique Key Per Transaction ) algorithm. S8s can be connected to any Hypercom T7 series terminal, creating a full feature debit and draft capture terminal. S7GCB GCB Gaming Control Board GCB Guyana Cricket Board GCB Gas Circuit Breaker GCB Groupement des Cartes Bancaires (French credit card data processor) GCB General Council of the Bar of South Africa GCB Grand Cross of the Bath Portable Battery-Powered PIN Pad Hypercom's S7GCB provides a unique solution for customer-activated transactions in non-lane environments such as restaurants, church or charity events. The system comes equipped with a graphics display, docking station (1) A cradle for a portable device that serves to charge the unit and connect it to other sources or destinations. For example, an iPod docking station charges the iPod and connects it to a computer, speakers or TV set. and power charger. Like all Hypercom PIN Pad products, the S7GCB ensures encryption-key and PIN security through a range of hardware and software features. It uses a unique software security method in which all software is stored in tamper-resistant RAM. P8 Family of Advanced Printers Hypercom's new P8 printers, offering high-performance, high reliability and low operating cost, are available in 40-column friction feed (P8F) or a 23-column sprocket feed (P8S) models. The P8F helps speed transaction time with rapid paper advance and fast, bi-directional, 3.5 lines-per-second printing; the P8S provides a competitive 3-line-per-second print speed on pre-printed form receipts. The P8 printers provide fast, quality receipts in a new compact design. P8 printers are terminal-powered -- eliminating the need for a separate power supply and outlet. Both versions feature fast, easy paper loading. Hypercom, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, is a leading supplier of POS terminal products and networking systems. Hypercom sells its products in 34 countries through 36 global distributors. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Phoenix and Sydney, Australia. Fiscal year 94-95 sales exceeded $200 million. CONTACT: Hypercom, Inc. Jim Lungaro, 602/504-6454 or Wilson McHenry Company Gayle LeDoux, 415/638-3400 gledoux@wmc.com |
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