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WINCOR NIXDORF INTRODUCES BATTERY-POWERED MOBILE POS SYSTEM.


Wincor Nixdorf Wincor Nixdorf (FWB: WIN) is a corporation that provides retail and retail banking hardware, software, and services. Wincor Nixdorf is engaged primarily in the sale, manufacture, installation and service of self-service transaction systems (such as ATMs), retail banking equipment  Inc., a leading provider of IT products and solutions to the retail and banking industries, has announced a new Mobile Point-of-Sale system.

The BEETLE /Mobile POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET.

(2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak.

POS - point of sale
 incorporates a standard BEETLE system with DC power supply mounted on a cart and is powered by a standard 12-volt gel cell battery, delivering up to 17 hours of continuous operation. The Mobile POS seamlessly connects to the retail store network using standard wireless LAN components from Symbol Technologies (NYSE NYSE

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Wincor Nixdorf's Mobile POS is the only system in the industry to offer extended battery-powered operation. The system is self-contained within a rolling cart, allowing it to be wheeled to different locations within the store to serve multiple purposes. Untethered Unattached to any data or power source by wire or fiber; in other words: wireless. Contrast with tethered.  by power or network cables, the Mobile POS can be used as a full cash wrap on wheels and as a store management system for inventory, shelf labeling and other functions.

"The Mobile POS is a versatile system that can meet a wide range of needs in a retail store," said Jeff Soisson, vice president, Wincor Nixdorf Retail Solutions Group. "For example, Mobile POS systems can be deployed as additional cash registers in high-traffic areas on weekends, allowing a retailer to bring the store to the customers and greatly increase check-out times. The Mobile POS can also be configured to perform crucial back office functions such as inventory and merchandise management. No other portable POS system offers this combination of flexibility, functionality and long-battery life."

At the heart of the Mobile POS is a standard BEETLE POS system unit, so performance and reliability are assured, and TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI.  is extremely attractive. A high-performance Intel Celeron or Pentium III processor means fast response time, while an integrated touch screen display allows for a highly efficient operator experience.
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Publication:EDP Weekly's IT Monitor
Article Type:Product Announcement
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Date:Jun 11, 2001
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