Wincor Nixdorf Demonstrates STS's Coalition POS Software on Windows XP Embedded at Microsoft Windows Embedded Developers Conference.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Microsoft Windows Embedded Developers Conference AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2001 Wincor Nixdorf Inc., the leader in the delivery of open systems solutions to the retail and banking industries, today demonstrated the company's BEETLE(R) POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale platform running STS's Coalition(tm) point-of-sale software on Windows(R) XP Embedded. The demonstration took place at the second annual Windows Embedded Developers Conference in Las Vegas, where Microsoft formally launched the Windows XP Embedded An enhanced version of Windows XP for compact applications such as PDAs, handhelds and other appliances that use the x86 CPU. It supports such features as CompactPCI and the ability to boot from flash memory or CD-ROM. operating system. As part of the Microsoft(R) Windows XP Embedded Rapid Development Program (RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) The presentation services protocol that governs input/output between a Windows terminal client and Windows Terminal Server. It is based on the T.share protocol. See Windows Terminal Server. (protocol) RDP - 1. ), Wincor Nixdorf has already proven its abilities to run the Windows XP Embedded operating system on its POS hardware platform. Coalition is one of the first POS software applications to run under Windows XP Embedded; the Coalition solution was developed by STS (Synchronous Transport Signal) The electrical equivalent of the SONET optical signal. In SDH, the European counterpart of SONET, STS is known as STM (Synchronous Transport Module). , an NSB NSB National Science Board NSB New Smyrna Beach (Florida, USA) NSB Norges Statsbaner NSB Naval Submarine Base NSB National Standards Body (RSA) NSB North Slope Borough company. "Wincor Nixdorf is pleased to partner with STS to deliver advanced POS solutions based on Windows XP Embedded," said Jeff Soisson, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Wincor Nixdorf USA. "Coalition software running on the BEETLE hardware provides retailers with a reliable, cost-effective solution that can be tailored to meet a retailer's exact requirements." "We are pleased to participate with Microsoft and Wincor Nixdorf in this effort and to show our Coalition store solution running in this exciting new environment," said Eric Eichensehr, senior vice president of products and technology for the NSB Group. "Coalition has always evolved in parallel with Microsoft operating systems The following is a list of Microsoft operating systems. For the codenames that Microsoft gave their operating systems, see Microsoft codenames. Before Windows
The BEETLE Family of POS Systems Wincor Nixdorf's BEETLE family of POS systems addresses the complete spectrum of customer touch points in the retail store environment. With solutions that encompass thin-client POS terminals, lean-and thick-client POS systems, kiosks, lottery terminals, and mobile POS devices, the BEETLE family is the industry's most comprehensive POS product line. An open design supporting commonality of components across the entire BEETLE family substantially simplifies software deployment and hardware maintenance, keeping costs down and productivity high. More than just PCs, BEETLE systems are rugged, designed to withstand the rigors of retail environments. All systems include standard retail interfaces, accept a wide range of peripherals, and are compliant with established retail software standards. The BEETLE family offers retailers a choice of operating systems as well as the most expansive and complete set of JavaPOS(tm) and OPOS OPOS OLE for Point of Sale OPOS Operating Procedures Outline Sheet OPOS Original Positive OPOS Outside Production Operation Sheet drivers for POS peripherals. About STS, an NSB Company STS, an NSB Company, offers enterprise-wide software solutions for multi-channel retailers. The North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. headquarters is located in Montreal, Canada, with satellite offices in Atlanta, Columbus (OH), Indianapolis, New York, San Diego, and Whippany (NJ). The NSB Group operates in Europe under the name NSB Retail Systems, with regional offices located in the UK, France and Germany. Today, STS boasts more than 350 installations across North America and Europe including retail names such as Ann Taylor, The Arcadia Group, British Home Stores (BHS BHS beta-hemolytic streptococci. ), Burberry, Chanel, Danier Leather, Debenhams, Dollar General, FAO FAO, n See Food and Agriculture Organization. Schwarz, Holt Renfrew, Neiman Marcus, Reitmans, Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue is a chain of upscale American department stores that is owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the elite luxury department store market with Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New , Staples, Woolworths and Zales. For additional information regarding STS or our product line, visit our Web site at www.nsbgroup.com. About Wincor Nixdorf Worldwide, Wincor Nixdorf Inc. is one of the fastest growing providers of IT products and solutions for the retail and banking industries. Wincor Nixdorf's offerings include hardware, application software, professional services and a complete range of service programs including on-site support, depot service and Advanced Exchange. Wincor Nixdorf is the world's third largest provider of POS systems and automated teller machines. Employing more than 4,000 people, Wincor Nixdorf operates in 40 countries with manufacturing plants in Germany and Singapore. North American headquarters are in Austin, Texas and Boston, Mass. For more information, visit www.wincor-nixdorf.com/usa. BEETLE is a registered trademark of Wincor Nixdorf GmbH. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. |
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