IBM SurePOS ACE For 4690 OS, Version 7 - Interstate Cash Register

Improve service, lower cost and manage risk with a powerful,flexible POS application for supermarket, hypermarket and chaindrug retailersIBM SurePOS ACE for 4690 OS, Version 7Engineered for supermarkets, hypermarkets and chain drug storesThe IBM SurePOS ACE for4690 Operating System (OS) point-ofsale (POS) application is designed tohelp supermarket, hypermarket andchain drug retailers create an infrastructure as dynamic as their business; toprovide the best possible customerexperience at checkout for today’ssmarter shopper, including high volumescanning to speed checkout andelectronic marketing for personalizedpromotions.The powerful POS application combines check-out support, electronicmarketing, data maintenance, accountmanagement and other businessHighlights New GS1 DataBar Coupon system expands promotions,processes in a versatile, cost-savingRock solid reliability cuts downtime, lowers costreduces loss Improved transaction performance and throughput atcheckoutEnhanced security prevents lostrevenuepackage. With the introduction of theIBM SurePOS ACE V7, retailers maynow take advantage of the fullGS1 DataBar Coupon system. Thisnew coupon solution replaces a datedimplementation, and provides retailerswith many new and powerful promotionand administrative features.

Dynamic capabilities for your store with dual display supportBuilt on the rock solid foundation ofjournaling. Also, for retailers withGS1 DataBar Reduced SpaceIBM 4690 Operating System, SurePOSfuel operations, SurePOS ACE inte-Symbology (RSS) Expanded Symbols”ACE is designed to help you staygrates with the most complex fuelpublished in September 2007, and theahead of the technology curve andapplications.GS1 DataBar POS Implementationstreamline store processes to lowercost and improve business efficiencies.Guide for Coupons. The industry-wideThe advanced software enablestransition from UPC5 encoded couponsIBM Remote Management Agent (RMA)to GS1 DataBar encoded couponsEnabling innovation in retailwhich provides software distribution,is planned for completion inUsing IBM SurePOS ACE can expandproactive monitoring, asset tracking,January 2010. The new system isPOS capabilities with new tools andand problem determination from onepacked with many new features suchfunction. It features strong workforcelocal or enterprise location. Altogetheras complex validation for offers, newmanagement capabilities, plus supportthe SurePOS ACE solution, with sup-methods of providing discounts,for multi-channel and in-store touchport for IBM Store Integrator (SI), thecoupon start and expiration date sup-scenarios. Integrate your POS with newSI GUI, IBM Data Integration Facilityport, the ability to limit coupons to astore devices—such as photo kiosks,software and RMA, helps retailers buildspecific retailer, the ability to disablepersonal shopping assistants. Energizea smarter store—from the POS to themultiplication for in-store manufacturerpromotions and preferred shopper pro-enterprise.coupons, and manufacturer and storegrams with electronic marketing.coupon support. Retailers will now beAccess product information from everyOptimum profit, lower costequipped to provide more powerfulcustomer touch point. Leverage accu-GS1 DataBar Coupon Systempromotion capabilities to drive morerate price data and streamline transac-SurePOS ACE V7 delivers supportrevenue, as well as leverage a muchtion processing with electronicfor GS1 DataBar Coupons based upontighter control on loss via a morethe “GS1 North American Couponrigorous set of validation criteria atApplication Guideline Using

Dynamic capabilities for your store with dual display supportcheckout. More information on GS1’sterminals to conduct sales, performfraud, and multi-tiered overrides that setnew coupon standard and its imple-price lookups and log transactions. Thislimits for superseding specific opera-mentation may be found atfeature also reconciles sales data and istions. Data maintenance helps offerhttp://www.gs1.org.critical for single-controller environ-secure control of files down to individualments, where it supports a lower-costfields. Retailers are responsible for eval-New revenue streamsdeployment of SurePOS ACE software,uation, selection and implementation ofSurePOS ACE Electronic Paymentenhances redundancy and helpssecurity features, administrative proce-Support (EPS) software offers standardreduce the risk of downtime.dures and appropriate controls.support for prepaid gift and phoneSolid investment protectionWorld-class service and supportcards, enabling you to capture new rev-SurePOS ACE software provides strongThe IBM service organization, includingenue streams. You can set EPS soft-backward and forward compatibilitythe National Retail Services Centerware to automatically promptand uses the same hardware , host(NRSC), can assist you with manycustomers who pay with check cardsinterface, data format and operatoraspects of SurePOS ACE software,to enter a personal identification num-interface as the IBM Supermarketincluding integration, development andber (PIN), and SurePOS ACE softwareApplication, so you can make a smoothsupport. Authorized IBM Businessthen processes the transaction as atransition with minimal operator training,Partners can also provide a wide rangedebit, which typically costs significantlylower cost.of professional and support services for1electronic tender support, including2less than a credit card payment.SurePOS ACE software.Advanced security features manage riskBoost employee productivityTo help you secure the workstation andFor more informationIncrease manager productivity with asystem more effectively, IBM SurePOSTo learn more about IBM SurePOSterminal monitor for viewing cashierACE V7 software supports complexACE V7 for 4690 OS software andactions on any active terminal. Selectivepasswords—such as those withother retail store solutions from IBM,item reporting allows you to build itemalphanumeric characters and those thatplease contact your local representativelists quickly and create batches forrequire periodic renewal—at both theor find us on the Web at:updating prices. And an electronic jour-store controller and POS terminal.nal feature lets you create summarySurePOS ACE software also includesreports from stored transaction logs.multiple security features—such as theibm.com/industries/retail/storeability to create encrypted operatorTo place an order, call 1 800 IBM-CALLReduce downtimepasswords that restrict access to spe-(1 800 426-2255) or 1 770 863-1000To help reduce the risk of lost revenuecific functions—to help you reduceoutside the United States and Canada.due to server outages in your store, theterminal offline feature enables POS

Dynamic capabilities for your store with dual display supportIBM SurePOS ACE V7 key featuresGS1 DataBar Coupon SupportImplements full support of the GS1 DataBar Coupon standard.Increased number of supported tax plansDouble the supported tax plans from 4 to 8. Allows retailer ability to sell wider range of products within the store in areas with varied tax requirements.Food Stamp taxability enhancementEnables retailers to select whether the SNAP tender amount or all SNAP eligible purchaseamounts are non-taxable when SNAP tendering.Tax exempt enhancementsCaptures Tax ID and logs additional details about the exemption including amount of sales, taxwhich was exempted in total and by tax plan.Tender variety expansionTender varieties increased from six (6) to nine (9) enabling a total of 72 supported tenders.Expanded Operator Performance Department Subtotal groups expanded from 20 to 40, which enables retailers to review data from moreGroupsmajor departments.Operator authorization model selectionImproved usability by allowing user to select model number from a list containing descriptionof the model.Comparison price supportSupports more complex pricing enabling more detailed information to be included on customer receipt.Increase the number of points that can beredeemed on a couponAllows for increased limits on number of points redeemed for primary and secondarypoints totals.Customer birth date receipt maskingAllows masking of date of birth on customer receipt when entered to meet restricted salerequirement.Load terminal options by terminal number orrangeAllows support staff to remotely update and reload options for a subset of terminalsin the store.Electronic Journal performance improvements Improves performance through use of disk caching algorithm reducing disk I/O duringElectronic Journal updates.SureMark Printer model 2CR/2NRa nativemode supportAdds native mode support functionality and benefits, and fully utilizes 80 lps printing capability.Print barcode on receiptAllows definition and printing of bar codes within the loyalty messages printed on customerreceipts using a 4610 printer.Printing performance enhancementsMaximizes throughput capabilities of supported printer models.Signature limit by amount (EPS)Removes requirement for paper or electronic signature based on tender limits set by theretailerWomen, Infants, and Children (WIC) CashValue Benefit (CVB) supportSupport for the WIC program changes to the Cash Value Benefit requirements.VeriFone pinpad support for modelsMX830, MX850, MX860Support includes contactless payments, multiple encryption keys, and Smart Card WIC EBT.Gift card tender option (EPS)Added search criteria for the EPS Reconciliation Report allows gift card tender to be separated from credit card tender in the report.

Dynamic capabilities for your store with dual display supportIBM SurePOS ACE V7 application at a glanceHardware supportedServersMachines running IBM 4690 OS, Version 5 or laterbClientsc (minimum 32MBmemory)d IBM SurePOS 700 Series IBM 4694Operating systems supportedIBM 4690 OS, Version 5 or laterdPeripherals (optional)Displays (up to two) IBM SurePoint Solution(touch and nontouch) 2x20 alphanumericdisplay Full-screen video Video Graphics Array(VGA) displaysScanners Handheld scanner Scanner/scaleKeyboards 50-key POS keyboards 67-key POS keyboardsaAlphanumeric POSkeyboards Matrix keyboard 1/2/3 track keyboardmagnetic stripereader (MSR)PIN padse Select models of VeriFone, Ingenico and Hypercom Printers Select models ofIBM SureMark Printers IBM Model 3/4 POSprinters IBM Fiscal printers (askyour local representative)Additional options Cash drawer(dual support) Scale Programmable power Coin dispenserServicesWarrantyThe software is backed by the IBM Program Product Limited Warranty and has a two-month test periodallowance.For specific information, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.Technical supportA software maintenance agreement is available. Software maintenance includes technical support (via phone andWeb) plus a software subscription, which includes access to software upgrades as they become available duringthe coverage period. For specific information, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.