All communications, both within a store and between store and Head Office, are based on standard Windows networking for simplicity and reliability. There is no need for a conventional polling system at Head Office in order to exchange data with the stores. Our unique till-based Network Manager application simply utilises Windows' Remote Access Service (RAS) to initiate routine connections to Head Office and to the Internet. Ad hoc transmissions can be made just as simply from Head Office to stores.
Internet
Internet connectivity is an in-built option and can provide, for example, concurrent access by stores to a central database. This can bring a significant improvement in customer service at the point-of-sale.
E-mail
We have developed a comprehensive e-mail system (SMTP/POP3) to work with the e-pos keyboard, allowing your retail network to keep in touch. A centrally maintained address book ensures that you control the e-mail communications.
On-line card authorisation
We've incorporated extensive validation of credit and debit cards together with full on-line authorisation - which, using ISDN, ensures a very speedy response. With our usual attention to resilience, all stores can dial the card-operator networks directly with no dependence on a central server. Settlement occurs automatically overnight from Head Office.