IBM launches eco-friendly system for small retailers
27 Aug '07
4 min read
IBM announced a new, all-in-one, high-performance, eco-friendly point-of-sale system for small to midsized retailers. The IBM SurePOS 100 combines remarkable energy-efficient performance and advanced retail hardening technology at an affordable price.
"It's all about helping our small and midsized clients better serve their customers at a price they can afford," said Shashi B Mal, Director- Systems & Technology Group, IBM India/South Asia.
"IBM continues to invest in manufacturing and design processes that give SMB firms the tools they need to help enhance operational efficiency and stimulate business growth."
As an eco-friendly retail system for small and medium-sized retailers, the IBM SurePOS 100 combines features and flexibility typically available only to larger enterprises.
Retailers have the choice of displays, printers and cash drawers, as well as an optional internal CD-ROM. Standard and powered ports connect new and existing peripherals, enabling retailers to create a cost-effective configuration.
Its integrated design and open standards platform allows retailers to merge critical applications and peripherals into one POS system, helping to reduce costs associated with the use of unproven solutions from multiple vendors.
The SurePOS 100 support Windows, SUSE Linux (available in 2008), and DOS operating environments to help maximize a retailer's choice of POS applications from IBM Business Partners.
"We are excited about the potential of this new point-of-sale solution for our business and for what it can offer our mutual customers. It just one more example of IBM listening to the voice of its partners and the marketplace," said Ashok Ghaligi, General Manager- Retail Automation Group, Forbes Gokak Ltd.
"Together, we're able to provide our customers what they tell us they want simple, low-cost, energy-efficient solutions to help improve their competitiveness. We will continue to work alongside IBM to successfully deliver high-value solutions that meet the needs of our clients."
In line with IBM's Project Big Green initiative, the new system boasts an energy-efficient, C7 2.0GHz VIA processor that draws only 20 watts of power. The energy efficient VIA processor helps reduce power consumption to help reduce total cost of ownership.
The use of recycled materials in the optional cash drawers and energy efficient processor technology positions the SurePOS 100 as a leader in eco-conscious retail environment.
IBM's Retail Green Initiative is focused on educating its retail clients on the environmentally responsible options available to them. The many areas of this initiative include education on the value of sustainable shipment packaging and the use of recycled materials.
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