Built in collaboration with Microsoft, solution increases productivity,
reduces costs and provides custom, one-of-a-kind consumer experience at
final point of sale
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarity Consulting Inc. today
announced its new POS system of the future, on display in Booth 818 at the
National Retail Federation's Annual Convention and Expo (Retail's BIG Show)
in New York City, January 13-16. Built in conjunction with Microsoft, the
unique system is designed to significantly impact retail's last three feet
by delivering an improved consumer experience while reducing checkout
times, shrinkage and training costs.
Leveraging Microsoft's Windows platform, the new POS System is a
combination of hardware and software that can be integrated into a
retailer's existing Windows-based infrastructure to ultimately help
redefine the checkout experience from start to finish.
For shoppers, the new system creates opportunity for interaction --
something that many traditional systems currently do not allow. The POS
System of the Future features a 15-inch touch screen facing the customer
that shows images of everything scanned and purchased. The screen also
gives the user a one-touch menu for viewing items, taking away items and
paying for their items. In addition, the system features a marketing cube
displaying current store promotions so consumers can stay up-to-date.
For the retailer, the new system helps save time and money -- as much
as 10 seconds per transaction which, in turn, can equate to millions of
dollars based on the number of transactions a store logs.
-- A redesigned check-out lane puts everything within arms reach for
cashiers, making it faster and more ergonomically efficient to handle
each transaction.
-- The system also includes a fingerprint reader for touch access to the
register.
-- In addition, it includes a "smart scale" that captures the weight and
price of any food items with a single touch.
The new POS System also tackles the problem of product shrinkage --
which can cost a retailer as much as $50 per lane, per week in lost
revenue. Using an image recognition camera placed at the bottom of each
cashier lane, the new system captures images of any items found on the
bottom of a cart and automatically adds them to the transaction for the
cashier. Lastly, the system can also reduce training costs because it uses
pictures vs. words or phrases in many cases to make learning functions
quicker and easier.
"This new POS System combines Microsoft's innovative technology and
vision with Clarity's development, design and integration expertise to
deliver a full-featured business solution," said Geoff Thomas, general
manager of Microsoft's U.S. Retail and Hospitality Group. "The result
empowers both the
consumer and retailer -- and redefines the shopping experience in the
process."
The POS System is based on emerging tools from Microsoft's software
platform, including Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Windows Presentation
Foundation, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Microsoft Expression
Design Tools. Clarity worked with Microsoft and 16 other vendors to develop
and integrate the software in six weeks.
"This POS System is a true demonstration of the value of
collaboration," said Gary Gilmer, Principal, Clarity Consulting. "For
retailers using Microsoft software or considering a switch to Microsoft, we
hope it illustrates just how much innovation they can expect. We also hope
it shows how Clarity can help them get the most from their software
investment."
About Clarity Consulting Inc.
Clarity Consulting Inc. develops, customizes and implements software
solutions to help clients achieve their unique visions and drive business
results. Clarity's versatile and talented consultants specialize in
application development, business intelligence, legacy integration and
e-commerce websites for a range of clients, from retail and manufacturing
industries to financial institutions. Clarity Consulting Inc. is based in
Chicago, Illinois, USA. For more information about our company, our people,
and our solutions, please visit http://www.claritycon.com.
SOURCE Clarity Consulting Inc.
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CONTACT:
Sharen Santoski of Signal Rock
Communications, +1-847-312-0806, Sharen@Signalrockcomm.com, for
Clarity Consulting Inc.
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