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Ideal for migration – open scalable platform

Using Linux as the homogeneous platform for POS and back-store systems ensures that TPLinux can be scaled in line with various hardware requirements. This store solution is therefore ideal for migrating from an MS-DOS-based store environment to a modern 32-bit environment. At the same time, there is no need to adapt the solution when the hardware configuration is extended, such as by introducing touchscreens.

It is also good to know that TPLinux is entirely based on standard technologies. As a result, the application will not only run perfectly on Wincor Nixdorf's own BEETLE hardware platform but also on other vendors' hardware, such as PC-based systems, IBM 4694 and Unisys Babypos. These systems only need to meet certain memory and processor requirements. Another advantage of using the Linux operating system is that it supports remote maintenance of all networked workstations as a standard function.

Maximum scalability for any retail format

TPLinux delivers perfect services for any kind of retail format, no matter whether these are small individual stores, mediumsized chain stores or national or multinational retail organizations. Because this store solution can run in a client/server configuration with up to two dedicated servers and up to 240 POS clients, or in standalone mode as a so-called master POS system. A master POS system can, in turn, serve up to 10 dedicated POS clients.

Use the store server functions enterprise-wide

TPLinux reveals one of its unique selling points at the very first glance: The Web architecture of the Back Store module. All users work with it to access the TPLinux server no matter whether they are at stores or at the head office. Certain functions, analyses, statistics and reports can be retrieved, depending on the profile of the employee in question.

This means that every workstation on the network has access to all administrative applications and data using any Web browser. Invaluable advantage: a store can also be administered from outside, and store-specific key performance indicators can be made available to all organizational levels at the retail company.

Standards protect IT investments and ensure integrability

Wincor Nixdorf has designed and developed TPLinux consistently on the basis of standard technologies. This protects the investments that retail organizations have made in IT and ensures that TPLinux stays compatible with future hardware and software products. It is therefore a strategic product with which Wincor Nixdorf guarantees a lasting partnership with its customers and continuity in its development.

A key factor for the success of TPLinux is its excellent integrability in central and decentralized IT components at a retail company, for example in merchandise management systems or time recording systems, as well as solutions to automate store processes. To ensure that information is transparent throughout a retail company, it is essential for all components in the IT infrastructure to communicate and interact optimally with each other.

Reduce your total cost of ownership (TCO)

All the benefits of TPLinux – such as standardization, openness, modularity and internationality – help to reduce your total cost of ownership. After all, a standard solution such as TPLinux is significantly less expensive than a custom software solution.

Another special aspect of this store solution helps to keep TCO low: ease of learning and use, no matter whether via a graphical user interface at the point of sale or in the back store, or through customizing options. This largely prevents high training costs and operating errors.

Finally, the Web-based architecture of TPLinux makes it easier to control and monitor your network of stores. Both the management facilities for the individual stores and all analyses and reports can be accessed from various locations within the retail organization.

Highlights

Compelling basics

End-to-end Linux-based front-store solution
Predestined for POS hardware migration
Web-based store server component

Extensive functionality

Covers a variety of business requirements
Sophisticated discount system

Scalability and flexibility

Master POS and client / server configuration (up to 240 POS terminals)
Line display (2 / 4 lines) or GUI (touchscreen optional)
Support of 3rd party hardware, e.g. PC-based POS systems, IBM 4694, Unisys BabyPos

Highly integrable

Use of technology and industry standards
Web technologies and relational data storage
Data export in XML, HTML, PDF, Excel format

TPLinux in the back store

TPLinux in the front store