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Fujitsu Announces GlobalSTORE POS Software for North American GrocersFRISCO, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced its plans to develop the next release of its GlobalSTORE point-of-sale (POS) software, which will include advanced features for North American grocers that are not available in the market today. Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover has signed an agreement to collaborate with Fujitsu on the development of, and is scheduled to be the first to deploy, the new software release. "We are pleased to select the Fujitsu GlobalSTORE POS application and its Pervasive Retailing(TM) Framework as we migrate from our legacy POS applications," said Gina Ventre, vice president, operations and technology support at Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover. "Fujitsu has been a valuable partner for many years." "Based on our long-term close working relationship and strong understanding of their operating environment, Stop & Shop is the perfect partner for our initial supermarket deployment of GlobalSTORE in the United States," said Keith McNamara, senior vice president, software operations at Fujitsu. "While GlobalSTORE is deployed at supermarkets across the world today, the new release will offer the fastest and most interactive application in the supermarket space for the U.S. market. Our service-orientated architecture will minimize the time to create real-time interoperability between disparate applications and devices. We are excited about continuing our strong partnership with Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover." Fujitsu's GlobalSTORE application is a full-featured, customizable POS and cash management solution. While GlobalSTORE has been very successful for grocers in Europe and Japan for many years, the new version will offer extended capabilities required by North American grocers. Key features of the new release will include: -- Advanced User Interfaces - Fully touch-enabled interactive screens for cashiers and innovative customer information displays that increase checkout speed and up-sell opportunities. -- Transparent Integration - Simplified integration to store systems like customer relationship management (CRM)/loyalty programs and U-Scan self-checkout systems, thus enhancing deployment capabilities and speeding implementation time. -- Microsoft-centric Technology - Built on the latest Microsoft .NET technologies. The new point-of-sale (POS) software version will leverage the proven benefits of GlobalSTORE: -- Simplified Interoperability - Leveraging the Pervasive Retailing Framework (PRF) as its base platform, GlobalSTORE integrates with virtually any customer relationship management application, store system, kiosk, in-store mobile computing device and grocery-centric legacy systems like perpetual inventory systems, fuel management and pricing systems. Fujitsu's Pervasive Retailing(TM) Framework is a set of software tools and services designed to minimize the time, cost and risk of creating real-time interoperability between disparate applications and devices that support multiple retailing interactions. -- Integrated to Fujitsu CustomerCENTER - GlobalSTORE's seamless integration with Fujitsu's CustomerCENTER loyalty software speeds the deployment of CRM capabilities and helps retailers better manage customer profiles, loyalty program details, promotional campaigns and analysis in real-time to cultivate customer loyalty. -- Easy to Customize and Maintain - Built on a service-oriented architecture (SOA) within the application, GlobalSTORE is easy to customize, maintain and integrate, which lowers a retailer's total cost of ownership. -- Global Capabilities - Based on the Microsoft Windows(R) platform, the flexibility of Fujitsu's retail-specific, modular architecture has enabled GlobalSTORE to be deployed at leading retailers in more than 30 countries around the world. -- Enhanced Data Security - GlobalSTORE has been validated by a security assessor (PSC) to meet the Visa U.S.A. Payment Application Best Practices (PABP), which means that GlobalSTORE conforms to best practices designed to protect sensitive payment card information from being compromised. -- Extensive Promotion Capabilities - With more than 350 built-in promotion formats, GlobalSTORE makes it easy to support and execute sophisticated promotions. Industry Analyst Recognition GlobalSTORE was recently positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for Gartner's Retail POS Applications 2006 Magic Quadrant. It was also recognized as a leader in the 2006 Forrester Wave(TM) report titled, "POS Software, Q3 2006." About Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover Growing from a single corner grocer to a chain of more than 580 stores throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic region, Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover has offered its customers the best selection, quality and value for more than 85 years. Today, Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover is a multibillion-dollar corporation and the largest food retailer in New England. Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover employs 83,000 associates in its network of stores, distribution centers, manufacturing plants and offices, which stretch across more than 180 communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.stopandshop.com. About Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), collaborates with retailing companies to relentlessly reduce their costs and facilitate consumer interactions that improve their profitability. Fujitsu's Pervasive Retailing(TM) approach enables companies to minimize the time, cost and risk of creating interoperability between disparate applications and devices that support a multitude of consumer touch points. Fujitsu's offering includes solution software, point-of-sale store technology, U-Scan self-checkout systems, self-ordering systems and multi-vendor lifecycle services. Customers include Canadian Tire, Chevron Corporation, Hallmark, H-E-B, Kroger, Loblaws, Nordstrom, Payless ShoeSource, PetSmart, Regal Cinema, Ross Dress for Less, Staples, Stop & Shop and The TJX Companies, among others. Web site: us.fujitsu.com/retailing. EDITOR'S NOTE: For sales and product information call 1-800-340-4425. |
