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NCR Introduces Cloud-Based Point of Sale Software for Independent Retailers at NRF 2012

By Mandira Srivastava
MSP News™ Contributor

Recent technological advancement has transformed the retail industry. In order to maintain operational efficiency and profitable growth, NCR Corporation  has launched a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software platform that enables independent retailers to manage transactions, track sales and inventory, process credit cards and market to customers on both POS touchscreen terminals and Apple (News - Alert) mobile devices. NCR offers self-service solutions and support services that address the needs of retail, financial, travel, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than 100 countries.

 According to a press release, this solution is specifically developed for entrepreneurs, brick and mortar retailers and product and service providers.

"This new solution makes big-box retail technology accessible for all and enables merchants to focus on their business, not on managing technology," said Christian Nahas, vice president of specialty retail, NCR Retail. "We are passionate about helping small businesses run and scale their business, connect with customers across channels and sell anywhere. We are actively talking to all types of organizations who sell to small businesses and the feedback has been overwhelming: they can't wait to take this product to their customers."

Retailers will be able to download the application directly from Apple iTunes to an iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone (News - Alert). An optional integrated barcode scanner and a magnetic stripe reader that enables secure, integrated credit card processing with end-to-end encryption can also be added to an Apple device.

This software allows shop owners to manage customer transactions and data in their stores, near their store and at any other location where they might interact with their customers. This software platform enables businesses to join point-of-sale devices as well as to access their data and configure their system in the cloud while also providing the ability to track customer history and run email marketing campaigns from anywhere.

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