Ingram Micro Debuts New Bundled Retail Point of Sale Solution Featuring HP and Microsoft
September 27 2006 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New Retail Technology Solution Includes HP Point of Sale rp5000 and
Microsoft Retail Management System (RMS) Software CARLSBAD, Calif.,
Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its Point of Sale (POS)
portfolio, Ingram Micro Inc.'s (NYSE:IM) Nimax Division today
announced the immediate availability of a new bundled POS solution
featuring HP and Microsoft technologies. Designed exclusively for
use in retail environments, Ingram Micro's latest POS bundle
includes the affordably priced and dependable HP Point of Sale
rp5000 all-in-one system equipped with Microsoft's integrated
Retail Management System software package. This powerful
combination of retail-ready hardware and intelligent business
software enables companies of all sizes to improve operating
efficiency and productivity across the board. "VARs who focus on
the retail space understand the business impact and value that a
flexible and affordable POS solution can bring to their customer
base," says John Soumbasakis, vice president and general manager,
Nimax division. "By offering VARs customizable, bundled POS
solutions, we're making it easier for them to service their
customers and bring in incremental revenue. We're pleased to
include HP and Microsoft as part of Ingram Micro's growing
portfolio of bundled POS solutions." "With the HP Point of Sale
rp5000, Ingram Micro's new retail bundle can make it easier for
VARs to build and deliver the right retail system for their
customers," said John Snaider, vice president, business PCs,
Personal Systems Group - Americas, HP. "Integrated systems continue
to be a primary driver in the retail market for effectively and
efficiently tracking inventory, monitoring sales and recognizing
profits." Adding more flexibility to the sale, Ingram Micro VARs
are encouraged to customize the HP Point of Sale rp5000 and
Microsoft Retail Management System with any of the following HP
retail peripherals, including: * Touch screen monitor * Cash drawer
* Bar code scanner * POS keyboard * Magnetic strip reader In
addition, VARs can choose the Windows Embedded for Point of Service
or Windows XP Professional operating system. The Microsoft Retail
Management System application also is available and can be
pre-loaded as part of Ingram Micro's bundled retail POS bundle.
"Microsoft software is a critical element within any POS solution,"
says Mike Dickstein, general manager, US Microsoft Dynamics. "By
bundling Microsoft's Retail Management System software with the HP
Point of Sale rp5000, Ingram Micro is making it easier for VARs to
provide small and midsize business retailers with an integrated
point of sale solution that easily manages back-office operations
within one store or across a chain of stores." Pricing and
Availability Ingram Micro's new bundled POS retail solution is
available now. Pricing varies based on system preferences and
solutions requirements. Standard certifications are required to
purchase these bundles. Training and education is available via
Ingram Micro's Nimax division for resellers who are interested in
learning more about how to market, sell, service and support POS
solutions. For more information about Ingram Micro's wide array of
POS technology bundles, please contact the Nimax Division at 1
(800) 876-4629 or visit http://www.nimax.com/. About Microsoft
Dynamics Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer
relationship and supply chain management solutions that helps
businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of
channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated,
adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar
Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire
business. About Ingram Micro, Nimax Division The Nimax Division of
Ingram Micro Inc. is a leading value add distributor of auto
ID/data capture (AIDC), point-of-sale (POS), radio frequency
identification (RFID) and wireless solution products. Nimax offers
these products, as well as the complete suite of Ingram Micro
products to provide complete solutions to its customers. With
offices and distribution centers across North America, Latin
America, Europe and Asia, Nimax delivers a comprehensive portfolio
of products and services to technology integrators around the
world. For more information, visit http://www.nimax.com/. (C) 2006
Ingram Micro Inc. All rights reserved. Ingram Micro and the
registered Ingram Micro logo are trademark used under license by
Ingram Micro Inc. The names of actual companies and products
mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
DATASOURCE: Ingram Micro Inc. CONTACT: Marie Meoli of WhiteFox
Marketing & Communications, +1-714-680-0335, , for Ingram Micro
Inc.; or Chris Kelly of Ingram Micro Inc., +1-714-382-3355, Web
site: http://www.nimax.com/ Web site: http://www.ingrammicro.com/
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