New West Technologies Completes Mobility Line of Software for Microsoft Retail Management System with 'Mobile POS'

Today New West Technologies, Inc. announced release of the keystone application in its line of mobility software partnering with the Microsoft Retail Management System (RMS) platform. Mobile Point-of-Sale (POS) enables users to tender sales without the necessity of a physical cash register or retail lane. Mobile POS brings the world of retail software to an even pace with the hardware built to support it. Handheld wireless devices equipped with scanners and card readers have long been on the market, yet until now they have been almost exclusively used by larger 'box' retailers. Mobility solutions from New West Technologies tie these devices to software in a way that is practical for all retailers.

SWWPC 2005, Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) July 20, 2005 -- Today New West Technologies, Inc. announced release of the keystone application in its line of mobility software partnering with the Microsoft Retail Management System (RMS) platform. Mobile Point-of-Sale (POS) enables users to tender sales without the necessity of a physical cash register or retail lane. Complete with credit card processing capabilities, Mobile POS handles complete retail transactions from any location with wireless access. Users scan or key in the item SKU number using a handheld device equipped with Microsoft Windows Pocket PC operating system. Transactions are tendered through the device, which captures the customer’s signature for credit card transactions and calculates change for cash transactions. Afterwards, transaction items are automatically deducted from the main inventory and a receipt with the signature or change amount prints from a wireless printer carried on the hip of the cashier. Devices equipped with scanners and magnetic card swipes enhance the utility of the module, but are not a necessity.

Mobile POS brings the world of retail software to an even pace with the hardware built to support it. Handheld wireless devices equipped with scanners and card readers have long been on the market, yet until now they have been almost exclusively used by larger 'box' retailers. Mobility solutions from New West Technologies tie these devices to software in a way that is practical for all retailers.

"Finally, a dream of the retailer has come to fruition. The ability to provide in-depth customer service on demand without being tethered to a cash-wrap or computer has finally been achieved. Mobile POS gives them that ability while delivering ease of use and flexibility that is well within the price point of the independent retailer, " says Dan King, President- New West Technologies, Inc.

The release of Mobile POS is accompanied by the rollout of Mobile Suite 4, the latest incarnation of New West Technologies' popular Mobile Suite, and introduces the added functionality of Mobile Label Printing. This newest feature allows for rapid deployment of merchandise labeling as well as work order ticket printing, handing the customer a slip that can be scanned for quick work order retrieval. Applications included in the Mobile Suite are: Mobile Inventory Count, Mobile Purchase Order, Mobile Work Order, Mobile Transfer, and Mobile Label Printing.

Other development announcements included the release of X-Cart compatibility with Web Integrator: Standard Edition. Users of Microsoft RMS will be able to have orders automatically downloaded from X-Cart, an online shopping cart, to the point-of-sale system. Items ordered, customer name, shipping, and credit card number are automatically populated in RMS, preventing errors in order handling and credit card processing. The announcement comes as online shopping gains more popularity and retailers look to bolster their brick and mortar stores with an online presence.

Mobile Suite 4, Mobile POS, and Web Integrator: Standard Edition for X-Cart can be purchased through New West Technologies or any Microsoft RMS partner in the New West Technologies Partner Network. Information on pricing and other extensions for the Microsoft Retail Management System can be found at http://www.newestech.com

New West Technologies is a Portland, Oregon based Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in ISV Software Solutions, Microsoft Business Solutions, and Networking Infrastructure Solutions.

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