| Feature | Benefit |
Multi-store architecture
| Multiple logical sub-stores can be managed from a single location
Each store is characterized by its own department structure, items, promotions, etc. Users may be authorized to work in one or more stores, according to their rights |
| Touch screen | The VisualStore touch screen system enables the use of a touch screen at the POS for the operator interface. The POS screen acts as a programmable keyboard that can be modified dynamically. It displays application messages and data to the operator and accepts input data that is passed to the application. A graphical maintenance utility at the server enables the definition of the touch screen pages that are used at the POS. The touch screen maintenance allows the retailer to define different templates so that it will be possible to assign different templates to registers installed in the store (for example, if there is a coffee shop in the store, its register could have a different touch screen layout) |
| Implementation options | Variety of implementation options across the store chains: 1) Collapsed version where the store VS POS and VS Server are both installed on a POS terminal; 2) Standard configuration where the store VS Server runs on a dedicated server and VS POS runs on the POS terminal; 3) Extended configuration with the addition of central applications that run at the head office; 4) For smaller stores groups/chains it is possible to use a remote VS Server |
| Same sales application on different devices | The front end application VisualStore POS is available not only on POS terminals, but also on PC based scales, kiosks, etc. |
| UNICODE implementation | Currently available in 12 languages: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Romanian, Flemish, Danish, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish |
| Document formatter tool | Enables users to design document layout, style and graphics (e.g. logos) according to specific needs. Applies to sales and return receipts, credit notes, invoices, cheques, etc. |
| Report generator tool | Offers retailers full flexibility to construct reports |
| Extensions | Several software development toolkits (SDKs) are available to extend the solution in an easy, flexible way: EFT, POS printer, loyalty API, Java extensions |
| VS Self Scanning | Provides an additional interactive channel with customers, enabling also targeted promotions and communications. VS Self Scanning has a unique capability of running a complete sales application on the mobile terminals. The check-out can be at normal POS or at Self Payment stations. The solution can also be implemented as a full Mobile POS for queue busting or as a replacement of a POS |
| VS Self Checkout | Is a complete and flexible solution, supporting a variety of implementation options, addressing specific requirements and deployment scenarios. We manage two different versions: a standard version, based on TGCS Self Checkout System 6 hardware, and a Light version (without security control) |
| VS Self Payment Stations | VisualStore manages both cashless pay-station and Cash Recycler pay-station that is the VisualStore integration with Glory Cash Recycler (coins and banknotes) for customer self payment solutions Aaudio is supported for self devices, based on Nuance software |
| VS Smarter Checkout | Allows multiple applications to coexist and interact at the POS; supports dual touch displays for customer interaction at the POS and it supports complex processes for Smarter Commerce scenarios |
| VS Scales | VisualStore is implemented on the new generation of smart scales. It runs natively on self service (produce weighing), pre-packed scales, checkout scales and service scales (e.g. at deli counter). The PC based scales, with enhanced graphics and dual displays, opens a new communication channel with consumers |