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Microsoft Corp. recently announced the release of Microsoft Dynamics"Point of Sale 2.0 and Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) 2.0. Microsoft also announced a complete PC-based point-of-sale and integrated payments solution that it will deliver with First Data Corporation and HP.
The solution is designed to change the way small retailers do business and process payments, driving a generational change in payments infrastructure. Payment terminals and dial-up connections can be replaced with PC-based point-of-sale solutions and Internet connections, offering greater value to retailers and their customers.
“Our vision of offering small and midsize retailers powerful and affordable technology innovation that drives strategic value is a reality,” said Satya Nadella, corporate vice president, Microsoft Business Solutions Group. “At Microsoft we are excited to offer small and midsize retailers complete business solutions, education and support to empower people with the right information to transform today’s retail challenges into long-term success.”
Microsoft Dynamics"Point of Sale 2.0 offers a user interface that is like working with other commonly used Microsoft software to help increase efficiency; a roles-based design that empowers cashiers and managers; a complete business suite experience that offers seamless integration with Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2007 for an end-to-end solution; and the ability to extend the storefront to the Internet with PayPal, online invoicing and eBay marketplace selling so retailers can drive more revenue for their businesses online.
Microsoft is also offering an integrated POS solution, announced separately with First Data and HP, that can replace cash registers and outdated dial-up connections, enabling retailers to adopt integrated payment-based point-of-sale and payment processing. The solution will be offered by First Data, along with its participating alliance partners and independent sales organizations.
Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System pricing starts at $1,190 (U.S.) MSRP for a single store, single lane and is available in English worldwide.