|
First Data teams up with Microsoft
First
Data teamed up with Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard to create
an easy-to-use, dependable and affordable solution that
helps streamline your retail business for greater profitability.
Designed to replace a cash register, the multi-tasking First Data® POS Value ExchangeSM solution helps you process
payments, manage inventory, track sales, control costs, improve customer service and better guide business decisions.
Through this combination of a personal computer, business management software and a payment processing system, you can
leverage the combined value of three industry leaders: First Data, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard.
The Challenge:
Specialized merchants want to compete with larger retailers, while maintaining their uniqueness and offering a superior level of
customer service. The POS Value Exchange solution offers the necessary tools to be competitive, while allowing you to minimize the time spent on store operations and focus more on the customer experience.
The Solution:
The First Data POS Value
Exchange solution easily integrates with back-office
functions and provides flexibility for future enhancements.
It also streamlines your store operations and helps you
better manage every aspect of your business. By integrating
payment processing with back-office tools that you’re already
using from trusted technology free up time to focus on
your customers and create more personalized service. As
a result, you greatly improve customer satisfaction and
retention.
Here’s How It Works:
The POS Value Exchange
solution consists of three retail-designed components:
a personal computer at the point-of-sale powered by an
Intel Processor a software package leveraging Microsoft®
technology that handles inventory and customer man- agement,
and integrated First Data payment processing that will
allow you to process a variety of payment types. This
solution processes all major credit cards, including Visa®,
MasterCard®/ Diners Club®, Discover® and JCB®, as well
as PIN and signature debit transactions. You can use the
intuitive Microsoft wizards to quickly implement the software
and get your store up and running smoothly. You can even
set up prompts for your cashiers to remind them of cross-selling
opportunities.
Industries
Served:
• Retail
• Convenience store (without petroleum)
• Single location merchants or independently managed
locations
Help Your Business:
•
Speed up check-out time with built-in transaction processing.
• Check prices, inventory availability and stock location
with ease
• Create tailored sales programs to drive store traffic
• Eliminate time-consuming, paper-based tracking
• Decrease the amount of time spent on store operations
• Prompt cashiers regarding cross-sell and up-sell
opportunities for increased average ticket sale
• Track customer visits and purchase histories to
offer more personalized service
• Identify sales trends in every department and category
to optimize stock levels
Industries
Served:
•
Retail
• Convenience store (without petroleum)
• Single location merchants or independently managed
locations
Features:
• Intuitive wizards for easy implementation
• Product support from trusted companies
• Touch-screen functionality
• Real-time, customizable sales activity and inventory reports
• Retail-tested hardware for optimal performance in the most
• Automatically generate purchase orders based on reorder points and restock levels
A Name You Can Trust:
We’ve been working with financial
institutions and merchants for years, increasing our understanding
of what you need to grow your business. We’re a leader in
payment processing solutions,
serving over 4.6 million merchant locations. Put our expertise
to work for you. Whatever your need, First stands ready
to help. |