IBM unveils eco-friendly retail system

Bangalore

August 29th, 2007

IBM has launched all-in-one, eco-friendly retail system for small to mid
sized retailers. The IBM SurePOS 100 is all about helping our small and midsized
clients better serve their customers at a price they can afford," said
Shashi B Mal, director- Systems and Technology Group, IBM India/South Asia.
"IBM continues to invest in manufacturing and design processes that give
SMB firms the tools they need to help enhance operational efficiency and
stimulate business growth," he added.

Retailers have the choice of displays, printers and cash drawers, as well as
an optional internal CD-ROM. Standard and powered ports connect new and existing
peripherals, enabling retailers to create a cost-effective configuration, an IBM
statement said.

Its integrated design and open standards platform allows retailers to merge
critical applications and peripherals into one POS system, helping to reduce
costs associated with the use of unproven solutions from multiple vendors. The
SurePOS 100 support Windows, SUSE Linux (available in 2008), and DOS operating
environments to help maximize a retailer's choice of POS applications from IBM
Business Partners.

The new system boasts C7 2.0GHz VIA processor that draws only 20 watts of
power. The energy efficient VIA processor helps reduce power consumption to help
reduce total cost of ownership, an IBM statement added.

IBM SurePOS 100 would be available in September in Asia Pacific, Europe,
Middle East, Africa, and Latin American.