The IBM POS advantage
The benefits IBM brings to your customers
Reliability
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IBM reputation is built on reliability
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IBM POS systems are tested rigorously; we exceed
industry standards
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IBM has a POS hardware strategy
To take the best PC components that support our
design goals
To harden the components for the demands of the
retail environment
To package them along with unique POS components
To integrate and maintain a wide range of
peripherals and support industry standards.
Designed for Retailers
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IBM has more than 60 retail-specific patents and
draws on its 30,000-patent portfolio for innovative
retail solutions
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IBM has 150 distribution industry consultants who work
with retailers and feed their requirements back to IBMs
development laboratory
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IBM has the retail skills and knowledge to engage in
facilities management for major customers
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IBM has a business relationship with more than 500
experienced retail business partners who complement
our skills and services.
Leadership in Retail
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IBM has over 25 years of experience in developing
POS solutions
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IBM is the world leader in POS installations, with over
1.5 million POS systems shipped.
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More than 60,000 IBM 4695 POS touch terminals are
installed in food service, leisure and retail segments.
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IBM led the way with open PC-based POS systems.