| Choosing
an EPOS System |
| EBM
Ltd has always believed in listening to their clients and the hospitality
sector in general when developing any new system. By listening to
our clients we ensure that we are providing a system which meets all
their current and future needs. |
|
As
such, Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd has completed a comprehensive market
study with Reed Business Information "Ask the panel" market
survey September 04 (In conjunction with Caterer & Hotelkeeper)
to discover what the Hospitality sector consider to be the top 10
factors in choosing an EPoS system. Sharp has taken these factors
on board when developing the latest generation of Sharp EPoS system.
|
| 1)
Product Reliability / Build Quality |
-Robust
hardware
-IPX2 compliant, resistant to fluid
-Reduced support costs
-Limited downtime of mission critical system
-"Waiter proof"
-Suited to the most demanding environments
-Sharp are an acknowledged leader in the production of high quality
equipment
-Hand Held Terminal built to commercial grade durability levels -
"drop-able" |
| 2)
Product Support |
-Nation-wide
coverage
-Tailored response time
-Remote access for speed of response
-Experienced / well trained staff
-Enviable track record of supporting existing |
| 3)
Reputation of Manufacturer |
-Sharp
Electronics are an International company with an annual turnover of
£13 Billion
-Sharp reputation for quality 1st manufacturing since 1912
-Currently supply 33% of UK market
-Top 10 international IT supplier |
| 4)
Industry Knowledge |
-Sharp
Electronics responsible for 1st ever EPoS installation in UK - 1988
-Consultative approach to all customers
-ECR history |
| 5)
Cost / Price |
-Turn
key solution direct from the manufacturer
-Single source procurement ensuring reduced costs |
| 6)
Chip & Pin compliant |
-Fully
integrated pre-approved system
-Fixed and handheld terminals
-Purchase / rental options
-Full support provided to end user
-Competitive merchant rates |
| 7)
Product Range |
-Robust
hardware and software applications
-Tailored operational solutions
-Scalability
-Modular design
-Future proofed for further expansion or upgrades
-Full consultancy and after sales support |
| 8)
Innovative Supplier |
-Pro
active system design and solution provision
-Windows based software applications
-SQL 2000 database
-Regular industry consultation
-Track record of innovative product development |
| 9)
Single Source Supply |
-Industry expertise
-Simple procurement procedure
-One stop shop for Hardware / Software / Support / Training / Consultancy
/ ongoing software development
-Reduced costs in implementing EPoS solution |
| 10)
Hand Held Devices |
-Designed
for specific industry use
-Robust / rugged design
-Lightweight / portable solution
-Innovative CGS touch screen (Consistent visibility - bright sunlight,
artificial lighting, darkness)
-9hrs operational battery life
-Wi-Fi communication
-Waiter proof |
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