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We'll discuss Storekares compatibility on 4 levels.
1. Hardware and Operating System Compatibility StoreKare® is designed to operate in an "open architecture" environment. This means it works on ordinary, industry standard PC type computers rather then proprietary hardware which is usually more expensive to purchase and to maintain. The minimum hardware requirements are a PC compatible computer with a 486 processor or better, 4 megabytes or more of RAM and at least 100 megabytes of free hard disk space. Different Operating Systems may require even a higher minimum levels of hardware. This good news means Automated Retail Systems may be able to incorporate hardware which you already own into your new POS system, making your bottom line even more attractive!
I have a question. 2. Device Compatibility Devices are hardware items which attach to your POS terminal or Workstation. Special software, or device drivers, are usually required for your computer to recognize and communicate with the device. StoreKare® includes drivers for a very large variety of devices designed specifically for retail Point of Sale. Below is a listing of some of the devices. (NOTE: Each device may be manufactured by a number of different manufactures, StoreKare® may not support ALL the different manufactures for a particular device. Your StoreKare® professional can discuss these matters with you if you have any questions.)
I have a question. 3. Network Compatibility Networking is at the heart of StoreKare®. In store settings where only one terminal is needed, networking is not an issue, however, when you begin to add more terminals and workstations to your system, networking becomes an essential factor. StoreKare® can operate under any one of the following popular network protocols:
I have a question. 4. Third Party Software Applications Compatibility This is probably your main compatibility concern. Will StoreKare® integrate with my existing software applications? The answer is both yes and no. While StoreKare® is a complete solution within itself, SK Technologies has recognized the need for some of their customers to interact with the information accumulated within StoreKare® using other specialized software applications such as accounting packages, spreadsheet programs, and special report writers, to name a few. As a response to this need, SK Technologies has provided two methods by which other software programs can interact with the information accumulated within the StoreKare® application. Automated Retail Systems believes it will be time well spent to read the following regarding the nature of POS software for a better understanding of the level of interaction you can expect between your software and StoreKare®. StoreKare®, as almost every POS software package, is an application written around a "Relational Database" at its core. While "Flat Databases" store static information, "Relational Databases" are dynamic and are comprised of a series of "Tables" which interact amongst themselves in a particular pre-defined manner and sequence. These interactivities and intercalations, include updating and transferring information between the various tables at critical stages of your informations processing. It becomes imperative that the correct information is where is should be at the appropriate time. Therefore, the ability to alter any information within your POS system by way of a third party application could cause serious loss of critical information or even irretrievable destruction of your entire POS application. At the least, the integrity of your data would become questionable. As mentioned earlier, SK Technologies has developed two methods by which you can safely access the information accumulated in StoreKare®.
1. 32 bit ODBC Interface for Windows Module
2. StoreKare® Third Party Interface Module
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