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IBM AnyPlace Checkout Raises Consumer Services Bar

   
 
IBM AnyPlace Checkout Raises Consumer Services Bar
IBM today announced first-of-a-kind self-checkout technology that allows consumers to shop for and check out purchases practically anywhere in a store. This new self checkout solution raises the bar for consumer self service options, giving retailers built-in flexibility, improved customer service and a new tool for building customer advocacy for their brands. IBM also announced a new release of software to help speed the self checkout process, a new state-of-the-art entry-level kiosk, and an extension of its global self service alliance program to reach new markets and industries.

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06 May 2008 IBM Raises the Self-Service Bar with New Kiosk-Like Self Checkout Retail System

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Hanna Kiviniemi
IBM Media Relations
(914) 766-4439
(203) 512-5497 (mobile)
hlkivini@us.ibm.com



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IBM AnyPlace Checkout (9 MB)
The next major step in self checkout innovation, the IBM AnyPlace Checkout allows retailers of all sizes to offer a fast, convenient checkout system for small orders, whether in specialty, drug or convenience stores or departments of large retail operations.
 

IBM AnyPlace Checkout in florist department (2 MB)
A shopper pays for flowers quickly and easily through the IBM AnyPlace Checkout, which is strategically placed in the florist department of a large retail operation.
 

Entry-level IBM AnyPlace Kiosk (1 MB)
The new 15" entry-level IBM AnyPlace Kiosk can be used for a variety of kiosk applications or as a compact point-of-sale, giving retailers access to sophisticated technology at a more affordable cost .