| New JRE 1.6 support |
- Provides a very powerful Java 6 runtime and tooling, allowing retailers to run a broader and more powerful set of applications in the store.
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| Dual operation modes: Enhanced and Classic |
- Enhanced mode runs on newer IBM POS systems, adding new IBM hardware and providing advanced functionality.
- Classic runs on both new and legacy POS systems, allowing retailers to leverage new functionality while preserving their investment in their POS.
- Retailers may run a mixed mode environment in their stores and across the enterprise.
- Dual modes permit retailers to transition to new POS systems on their time line, minimizing impact to IT, and reducing cost of ownership.
- Remote Conversion Utility: Allows administrators to remotely manage the upgrade from 4690 OS V6 Classic multiple controller feature systems to Enhanced mode.
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| Deep sleep and power management |
- Deep sleep means that the system is in a low-power mode and conserving almost the same amount of energy as in the off state. RMA also supports deep sleep. This means the system can be turned off and back on remotely. A retailer can save as much as 47% of their POS energy cost.
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| Device instrumentation and attributes expanded – by leveraging RMA V2.6 |
- More information now visible at the systems management console, allowing operators to gain a more complete and accurate picture of store IT and device status.
- Dramatically improves diagnostic ability to identify IT issues before they occur—reducing outages and lost revenue.
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| Software distribution leveraging new RMA V2.6 |
- Provides remote administration and deployment of software updates—minimizing time and IT administration costs while accelerating deployment.
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| New IBM retail hardware—including HS12 Blade, Blade Center S Chassis, and x3200 M3 |
- Reduces space and power usage; improves performance with this secure, retail-hardened solution for the back office.
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| Security measures extend list of best practices – in support of PCI DSS |
- Provides retailers with a file integrity validation tool for zip files, to ensure that an unpacked file is not damaged or corrupted, reducing administrative tasks.
- User ID and password administration enhanced for remote users, reducing time and improving ease of use.
- Individual session logs are combined into a single larger, time-stamped log record, for audit and change control purposes, easing administrative tasks.
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| TCP/IP diaqnostic aids |
- Tools now provided to reduce debug time and minimize outages.
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| Administration improvements |
- Background tasks may now be restarted from a predefined location, improving ease of use by eliminating tedious time-consuming tasks for administrators.
- Supplementals may now be created on CD, DVD or memory key, providing greater flexibility for recovery and other administrative tasks.
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| Remote Management Agent Master Agent (on controller) |
- Eliminates need for an additional system, reducing cost for retailers.
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