| New JRE 1.5 support |
- Provides a very powerful Java 2 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, adds new IBM hardware and 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.
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| Device instrumentation and attributes expanded – by leveraging new RMA V2.4 |
- 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 – by leveraging new RMA V2.4 |
- 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 and Blade Center S Chassis |
- Reduces space, 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 Diagnostic 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 pre-defined 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 to run on a 4690 V6 enhanced mode controller |
- Eliminates need for an additional system, reducing cost for retailers.
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