Data from existing point-of-sale (POS) systems can be transformed to support a best-practices store environment with the IBM Data Integration Facility. The Data Integration Facility standardizes POS data to support open standards that are compatible with existing and future store systems. It is a key component of IBM
Store Integration Framework.
Integrate applications based on XML and IXRetail standard data formats into your existing store environment, facilitating realtime exchange of information with the point of sale
Transfer data with a standard message-based infrastructure for realtime information access, using a choice of: Java Message Service (JMS), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) or HTTP
Provide IBM POS transaction logs (TLOGs) in IXRetail POSLog format
Improve store operations by leveraging POS data for realtime, enterprise-wide analysis
