Cybex Enterprise Retail Systems

Version 8.0 supports the latest operating system, and database platforms including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 R2. Foundation development platform Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 enables us to take full advantage of the .NET Framework, SQL Server database and mobile device application development tools. A significant number of new features, resolved issues and performance enhancements are included in the new version.

New features and enhancements

Cloud-Based POS System

Cybex POS 8.0 solution is offered as a service primarily utilizing cloud-computing technology. Our Cloud-based Store system is a dynamically scalable virtualized resource, provided as a service over the Internet.

Cybex cloud-computing technology platform is a model of computing that eliminates the need for costly networking infrastructure and software capital expenditures, relying instead on the Internet to store data and applications. Local applications, core database engine and electronic journal roll provide fault tolerance in the event their internet connection goes down.

Reporting

Crystal Reports 2008 and Microsoft Reporting Services have been combined to deliver comprehensive set of reports. The new version expands on the number of user-customizable groupings and sections which can be saved as templates for easy access.

Sort orders include additional parameters including internal size index allowing for Size Analysis, Vendor Analysis, and Merchandise Hierarchy Groupings in an increasing number of reports. New filter, selection and sort features allow for Top N and Ranking, adding another dimension to customizable templates.

Several new reports are available in Sales Analysis, Merchandise Analysis, Employee Productivity, Customer and Vendor analysis. Customized new specialty and advanced reports can be embedded seamlessly in Version 8.0 Back Office menu.

Utilities and Communications

Communications process has been streamlined, and enhanced to support database communication logs designed for multiple terminal stores with possible inconsistency in network performance. Error logging and reporting has been enhanced to facilitate faster diagnostics and problem resolution. Security system has been enhanced to include more flexibility and an expanding number of permissions. Back office master application supports user-defined shortcut command buttons for quick access of most frequently used Cybex and other Windows applications.

Cybex Query List

Query List application has been enhanced to include Groupings, Sorting, Filters, Sub-total and flexible summary rows. Exporting and reporting features of Query List 8.0 deliver a sophisticated user-specific and customizable analysis tool that can be deployed to any head office or store workstation. Query lists can be generated by users requiring little training and technical requirements. Specialized and retailer specific requirements can be developed faster without costly reporting enhancements. Query lists can be published and distributed to multiple terminals and stores. Query Lists are integrated in the Back Office and Store Systems Main Menu.

Customer Loyalty Programs

Customer Loyalty Program functionality was modified to include both customer points and membership rewards configurations. Loyalty program maintenance was simplified with the addition of the ability to update value on multiple inventory items specific to user defined criteria. Cybex Gift Card and third party gift card support has been added including Paymentech, Givex, SVS Payment Systems and Mercury Global Payment Systems.

Advanced Series

Retail Business Intelligence and Customer Traffic Analysis modules have been released to compliment Advanced Customer Marketing, Merchandise Assortment Plan, Warehouse Management and Sales Audit. Advanced series is not included in the base Back Office and Store Systems series. Our customers have the option of adopting advanced series modules based on specific functionality focus, strategic organization direction, customer and merchandise focus. Technology platform, functionality and advanced retail concepts have been integrated in the base set of modules based the scope, ease of use, deployment and training requirements.