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IVI Checkmate announces joint development for Windows CE based retail industry platforms
9:58 EST Wednesday, April 28, 1999
Canada NewsWire
ATLANTA, Georgia/TORONTO, Canada, April 28 /CNW/ - IVI Checkmate Corp. (NASDAQ: CMIV); (TSE: IVC/IVI) today announced that IVI Checkmate and Microsoft Corp. have agreed to co-develop Windows CE-based platforms for the retail industry. The development alliance is a significant step toward joint activities between the two companies to improve retail customer service and store operations efficiency.
Microsoft Windows CE is a componentized modular real-time operating system, designed for 32-bit embedded systems. Its modular design allows it to be customized for a variety of non-traditional computing platforms such as PDA's (Personal Data assistants), palmtop computers, and cable set-top boxes.
"We are excited that IVI Checkmate will be working with us on creating Windows CE-based platforms for the retail industry," said Tony Barbagallo, group product manager, Productivity Appliance Division, Microsoft Corp. ''This development agreement demonstrates that Windows CE has gained acceptance in the retail industry and provides viable solutions for this industry."
Greg Lewis, President and CEO of IVI Checkmate U.S. operations stated, ''The development agreement with Microsoft is a compliment to our position as the leading provider of transaction solutions in major retail chains." Lewis adds, "The solutions resulting from this joint development will position both companies to provide leading-edge Windows CE-based platforms in the store locations that lower a retailer's operational costs while dramatically enhancing the number and quality of services offered to consumers."
IVI Checkmate is the third largest electronic transaction solutions provider in North America. The Company designs, develops, and markets innovative payment and value-added solutions that optimize transaction management at the point-of-service in the retail, financial, travel & entertainment, healthcare, and transportation industries. IVI Checkmate's software, hardware, and professional services minimize transaction costs, reduce operational complexity, and improve profitability for its customers in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. For more information on IVI Checkmate, visit their web site at www.ivicheckmate.com. |
