Hypercom Introduces HyperWare POS Software for the Restaurant, Retail and Hospitality Industries
Pre-Programmed, Turnkey, Multi-Host Application Software Executes Industry-Specific Application Functions for Electronic Fund Transactions
Hypercom Corporation
An enhanced version of Hypercom's system software, HyperWare provides pre-programmed screens that are customized to the merchant's specific needs. When downloaded to the merchant's terminal, HyperWare quickly and reliably executes industry-specific application functions such as tip processing, server/cashier processing and shift reporting for all electronic transaction types including credit, debit, terminal or host draft capture, refunds, adjustments, check verification, guarantee and authorizations.
HyperWare supports real time online processing, on-screen terminal advertising, promotions, electronic receipt capture (ERC) for storage and retrieval, and loyalty card-based applications when used with Hypercom's Ascendent(TM) software, ICE-PAC(TM) Customization System and FastPOS 9600 bps modem technology on Hypercom's ICE 5000 terminals. For Hypercom's T7 series, HyperWare supports real-time online processing and FastPOS to ensure the fastest possible transaction times.
"HyperWare gives merchants an array of revenue-generating features and full control over all customer services through the pre-programmed transaction screens," said Kathy Crumley, vice president, POS products and services, Hypercom Corporation. "That means faster, more efficient check-in and check-out, accurate pricing and speed, and streamlined customer service."
HyperWare software allows each terminal to authorize and settle up to eight different hosts using various communications protocols, and supports up to 16 card types and 32 card ranges. Batch processing of 450 or more transactions takes just minutes to settle.
HyperWare is undergoing certification by major processors with a production release date targeted for this month.
Also at ETA, Hypercom is introducing its HyperWare C-based Developer's Toolkit, and Hypercom SmartICE(TM) hand-held, wireless card payment system. For a complete demonstration of Hypercom's SmartICE, ICE 5000 and HyperWare electronic payment solutions, please visit Hypercom's booth No. 6 at the ETA Annual Meeting and Exposition, August 19-21, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 300 Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
Hypercom Corporation HYC is a global provider of electronic payment solutions, including multi-functional point-of-sale terminals, peripherals, network products, Ascendent(TM) payment and transaction software and Internet-based and electronic commerce payment solutions. On a global basis Hypercom(R) delivers the services and technology infrastructure required to quickly integrate and deploy new payment applications. These applications provide competitive value-added programs, improved business performance and low total cost of ownership.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Hypercom markets its products in more than 70 countries through a global network of affiliates and offices in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Venezuela. Hypercom's Internet address is www.hypercom.com.
Hypercom is a registered trademark of Hypercom Corporation. Ascendent, ICE-PAC, HyperWare ICE, and SmartICE are trademarks of Hypercom Corporation. All other products or services mentioned in this document are trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners.
Certain matters discussed within this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although management of Hypercom believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include industry, competitive and technological changes; risks associated with international operations and foreign currency fluctuations; the composition, timing and size of orders from and shipments to major customers; inventory obsolescence; market acceptance of new products and other risks detailed from time to time in Hypercom's SEC reports, including the company's 10-K dated September 28, 1998.
Pete Schuddekopf
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