TPLinux

Innovation and Migration from

a Single Source

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TPLinux

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TPLinux is one of the most flexible Linux-based

store solutions available on the global market.
Coupled with its versatility of use, outstanding
integration mechanisms and the experience gained
with over 50,000 TPLinux installations worldwide,
TPLinux is ideal both for modernizing store IT and
for migrating and using established POS hardware
platforms.
Future-oriented
solution for Linux-based
checkouts
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TPLinux

Ideal for migration – open scalable

platform
Using Linux as the homogeneous platform
for POS and back-store systems ensures
that TPLinux can be scaled in line with
various hardware requirements. This store
solution is therefore ideal for migrating
from an MS-DOS-based store environ-
ment to a modern 32-bit environment. At
the same time, there is no need to adapt
the solution when the hardware configura-
tion is extended, such as by introducing
touchscreens.

It is also good to know that TPLinux is

entirely based on standard technologies.
As a result, the application will not only run
perfectly on Wincor Nixdorf's own BEETLE
Use the store server functions hardware platform but also on other
enterprise-wide vendors' hardware, such as PC-based
TPLinux reveals one of its unique selling systems, IBM 4694 and Unisys Babypos.
points at the very first glance: The Web These systems only need to meet certain
architecture of the Back Store module. All memory and processor requirements.
users work with it to access the TPLinux
server no matter whether they are at stores Another advantage of using the Linux
or at the head office. Certain functions, operating system is that it supports
analyses, statistics and reports can be remote maintenance of all networked
retrieved, depending on the profile of the workstations as a standard function.
employee in question.
Maximum scalability for any retail format
This means that every workstation on the TPLinux delivers perfect services for any
network has access to all administrative kind of retail format, no matter whether
applications and data using any Web these are small individual stores, medium-
browser. Invaluable advantage: a store can sized chain stores or national or multina-
also be administered from outside, and tional retail organizations. Because this
store-specific key performance indicators store solution can run in a client/server
can be made available to all organizational configuration with up to two dedicated
levels at the retail company. servers and up to 240 POS clients, or in
standalone mode as a so-called master
POS system. A master POS system can, in
turn, serve up to 10 dedicated POS clients.
 Web Server (Apache Tomcat)
HQ workstation

HTTP
TPLinux authentication manager
Web Application
Store Server

Standard Customer/ 3rd Party

Framework Country Application Store system n
Component Component Component

HTTP
TPLinux data storage Store system 1

Location independent access to backstore functions

Maximum reusability of existing components

Standards protect IT investments and Reduce your total cost of ownership (TCO) Ideally equipped for international
ensure integrability All the benefits of TPLinux – such as expansion
We have designed and developed TPLinux standardization, openness, modularity and On the basis of our longstanding experi-
consistently on the basis of standard tech- internationality – help to reduce your total ence with international Linux-based
nologies. This protects the investments cost of ownership. After all, a standard software solutions, TPLinux meets the
that retail organizations have made in IT solution such as TPLinux is significantly requirements of various organizational
and ensures that TPLinux stays compat- less expensive than a custom software structures, and can be adapted easily to
ible with future hardware and software solution. national needs or legal issues such as
products. It is therefore a strategic prod- EFT and tax rules. That reduces not only
uct with which Wincor Nixdorf guarantees Another special aspect of this store the acquisition cost of the system but
a lasting partnership with its customers solution helps to keep TCO low: ease of also maintenance and support costs.
and continuity in its development. learning and use, no matter whether via
a graphical user interface at the point of Flexible, easy definition of discounts
A key factor for the success of TPLinux sale or in the back store, or through cus- and promotions
is its excellent integrability in central and tomizing options. This largely prevents The TPLinux promotion engine provides a
decentralized IT components at a retail high training costs and operating errors. variety of discount methods enabling
company, for example in merchandise retailers to pursue a differentiated policy
management systems or time recording Finally, the Web-based architecture of when it comes to terms and conditions,
systems, as well as solutions to automate TPLinux makes it easier to control and and to set up selective, flexible promo-
store processes. To ensure that informa- monitor your network of stores. Both the tions. The discounts defined here are iden-
tion is transparent throughout a retail management facilities for the individual tified automatically at the POS. Discount
company, it is essential for all components stores and all analyses and reports can criteria, such as customer/item categories
in the IT infrastructure to communicate be accessed from various locations within and promotion periods, are available in
and interact optimally with each other. the retail organization. conjunction with a wide range of discount
types to ensure maximum flexibility when
arranging promotions.
TPLinux TPLinux in the back store

I N N O VAT I O N A N D M I G R AT I O N Store and POS parameters Reports and statistics Statistical reports
General system parameters Master data reports, - POS manager intervention
FROM A SINGLE SOURCE POS printing and display for example: - Terminal / cashier statistics
options - Items, departments, hierarchy Diagnostic reports
POS terminal map levels
HALO / LALO - Employees Pricing / discounting
Keyboard, receipt and - Customers Selling price
document layouts Cashiers / terminal reports Various discount criteria
Data entry sequences - Cashier reports (X / Z reports, and rules
Restricted sales groups interim / consolidated Promotion periods
POS messages reports)
Validation text sets and - Payment media reports Cash management
rotating displays - Pick-up and float reports Cashier reconciliation
POS manager commands Account reports Cashier correction
24 h operation Sales reports Manager check
- Sales per item / department /
Master data management hierarchy level Utilities
Items - Terminal / employee sales Services
Extra PLU maintenance reports Help
Departments / hierarchy levels - Receipt store and recall: Cashier monitoring
Store Solutions Cashiers / sales assistants Productivity per period Remote commands
Customers - Returns / refunds per main Data import / export
TP.net Payment media and department
media groups - Top sellers by quantity and End of day
TPLinux revenue System reorganization
Process management
POSition
TPLinux in the front store
Customer Services
Standard sales functions Payment functions Form printing and review
TPiSCAN Item registration (scanner / Payment media and foreign Documents
keyboard) currencies
Self Checkout PLU code / EAN / UPC Payment media swapping POS manager functions
TPiSHOP Preset item keys Credit / customer cards Available commands report
Department entry Downpayments Cashier / terminal X and Z
Mobile Shopping Repetition key Store-issued / vendor coupons reports
Quantity / price key Accountability reports
TPiBISTRO Multiplication Cash management / banking Media flash reports
Canteen & QSR Items sold by weight functions Client status reports
Price inquiry Floats POS modes (sale, return,
CMC Returns / complaints Pick-ups rekey, inquiry, training,
Empties Automatic pick-ups cashier, till mode)
Customer Managed Checkout Markdowns Media declaration Reduced printing on / off
Discounts / surcharges Cash-in Printing receipt headers
Deposits Cash-out Printing receipt trailers on
Infrastructure Accumulator display journal
Tax, add-on tax, discount Cashier functions Forced sign-off
TPCM exceptions Employee sign-on / sign-off Printing, changing and
Communication Management Customer entry Break / automatic break resetting pins
Corrections Sales assistant assignment Setting, unsetting, setting next
- Immediate void Input of actual balance by assistant number
- Line void operator Sending messages
Enterprise Solutions - Receipt termination Opening the cash drawer
- Receipt cancellation Printing at the POS Exit from POS mode (shut
TPAdmin - Void transaction Receipts down)
Centralized Store Management - Payment media correction Logos
- Payment media void Stubs Utilities
Campaign Maintenance Store / call receipt Journal No sale
Subtotals / grand total Receipt reprints Counters
TPAnalyze Tax details Training mode
Fraud Detection Data entry sequences
Centralized Reporting
Customer Loyalty
Highlights

Compelling basics Line display (2 / 4 lines) or GUI

End-to-end Linux-based (touchscreen optional)
front-store solution Support of 3rd party hardware, e.g.
Predestined for POS hardware PC-based POS systems, IBM 4694,
Published by
Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH migration Unisys BabyPos
Retail Division
Heinz-Nixdorf-Ring 1
Web-based store server component
D-33106 Paderborn Highly integrable
Germany
Phone + 49 (0) 52 51/693 39 01
Extensive functionality Use of technology and industry
Fax + 49 (0) 52 51/693 39 03 Covers a variety of business standards
http://www.wincor-nixdorf.com
requirements Web technologies and relational
© Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH Sophisticated discount system data storage
All rights, including rights created by Data export in XML, HTML, PDF,
patent grant or registration of a utility
model or design, are reserved. Scalability and flexibility Excel format
Delivery subject to availability, subject to Master POS and client / server config-
change for technical reasons.
Printed in Germany, January 2007 uration (up to 240 POS terminals)