Torex Joins HP Point-of-Service Solution Ready Program

Torex Retail Holdings Limited (Torex(TM)), the leading European-based global provider of software and solutions to the extended retail marketplace, today announced that it has become one of the first members of the HP Point-of-Service (POS) Solution Ready Program, which makes it easy for retailers to purchase a POS system with the confidence that it has been vendor-tested for smooth integration and ease of use.

Torex’s POS solutions Torex(TM) Retail-J-POS and Torex(TM) DRS-POS have been validated through the HP POS Solution Ready Program using a verification testing process that ensures the software will operate properly with HP POS systems. Verified applications are marked with the HP Point-of-Sale Solution Ready insignia, making it easier for retailers to choose a trusted technology solution.

“At Torex, we continually seek to work with market leaders to improve and enhance customer experience by providing trusted and proven POS solutions that are ready for rapid deployment in the market,” said Doug Hargrove, Chief Marketing Officer, Torex. “By gaining accreditation through the HP POS Solution Ready Program, we are simplifying and speeding up the process of building and deploying a full POS solution, so that retailers can improve their customers’ experience as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

In addition, the program is designed to help select software providers, such as Torex, gain worldwide exposure to HP’s broad network of retail customers, sales channel and engineering expertise.

“HP retail solutions offer customers of any size the opportunity to experience more secure, reliable and durable POS systems, which can be easily tailored to manage multiple aspects of a retailer’s operations” said Tate Davis, manager, Point-of-Sale Product Marketing of HP. “By creating the HP POS Solution Ready Program, HP is extending the capabilities of its POS platforms to support software vendors as they need to create technology that helps retailers increase business efficiencies.”

Torex Retail-J-POS is an integrated, network-centric suite of POS, store and central management applications designed to meet the needs of large national and multi-national retailers. Torex Retail-J-POS uses Java to create a platform-independent, flexible solution that offers greater functionality and resilience to retailers. The solution enables retailers to build a strong foundation for their businesses, while providing significantly reduced total cost of ownership and increased efficiency.

Torex DRS-POS represents a modern entry point into POS applications for small to medium-size retailers. It provides complete functionality out of the box, including automation of processes and reporting, a modern user interface, international capabilities and support for mixed environments. The Torex DRS-POS suite is available through Torex partners worldwide.

As a result of being verified for HP’s POS Solution Ready Program, Torex will be listed on www.hp.com/go/pos as a trusted HP software partner and will be authorised to use the HP Point of Sale Solution Ready insignia.

Torex will receive negotiated partner rates on third-party services and support, such as technical support to help retailers seamlessly integrate their new POS solutions into existing technology platforms.

About Torex – www.torex.com

Torex has 20 years’ experience of working in partnership with the world’s most forward-thinking retail, petroleum and convenience and hospitality brands to entice, engage and retain their customers.

Over 7,000 customers worldwide depend on Torex’s proven, best-in-class solutions and knowledgeable industry experts to help them identify, define and deliver a more personal and qualitative experience for each customer, and to maximize profitability, increase return on investment and achieve competitive advantage. Torex customers include McDonald’s Corp., Tesco, and Selfridges.