NEC unveiled next generation retail solutions at India Retail Forum 2011

NEC India Pvt. Ltd, a leading network and IT solutions provider, demonstrated its technology leadership in the retail space by unveiling a range of latest retail solutions including the innovative compact POS terminal with self check-in system, thermal printer and customized retail and billing solutions at the recently held India Retail Forum 2011. These solutions are aimed at segments like Food and Beverage, Large Format Retail, Cineplex and Hospitality.

Till date, NEC supports approximately 15,000 locally- and globally-linked retail stores across various industries in Japan, US, China, and Southeast Asia, Middle East and remains as the leading retail solutions provider in Japan. NEC has a strong presence in the Indian retail market presently and is associated with well known retail brands.

On this occasion, Amit Bhatia, Head Retail Solutions at NEC India said, "Participating in the India Retail Forum gave us the platform to reiterate our commitment to the India market and connect with opinion leaders and potential customers. The forum provided us an opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge solutions and communicate its benefits for the retail industry." He further added, "We recognize the growing demand for technology and solutions in the Indian retail sector. Looking at this trend, NEC is offering a wide range of end to end retail solutions to address the Indian consumers' preferences. We have expanded our retail solution's portfolio with Box POS printer & billing solutions which will offer a more comprehensive and enjoyable shopping experience. We seek to continuously introduce new product suite with revolutionary technology to enable our customers sustain a competitive advantage while achieving profitability."

The solutions unveiled at the India Retail Forum 2011 include:

1. TWINPOS G7 - TWINPOS G7 streamlines retail operations while offering and powerful energy-efficient performance at reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Advances include easy screw-less component removal, a choice of four energy-efficient Intel Core„¢ i CPUs, a guaranteed 5-year supply of key components, optional remote monitoring service, and the smallest footprint of any competing system.

2. NEC Thermal Printer - Completes your point-of-sale solution with high-performance NEC thermal printer -NEC 143GT GRY. It offers printer method direct line thermal printing. Its print speed is 250mm/s (maximum) and print Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots per mm). The all new 143GT GRY Thermal Printer features a sleek modern design, ESC/ POS compatibility.

3. Restaurant Management System ' The restaurant management solution offers remote frequency management enabling integrated operation of the all the activities including printing/display of orders in the kitchen, better inventory control through a touch screen terminals. According to the BMI India Retail Report, the total retail sales are expected to grow to US$674.37 billion by 2014, from US$392.63 billion in 2011. The evolving Indian retail market demands technology solution that provides customization and meets consumer expectations in the store.

With more than a hundred years of innovation and experience in the IT industry and over three decades of experience in the retail domain, NEC continuously strives to develop new technological innovations to empower retailers to optimize their retail operations with proactive strategizing. It is this driven passion to provide high-quality, robust yet eco-friendly Japanese solutions and the constant innovation that resulted in NEC being the preferred technology partner for leading retailers in the supermarket, departmental store, food and beverages, and hospitality industries.