Netkey Receives IBM StoreProven Designation for Web Kiosk Software Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BRANFORD, Conn. -- August 28, 2001 -- Multi-channel retailers in pursuit of
software applications that have been tested and thoroughly analyzed to ensure
compatibility with IBM kiosk hardware can now shorten their search. Netkey,
Inc., the number one provider of software and services for Internet kiosks,
announced today that its broad suite of software offerings has received IBM`s
StoreProven designation for the NetVista kiosk.
Today`s time-pressed consumers are increasingly demanding reliable self-service
kiosk solutions that will enable them to order merchandise, access loyalty
programs, review product information and search for in-store or out-of-stock
items with speed and accuracy. The StoreProven program, identified with an
emblem, was created to help retailers find dependable solutions from providers
whose offerings have met strict compatibility guidelines for IBM point-of-sale
(POS) platforms, which can result in increased operational efficiency, reduced
costs and improved customer service.
"Netkey has proven to be a major industry player with an impressive track record
in delivering market-ready software applications backed by great service, which
inevitably yields long-standing relationships with Business Partners and
retailers," said Robert Henshaw, retail hardware manager, IBM Retail Store
Solutions. "Netkey`s impressive list of retail clients and strong relationships
with software developers, Web designers, consultants, integrators and resellers
are examples of the company`s ongoing commitment to offering retailers highly
effective solutions and quality service."
IBM`s value-added resellers (VARs) ? business partners, distributors and
independent software vendors that provide special services or software ? receive
the designation after taking their products through a series of more than 50
tests in all. Tests range from checking that all features and functions work
correctly, to confirming that printers print at the right speed and support a
number of typefaces. The test results are then submitted to an IBM POS test
team for review.
"We understand that dependable self-service kiosk solutions are a critical
component of a retailer`s overall strategy to provide more choices and
convenience through multichannel retailing," said Robert Ventresca, director of
marketing for Netkey. "The StoreProven designation encourages retailers to
purchase our software with confidence, knowing that they`ll reduce time in the
selection process and benefit from a timely, trouble-free roll-out of their IBM
NetVista solution. Netkey`s proven software applications, combined with IBM
hardware, work together to deliver the effective one-to-one attention consumers
want while shopping in stores, which can result in higher sales for retailers."
Worldwide, approximately 60 percent of IBM POS is sold through value-added
resellers. Netkey`s StoreProven software solutions are now directly linked to
IBM`s NetVista kiosk product pages on the IBM web site and various IBM solution
databases.
About Netkey, Inc.
Netkey is the recognized leading provider of innovative and scalable software
products and services that allow business to increase opportunities for
multi-channel sales through self-service. Netkey offers a comprehensive
enterprise software platform for delivering content, services and applications
to a broad range of customer-activated devices including kiosks and managed
computers. Leading retailers and banks use Netkey`s scalable e-business
technology to generate rapid returns on investment and enhance the customer
experience. The company`s software has become the platform of choice for Web
developers, resellers and systems integrators across the globe. Netkey`s
customers include Yahoo!, J.C. Penney, Microsoft, E*Trade, Borders, Fidelity
Investments, Ford and Service Merchandise. Netkey has offices in New York, San
Diego and Branford, Conn. The company holds three U.S. patents for its
self-service technology. For more information on Netkey, please contact us at
1-800-443-7924, via e-mail at info@netkey.com, or visit us on the Web at
www.netkey.com.
For more information, please contact:
Penny Crump
Netkey, Inc.
(203) 483-2888
pcrump@netkey.com
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