November 10, 2003Donato Food Corporation to Install Wincor Nixdorf's BEETLE /iPOS Systems at 170 Quick-Service RestaurantsWincor Nixdorf Inc., today announced that Donato Food Corporation will install BEETLE(R) /iPOS point-of-sale (POS) systems in the company's 170 quick-service restaurants in Canada. Donato Food Corporation to Install Wincor Nixdorf's BEETLE /iPOS Systems at 170 Quick-Service Restaurants; Rollout Continues Wincor Nixdorf's Leadership in Linux POS AUSTIN, Texas, Nov 10, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wincor Nixdorf Inc., the global leader in open system solutions for the retail and banking industries, today announced that Donato Food Corporation will install BEETLE(R) /iPOS point-of-sale (POS) systems in the company's 170 quick-service restaurants in Canada. Donato Food Corporation is implementing the BEETLE /iPOS with a 15" LCD screen and Celeron(R) processor in both of its restaurant brands, Made in Japan Teriyaki Experience and Mrs. Vanellis Fresh Italian Food. BEETLE /iPOS systems running ViewTouch software and the Linux operating system have already been installed in 40 stores, with the remainder of the rollout scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. The BEETLE /iPOS systems are being used for kitchen systems as well as POS in the restaurants. The solution features dual-screen functionality using the BEETLE /iPOS system's integrated touch screen combined with a 15" flat panel display for marketing to customers at the point of sale. In addition to POS hardware, Wincor Nixdorf is providing Donato Food Corporation a wide range of services including installation, cabling, project management, and Advance Exchange support for overnight replacement of BEETLE /iPOS systems that require service. "Wincor Nixdorf has more experience in Linux than any other POS hardware manufacturer, and they were able to provide the Linux support and integration services that we required," said Doug DeLeeuw, manager of Information Technology for Donato Food Corporation. "Wincor's Linux leadership was a key factor in Donato's selection of the BEETLE /iPOS." "Donato Food Corporation had a strong vision for implementing Linux at the point of sale, and the BEETLE /iPOS provided a flexible, robust platform for their Linux applications," said Jeff Soisson, president of Wincor Nixdorf USA. "Donato Food Corporation is one of North America's leading quick-service restaurant companies, and Wincor Nixdorf is pleased to work with Donato in implementing their next-generation POS solution." Wincor Nixdorf's pioneering work in Linux has helped propel the operating system to the forefront of retail point-of-sale, with implementations at leading retailers throughout North America, including Burlington Coat Factory, Hannaford Bros. Co., and Papa John's Pizza. The company's list of "firsts" in Linux POS includes: -- First retail-hardened thin-client POS system - BEETLE /NetPOS -- First Linux-ready POS system platform in production - the -- First thin client competency labs focused on Linux-based POS -- First POS vendor to offer a complete set of JavaPOS drivers About Donato Food Corporation Donato Food Corporation, headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, was founded in 1981 to serve up great food, selection, service and value to consumers worldwide. Now a leader within the quick-service restaurant industry, the company operates two successful brands, Mrs. Vanellis Fresh Italian Food and Made in Japan Teriyaki Experience, through owner-operated franchises. Donato Food Corporation currently operates globally in seven countries, with a further eight countries under master licensees opening soon, totaling 15 countries worldwide, serving over 10 million customers annually. For more information about Donato Food Corporation and its brands, visit www.donatogroup.com. About the BEETLE Family of POS Appliances Wincor Nixdorf's BEETLE family is the most prolific open POS platform in the world. Highly versatile, the BEETLE addresses the complete spectrum of retail touch points, including thin-client POS terminals, lean-and thick-client POS systems, self-service kiosks, inquiry and service desk workstations, and mobile POS devices. BEETLEs are built upon a single, open technology platform -- the BEETLE One architecture -- that includes a common motherboard and Embedded Intel chipset technology, as well as a choice of Intel processors; industry-standard interfaces for retail peripherals; a wide range of storage, expansion and display options; and the most extensive operating system and peripheral device support in the industry. This provides mix-and-match flexibility between BEETLE models, simplifies service requirements, and guarantees a consistent, stable platform for next-generation POS solutions. About Wincor Nixdorf Worldwide, Wincor Nixdorf Inc. is one of the fastest growing providers of IT products and solutions for the retail and banking industries. Wincor Nixdorf's offerings include hardware, application software, professional services, and a complete range of multi-vendor service programs including on-site support, depot service, advanced exchange, and performance-guaranteed supplies procurement. Wincor Nixdorf is the world's third largest provider of POS systems and automated teller machines. Employing more than 4,600 people, Wincor Nixdorf operates in 70 countries with manufacturing plants in Germany and Singapore. North American headquarters are in Austin, Texas and Boston, Mass. For more information, visit www.wincor-nixdorf.com/usa. BEETLE is a registered trademark of Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. SOURCE: Wincor Nixdorf Inc. Wincor Nixdorf Inc., Austin |