May 27, 2005Kiosk Software Company Releases Latest VersionNetkey announced at Retail Systems their latest version, Netkey 6.5, is now available. Netkey 6.5 is complete platform supporting development, deployment and operation of retail applications and store technologies including kiosks, digital signs, handheld devices, POS systems, and employee workstations. Netkey is a kiosk software partner of Kiosk Information Systems. Press Release Netkey Inc. today launched Netkey 6.5, the latest version of its industry-leading software platform for retail self-service and digital merchandising management. Netkey 6.5 offers the market�s most advanced environment for the development, deployment and operation of retail applications and store technologies including kiosks, digital signs, handheld devices, POS systems, and employee workstations. The announcement was made at the Retail Systems 2005 Conference and Exposition in Chicago. Competitive pressures and the need for improved customer service, combined with requirements to cut costs, are driving retailers to increasingly invest in kiosks and self-service technology. To address these operational requirements, Netkey 6.5 debuts new capabilities designed to help retailers increase the performance and reliability of their self-service systems, while at the same time reducing IT burden and mitigating project risk. �We�ve made significant advancements with this release that meets our customers� need for an enterprise-level self-service management platform that can be easily deployed across a wide range of technologies in the retail enterprise,� said V. Miller Newton, chief executive officer of Netkey. �With a robust application development tool and a single administrative view of the performance and operation of store systems, Netkey 6.5 allows retailers to deliver self-service capabilities to customers and employees in the store by automating the creation of applications and the management of devices.� Unlike custom-built or homegrown solutions built using generic software tools, Netkey 6.5 is designed specifically to address the challenges found in the retail self-service environment. Comprised of two integrated modules � Netkey Designer, an integrated development environment (IDE) for the rapid creation of self-service applications, and Netkey Manager, for the remote management of self-service applications and devices � Netkey 6.5 delivers innovative features and mission critical performance for demanding retailers, including: -- Application and interface authoring, and peripheral device integration -- Device and application security for network and application protection -- Content scheduling and delivery for simplified application updates -- Device remote monitoring for increased system uptime and reliability -- Reporting and analytics for detailed performance and usage metrics -- Central administration and management for ease of operation New Features and Enhancements in Netkey 6.5 -- Agent Framework. An innovation found in Netkey 6.5 is the Agent Framework, device-level software components that perform simple tasks and are compact enough to run on small footprint devices. Part of Netkey Manager, Agents perform many of the critical functions relating to the remote monitoring, content and data delivery, communications and messaging. The use of these modular Agents enhances the overall performance, reliability and extensibility of the system. -- Peer-to-Peer Communication. Content destined for a group of kiosks or devices can be distributed automatically among the devices from a nominated candidate within a store or particular location. Use of peer-to-peer communications reduces the amount of data being sent over busy store networks, and increases the speed of content distribution among kiosks or devices -- Enhanced Reporting. Netkey 6.5 incorporates an industry-standard report engine and report writer, providing users with maximum flexibility in using reports for ROI and performance analysis. -- Improved security, scalability, reliability and performance, to deliver maximum uptime for retail kiosk networks. Netkey 6.5 supports new and existing retail self-service applications including gift registry, job recruitment, employee HR portals, customer loyalty systems, deli and quick-serve ordering, product information and locator, and many others. Netkey 6.5 is available immediately. Contact Netkey for pricing and additional information. About Netkey Contact: Robert Ventresca For more information you can visit netkey.com Posted by keefner at May 27, 2005 02:45 PM |