Radiant Systems Enhances Technology Solution to Canadian Market with Ingenico Partnership
Combined systems strengthens Radiant’s offering to the Canadian market
ATLANTA (October 24, 2006)—Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RADS), a leading provider of innovative technology to the retail and hospitality industries, announces an agreement with Ingenico to integrate the Ingenico Pay@Table™ products with Radiant’s Aloha point-of-sale (POS) solutions for restaurant operators in Canada. The combined systems offer a secure solution for pay-at-the-table and curbside payment applications, allowing both large and small restaurant operators to enhance customer service and increase cardholder data security while streamlining operations.
Restaurant operators are showing an increased need for pay-at-table technology as a means of improving service and increasing table turns while still recognizing the realities of cardholder data security. Radiant Systems can meet this need by combining the operational benefits and security of Aloha with the global expertise in payment systems provided by Ingenico. “Broadening payment options to include Canadian debit gives restaurant owners in Canada better tools to meet the needs of potential diners,” said John Kirk, general manager Northeast region and Canadian operations for Radiant Systems. “With additional investments being made in our products, team and channel partners, this new solution further improves our ability to help operators increase sales and reduce transaction costs, and is an important factor in our ability to serve the Canadian market.”
Using the combined solution, restaurant operators can improve customer service, streamline operations and increase the security of payment card data. Servers can close the table and print checks and signature receipts from the Ingenico Pay@Table portable terminal directly at the guest’s table or at curbside ordering, without the card ever leaving the sight of the customer – improving speed of service and enhancing server productivity. Additionally, the system’s wide range of payment options includes PIN debit, which expands choice for the consumer and carries the added benefit of lower transaction costs for many operators.
“Ingenico and Radiant have shared histories of delivering technology that helps operators enhance their service capabilities and operational efficiency,” said Geoff Bowen, president of Ingenico North America. “By integrating our products in a way that has global reach, Radiant and Ingenico have created additional value beyond what each company’s system offers individually.”
About Radiant Systems, Inc.
Radiant Systems, Inc. (www.radiantsystems.com) is a leader in providing innovative technology to the hospitality and retail industries. Offering unmatched reliability and ease of use, Radiant's hardware and software products have been deployed in over 60,000 sites across more than 100 countries. Radiant has approximately 1000 employees worldwide, 325 certified sales and service partners and over 1800 field service representatives. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Atlanta with regional offices throughout the United States as well as in Europe, Asia and Australia.
About Ingenico
Throughout the world businesses rely on Ingenico for secure and expedient electronic transaction acceptance. Ingenico products leverage proven technology, established standards and unparalleled ergonomics to provide optimal reliability, versatility and usability. This comprehensive range of products is complemented by a global array of services and partnerships, enabling businesses in a number of vertical sectors to accept transactions anywhere their business takes them. For more information about Ingenico, a leading supplier of electronic acceptance technology, please visit www.ingenico.ca.
