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Fujitsu to Showcase Self-Service Offerings at Retail Systems 2005

Demos to illustrate U-Scan Shopper Wireless Cart System and U-Scan Self-Checkout System


Frisco, TX, May 19, 2005 — 

WHO: Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.
WHEN/WHERE: Microsoft Booth #602 and Epson Booth #1702 Retail Systems 2005 Conference & Expo, May 24-26, 2005 McCormick Place, Chicago
Tue.
Wed.
Thu.
May 24
May 25
May 26
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
WHAT/WHY: Microsoft Booth #602

Fujitsu and Klever Marketing will demo the recently announced U-Scan Shopper, a wireless shopping cart system with built-in computer that that empowers shoppers with store information and scan-as-you-shop convenience as they move through a store.

The demo will illustrate how the U-Scan Shopper integrates with a retailer's point-of-sale hardware and software. It will feature the cart and Fujitsu's TeamPoS 2000 point-of-sale system with GlobalSTORE software platform. Experts will be on hand to provide background and commentary.

The system's wide range of on-cart information and services includes:
  • Item scanning/self-checkout
  • Personalized offers tied to retailer's loyalty program
  • In-store advertising and promotions linked to cart's location in the store
  • Item price-checker and locater
  • Remote in-store order placement, such as pharmacy and deli orders

Epson Booth #1702

Fujitsu also will demo its U-Scan self-checkout system and recently announced Wireless Mobile Attendant at the Epson booth. Fujitsu's U-Scan 1 model will be on display and experts will be on hand to discuss self-checkout trends and issues.

The Wireless Mobile Attendant employs Fujitsu?s iPAD handheld unit and enables a single store associate to support as many as six U-Scan lanes at once, while continuing to serve customers.

About Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.

Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) and the IT "lifecycle solutions" provider for consumer transaction environments. The company collaborates with customers to relentlessly reduce their costs and improve their profitability. Fujitsu's offerings include multi-vendor infrastructure management services, point-of-sale hardware and software, mobile devices and self service systems including U-Scan. The company has some 1,500 employees in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Example customers include Canadian Tire, ChevronTexaco, Hannaford Bros., H.EB., Loblaws, Nordstrom, Payless ShoeSource, Regal Cinema, Ross Dress for Less, Staples, Stop & Shop and The TJX Companies, among others. The company also has a 50/50 joint venture with Retalix Ltd. (NASDAQ: RTLX) in StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC, the No. 1 supplier of retail technology to independent grocers and regional chains.
For more information, please see: us.fujitsu.com/retailing


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