Hi...I am new to LCRE, but have been lurking in shadows in iHub for years. In case anyone is interested, here is a correspondence from Jim...
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From: Jim Morris [mailto:jim.morris@lecere.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 9:18 PM
To: Jim Clasen
Subject: Re: FIRMS
Jim,
Your vision of the future is exactly the same as ours.
The platform is a large part of the difference, because of the cost. The remote units in use today run from $1500-$2500 per device and they are not WiFi. They use RF technology. And the software in these applications is locally-installed software, it is not SaaS software, so there are large up-front costs for hardware and software, plus all the headaches associated with local maintenance when something breaks. Lecere has very little up-front costs and you pay for the software monthly. No maintenance required of the customer, other than iPad maintenance.
Jim Morris
CEO, Lecere
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 9:09 PM, Jim Clasen <jc@xxxxxxxxx.com> wrote:
Hi Jim, I have recently come across this company and have invested in it. I think this is a great concept that you have put into action. Having worked in the restaurant industry previously, I can see endless possibilities with this.One of these days, I see there being an LCD screen on every table for the customer to place their own order. They can order refills, extra ketchup, napkins or whatever directly from the table. Then they can pay the bill right there and leave at their convenience, not when the waiter finally comes around to pick up the payment. I think your product gets us one step closer to that.Anyway, I go off on a tangent, I guess my main question is what is the main differences between this and the units the concession vendors use walking around at an event such as a ball game or concert in a stadium…other than the obvious platform.
Thank you in advance for you time.
Jim