The Beauty Supply Outlet Selects Aludra To Implement Point-of-Sale Solution
Faisal Nasir Appointed as Director of POS
Toronto, Feb. 05 / BCE Emergis / - Aludra Inc. (CDNX: YAD), the Technology & Imagination Company announced today the signing of an agreement to provide more than 25 retail locations of The Beauty Supply Outlet with an integrated Point-of-Sale (POS) solution. This agreement provides for the implementation of Aludra's POS software to be installed throughout The Beauty Supply Outlet retail chain, and includes Aludra's back office solution for intra-network chain management at its corporate headquarters.
Aludra POS is an SQL-based, Web-enabled business software solution that runs on either Microsoft's 32-bit Windows platform or Linux-based systems. This business software caters primarily to the general merchandise and specialty retail industry. Aludra POS incorporates both central control and real-time transaction processing and provides the ability to manage high-volume operations. Aludra POS is integrated with Aludra's e-Suite applications - a collection of cutting-edge B2B technology solutions featuring innovative wireless concepts in both front-office and back-office applications.
"We chose Aludra's POS solution over the competition because of its real-time, customizable, back-office support and centralized control features," said Monty Koffman, Founder and President of The Beauty Supply Outlet. "Aludra's POS solution will provide the real-time information that we require in order to perform the type of detailed analysis that is critical to the success of our retail operation."
In a related development, Aludra is pleased to announce the appointment of Faisal Nasir as Director of POS. Faisal is a 10-year veteran in the IT industry and has more recently been involved in projects encompassing enterprise-wide POS systems integration and development. Prior to Aludra, Faisal was Director of Information Technology at Hospitality Solutions International, a leading technology provider to the hospitality industry. In his new position, Faisal will be responsible for the strategic planning, development and delivery of all POS-related endeavors.
"I am thrilled to be a part of this next-generation POS endeavor," Faisal said. "Most POS solutions are entrenched within technologies that have far surpassed their usefulness. This is not the case with Aludra's POS solution. Our system features security and scalability in a real-time automated point-of-sale transaction system, and extends this functionality across all the retail spectrums including inventory management and data-ware-housing. This is one of the first POS systems to be fully integrated with e-commerce and accounting, all accessible via WAP technology."
About The Beauty Supply Outlet
Founded in 1993, The Beauty Supply Outlet is a private company offering an extensive selection of professional salon hair care products as well as hair coloring, perms, nail care, wax, bath, body care, and accessories. The Beauty Supply Outlet has grown from a single store location in Richmond Hill, Ontario, to become a leader in the Business of Hair and Beauty Supply Needs with over 25 locations throughout Southern Ontario.
About Aludra
Aludra Inc. is a Toronto-based Technology and Imagination Company that helps bring businesses to the Internet Age. As a Business Solutions Provider, Aludra delivers a comprehensive range of business software and integration services using emerging technologies that create value for its clients. The Company's flagship product, Aludra e-Suite, version 2.0, is a modular suite of Web-based applications that provides an integrated approach to e-Commerce, Accounting, Contact Management, POS and various other Back Office functions - all in real time and WAP-enabled. Aludra's technology platform enables clients to take full advantage of EB3 - Third Generation e-Business - where all software integration becomes seamless.
For further information, please refer to Aludra's web site at www.aludra.com or contact Aldo Baiocchi, Aludra CEO and President, at (416) 658-0034 ext.103, e-mail: ab@aludra.com, or Investor Relations at (416) 656-7640 ext.114.
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