eFuture Information Technology has entered into a strategic relationship with Microsoft to provide a new POS-ERP system for retailers in China.
The companies said that the new system will integrate Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 into eFuture’s POS-ERP Store Operation System – an offering designed to facilitate the flow of goods, orders, information and cash in-store. The integrated system is a new data platform with service-oriented architecture (SOA) for retailers throughout China.
In addition, to provide customer enhanced transition onto this embedded platform, Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 operating system is equipped with customisable features that conform to customers’ hardware requirements and can connect to peripherals and servers to work with a range of applications.
Reportedly, eFuture commenced a pilot program of the embedded platform with a retailer in Hebei Province in northern China. Based on the result of pilot program, it will invite additional clients to join throughout the duration of the pilot program.
Adam Yan, chairman and CEO of eFuture, said: “I have the full confidence that the integrated offering of our POS-ERP Store Operation System, a platform optimised for efficient store and inventory management, and Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, a solution synonymous with flexibility, seamless connectivity, and reliability, will allow us to provide an even stronger product and service offering to the Chinese retail market.
