MiniFrame, a provider of software desktop virtualisation offering, and LG Electronics (LG), have entered a strategic partnership to provide a joint offering for the Point of Sale (POS) market.
The joint offering includes new LG network POS (Multi POS) monitors and MiniFrame’s SoftXpand desktop virtualisation software.
MiniFrame said that with SoftXpand, any PC can be shared among multiple concurrent users providing virtual desktop workstations.
In addition, each workstation operates independently and offers performance and flexibility enabling each user to run several applications simultaneously, including POS-oriented programs.
Both the companies provide a total POS multi-seat offering where 1 PC is connected to approximately 5 POS virtual workstations over a network.
Each POS workstation may include a Touch Screen Monitor, audio output, a receipt printer and other POS peripherals; and is connected over a TCP/IP network to the host PC running the SoftXpand software.
MiniFrames CEO Raz Rafaeli said the partnership shows the momentum of IT infrastructure moving to desktop virtualisation and by combining LG monitors with their desktop virtualisation software SoftXpand creates the optimal offering for today’s cost-conscious businesses.
"We strongly believe that the joint multi-seat offering has the potential to be a game-changer for the POS market, where the emphasis is on helping customers and businesses achieve the most cost efficient offerings, eliminating high investment in IT infrastructure and maintenance," Rafaeli said.
