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Write-On

David BollingJanuary 2010

Write-On

Socket SoMo 650 $650

Write-On

Input Method Contest 2009 38 secs: Handwriting 39 secs: Keyboard

Keyboard efficient as input method Some sites prefer it

Write-On

New Hardware Much cheaper Has excellent on screen keyboard

R&D software project underway

i Write-On

Demo

i Write-On

Our approach… On WM, abbreviation lookup allowed best

use of limited screen size Even more true on a finger operated

device

i Write-On

In beta now… First order sent from iWO Dec 22, 2009 Only basic order entry so far

No settlement No split check

i Write-On

iPod Touch battery life? 3-4 hours with continuous use Our duty cycle with idle shutoff…

3x - 4x is expected 9-16 hours expected

Real world testing ongoing

i Write-On

Visit ASI table to try it yourself Take the order entry speed test $100 gift card to fastest time

Questions?

Next Generation Reporting

David BollingJanuary 2010

Next Gen Reporting

R&D Project underway Using modern database and reporting

tools Introducing …

SQL Reporting

SQL Reports

What is SQL? Structured Query Language A means of querying your data in a

standard, structured manner Flexible Reporting is the prize

SQL Reports

What do users get? Interactive reports Drill down data analysis Charts and graphs Browser access Non-proprietary standard data access Extensible reporting (reseller value added)

Microsoft Business Intelligence Development Sudio

SQL Reports

Technical Needs Transition to modern database

SQL is obvious choice First step to a core SQL database for RM

Consolidated Historical Data (not SLS dbf) Easier access to data

Access to Standard Reporting Tools Microsoft Reporting Services Crystal Reports Excel … Any SQL Reporting Tool

SQL Reports

Technical Needs (cont’d) Integration to new Central Manager Free!

No cost for store Microsoft SQL Express Microsoft Reporting Services

No cost for report development Business Intelligence Development Studio

SQL Reports

SQL Reports

Demo Dbf -> SQL conversion (ASI app)

Mirrors dbf database to SQL Updates SQL database once per minute

SQL Reports

Demo Report demo interface is what MS provides

standard Reports

Column Sorting & Drill Down - Sales by Employee Business Examples

Server efficiency - Employee Labor Cost Analysis Labor Cost by Job Class - Sales by Session

SQL Reports

Work in Progress Reporting interface is browser based

We can design our own pretty interface with css Full suite of reports

Central Manager

David BollingJanuary 2010

Central Manager

Business Requirements Address centralized reporting and data

mining needs for small chains SQL and all that gives them

Suite of Reports Updated centralized data control (menu,

emps, etc)

Central Manager

Technical Strategy Robust Communication Strategy

Reliable syncing architecture (data comm retries) Real-time vs end of day

Scalable Continuous sync from stores allows server side

scalability

PCI Compliant Data pushed, not polled No open incoming ports

Central Manager

Central Manager

Central Manager

Reporting architecture same as for single stores SQL Database Reporting Services Report development and deployment Interactive sorting, drill down, etc.

Store comparison and consolidation…

Central Manager

Central Manager

Configuration Data Update Sync from central office to stores

Menu config, labor and emp config, etc.

Central Manager

Help Wanted

Do you have valuable input? Do you have a chain customer that

wants to be involved with this initiative?

Please contact me.

Thank you

Questions?