Epson announces new Authorized Master Solution Provider for POS products; Epson and Systech form alliance to meet customers' open architecture needs

Business Wire, Feb 7, 1997

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 1997--Epson, a leading manufacturer of quality POS printers and intelligent peripherals, announced an Authorized Master Solution Provider Partnership with Systech Retail Systems Inc. at the MarkeTechnics show Friday.

Epson has partnered with Systech for the sale of Epson's full line of IT, TM and Interface POS products as well as product services such as installation, project management, depot and onsite service for equipment.

"Epson is committed to providing retailers with cost-effective systems that meet their open architecture requirements for complete compatibility," said Bud Weist, Epson business unit director. "Systech shares this open architecture philosophy and has partnered with Epson to provide retailers with state-of-the-art POS systems.

"Additionally, Systech tailors its service and support programs to meet the individual needs of retailers," Weist continued. "This not only reduces retailers' overall system costs, but enables them to purchase Epson products while capitalizing on Systech's 24-hour, 7-day-per-week service programs."

Systech has developed an extensive cross-industry knowledge of POS products and their compatibility. "By creating a system based on Epson's open architecture peripherals, we can give retailers flexibility in the way they process and print POS data. We plan to further enhance this flexibility through our offering of Open Field POS software," said Kirk McCormick, vice president, retail group.

"Retailers can enjoy a lower cost of ownership not only by extending the useful life of existing equipment but also through our custom leasing programs."

Epson is a leading supplier of diverse OEM products including point-of-transaction printers and intelligent terminals, handheld computers, mini-printers, liquid crystal display (LCD) modules, crystals, stepping motors and other electronic devices. For the consumer, business and graphic arts markets, the company offers an extensive array of image capture and image output products.

Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., a global technology company that manufactures high-quality products to meet customer demand for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America has headquarters in Torrance, Calif.

For more information on OEM products, call 310/787-6300 or visit Epson's Web site at http://www.epson.com .

Systech Retail Systems is a privately held North American corporation specializing in Point-of-Sale equipment, software and service. Incorporated in 1981, Systech supports the North American Retail Industry through its team of experienced people located throughout corporate offices in Dallas, Boston, Toronto, Los Angeles, Montreal and Vancouver.

For more information on Systech product installations and service programs, call 800/387-3262 or visit Systech's Web site at http://www.srspos.com . -0-

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