SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ingram Micro Inc.
(NYSE: IM) today announced it has expanded its business systems portfolio to
include HP's new advanced point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the small to
midsized retail market. Designed for operation by independent retail managers
and associates, the new, affordably priced HP rp3000 POS solution will be made
available to authorized HP partners through Ingram Micro's Data Capture/POS
Division later this month.
"Demand for high-performance, affordable POS technology is growing within
small and mid-size retailers who are looking for ways to optimize their
businesses without giving up their entire IT spend on a single solution," says
Justin Scopaz, senior director, vendor management and marketing, Ingram Micro
Data Capture/POS Division. "The addition of HP's new rp3000 to Ingram Micro's
growing POS portfolio gives our solution provider partners access to a
powerful, simple-to-manage POS solution that is not only affordable, but
offers a new level of productivity and accountability that retailers can't
find in traditional electronic cash registers."
"The launch of the rp3000 represents further commitment of Hewlett Packard
to the POS market," says Tate Davis, HP's manager, Point of Sale Segment. "The
strategy that HP is taking with the rp3000 platform coupled with the value add
of distributors like Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS Division provides our
channel partners with a best-in-class, designed-for-POS solution optimized for
the mid-market and small business segments."
The new HP rp3000 POS solution will be available to Ingram Micro HP
authorized solution providers later this month at a starting list price of
$699. The complete hardware POS solution also comes with a three-year
standard limited warranty. For more information about HP's retail solution
offerings solution providers can contact their Ingram Micro sales
representative or visit http://www.hp.com/go/POS.
About the Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS Division
The Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS Division is a leading value-added
distributor of auto ID/data capture (AIDC), point-of-sale (POS), radio
frequency identification (RFID) and wireless solution products and services.
In addition to these technologies, the division also offers partners access to
the complete suite of Ingram Micro products and services. With offices and
distribution centers across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, the
Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS division delivers a comprehensive portfolio of
products and services to technology integrators around the world. For more
information, visit dcpos.ingrammicro.com.
SOURCE Ingram Micro Inc.
CONTACT: Marie Meoli of WhiteFox Marketing & Communications,
+1-714-680-0335, marie.meoli@whitefoxpr.com, for Ingram Micro Inc
Web site: http://www.ingrammicro.com
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