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2013 Verifone customer forum
Slide2Commander Site Controller
Presented By:
James Hervey
Paul Jannarone
Slide3Agenda
VeriFone POS History
Introducing Commander Site Controller
Commander Site Controller Hardware Overview
Commander Site Controller Software Overview
Installing Commander Site Controller
Commander Console
Commander Roadmap
Slide4VeriFone POS History
Introduced Ruby in 1992Sapphire launched in Jan 2003Sapphire enabled Ruby to continue to function in a scanning and PCI environmentFull transaction reporting for data warehousingSapphire enabled Topaz – IP-based POSFuel and electronic payments stayed on GEMPROTopaz launched in Jan 2004VIPER V910/V920 launched in Dec 2005Dedicated EPS IP connection to POS and PIN PadsStill carrying old fuel interface and legacy GEMSTALL
Slide5Industry Challenges Affecting Our Architecture
Dispenser transaction becoming more complex
Loyalty
PPG Discounts
Media
Merchandising
VeriFone’s
Fuel interface is built on a Serial to IP
interface
EMV looming
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPACT OF THIS
!!!!!!!!!
In store needs for Mobility, Suggestive Selling Platforms
More and more store promotions
Mobile POS platforms
Suggestive Selling
Platforms
VeriFone’s Core Store Control is based on Serial GEMCOM and older processing technology
Slide6Point of Sale Roadmap
1992
1998
2004
2013
2014
Over 150K Rubies SOLD
VeriFone’s POS Strategy Simplified
Migration, NOT Obsolescence
Topaz 110,310(XL)
Sapphire 1,2&3
Ruby SuperSystem CPU 2,3,4,5
Slide7Introducing Commander Site controller
Slide8Commander Site Controller Overview
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Fastest site controller in the industryFuel authorizations in secondsLightning Fast installsAll IP-based, eliminates serial bottlenecksRemote managementCommander accessible from any web-enabled deviceCompatibility with PDK Architecture for backwards compatibility with legacy interfacesPetro Platform for the futureSupports Topaz and future petro platforms – including mobile POSVIPER Payment ArchitectureFast, modular payment architectureSecure, PA-DSS ValidatedHorsepower to handle EMV
Slide9Petro Upgrade Ladder Protects Investment
Slide10Commander Availability by Network
Slide11Commander Site Controller Hardware Overview
Slide12Commander Site Controller Hardware
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Processor 2.10 GHz Intel Core i3-2310E CPUSlots for two additional CPU cards with dedicated I/O Memory4GB DDR2 SDRAMStorage8GB Solid State Mass StorageHigh Capacity HDD Hard Drive for automatic upgrade Connectivity4x USB 2.0 ports2x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports16x RS-232 Serial Ports expandable to 24Display2x20 Diagnostic Display on Front BezelOperating SystemSecure Real-Time Linux
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Slide13More Hardware Features
Dual Ethernet NICPayment NetworkVeriFone ZoneRedundancy “hooks”Power suppliesDevice interface boardsFront panel system status displayProvisioning for multiple HDDs (or SSDs)Modem optionUSB ports availableElectronic Asset Tag (EAT)Wall mount kit availableBattery technologyLithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)Safer than other Li chemistriesHigher capacity with “Petro-friendly” discharge profileLonger service lifeMore environmentally friendlyTrusted computing (TPM)Secure storage for data encryption keys NOT USED FOR PIN ENTRYTrusted boot (prevent booting of hacked software)Server-class thermal control“Smart” fans preserve conservative thermal design
Slide14Retail Hardened Design
Embedded ChipsetReduces thermal footprintEnsures longer lifecycle for motherboard enhancing supportabilityConservative Thermal DesignDesigned to reduce heat to ensure longer life“Smart Fans” cool only when neededGraceful ShutdownPrevents corruption of OS and data if power is lost during operationsDiagnostic ModeCommander Site Controller has a diagnostic mode with separate version of the OS that allows for recovery in the event of file corruption
Slide15Forecourt Control Interface Box
Connects Commander Site Controller to dispensers and card readersSupport for:VeriFone SPPGilbarco CRINDWayne CAT Tokheim DPTDesigned for ease and cleanliness of install
Slide16Forecourt Control Interface Boards
FCI Box houses up to 4 interface boards
Any combination of Current Loop and RS485 interfacesStandard installation with two boards – shown here with 4 boards for better performance or larger sitesCurrent Loop Boards support Dispenser comms and Gilbarco CRINDRS485 Boards support SPP, Wayne CAT and Tokheim DPTsFCI can support combinations of dispenser types
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Current Loop Board
RS485 Board
Slide17Commander Site Controller Software Overview
Slide18Petroleum Site Evolution
Slide19Platform Convergence
Applications and services that once ran on different CPUs in different boxes…Now all run on one board in a virtualized environment
Slide20Store Control Improvements
Support for VeriFone Integrated Promotions – including package pricing and increased numbers of mix and matchSignificant improvement in day close times including device polling and network pollingSupport for up to 32 Topaz or Ruby2 POS terminals – including mobile POS devices
Slide21New Forecourt Interface for Commander
VeriFone Fuel and DCR interface detached from POS and running on separate core on the Commander Site ControllerCommander Site Controller includes multi-channel interface software for fastest transaction timesIncreased support for up to 64 fueling positions with minimal impact on performanceSupport for multiple manufacturer dispenser and DCR types on the same controller
Slide22All Commander Sites Run Viper on Dedicated EPS Core
Dedicated EPS software separates payment network components from the POS application
Payment network changes can be implemented without impacting other areas of functionality
Commander Site Controller’s modern processor speeds indoor payment transactions
Loyalty and EPS configuration can be done easily through Web-based interface
Support for IP-based electronic payment transaction processing
Dedicated NIC support for payment network to enable physical segmentation of payments
Slide23V950 Services Migrated into Commander
V950 Services integrated into the Commander Site Controller eliminate the need for an additional device
Help desk and diagnostic roles, such as log files
Manages remote software downloads and upgrades – for POS and indoor PIN Pads
Included support for internal hard drive allows for archiving of logs for support
Slide24Commander Site Controller
INstallation
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Slide26Commander Site Controller Configuration
All connections are CAT-5 Ethernet except dispensers and DCRs which utilize 1 RS232 cable per loop
Description
Part
NumberCommander Site Controller with HDDM-149-111-00-NAAForecourt Control Interface Box w/1 Current Loop BoardM-149-901-01-RCurrent Loop Board29721-01RS 485 Board29376-01Ethernet Cables22278-XXShielded RS-232 Cables13836-xx
Slide27Commander Site Controller Connected Components
Slide28Commander Installation – Ruby/Sapphire Example
New Components
What Goes Away
Site ControllerForecourt Control Interface BoxDispenser Interface Boards (as needed)Ethernet cables as needed TopazTopaz Components
Sapphire
Ruby’s
Some serial cables
Some Ruby Peripherals
Third party pump interface device
Distribution Box
Slide29Commander Console
Slide30Web-based Configuration Management
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Web-based tools for configuration
Store, forecourt and EPS configuration
Accessible from any Web-enabled device including smartphones and tablets
Slide31Commander Mobile Dashboard
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Mobile Dashboard
Inside Sales Report
Promo Reports
Mobile Dashboard is in early beta. Customer Feedback on requirements is still open
Slide32Commander Console Enterprise
POS ConfigurationScreen configurationEmployee ConfigurationTax and item configurationMX and CRIND receipt configurationUpdate credit card filesHierarchicalOrganize groups by legal, business and other hierarchies
Commander Console Enterprise is an enterprise-level tool that enables management of POS configuration across multiple sites
Slide33Where is this Headed?
Slide34Petro Cloud Platform Vision
Cloud-based platform for managing petroleum and convenience retail locations
Access and manage sites anywhere/anytime you have connection to the network
Potential modules
Central Price book
POS Setup and Configuration
Central Back-up and Restore
Content Management for Marketing Screens
Device and Application Management
Slide35Questions?
Slide36Thank You
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2013 Verifone customer forum
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