ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2003--
NCR subsidiary to offer Altametrics' eRestaurant Services software as
part of the Compris Infinity Suite of POS and back-office products
Compris Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR), and Altametrics, Inc. today announced they have signed an OEM agreement designed to better serve the growing needs of the food service industry for cost-effective business management solutions.
Under the agreement, Compris will offer Altametrics' industry-leading eRestaurant Services portfolio of browser-based software as part of the Compris Infinity Suite of point-of-sale (POS), back-office and enterprise solutions.
Both Compris and Altametrics will demonstrate their solutions in NCR's booth at FS/TEC 2003, the annual international food service technology exposition, Oct. 27-29, in Long Beach, Calif.
"This relationship with Compris means that restaurant operators will have broader access to a complete range of solutions that can help them work more productively and operate more profitably in a highly competitive market," said Altametrics Vice President for Business Development Jeff Sopko.
The eRestaurant Services portfolio includes the eRestaurant Back Office Suite, eVelocity Supply Chain and Procurement Suite and ePolling Data Polling and Integration Manager. The affordable, easy-to-use solutions are designed to help restaurants work more productively, improve guest service, easily access information to make informed decisions and operate more profitably.
"The eRestaurant Services family of solutions will complement and enhance Compris' complete solution offerings, forming an important component of our global strategy to address the requirements of the restaurant industry," said Compris Technologies President Burbank Herndon.
The Compris Infinity Suite, developed to reduce costs and increase sales, includes the Compris POS application, Advanced Managers' Workstation, Multi-Site Maintenance System and Executive Information System.
About Altametrics
Altametrics, Inc. is a leading provider of Java-based Web applications -- eRestaurant Services -- designed to help restaurants extend best practices, improve operations and make their businesses more profitable. Customers ranging from large international chains to franchise organizations and independent restaurateurs can access eRestaurant Services solutions through an application service provider agreement or through a traditional software license agreement. To learn more, please visit www.erestaurantservices.com.
About Compris
Compris Technologies (www.compristech.com), an Atlanta-based company founded in 1989, is a market leader in innovative color touchscreen technology for the food service industry. Compris combines expertise in software technology with years of restaurant operational experience to offer its customers the highest quality solutions and services for today and into the future. With proven store-to-corporate solutions, Compris services many well-known restaurant operators whose names are recognized worldwide.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is a leading global technology company helping businesses build stronger relationships with their customers. NCR's ATMs, retail systems, Teradata(R) data warehouses and IT services provide Relationship Technology(TM) solutions that maximize the value of customer interactions. Based in Dayton, Ohio, NCR (www.ncr.com) employs approximately 29,300 people worldwide.
NCR, NCR EasyPoint, NCR FastLane, NCR RealPOS, NCR RealPrice, NCR RealScan, NCR RealSolutions and Teradata are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
CONTACT: NCR Corporation
Robert (Kelly) Kramer, 770-623-7215
kelly.kramer@ncr.com
or
Altametrics
Jeff Sopko, 800-676-1281
jsopko@altametrics.com
SOURCE: NCR Corporation