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News on Upcoming Products and Enhancements
 
8.5.2.9 Release Now Available! 
 
Release 8.5.2.9 is now available. Give us a call when you are ready for your upgrade!

This release includes many improved features. For a complete list of features, enhancements and bug fixes, download the Release Notes PDF File

 
New GUI Visual Style Available
 
Beginning with Release 8.0 KEY-POS now has an optional new GUI look.

For those running Windows registers, workstations or servers, the addition of AccuTerm will allow a GUI display.

 
KEY-POS Now Available on Windows
 
For those who prefer Windows servers over Linux, KEY-POS is now available to run on D3 Windows.

D3 Windows from Tiger Logic is an alternative to D3 Linux, also from Tiger Logic.

DBMS still recommends that all NEW users have their KEY-POS servers run on Linux.

 
Disk Mirroring Replaces Tape Units
 
DBMS is including RAID controllers as an standard on new and as an add on optioin for existing systems. This disk mirroring comes in the form of an operating system independent unit and an additional mirrored drive. Adding this unit to your system will reduce or eliminate any down time caused by a hard disk failure!

With the advent of flash drive and CD backup, the tape backup systems are being phased out

 
Drexel Management Credit Card Processing Added
 
KEY-POS now supports credit card processing from Drexel Manangement. A PC running Windows on the network and a constant internet connection is required. All credit card management is then done via the web.
 
KEY-POS now available as software only
 
KEY-POS licenses can now be obtained as software only for those who wish to run KEY-POS on Windows XP or Windows Server 2003
 
Signature Capture and Debit Card
 
KEY-POS now support Signature Capture and Debit Card processing by way of a Veriphone unit sold by Drexel Management.

Signature capture also requires AccuTerm and Print Wizard applications be installed on a Windows based register

 
E-mail and Fax Invoices and Statements
 
KEY-POS now supports the E-mailing and Faxing of invoices and statements for those whose local area networks are connected to the internet.

The Print Wizard product is required to enable these processes.

Print Wizar is available through DBMS or Rasmussen software.

 
Rental Module being Coded
 
Coding has begun for the new Rental Module Option for KEY-POS. This is an extensive project which will take some time to complete. Nevertheless, we are looking forward to being able to offer it as an optional add-on module this year.
 
New IDT keyboards come standard
 
We are now including IDT keyboards with built in Magnetic Stripe Readers ( Credit Card Readers ) as standard components in our systems at no extra charge.


Program and Hardware Tips
 
Price Reductions
 
Prices have been reduced on the Eltron/Zebra 2824 label printer to $395. This unit is also available with USB connection... handy for Laptop connection!
 
Tape System Maintenance
 
Don’t forget to clean your tape drive! The tape drive cleaning kit supplied by DBMS Inc. when you purchased your system should be used after every 8 hours of tape usage. Also, any time a brand new tape is used, the drive should be cleaned afterward. Your tape backup unit is one of the most important components in your system. Take good care of it!
 
A Can of Air Goes a Long Way
 
Heat is the enemy of your computer system. Dust accumulation inside the case on the internal components causes heat to build up on those components. Every 6 months to a year you should slip the case off of your main server and use a can of clean air to blow the dust off of all the internal components and off the fan in the power supply in the back of the unit. You will be glad you did.
 
Access Your Store System from Home for Free!
 
If you have a Windows (tm) based system at home and a modem, you can easily use free software known as Hyperterminal to access your store system. Hyperterminal comes with Windows at no extra charge. Call us for assistance in configuration and setup.
 
Export Your Data to Windows Programs - Easily!
 
Using Accuterm, Via-Duct Professional, or Wintegrate, you can easily export data into an Excel, Word, Access, HTML for further manipulation, analysis, label printing etc.. Call us to learn how!
 
Avoiding System Slowdown
 
Is your system starting to slow down? It may be time to resize your files and perform a full restore. As your data expands and contracts the data on your hard drive can become fragmented. Use the KEY-POS utility to mark your files for resizing, perform a full save and then a restore using the “:FILES” command. Performing this process quarterly will de-fragment your hard drive and keep your system working efficiently.
 
Test Your UPS !
 
We want to remind you to test your UPS or Battery Backups. Since your UPS uses a battery, that battery is subject to the same wear and tear as any other battery. As such, the battery, or entire UPS may need occasional replacement.

The function of your UPS is to give you enough time to properly shutdown your system during an unexpected power outage, as well as provide constant power during power fluctuations. Additionally, the UPS also provides for a surge protection function.

 
New Dry Tape Cleaner Available
 
Having trouble finding replacement fluid for your tape drive cleaning cartridge? Contact us about a new "dry" type cleaning cartridge.


Trade Show Event Schedule
 
Handy Hardware Market
 
DBMS Inc. will exhibit and demonstrate KEY-POS at the next Handy Hardware Market, August 12-14, 2010 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. Join us for our User's Group Meeting; time and place will be emailed to users and interested prospects.
 
Blish-Mize Market
 
DBMS Inc. will exhibit and demonstrate KEY-POS at the next Blish-Mize Market, September 24-25, 2010 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS. Join us for our User's Group Meeting; time and place will be emailed to users and interested prospects.
 
United Hardware Market
 
DBMS Inc. will exhibit and demonstrate KEY-POS at the next United Hardware Market, January 6-9, 2011, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN. Join us for our User's Group Meeting; time and place will be emailed to users and interested prospects.
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