IBM United States Announcement 207-336, dated December 11, 2007
IBM SurePOS ACE V6.2 adds new functionality including support for Flexible Spending Account cards
Product positioning ...... 2 At a glance Reference information ...... 2 Education support ...... 2 IBM SurePOS Application Client/Server Environment V6.2 and Offering Information ...... 3 SurePOS ACE EPS V6.2 deliver the following new functions: Publications ...... 3 Technical information ...... 3 • Flexible Spending Account support Ordering information ...... 7 • Enhancements to TeleCheck Electronic Check Acceptance (ECA) Terms and conditions ...... 7 • Increased count and size of franking formats Prices ...... 9
Overview
IBM SurePOS™ ACE V6.2 is a comprehensive point of sale (POS) application designed to work with existing IBM POS systems and technologies. Through the open, Web-based architecture of the Store Integration Framework (SIF), coupled with the Store Integrator GUI (SI GUI), users are better able to implement solutions through a common, standards-based store framework into which new functions can be integrated.
Key prerequisites
Refer to the Technical information section for details.
Planned availability date December 14, 2007
Description
IBMSurePOS ACE V6.2 andSurePOS ACE EPS V6.2 include all the functions previously announced in V6.1, as well as the following new functions:
• Support for Flexible Spending Accounts The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has changed the requirements which allow retailers to accept Flexible Spending Account cards in their stores. As of January 1, 2008, retailers must be able to demonstrate that only eligible items are paid for with Flexible Spending Account cards in order to continue accepting these cards as a method of payment for certain purchases. This function is designed to comply with current regulations, but actual compliance is the responsibility of the retailer. • Enhancements to TeleCheck Electronic Check Acceptance (ECA) TeleCheck function added in V6.1 of ACE EPS provided support for TeleCheck verified checks to be authorized and converted to ACH at
IBM United States Announcement 207-336 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1 the POS via the BuyPass and TeleCheck hosts. This enhancement to ACE EPS V6.2 automates the process and avoids the need for the cashier to manually enter the authorization code on the accepted paper check. • Increased count and size of franking formats Franking formats are used for EPS REG-E slips, check franking, miscellaneous document franking, and so on. The number of franking formats is small compared to the number of tenders, and some tenders can use more than one. This line item expands the number of franking formats and the number of lines available to print per format in order to better meet retailers' needs.
Accessibility by people with disabilities A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html
Product positioning
SurePOS ACE for 4690 OS is a follow-on to the 4680-4690 Supermarket Application. You can easily migrate to this environment from SA and all prior versions of ACE and ACE EPS. You can also upgrade to this environment from GSA or CDSA.
Reference information
Refer to Software Announcement 207-094, dated May 8, 2007, IBM SurePOS ACE V6 is designed to integrate with existing IBM point of sale systems and technologies.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 207-336
https://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/mem/sla.jsp?num=207-336
Trademarks
SurePOS is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Education support
The following self-study education offerings are updated for IBM SurePOS™ ACE V6:
Course Course name number Class style
IBM SurePOS ACE V6 Planning RE2110 Self study IBM SurePOS ACE V6 Programming RE2210 Self study Education for the previous versions of IBM SurePOS ACE remains unchanged and applies to Version 6. For course descriptions, or to enroll for these and other Retail Store Solutions Education courses, IBM, Business Partner, and customer personnel should visit the following Internet sites
• IBM customers http://www.ibm.com/education/retail
IBM United States Announcement 207-336 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2 • IBM Business Partners http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/sales/systems/thecampus
Offering Information
Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi
Publications
One copy of the following publications is shipped with the basic machine-readable material for the product indicated: ACE 5697-N80
• Borland Turbo Vision for DOS Programmer's Guide (GK2T-0554) on a separate CD-ROM • Rogue Wave® Introduction and Reference Manual Tools h.++ (GK2T-0555) CD-ROM • IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Support (GI19-0246) • License Information (LI) for ACE (GC30-9732 in hardcopy form)
ACE EPS 5697-N86
• IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Support (GI19-0246) • License Information (LI) for EPS (GC30-9733 in hardcopy form)
Displayable softcopy publications: ACE manuals are offered in displayable softcopy form. These displayable manuals can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is offered free on the Internet. Copies of the following unlicensed publications are available for no charge from
http://www.ibm.com/solutions/retail/store/support
• Select Publications • Select SUREPOS
Form Title number
SurePOS ACE V6.2 Plng and Inst'n Guide GC30-4147 SurePOS ACE V6.2 Guide to Operations GC30-4148 SurePOS ACE V6.2 Programming Reference SC30-4150 SurePOS ACE EPS V6.2 Users Guide GC30-4151 SurePOS ACE V6.2 General Information GC30-4152 SurePOS ACE V6.2 Master Index GC30-4149
Technical information
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements: For additional technical information, visit the following Web site, and select "Products"
http://www.ibm.com/solutions/retail/store/
IBM United States Announcement 207-336 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3 The following is the minimum server configuration for ACE V6 and ACE/EPS V6 that is supported without using the SI GUI PRPQ (separately orderable).
• The minimum configuration (depending on the hardware/software configuration) for back-office controllers using the SurePOS ACE product is a Pentium® 100 MHz processor (4690 OS V5) with at least 64 MB of memory.
The following is the minimum client configuration for ACE V6 and ACE/EPS V6 that is supported without using the SI GUI PRPQ (separately orderable).
• IBM 4693 (minimum 16 MB of memory) • IBM 4694 (minimum 16 MB of memory) • SurePOS 700 Series (minimum 16 MB of memory) supported by the 4690 OS
The following list is the POS I/O that is supported by ACE V6 and ACE/EPS V6 when attached to clients:
• 2 x 20 alphanumeric display • Full-screen video • IBM 4820 SurePoint™ flat panel display (touch and non-touch) • Handheld scanner • Scanner/scale • Scale • Cash drawer (dual support) • 50-key POS keyboard • Alphanumeric POS keyboard • Matrix keyboard • Model 3/4 POS printers • 4610 printer — (most models of single/dual station xx3 and above) • 1/2/3 track keyboard MSR • Programmable power • Coin dispenser • PIN pads: – VeriFone Everest – VeriFone Everest Plus – VeriFone Omni 490 (Refer to Note 1 below) – VeriFone Omni 7000 – VeriFone Omni 7100 – VeriFone MX870 – Ingenico eN-Crypt 2100 – Ingenico eN-Touch 1000 – Ingenico i6550 – Ingenico i6770 – Hypercomm L4100 – Hypercomm L4200 – Hypercomm L4250
The following is the minimum server configuration for ACE V6 and ACE/EPS V6 that is
IBM United States Announcement 207-336 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4 supported when using the SI GUI PRPQ (separately orderable).
• The minimum configuration (depending on the hardware/software configuration) for backoffice controllers using the SurePOS ACE product is a server with 500 MHz processor speed and at least 128 MB of memory.
The following is the minimum client configuration for ACE V6 and ACE/EPS V6 that is supported when using the SI GUI PRPQ (separately orderable).
• IBM POS Terminal with a minimum 500 MHz processor speed and 224 MB of RAM when using a single video display and minimum 850 MHz processor speed and 224 MB of RAM when using dual video displays • SurePOS 700 Series with a minimum 500 MHz processor speed and 224 MB of RAM when using a single video display and minimum 850 MHz processor speed and 224 MB of RAM when using dual video displays
Note 1: With the announcement of ACE EPS V6.1, we announced the withdrawal from support of the VeriFone Omni Model 490, effective May 8, 2008. Use of the terminal offline support requires at least 32 MB of memory in the terminal. Use of the pharmacy interface requires additional resources on the server. Refer to the SurePOS ACE Planning and Installation Guide for details. Both the SurePOS ACE Toolkit and the SurePOS Application Client/Server Environment Source require the following minimum hardware:
• 1 GHz processor (recommended) • 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended) • 6 GB free hard disk space • SVGA-class display
Off-the-shelf tools, often used in a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows XP environment, may cause additional requirements.
Software requirements: When running on a server, SurePOS ACE requires 4690 OS V5. When running on a client, the software prerequisite that is required is as follows:
• 4690 OS V5
The software prerequisites that are optional are as follows:
• The Store Integrator GUI (SI GUI) PRPQ which is no longer part of the ACE product. It is offered as a separate product 5799-TXN (PRPQ P05435).
The SurePOS ACE Toolkit requires:
• Windows 2000, or Windows XP • IBM VisualAge® V3.6 C++ (VA C++) compiler For information on obtaining a copy of this compiler use Knowledgebase Search on the following Web site and search on VA C++. http://www.ibm.com/industries/retail/store/support • Opus Make file processor • Object REXX for building an installation package
SurePOS ACE Source can be viewed with a text editor. Compatibility SurePOS ACE for 4690 OS is a prerequisite of SurePOS ACE Electronic Payment Support, available as 5697-N86. The version/release level of ACE and ACE EPS must match; that is, ACE V6.2 is used only with ACE EPS V6.2.
IBM United States Announcement 207-336 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5 Limitations ACE V6 does not support:
• A serial attached scanner/scale. • A serial attached scale. • A serial attached printer.
Planning information
Packaging: SurePOS ACE for 4690 OS (5697-N80) program package is distributed in one package (media feature 5809 English) with the following: (Note: Proof of Entitlement (PoE) is shipped under billing, not the media code)
• One CD-ROM for SurePOS ACE V6.2 (LCD4-7680 English) including the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) • One CD-ROM with Toolkit for ACE (LCD4-7689) • IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Support (GI19-0246) • One CD-ROM with Borland Turbo Vision for DOS (GK2T-0554) • One CD-ROM with Rogue Wave Intro and Ref (GK2T-0555) • License Information (LI) for ACE (GC30-9732, in hardcopy form)
The SurePOS ACE Source (5697-N80) program package is distributed in one package (media number 5829) with the following:
• One CD-ROM with ACE source code (LCD4-7682) • IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Support (GI19-0246) • License Information (LI) for ACE (GC30-9732, in hardcopy form)
The SurePOS ACE EPS (5697-N86) program package is distributed in one package (media number 5809) with the following:
• One CD-ROM with SurePOS ACE EPS V6.2 (LCD4-7683 English) including the IPLA. • IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Support (GI19-0246) • LI for ACE EPS (GC30-9733 hardcopy)
The SurePOS ACE EPS Source (5697-N86) program package is distributed in one package (media number 5819) with the following:
• One CD-ROM with ACE EPS V6.2 source code (LCD4-7684) • IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Support (GI19-0246) • LI for ACE EPS (GC30-9733 hardcopy)
Security, auditability, and control The announced programs use the security and auditability features of the IBM 4690 OS and the predecessor IBM 4680-4690 Supermarket Application. The security and auditability feature of the IBM 4690 OS includes:
• Authorization services (password) for each user and files protected from unauthorized access, which may be specified by the user during configuration.
The security and auditability features brought forward from the IBM 4680-4690 Supermarket Application includes:
• Operator authorization and control are managed by various controller and terminal functions.
IBM United States Announcement 207-336 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6 • Unique functions can be limited to specific terminals. • Certain significant events are logged for audit purposes.
For added security, SurePOS ACE for 4690 OS also provides password expiration and complex password support. The password can be set by the retailers to expire in an amount of time determined by the user. The options included in this product can also help retailers address the PCI DSS requirements. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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Ordering information
Server A server is a computer system that executes requested procedures, commands, or applications to one or more user and/or client devices. A PoE must be obtained for each server regardless of the number of processors and partitions in the server on which the program runs or for each server managed by the program. Where blade technology is employed, each blade is considered a separate server. Client device A client device is a computer system that requests the execution of a set of commands, procedures, or applications from another computer system that is typically referred to as a server. Multiple client devices may share access to a common server. A client device generally has some processing capability or is programmable to allow a user to do work. Examples include, but are not limited to, notebook computers, desktop computers, desk side computers, technical workstations, appliances, personal digital assistants, automated teller machines, point of sale terminals, tills and cash registers, and kiosks. This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support. You may elect to extend coverage for a total of three years from date of acquisition. Order the program number, feature number, and quantity to extend coverage for your software licenses. If maintenance has expired, specify the after license feature number. Refer to Software Announcement 207-094, dated May 8, 2007.
Terms and conditions
The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM International Passport Advantage® Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information (LI) document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use. This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support.
IBM United States Announcement 207-336 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7 Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance: The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011) agreement applies for maintenance and does not require customer signatures.
Limited warranty applies: Yes
Limited warranty: IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program. IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. Consult the IBM Software Support Guide for further information at
http://www.ibm.com/software/support
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).
Money-back guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund. For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by you.
Authorization for use on home/portable computer: You may not copy and use this program on another computer without paying additional license fees.
Volume orders (IVO): Yes. Contact your IBM representative.
IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement
Passport Advantage applies: No
Usage restriction: Yes For additional information, refer to the License Information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
http://www.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf
Software Maintenance applies: Yes. All software licenses include Software Maintenance (Software Subscription and Technical Support) for a period of 12 months from the date of acquisition, providing a streamlined way to acquire IBM software and assure technical support coverage for all licenses. Extending coverage for a total of three years from date of acquisition may be selected for an additional fee. While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you with assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at
http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/guides/handbook.html
Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011).
IBM United States Announcement 207-336 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8 In an effort to provide additional detail to our customers, below is more information regarding the Software Maintenance offering for IBM ACE V6. This offering provides access to the customer support Web site, voice access to support personnel, support for configuration and installation questions, maximum two-hour initial response during prime shift and four hours during off shift (off shift is defined as the hours outside of prime shift), and 24 x 7 coverage for "store down" situations.
• Technical support provides assistance electronically or via telephone during prime shift. Prime shift means 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the local time zone where service is available Monday through Friday (excluding national holidays). This support: – Determines problem cause for configuration, installation, and defect-type problems – Identifies the source of the problem for unmodified IBM ACE V6 code using problem analysis – Provides information for existing code corrections, restrictions, or known bypasses for reported problems – Provides circumventions (when available) – Supplies a reasonable amount of assistance for product interpretation and understanding • Program Temporary fixes (PTF) provide maintenance for various fixes of the base product and releases, documentation, and online updates. • IBM ACE V6 updates include improvements, extensions, and other changes to IBM ACE V6 programs which IBM determines to be logical improvements, upgrades, versions, or new releases.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance provides the full set of terms and conditions governing IBM's software maintenance obligations.
IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel: No
System i™ Software Maintenance applies: No
Variable charges apply: No
Educational allowance available: Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
Prices
For information on product charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM Business Partner. Trademarks
SurePOS, SurePoint, and System i are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
PartnerWorld, Wave, VisualAge, and Passport Advantage are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com
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