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SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service

Cut down your TCO and improve security and reliability with the only enterprise-class Linux solution designed for retail and Point of Sale/Point of Service usage

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Features & Benefits

Components
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Point of Service combines the enterprise-proven operating system base of SUSE Linux Enterprise with extensions to set up a Point of Service managed clients solution. This includes a centralized directory-based administration server and Point of Service branch servers. It also includes tools, templates, and documentation to create, roll out and maintain operating system images for Point of Service devices. More +
Customized images
SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service simplifies the management of your in-store servers and POS devices by providing centralized administration and deployment tools. Now you can build your tailored operating system images centrally and deploy them locally, providing for much more flexibility and added options. More +
Greater system reliability and security
SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service helps you reduce network administration costs and improve operational efficiencies due to its advanced reliability and security features. Linux runs critical functions in a way that prevents "buggy" programs from causing your computer to crash. More +
Lower total cost of ownership
SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service helps you reduce your total cost of ownership through affordable maintenance subscriptions, centralized administration and deployment tools, small operating-system footprint images, and support for a variety of applications and hardware. For retailers with hundreds of locations and thousands of POS devices, the savings from software licenses alone are enormous. More +
Freedom from vendor lock-in
With SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service, you get an open operating system that supports the open standards pervasive in retail environments today. It provides you the freedom to access the underlying source code, making it easier to tune your POS system to your individual needs. And it gives you freedom from the whims of proprietary vendors. More +
Established ecosystem
SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service has a strong ecosystem of hardware, application, consulting, training and support vendors ready to help retailers. Retail technology leaders, such as IBM, NCR, SAP and Oracle, support SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service to ensure world-class retail environments. More +

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