UTC RETAIL Releases New Version of POS-J, its Java-based Store Automation Solution

Rochester, NY May 13, 2009 – UTC RETAIL™, a leading provider of retail management solutions announces the release of POS-J 3.1, the latest version of its successful Java-based store automation POS application for the specialty retail market. UTC RETAIL POS-J, a browser-based store automation solution delivers an easy-to-use and intuitive register platform backed by valuable administrative applications and an in-depth reporting system.

Significant enhancements to the UTC RETAIL POS-J 3.1 platform include the following:

• Compatibility within a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) framework
• The addition of a labor scheduling module
• Certification/compatibility with Internet Explorer 7, Linux and MySQL
• The ability to support multiple screen resolutions as designated by the retailer
• Incorporated debit encouragement and corporate side settlement functionality
• Building a web-services framework into the application providing enterprise level information at each register or workstation

Randy Severo, Vice President and General Manager of Software Solutions for UTC RETAIL had this to say of the new release: “In addition to the extensive security that was built in to POS-J 3.1, the other enhancements we made to the product such as SOA and Web Service framework, labor scheduling and debit encouragement make it a very dynamic and robust offering that provide operational and integration benefits to retailers of all sizes”.

About UTC RETAIL™
UTC RETAIL is a leader in providing seamlessly integrated retail management solutions including software, hardware and professional services to the specialty retail market. Our retail software solutions include Cross-Channel Enterprise and Merchandising, Store Automation, Planning, Loyalty and Retail Management enabling specialty retailers to increase sales, lower costs and build competitive advantage. In addition to best in class software solutions, UTC RETAIL provides a complete portfolio of branded hardware solutions and comprehensive professional service offerings, providing retailers a single point of contact and accountability for all of their retail management solutions. We’re UTC RETAIL. We’re retail solution experts. For more information on UTC RETAIL, visit www.utcretail.com

For more information, contact Kathy Manners, Marketing Communications Specialist, at 585-742-5245 or by e-mail at kmanners@utcretail.com