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eNews Letter Q1 2014 Advantech Applied Computing Technology Communications - ARM Column - Retail Column

Issue: Mar. 2014

By Applied Computing Group Advantech www.advantech.com.tw/dms

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Table of Contents Technology Highlights 4 RISC Technology Update 10 RF Technology Update

Vertical Market Focus – Retail 12 Retail Market Snapshot 14 ARM Based Solution, Customer Display, Zero Client Solution

ACG Retail DMS Core Competency 18 Innovative Cost-Effective Design 21 Comprehensive Retail Solutions & Customization Services 22

Contacts at Advantech Applied Computing Group

Embedded Computing Everywhere Technology Highlights

ARM spans diverse applications

From the coolest‌

Technology Highlights I 05

to the most frequently seen

The ARM Processor Family

ARM Cores have evolved into clear segments

Technology Highlights I 07

Within the Cortex-A Line, which is most utilized in high-end embedded systems, there are multiple choices to fit requests of efficiency and performance.

Silicon Vendors & Roadmap

Competitions between Silicon Vendors pushes quick development

Silicon Vendor

Family

ARM Processor

Sitara AM3x Cortex-A8 OMAP

CortexA9/A15

Keystone AMK5x

Cortex-A15

• Roadmap of Advantech long-term partners

Technology Highlights I 09

Silicon Vendor

Family

Family

ARM Processor

Vybrid

Cortex-A5

Cortex-A9

i.MX

Cortex-A9

Cyclone V Cortex-A9

Zync

Cortex-A9

Tegra Arria V

ARM Processor CortexA9/A15

Silicon Vendor

• Diverse Product Strategy Provides Best Fit Options

RF Technology & Application- Retail Scenario

Struggling in line?

Technology makes life better

Technology Highlights I 11

And more..

Retail Market Snapshot Vertical Market Focus

Faster checkout, business process automation and growing markets in developing countries contribute to retail market’s ongoing prosperity.

Vertical Market Focus I 13

Nowadays retailers strive to enhance customer experience.

Taking advantage of the latest technology, retailers are able to engage with customers via a wider spectrum, and create a personalized shopping experience.

Retail Solutions in Detail

ARM Based POS Solutions that Deliver Cost Advantages

Customer Displays that Enhance the Shopping Experience

Vertical Market Focus I 15

1 PC + 20 Zero Clients Fulfill One Store’s Requirements

Retail Solutions Roadmap

ARM Based MB Roadmap

Customer Display Roadmap

Vertical Market Focus I 17

Zero Client Roadmap

Focus on Innovative, Cost- Effective Solutions Retail DMS Core Competency

ARM Platform Benefitting from the relatively concise ARM structure, Advantech has designed and developed a POS that is thinner, lighter, and less expensive. It saves space, looks more stylish, and delivers excellent performance/cost ratio.

Retail DMS Core Competency I 19

Customer Display • 1 PC (w/o graphic card) supports 4~6 independent displays • Extensive coverage to 50m with cables (under development)

Focus on Innovative, Cost- Effective Solutions

Zero Client

Retail DMS Core Competency I 21

ACG Retail DMS Team Offers Comprehensive Retail Solutions and Customization Services

Contacts at Advantech Applied Computing Group