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
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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
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