SMS - Key Features


Point of Sale (POS) and retail management software that crosses borders with ease. Able to handle multiple languages, currencies, and tax regimes, SMS is ideal for multinational retail chains ranging in size from around 15 to over 1,000 stores.

  • Standard POS functionality delivered in an intuitive way (functionality is obvious to the user) including selling, tendering, discounts, voids, returns, and lay-bys (lay-aways).
  • Easy-to-use interface eliminates the need to train sales staff and reduces operator errors. Mouse is not required to operate cash registers.
  • Powerful item search facilities and graphical item selection.
  • Full stock control with stock transfers and in-transit tracking.
  • High-speed neighbourhood store stock enquiry without the limitations inherent in the traditional approach used by other software vendors.
  • Intelligent data communications system ensure that all cash registers can continue trading even in a case of network malfunction.
  • Cash drawer and store reconciliation from any register.
  • Computer-driven banking function.
  • Transaction suspend and on-hold.
  • Customer sales tracking.
  • Customer loyalty and Relationship Management.
  • Extensive reporting and enquiries.
  • GST (VAT) support for multiple tax jurisdictions (suitable for multinational clients).
  • Support for foreign languages including French, German, Danish, Norwegian, and Dutch, with automatic data translation between the head office and stores during communication sessions.
  • Multiple tenders, including foreign currencies.
  • Interfaced and integrated Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) facilities.
  • High level of security which can be easily tailored for individual users.
  • No need for computer skills within stores — automatic backups and data communications, no start-of-day or end-of-day batch jobs.
  • Customer order capture and fulfilment.
  • Time in attendance data capture, editing, and approval.
  • Complete integration of front-end and management (store back office functions) — store managers can perform their functions from any cash register or back office terminal.
  • A true distributed client/server system, taking advantage of low-cost standard Windows networking.