The recently released Clarendon Reports* study of the UK POS market claims that PC-POS has been elevated to second position to IBM against volume shipments of POS terminals in the UK.
This represents an increase in annual shipments for the company of 267% in just five years. The dramatic rise in market share is due to the overwhelming success of the DigiPoS range of retail systems. At the launch in 1997 of the DigiPoS range, PC-POS were ranked 19th in the UK in terms of installed base. The company has now dramatically surpassed the shipment volumes of the leading industry brands and the innovative technology incorporated in the DigiPoS rivals the traditional manufacturers of retail systems solutions.
Commenting on the latest news, PC-POS UK Managing Director, Ian Patterson said:
"We`ve had five strong years -and it is very gratifying to see that Clarendon`s World Wide Databook - the authoritative source for world EPOS data - has confirmed PC-POS in such a strong position. Our customers, solutions and staff have got us here and we intend to continue to capitalise on our core strengths and pass those benefits back to our loyal customers.
Patterson further commented on the advantages the company offered the UK retail sector: "We have witnessed retailers selecting PC-POS in preference to other suppliers in response to demand for better value without exposure to risk of purchasing non retail specific PCs.
"We believe we have a compelling case to offer retailers by providing very high specification hardware solutions at an outstanding price point. I also think there is a great deal demand for our ability to backup our systems via our nationwide service capability and the fact that our retail only focus means that we really do understand the changes in market demands and the technology needs of our customers."
PC-POS unveiled new and innovative products at Retail Solutions 2002 from 21 to 23 May in Birmingham, including an IBM migration offering (I-BoX) that allows existing legacy systems to be upgraded to Linux or Windows without sacrificing investment in existing servers, software, peripherals or counter installation. Also the first retail system with remote Web-based diagnostics (PowerPoS) aimed at reducing total cost of ownership and allowing asset tracking and performance monitoring via the Web.
* Clarendon Reports Ltd, based in London, is the authoritative source for world EPoS and ECR market data. Clarendon Reports Ltd was established in 1977 when it conducted the first-ever in-depth survey of the European EPoS market. Subsequently, Clarendon`s survey work was extended to include electronic cash registers (ECRs) and later, tracking work was extended to cover the worldwide market, so generating accurate historical records of market share data and forecasts for every country in the world.
Clarendon researchers liaise with manufacturers, third-party suppliers, software houses and services providers, interview end users in various market segments and cross-check findings, as well as evaluating market and segment potential, retirement and acquisition rates. Clarendon can be contacted at clarendo@netcomuk.co.uk
** PC-POS: A European based company established in 1994 - the PC-POS Group has experienced an annualised growth rate in excess of 40% and now has a consolidated turnover in excess of $70 million. By carefully selecting acquisitions in Europe, or by establishing a presence in specific countries the company now has operations in 14 countries, which includes servicing the areas of EMEA, North America and Asia Pacific. The company is establishing both its reputation and position as Europe`s largest independent supplier of EPOS solutions, servicing the requirements of the retail, hospitality and leisure markets.
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