Slingshot Software Releases Web-based Point of Sale (POS) System

DEDHAM, MA, JULY 7, 2010 – Slingshot Software, a leading provider of web-based enterprise software solutions for mid to large sized enterprises, today announced general availability of its Point of Sale (POS) System. The launch of Slingshot POS supports the company’s on-going mission to provide mission critical solutions to the multi-channel enterprise.

Slingshot’s web-based POS is unique in that it will allow retailers to centrally deploy and administer software upgrades, promotions, user interface and configuration changes instantly across the enterprise. Slingshot designed the POS to be delivered in a flexible browser-based deployment model that will reduce security issues and decrease ongoing operational costs. Slingshot POS integrates seamlessly with Slingshot’s enterprise business management applications, including inventory and warehouse management, sales order management, procurement and requisition management, supply chain management and enterprise financial management.

As retailers expand, so do the complexities of maintaining accurate inventory and financial management functions, as well as standardizing operations across multiple locations. With Slingshot’s web based POS, expansion to new locations can be completed quickly and easily. Slingshot’s flexible POS deployment will help enterprises increase their productivity, driving sales and inventory visibility.

“Our web-based POS allows us to present multi-channel retail enterprises with a fully integrated, multi- retail management solution,” said Slingshot Software CEO Paul Carr. “Slingshot’s POS system will provide retailers with reduced cost of ownership and complete visibility across their entire enterprise.”

Slingshot POS ensures that companies can empower their associates to build strong customer loyalty and maximize sales opportunities by keeping real time customer information, inventory availability, and transaction history at their fingertips. Associates can seamlessly place customer orders at the POS. Order management and processing is instantly handled through fulfillment by the Slingshot system.

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About Slingshot Software

Slingshot is a leader in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software industry, providing web-based enterprise business software applications to mid to large-sized enterprises. Slingshot has developed and installed its web-based enterprise business solution at over 200 customer sites. Slingshot’s enterprise applications have served numerous industries, including distribution, manufacturing, financial services, life sciences and government organizations.

Slingshot is a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner and is one of the few software companies offering integrated web-based applications that are fully extensible. Slingshot’s proprietary eTools application editor allows users and IT personnel to extend and adapt the capabilities of the system – without programming.