Write-On David Bolling January 2010

Write-On  Socket SoMo 650  $650

Write-On  Input Method Contest 2009  38 secs: Handwriting  39 secs: Keyboard  Keyboard efficient as input method  Some sites prefer it

Write-On  New Hardware  Much cheaper  Has excellent on screen keyboard  R&D software project underway

i Write-On

Demo

i Write-On  Our approach…  On WM, abbreviation lookup allowed best use of limited screen size  Even more true on a finger operated device

i Write-On  In beta now…  First order sent from iWO Dec 22, 2009  Only basic order entry so far  No settlement  No split check

i Write-On  iPod Touch battery life?  3-4 hours with continuous use  Our duty cycle with idle shutoff…  3x - 4x is expected  9-16 hours expected  Real world testing ongoing

i Write-On  Visit ASI table to try it yourself  Take the order entry speed test  $100 gift card to fastest time  Questions?

Next Generation Reporting David Bolling January 2010

Next Gen Reporting  R&D Project underway  Using modern database and reporting tools  Introducing …

SQL Reporting

SQL Reports  What is SQL?  Structured Query Language  A means of querying your data in a standard, structured manner  Flexible Reporting is the prize

SQL Reports  What do users get?  Interactive reports  Drill down data analysis  Charts and graphs  Browser access  Non-proprietary standard data access  Extensible reporting (reseller value added)  Microsoft Business Intelligence Development Sudio

SQL Reports  Technical Needs  Transition to modern database  SQL is obvious choice  First step to a core SQL database for RM  Consolidated Historical Data (not SLS dbf)  Easier access to data  Access to Standard Reporting Tools  Microsoft Reporting Services  Crystal Reports  Excel  … Any SQL Reporting Tool

SQL Reports  Technical Needs (cont’d)  Integration to new Central Manager  Free!  No cost for store  Microsoft SQL Express  Microsoft Reporting Services  No cost for report development  Business Intelligence Development Studio

SQL Reports

 Demo  Dbf -> SQL conversion (ASI app)  Mirrors dbf database to SQL  Updates SQL database once per minute

SQL Reports  Demo  Report demo interface is what MS provides standard  Reports  Column Sorting & Drill Down - Sales by Employee  Business Examples  Server efficiency - Employee Labor Cost Analysis  Labor Cost by Job Class - Sales by Session

SQL Reports  Work in Progress  Reporting interface is browser based  We can design our own pretty interface with css  Full suite of reports

Central Manager David Bolling January 2010

Central Manager  Business Requirements  Address centralized reporting and data mining needs for small chains  SQL and all that gives them  Suite of Reports  Updated centralized data control (menu, emps, etc)

Central Manager  Technical Strategy  Robust Communication Strategy  Reliable syncing architecture (data comm retries)  Real-time vs end of day  Scalable  Continuous sync from stores allows server side scalability  PCI Compliant  Data pushed, not polled  No open incoming ports

Central Manager

 Reporting architecture same as for single stores  SQL Database  Reporting Services  Report development and deployment  Interactive sorting, drill down, etc.  Store comparison and consolidation…

Central Manager

 Configuration Data Update  Sync from central office to stores  Menu config, labor and emp config, etc.

Central Manager

Help Wanted  Do you have valuable input?  Do you have a chain customer that wants to be involved with this initiative?  Please contact me.

Thank you  Questions?