SCANSOURCE EUROPE PARTNERS WITH J2 RETAIL SYSTEMS Ltd TO OFFER PCs TO RETAIL MARKET

ScanSource Europe, a leading value-added distributor of AIDC and EPoS products, has signed an agreement with J2 Retail Systems, a leading supplier of state-of-the-art PC-based devices and touch screen technology, to distribute the companys terminals specifically designed for the retail market.

J2 Retail Systems produces a full range of products to meet most any retail requirement, ranging from basic Retail PCs to fully featured Integrated PC-based touch screen devices. By providing J2s range of compact EPoS (electronic point-of-sale) devices, ScanSource is able to offer its reseller channel a total EPoS solution. J2s product range is purpose-built for harsh, rugged environments, while also providing all of the features of a high-performance PC. These compact products enable a greater counterspace due to their ergonomic design and small footprint and can also support a wide range of industry-standard peripherals.

By partnering with J2 Retail Systems, we have the ability to offer resellers a total EPoS solution, allowing them to provide a turnkey retail solution to their end-user customers, said Xavier Cartiaux, managing director, ScanSource Europe. J2s quality, retail-hardened products, coupled with our value-added services, ensure the reseller is getting the most value out of his total offering.

J2 Retail Systems enjoys continued success in many of our global market sectors, including General Retail, Bar & Restaurant, C Store, Cinemas and Bakeries, said Moray Boyd, managing director, J2 Retail Systems. We are delighted to be able to offer our products through ScanSources successful two-tier distribution channel, as we believe this partnership will bring great value to the reseller.

ScanSource is the exclusive distributor of the J2 500 Integrated Touchscreen PC throughout Europe (this excludes Ireland) and the J2 920 Integrated Touchscreen PC throughout mainland Europe.