ParTech (NYSE:PAR) chooses 911 Software CreditLine replaces Monetra

PAR chooses 911 Software CreditLine

911 Software CreditLine Payment Processing Software was chosen by ParTech, Inc. (NYSE:PAR) for its EverServ Heritage (InFusion) version 5.0 and later.

911 Software is replacing Monetra iEFT and Monetra Credit Card Middleware for new installs and will be presented as an alternative to the existing clients.

PAR EverServ Heritage (InFusion) version 5.0 and later can be directly upgraded to 911 Software CreditLine or the PAR EverServ Payments Program in a single step.

The full BusinessWire press release follows:

March 16, 2011 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time



PAR Announces the General Availability Release of its NextGen PAR EverServ® QSR Software Suite

New PAR EverServ POS Offering Enables Restaurants to be More Efficient, Flexible and Ready for the Future


NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leveraging its more than 30 years experience designing technology for the largest restaurant chains in the world and using the latest technologies, ParTech, Inc. (PAR) has developed, from the ground up, the QSR industry’s most advanced enterprise point-of-sale (POS) system. PAR today announced the general release of its new enterprise POS software solution, PAR EverServ® QSR, that enables operators to transition to a flexible and efficient POS system that optimizes customer service and provides the foundation to enable future business initiatives. ParTech, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR).


“Traditional methods of restaurant marketing, order taking, payment, supply chain management, and operations are being replaced by entirely new approaches to managing and influencing a dining customer’s behavior – from long before they venture to place their order, to long after they have finished their meal,” said Scott Langdoc, Chief Technology Officer, ParTech. “The PAR EverServ POS suite was born with this new environment in mind, focusing on usability, integration, and flexible order management. Its Microsoft.NET architecture, SOA-centric foundation and enterprise scalability provide operators the platform to simplify the process of adding new capabilities (mobile, social media and loyalty) to interact with the new generation of consumers.”


The PAR EverServ QSR Suite is built on the Microsoft .NET framework, which supports visually stunning user experiences, seamless and secure communication, and the ability to model a range of business processes. Also, the EverServ QSR point-of-service software is optimized for use with the Windows Embedded POSReady2009 platform and has been tested on Windows Embedded POSReady 7, Microsoft’s next generation platform delivering the power of Windows 7 to point-of-service solutions. The Windows Embedded POSReady 7 community technology preview (CTP) is currently available.


“The retail and hospitality industries continue to seek opportunities to deliver compelling, personalized, and fast service that exceeds the expectations of their customers,” said Valerie Olague, group marketing manager for Windows Embedded at Microsoft. “We’re pleased to work with ParTech and our entire ecosystem of industry partners to help equip businesses with the agility they need to quickly respond to shifting market trends and consumer preferences.”


The PAR EverServ QSR Suite delivers a complete solution to enable restaurant operators to optimize the level of service and interaction with their customers:
PAR EverServ QSR – Leveraging its rich technology and industry expertise, PAR designed and developed the application platform to meet the changing needs of restaurant operators and leverage the latest technologies. Built on a service-oriented architecture (SOA), PAR EverServ QSR is designed as an enterprise platform with an open architecture which makes it: simple to integrate, quick to configure, fast to implement, easy to support and highly available. EverServ QSR features time-saving order taking functionality, including extensive modifier, combo and conversational ordering capabilities. With advanced suggestive selling tools and integrated marketing/order confirmation displays, QSR helps restaurants generate incremental sales. The PCI Security Standards Council has evaluated and determined that the latest version of PAR EverServ QSR complies with Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) v1.2.


PAR EverServ Enterprise Configuration Manager – A Web-hosted master data management system simplifies the process of distributing and ensuring the accuracy of data across multiple locations and sub-systems. One central database drives the content across the entire organization, from just a few locations and terminals to globally deployed QSR concepts, and serves as the single version of the truth. Enterprise Configuration manager simplifies your data management so you can spend more time focusing on what really matters – your operations.


PAR EverServ Back Office – POS back office tools for improved decision making which automate and streamline daily administrative duties, allowing managers to focus on what really matters—customer service, employee utilization and store performance.


PAR EverServ Operations Reporting – A Web-based enterprise reporting service that consolidates transactional data from as many restaurants as required. Accessing an executive dashboard, management gets clear visibility of up-to-the-minute financials, sales analysis, marketing, inventory and workforce, providing all the information intelligence necessary to optimize your restaurant operation.


PAR EverServ Remote Care – A Web-based, PAR-managed service that delivers IT maintenance support and proactively monitors customers’ point-of-sale (POS) equipment, manager workstations and other network devices to keep the IT infrastructure running at peak performance.


PAR EverServ Hardware – PAR EverServ QSR software takes full advantage of the performance and capabilities of PAR’s hardware product portfolio. PAR offers a diverse portfolio of durable and reliable hardware terminals designed to meet the demanding operating requirements of various restaurant formats. EverServ 6000 offers flexibility, scalability and peak performance in any environment. The sleek, contemporary design of EverServ 6000 LP (Low Profile) makes it the perfect choice for image conscious operators that seek the ultimate in customer friendly service environments. The ultra compact EverServ 2000 is perfect for environments where space is at a premium.


PAR EverServ Services – PAR offers a complete portfolio of services to support restaurants’ technology needs before, during and after a software and/or hardware deployment: integration services, implementation services, professional services, hardware maintenance and help desk. PAR’s extensive field service team offers nationwide and global coverage for PAR and third-party solutions.
In addition to the portfolio of its EverServ solutions, PAR partners with leading industry technology providers to extend the breadth of its total solution. PAR EverServ QSR integrates with the following technologies from its alliance partners to enhance the total solution offered to its clients:


QSR Automations® – PAR EverServ QSR is integrated with QSR Automations’ ePic® Kitchen Management Solution and is PAR’s recommended kitchen solution for customers. PAR’s support of QSR Automations’ Kitchen Management System simplifies the process of deploying your new system and ensures that the kitchen video system and PAR technology works as a total solution.


911 Software CreditLine – CreditLine payment processing software from 911 Software is integrated with EverServ QSR to simplify deployment and provide fast payment card processing. It provides secure credit, debit card, and gift card processing and is fully compliant with the latest CISP Payment Application Best Practices security requirements and is designed in accordance with PCI Data Security Standard Guidelines. CreditLine gives you the freedom to choose your own processor and there are no ongoing charges transaction fees or surcharges.


About ParTech, Inc.
ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation, has built its more than three decades of success around delivering advanced point-of-sale and enterprise back-office solutions for restaurant and retail operators worldwide. PAR has provided hardware, software and services to the world's largest restaurant chains and their franchisees. The Company's extensive offerings are backed by PAR’s global service network and its Boundless Hospitality™ vision for enhancing restaurant operations in a new era of dining out. The Boundless Hospitality vision drives the development of game-changing solutions, and is supported by a partner ecosystem that accelerates innovation more quickly than possible for any single company working independently. The Company has more than 50,000 installations in 110 countries worldwide. In addition to solutions for the restaurant industry, PAR products are improving the customer experience in retail, including the cruise, hotel, casino and entertainment industries. PAR Technology Corporation's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR. For more information visit the Company’s Web site at www.partech.com.


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Christopher R. Byrnes, 315-738-0600 ext. 226
cbyrnes@partech.com
www.partech.com


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USCA awards 911 Software Best of 2009

Direct Link: USCA Awards 911 Software Best of 2009 in Payment Processing Software Credit Card Software Category


2009.08.17 - 911 Software Press Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

911 Software Inc Receives 2009 Best of Boca Raton Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- 911 Software Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Boca Raton Award in the Credit Card Service category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org

911 Software CreditLine Payment Processing Software certified PCI PA-DSS compliant

2009.04.08 - 911 Software News Release
PCI Security Standards Council Certifies 911 Software CreditLine Payment Processing Software as PCI PA-DSS compliant

911 Software CreditLine Payment Processing Software was certified by the PCI Security Standards Council Quality Assurance Program to be fully PA-DSS v1.2 compliant.

911 Software creditline has been added to the PA-DSS compliant application list.


911 Software is committed to providing secure credit card processing software solutions to the POS industry.

For more info see http://www.911software.com/secure.htm

Payment Processing Software Security Guide

911 Software is committed to the security of your company and and your customers.
Security Through Credit Card Software

IMPORTANT SECURITY GUIDELINES

All credit card processing software versions starting with 3.01.09 are certified by VISA to be fully compliant with the latest CISP Payment Application Best Practices security requirements and are designed in accordance with PCI Data Security Standard guidelines.

Warning: Processing payments through CreditLine versions older than 3.01.09 is an industry standards violation and may result in heavy penalties.

For the latest and best in security technology we strongly recommend upgrading to a version 3.03.12 or newer.

We are currently working on the next generation of payment application security, PA-DSS. PA-DSS will become an industry requirement in June 2010 at which point it will replace the current PABP CISP standard. Expected PA-DSS version release date: Q4 of 2008.

Pre 3.0 Versions End Of Life Announcement

PA-DSS Definition
PA-DSS: Next Generation Security Standard for Payment Processing Software

PA-DSS is the next generation PCI Security Guidelines that replaces the older PABP standard. The PABP program was created and overseen by Visa. Now, through PCI SSC, the five majorglobal payment brands (American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc.) will support the PA-DSS, allowing even greater opportunity to standardize security requirements, Qualified Security Assessor testing and lab methodologies, and approval processes for payment applications.

Important Dealines
Deadlines

* Jul 1, 08 – VNPs and agents must only certify new payment applications to their platforms that are PABP-compliant
* Aug 1, 08 – New payment application assessments will be assessed under the PA-DSS
* Oct 1, 08 – Newly boarded Level 3 and 4 merchants must be PCI DSS compliant or use PABP-compliant applications
* Jul 1, 10 – Acquirers must ensure their merchants, VNPs and agents use only PA-DSS-compliant applications

911 Software will certify PA-DSS compliant version of CreditLine payment processing software by the end of 2008

Documentation

* PA-DSS Dealer and End-User Guide
* PCI Security Standards Web Site

PABP Documents

* CISP Payment Application Best Practices (PABP) for POS Credit Card Software
* PCI Data Security Standard
* List of CISP PABP certified Payment Applications

Please see Credit Card Software Security Setup Guide for review of CreditLine credit card processing software security features.


Security Through Hardware

For internet security and Dial-Up backup we recommend a hardware firewall router with Dial Back-Up such as Netgear FR328S (8-port Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall with Dial Back-up)




Cardholder Information Security Program - CISP

911 Software has followed CISP guidelines to ensure cardholder account security in credit card software

The following steps have been taken:

1) Truncation of credit card account numbers in CreditLine credit card software

2) Encryption of credit card cardholder data in CreditLine credit card software

3) Password protection of credit card data in CreditLine credit card software


For the purposes of CISP security certification:

1) 911 Software does not store, handle, and/or process cardholder data

2) 911 Software does not have access to any of the cardholder data that the merchants process

Givex Loyalty Payment Processsing Released

Gives Royalty is released in the version 3.03.18 Beta of 911 CreditLine Payment Processing Software.

For more info on CreditLine Credit Card Processing Software, please see http://www.911software.com.

Moneris Canada Credit Card and Debit Card Processing is Released

Moneris Canada Credit Card Processing and Debit Card Processing is Released.
For more info on CreditLine Credit Card Processing Software, please see http://www.911software.com.

Paymentech Debit Card Support Released

Paymentech Debit Card Support is Released!
Please see http://www.911software.com downloads section for more info.

MIGS, ValueLink Datawire CreditLine Credit Card Processing Software Released!

MIGS, ValueLink Datawire CreditLine Credit Card Processing Software Released!

See version 3.03.14 and http://docs.911software.com for details.

New Version 3.03.14 Released!

http://www.911software.com/downloads.htm

2007-11-30 3.03.14

o Now Business Name 2 is a required field. Please fill it with store#, outlet, revenue center name, or street, city name.

o Removed the tip entry field for non-hospitality industries.

o Added email and phone number fields to the setup sheets.

o Added button to fill in the default dialup phone numbers.

o Changed the invoice number to folio number for hotels.

o List all the merchant indexes even if the user does not have the access to them. But give warning if they select the one they can not access.

o Only the supported connections show up in the processor setup to avoid mistakes.

o Added links to the web site for help documents.

o Mask account numbers in historical journals.
[911_CCV]
MaskAccountNumberInBackupJournal=YES
;Default is NO

o Added functions in CLCAPI to retrieve available merchants.

o Added functions in CLCAPI to do real auth in a rush approval situation.

o Reprint multiple slips in View / Modify.

o Changed 'Add Tip' to 'Finalize' for non-restaurant industries.

o Fixed the issue where importing gift card transactions truncates account numbers.

o Expanded the error details for Paymentech 412 Errors.

o Show Dialup Backup mode, Rush-Approval mode, etc in the status window.

o Increased the number of users to 20 per merchant.


o Support for MasterCard International Gateway Service (MIGS). Available worldwide.

o Support for 5/3 gift cards.

o Support for Chase Paymentech (Restaurant, Retail, Mail Order, Lodging)

o Support for ValueLink gift card via DataWire.

o Failover support (Dialup Backup)
[911_CCV]
UseDialupBackupMode=YES
;Default is NO

o Easier connection setup where connection types and parameters are linked.

o Added upper limit to prevent wrong amounts.

o Automatically retry batch if the host returns duplicate batch ID errors.
[911_CCV]
AutoRerunDupBatch=YES
;Default is NO

o Duplicate transaction detection. Transactions with the same account number and amount within a specified time window will be returned as duplicates.
[911_CCV]
CheckDuplicateTrans=YES
;Default is NO

o CLCAPI.INI now can be shared. Each client can have its own section in the file.

o Error statistics. Errors are written in a csv file: CCV_ERROR.CSV for error analysis.

o Increased the zip code to 6 chars for Canadian installations.

o Added functions in CLCAPI to retrieve settle-able card types.

o Better support for ICVerify. If a force transaction is sent and a matching transaction is found in the journal, then it is changed to a 'add tip' transaction.
[911_CCV]
TryForceAsFinalize=YES
;Default is NO

o Fixed an issue where printing batch reports from the batch archive dialog box gives the wrong dates.

o Support for FDC-North (eCommerce, Lodging).

o Improved the 'Apply To Auths' button in settlement setup to populate the parameters.

o Disabled selective batch for host-capture processors.

New 911 Software CreditLine Credit Card Software Version 3.03.10

New 911 Software CreditLine Version 3.03.10 released today has a number of important upgrades. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you review the highlights below to make sure that your customers are receiving the best service. The version is available at http://911software.com/downloads.htm

FDC New DLL Slow Down Fixed. This version uses the older DLL provided by Datawire for FDC, since we have discovered that the newer DLL is significantly slower. We are actively working with Datawire to help them resolve the issue. Note: the slowdown may also be affecting Global IP customers. Average periodic delay is 2-6 seconds on some transactions and batches. The new DLL was introduced in version 3.03.x to enable Datawire ID Registration. Functionality is not affected outside of registration feature and speed.

Debit Card Support (Nova). See http://911software.com/credit_card_processing_software/index.php?title=Using_Debit_Card_Cards for more info

Pin Pad Support (Verifone 1000se). See http://911software.com/credit_card_processing_software/index.php?title=Pin_Pad for more info.

Hotel/Lodging Industry Support (Nova)

Automatic Batch Count Management (Limit Reduced). This is an improvement on the feature introduced in 3.03.09 (upgrade to 3.03.10 is necessary). Due to limitations of Windows Network Libraries, network slowdowns and the limit to the number of transactions allowed by some processors, very large batches may experience problems. See http://911software.com/credit_card_processing_software/index.php?title=CreditLine_Automatic_Batch_Count_Management for more information.

Corrupted Journal Recovery. Corrupted journals (e.g. due to hard drive failure or unexpected server shutdown) can be recovered by using the Archive utility. See http://911software.com/credit_card_processing_software/index.php?title=Corrupted_Journal_Restoration for more information.

See Release Notes below for other great new features and fixes.

COMING IN NEXT RELEASE: Full MOTO Certification!

Version 3.03.10 Release Notes from http://www.911software.com/ReleaseNotes.htm

2007-04-02 3.03.10

o Nova Hotel / Lodging Support

o Nova Debit Support

o VeriFone 1000se Pin Pad Support

o Added Summaries for Gift Card Transactions in View / Modify

o Card range lookup should skip unaccepted card types

o Automatically reload the configuration whenever it is changed
[Config]
AutoReload=YES
Default is YES

o Gives warning if the connection setting is wrong

o Limit the Operator Number to 4 digits

o clcBatch in the API should batch credit cards and gift cards

o Added clcLoadTransactionByTransId in the API to load a transaction in the current journal or previous journals

o Added credit, gift, debit types in front of processor names in the selection list

o Gives warnings on bad logins and if the password has been changed within the past 7 days

o Timeout Reversal should not be sent if the transaction fails at the connnection step

o Added client name and transaction ID on each line in the log

o Wrong dates were printed in the Previous Batch Summary Report

o Added the account type column in the card detail report

o Prevented View / Modify from crashing when the journal has corrupted records

o Added filter in the journal re-sequence procedure to skip the corrupted records

o Made DataWire TCP DLL and VXN DLL co-exist
To use the TCP DLL, choose DLL in the connection parameters dropdown list.
To use the VXN DLL, choose VXN in the connection parameters dropdown list.



Kind Regards,

Zorrik Voldman

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New Version 3.03.09 Released!

2007-01-29 3.03.09

o Added DeleteCard in card store functionality

o Nova Hotel / Lodging Support (Alpha)

o Removed excessive warnings in the log

o Fixed the user name, password starting with the same character sequence error

o Removed the Not All Auths Match warning for gift cards

o Added code during settlement to divide the batch into blocks if there are too many transactions
[911_CCV]
BatchMaxTransactionCount=400
Default is 400

o Added warning messages when the DataWire has not been obtained through processor registration

o Fixed the settlement error when there are unsupported card types in the batch

o Added code to not allow VISA to be disabled since it is the default card type

o Added warning messages when the test config file is being used

o Added warning messages when the server is in demo mode

o Expanded the card type selection dialog box in authorization and settlement setup to include processor type and connection info