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Customers are burning CDs in the store, checking out their own shopping items and placing orders from cell phones. Your partners are sending you stock automatically when you run out. This is only the beginning of the future of retail.

IBM and our Business Partners provide the infrastructure you need to deliver world class e-business solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: proven server products, secure software, scalable storage solutions and integration services to help you bring it all together.

IBM understands that specialty retailers need to control costs in the short and long term. That's why we deliver long-lasting, reliable point-of-sale (POS) systems with exceptional investment protection. These systems have consistently high residual value, and we offer a number of other solutions for expanding your business without compromising your budget.

IBM offers POS systems that expand your view of the customer from single transactions to long-term value, while improving your customer's experience with your store.

From grocery and specialty to convenience and mass merchandise, the IBM Kiosk is an excellent solution for customers who want to offer more choices without stocking extra inventory, decrease the time their customers wait in line and improve service while minimising labour costs.

The IBM Kiosk offers the hardware and open systems design that allows for seamless integration into the existing retail environment. For those who require the total hardware solution -- you can order system unit along with all or some of the optional peripherals and enclosure. For those who want a customised enclosure -- you can order the system unit, all or some of the peripherals and create your own enclosure with IBM's help.

In pursuit of comparative advantage: Retail goes on demand

With increasing competitive pressures, more demanding consumers and shrinking profit margins, retailers are tiring - some even retiring - from the chase. Knowing that the future promises an even more frenzied pace, its time for retailers to consider trading in common practices for on demand processes that provide the speed and flexibility needed to stand out in a crowded retail marketplace.