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Texas P.O.S. Online Newsletter
July 2005
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In This Issue:

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Welcome to the Texas P.O.S. Online Newsletter. This newsletter is designed to supply you with all the latest Aloha/Texas P.O.S. news, as well as any information on new products, upgrades, specials, and any other information that will help you lower your bottom line. Don't forget our mission:

"To help our customers MAXIMIZE PROFITS with Technology Solutions designed to ENHANCE OPERATIONS, REDUCE COSTS & INCREASE SALES."

To Contact Us, Visit our Web Site at www.texaspos.com
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CROME

Houston's Newest Ultra Lounge

Headed by owners Scott D. Lutwak, Mark Gray, and General Manager Carlos Palomo, Crome is sure to be the new "Hot Spot" for Houston's elite.  Crome boasts several VIP areas with bottle service and the entire lounge is decked out with custom-made sofas and black onyx flooring.  Enjoy a libation and munch on hors d'ouevres while grooving to a live DJ spinning a mix of house & dance music.  The upscale lounge features a front and back patio surrounded by lush landscaping, and to top it off Crome has its own BigDog Chopper showroom with custom built bikes.   Book tables in advance because Crome promises to be jam-packed from day one.  Opening July 6, 2005.

Crome
2815 S. Shepherd
Houston, TX 77019
713-523-3100

www.cromelounge.com

11:00 AM - 2:00 AM Daily, Wi-Fi Access, NON-Smoking (except on patios)

 
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eCard...It's Not Just for Christmas Anymore

Did you know that 18-22% of gift cards sold are never redeemed or redeemed in full? Capitalize on this profit opportunity by encouraging your servers to promote eCards for holidays throughout the year, not just for Christmas!
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On the Back Office Server:

1. Reports
2. Audit
3. Select Date
4. Check Non-Cash Payment
5. Select Server
6. Print Report

The Report will Show all Transactions with that Credit Card, Including all Sixteen Digits & Expiration Date
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Aloha First Hospitality POS Solution to Achieve Validation with Visa's Payment Application Best Practices

Aloha's validation through Visa's CISP program enables restaurant operators to minimize security threats and protect consumer information
4/5/05
Amanda Foster | Public Relations Manager | 817-252-9499 x3317
ATLANTA (April 5, 2005)- Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RADS) receives validation with Visa's Payment Application Best Practices for the Aloha suite POS applications through Visa's Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP).
This validation enables restaurant operators to minimize security threats and instill consumer confidence by assuring the safety of cardholder information. Visa's CISP defines a standard for securing Visa cardholder data wherever it is located. CISP compliance is required of all entities that store, process or transmit Visa cardholder data. To read the entire story about Aloha and Visa click here

To Find out if Your Aloha Version is Compliant, Click here to find out if your Aloha version is compiant
To View the Features of the Compliant Aloha Version,

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2 Packages Make it Easy to Upgrade Your Aloha System and be in Compliance with the New Credit Card Laws

 two packages to make your software compliant $1195 & $2495  
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A Word from Our President

"The Grass is Not Greener"

At the recent Houston Restaurant Association Golf Tournament, a customer said to me, "Your golf game must be great with the success you have had with Aloha."  I assured him that my golf game was still terrible, and in fact the last time I played golf, was last year's HRA tournament.

We all have the same issues to deal with, and you have to stay on top of it day to day.  I always want to hear what our customers have to say, and I will always do my best to provide what you need to make your business profitable and trouble free.  If you need to speak with me, my direct line is 713-896-0187 ext. 501.  Please don't hesitate to call.

Brian Choate
President
Texas P.O.S., Inc.
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