Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a leader in innovative technology and retail hardware and software solutions, is proud to introduce transformative developments in the field of self-service technology at NACS Show 2023. Leveraging the unmatched power of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and the compact footprint of the company’s U-SCAN BOLT™ self-service hardware, Fujitsu is introducing a progressive self-checkout system that promises to redefine the retail experience, reducing checkout times to seconds. Additionally, Fujitsu is thrilled to announce that its industry-leading U-SCAN software technology for self-checkout is running seamlessly on NCR R6 self-checkout hardware.
The first live demos of these advanced retail technology solutions will take place at the highly anticipated NACS Show 2023, scheduled for October 4-6 in Atlanta, Ga. Attendees will have the exclusive privilege of experiencing these novel solutions and more from Fujitsu Frontech North America’s exciting S3 line of retail technology products first-hand and witnessing how these solutions are revolutionizing the retail industry.
RFID for Self-Checkout: Maximizing Self-Service Efficiency
Fujitsu’s RFID-enabled self-checkout system signifies a substantial step forward for integration of the technology in retail. The system features an RFID component that was uniquely designed, following the principles of Fujitsu Self-Service Simplified, to offer maximum placement flexibility and seamless integration into existing front-end environments, including existing counter-tops. This innovative solution will dramatically reduce checkout times, providing shoppers with a greater level of convenience during the purchasing experience.
Key features of Fujitsu’s RFID self-checkout include:
- Unprecedented transaction speeds
- Enhanced inventory management capabilities – size, color, etc.
- Increased levels of accuracy and security
- Streamlined and enriched customer interactions
“RFID technology has the potential to reshape the future of self-checkout for a number of key retail segments, and we are proud to introduce yet another innovation that provides shoppers with a significantly improved checkout experience while also empowering retailers by simplifying integration and deployment processes, and optimizing their operations,” said Shuhei Oyake, President and CEO of Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc.
U-SCAN Software on NCR Hardware: The Power of Choice
Fujitsu’s renowned U-SCAN software technology, celebrated by retailers for its reliability, usability and advanced feature set, is now compatible and available to run on NCR SCO R4, R5, and R6 hardware. This level of integration enables retailers to incorporate Fujitsu’s industry-leading self-checkout software technology with their existing NCR infrastructure, resulting in a cost-effective and highly efficient solution.
The key benefits of this integration include:
- Maximized return on investment (ROI)
- Expanded self-checkout flexibility
- Reduced costs of on-going software lifecycle support, including customizations
- Access to complimentary Fujitsu software including Taskforce and Enterprise
“Fujitsu is committed to providing retailers with versatile, open solutions and the ability to make desired customizations without delay. By offering U-SCAN software on NCR hardware, we are excited to empower retailers with greater flexibility and choice in their self-checkout deployments that they desire,” said Bob Brower, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc.
