RedIron and SAP Showcase RapidStore at National Retail Federation Annual Convention

SAP POS Software Implementation That Saves Retailers Time and Money
GROTON, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Introducing RapidStore, a partnership between SAP and Gold Consulting Partner
RedIron, for the implementation of SAP POS software. Robust, feature-rich and
highly functional store systems solutions such as SAP`s POS software provide
retailers big and small with the tools they need to survive in today`s tough
economic climate - but with an investment of time and resources that`s often
beyond the reach of many retailers. Now, thanks to RapidStore retailers can
install a fully functional feature-rich SAP POS system in just four months and
at a very attractive price tag.

RedIron`s RapidStore process will be featured at the National Retail
Federation`s 98th Annual Convention and EXPO in New York City from January 11 -
14, 2009. There retailers of all sizes can learn how they can put RapidStore,
and SAP POS software to work for them to help become more competitive in today`s
tough retail environment.

The RapidStore Advantage

Retailers have been implementing integrated PC-based POS solutions for more than
20 years. Far too often, however, these implementations have been long in
duration and costly to complete. Much of this can be attributed to the time and
effort associated with getting the technology platform and functionality right.
It has meant the need for a high degree of customization and complexity which
translates into increased risk and eats up critical internal resources.
RapidStore breaks through these obstacles by combining a "retail hardened" POS
transaction technology platform with a fully configured, full-featured
implementation of SAP`s proven POS software solution. It delivers an
out-of-the-box high quality POS functionality that has been proven in hundreds
of retail settings over the past decade. The Result? SAP POS implementation that
is cost-effective and time sensitive; typical implementations are completed in
12 to 16 weeks at approximately one-half to one-third the cost of a full-scale,
custom implementation.

"RapidStore takes the complexity and risk out of a SAP POS implementation," says
Tony Smart, Vice President, Professional Services, SAP Retail. "The retailer
gets the benefits of an effective, efficient integrated store system much
faster, making them more competitive and able to address a rapidly changing
marketplace. The combination of SAP professional services and RedIron, the
longest standing SAP Certification Partner for implementing, upgrading and
enhancing SAP POS software solutions, delivers world class store systems to
retailers that can take advantage of the RapidStore process."

Rapid to Market Means Rapid Benefits

RedIron has completed greater than 200 SAP POS and EPOS projects over the past
eight years for SAP customers with stores ranging from 27 to more than 4,000.
Most recently, RedIron implemented a RapidStore project for Duty Free Americas
and their 135 stores.

About RedIron

RedIron, founded in 2000, offers services ranging from rapid implementation of
complete SAP POS systems to a suite of software products and enhancements
designed to meet the evolving needs of retailers and market demands. RedIron is
a SAP Gold Consulting Partner in multiple geographies and a premier
implementation partner for SAP`s POS and Enterprise POS systems. The company has
an outstanding success rate across the years over a portfolio of retail product
development, customization and implementation projects for well known retailers
such as Williams-Sonoma, TJX, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Trader Joe`s, The
Children`s Place, Hot Topic, Hallmark, Virginia ABC, Duty Free Americas,
Kirkland`s, Dots, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &Fragrance, Jo-Ann Stores, Washington
State Liquor Control Board, Grafton-Frazier, Beverages & More, The Sports
Authority and many more.

Note to Editors: RedIron Founders Rick Williamson and Herb Cline are available
for interviews, and will be at the SAP Booth (Booth #1603) at the National
Retail Federation Convention & EXPO in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre,
New York City until January 14, 2009.

LoudFrogs PR
Colin Trethewey, 613-220-2654
colin@loudfrogs.com
or
RedIron
Rick Williamson or Herb Cline, 978-885-0660
Managing Partners
rick.williamson@ri-2.net
herb.cline@ri-2.net
or
SAP Retail
Tony Smart, 404-667-3863
Vice President, Professional Services
tony.smart@sap.com

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