• Introduction
• Retail Touch
• POS
• POS Peripherals
• Administration
• Data Management
• Data Safety
• Multi-Stores
• Networking
• Design

From the outset, RetailTouch's design has been optimised for the latest versions of MDAC, which comprises:

• ADO (ActiveX Data Objects)
• OLAP (Online Analytical Processing, for OLE-DB)
• OLE DB (Microsoft's open standard, efficient, low-level interface for universal data access and integration)

This combination ensures RetailTouch's compatibility with the widest possible range of hardware and other applications, and allows it to take full advantage of the latest developments in database speed and connectivity.

Database Efficiency and SQL Queries

RetailTouch uses the latest Microsoft OLE-DB provider for Jet, to connect to a local Access 2002 or later database. Our evaluations show this to be the fastest, most efficient connection to a local-hard-disk database, as required by RetailTouch in its uniquely effective "full-time stand-alone" design for POS (coupled with constant transaction sharing between multiple workstations, via a shared log file). RetailTouch then uses the power and speed of SQL to query its database.

Compatibility Note: While RetailTouch internally uses the most efficient OLE-DB/Jet connection, its database can also be accessed by ADO, Microsoft Access 2002 or later, ODBC and DAO (Database Access Objects). Other databases can be used, for example. Microsoft SQL ("Sequel"), Oracle or DBase, but our tests show these are not as fast for a stand-alone local-hard-disk database (as deliberately designed for and used by RetailTouch). If other databases are used, some of RetailTouch's Access-version SQL queries would need to be revised, eg. to Oracle-version SQL.

Performance, Durability and Compatibility

RetailTouch combines:

• A smart, robust design, optimised for POS and Back Office
• On-going updates to the latest versions of the industry-standard tools and utilities described above
• The universal accessibility and connectivity of its flexible, open and industry-compatible database
• Exceptionally efficient and professional programming, based on 18 years of industry-specific specialisation and expertise
• The continuous addition of new and productive modules and features, based on extensive experience in the installation and long-term support of many hundreds of POS systems (retail, wholesale and hires), together with the constant user-feedback we receive on current trends and developments

As a result, RetailTouch continuously provides the highest levels of stable, reliable and genuinely cost-effective performance and functionality. With our long-term track record of POS-specific development and support, users can be assured of this being maintained and enhanced on an on-going basis, and that their investment in RetailTouch will provide a very powerful, flexible and durable solution, for their evolving current and future business needs.

User Evaluation

Licences to use compiled copies of RetailTouch are supplied "AS IS" - refer to the RetailTouch "Licence" document for more detail. It remains the user's responsibility to determine RetailTouch's fitness for the user's purposes prior to purchasing a licence. A self-installing Demo copy of RetailTouch is available on CD at no charge for this purpose (postage and handling may incur a fee). RetailTouch has a built-in Help file with a "Getting Started" section, and Adelaide Business Software or your RetailTouch supplier can respond to further questions as needed.

Constant Development

Adelaide Business Software began writing RetailTouch in 2000, drawing on many years of experience in computerising retail stores to plan a superior product from the start.

RetailTouch users continuously benefit from a very high level of on-going development.

More Information

To download a printable document (PDF) on the Features and Benefits of RetailTouch, click here

If you would like to know what level of investment is required to own RetailTouch, click here

For a complete summary of RetailTouch features, click here

If you are looking for specific information about our products and you don't find an answer here or via our links, then ask your question direct by e-mailing us at info@sontech.com.au or by phoning 08-9367-9577