NR Sethuraman

Chennai
June 9, 2008

Chennai-based retail solutions provider Wondersoft has launched a new web-based retail solution, similar to that of the emerging SAAS model. Titled as 'eShopaid', the solution requires no physical installation in any PC apart from the server and is claimed to be ideal for all retail chains.

“The solution could be installed on a server in main branch of the retail outlet or any remote place, and could be accessed from anywhere by using a web browser. Without using physical resources, one can easily get the work done by deploying a broadband connection,” informed, TR Ramaswamie, Marketing Manager, Wondersoft. Due to security and encryption reasons, the access to the solutions has been made through the web browser, he said.

In absence of Internet, the outlet could still stay connected to the solution through Intranet. “We have customized the solution in a manner that the outlet located at anywhere would be able to access the software, even in absence of Internet connectivity and the database would get updated post-connectivity restoration,” Ramaswamie said. The approximate cost for the service for an outlet would be Rs 2,500 per month, he further informed.

From its inception in 1996, the company is focused in providing solutions in the area of application software such as retail outlet automation, distribution management (wholesalers, stockists, super-stockists and C&F agents), hospital management system, and diagnostic center management system. “We have a thorough understanding of the trade, both retail and distribution-pharmaceuticals, FMCG, textiles, through hands-on experience. Our group has a very strong foothold in the pharma trade with retail outlets and has around 4,000 customers in the retail front,” Ramaswamie averred.

It may be noted that Wondersoft has strategic tie-up with TVS-E for its POS products and is a part of TVS-E's retail solutions forum, which was launched recently.

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