Braintree Communications ARGENT ATA AETA Mr Peter Mason

Braintree Communications ARGENT ATA & AETA Mr Peter Mason Chief Technical Officer simple solutions to complex communications… Doc: Braintree presentation Argent Peter Mason. ppt Issued: 10 th March 2003

Who is Braintree? • Data communications specialists for over thirteen years • Two main areas of specialty (SDTNs): – Intelligent communication gateways – Communication protocol converters

The Braintree Solutions ATA / AETA • Connects legacy and modern equipment to Argent • Evolution capable • Remote upgrades without technician • Remote deployment of new services • Remote management and self installing • No System changes required – simply drops into existing infrastructure

The Business Solutions Retail Environment • • • Phone(s) / Fax Internet – suppliers, reference, e-mail EFTPOS Security (Camera) WAN (On. Ramp Express) Dial IP

Retail Variations • • Supermarkets – IGA Metcash, Cornett’s Petrol Stations – Moreland Energy Newsagencies Franchises

Bank/Retailer Requirements • Security – can’t be hacked • Reliable – EFTPOS priority • Availability – ISDN has excellent uptime – Argent: highly redundant paths • Coverage – 98% of Australia covered • Fast Response Times • Quality SLA

Telstra Argent Benefits for Retailers • Plug and play installation; • Extended product lifecycle through remote software upgrades. • Cost-effective integrated solution • “More ports than a winery” – flexible • No system changes required, • Reduced transaction times, higher level of customer service

Dedicated Versus Dial Pros • No call set up – Better Service • Cost-effective in volume • Better management – less problems • Integration – less problems for retailer • Value Added features thrown in

Braintree’s IT Recognition • APICTA Awards • Winner – Synchronous Terminal Server • Finalist – ISDN Network Gateway • Secrets of Australian IT Innovation (e. Commerce) – ISDN Network Gateway • Euro High-Tech Award – ISDN Network Gateway • Defence Recognised Supplier – Australian Defence Organisation – Synchronous Terminal Server • Telstra Fixed. Net Dealer partner

Customer Help • What’s a digital modem? – Speed, fast connect, reliable – Needs digital at both ends • Connect a router to the AETA – why? • Comprehensive Support Service – Non-EFTPOS / Phone What’s next? • Braintree has product update plans for the next two years

Argent Demonstration AETA/ATA

Thank you Braintree Communications Pty Ltd Ph: +61 7 3033 8800 Fax: +61 7 3255 1885 Peter Mason www. braintree. com. au