ConCardis Press releases

Frankfurt/Main, February 25, 2009. Fast, low-cost, and secure – three convincing attributes of the DSL-compatible terminal offered by ConCardis GmbH. The ConCardis comfort 500 hybrid DSL device will be available from March 2009 and boasts fast data transfer and low connection costs. It is also easy to use and conforms to the latest security standards.

Whether in the retail or hospitality industry, cost-cutting is at the top of the agenda in 2009. The new terminal is ideal for those who want to achieve this objective as well as employ cutting-edge technology. If the device is combined with a flat rate, for example, dial-up charges for each connection will no longer be incurred. This gives merchants a certain amount of visibility in terms of communication cost planning, even during high-turnover periods. The ConCardis comfort 500 hybrid DSL is not only an asset to accounting departments but also at POS.

Shorter waiting times at POS
The transfer of data for the online authorisation of card payments usually takes between nine and thirteen seconds with an ISDN connection. A DSL terminal can reduce this waiting time by 50% or more. Depending on the provider, time of day and how busy lines are, data transfer can take as little as four to six seconds. This increase in speed is an attractive feature not only for large stores handling a large amount of card payments but also for small shops that want to optimise checkout staffing.
 
Connect up and trade immediately
The DSL terminal is very easy to set up. Simply connect it to a modem and the device is ready to use. The ConCardis comfort 500 hybrid DSL is EMV-compatible and supports all well-known functions such as DCC (Dynamic Currency Conversion) and Tax Free Shopping. And of course, all established security standards are adhered to when data is transferred via the Internet.