Fujitsu launched an innovative software solution that creates a two-way, secure and collaborative digital communication platform between Fujitsu U-Scan® Self-Checkout (SCO) or Fujitsu Fresco™ Point-of-Sale (POS) touch-screen systems and Samsung wearable devices. Boosts Staff Responsiveness: The innovative software allows retail staff – from cashiers to managers to stock clerks or other employees – to handle their core duties, while also having hands-free access to important alerts and messages that ensure the entire store is operating smoothly. The software pushes alerts, either automatically or manually, from SCO and POS units to Samsung Gear Smartwatches for a variety of scenarios such as when a price check or override is needed; when sensitive items – propane to power tools – are purchased and need to be retrieved from a locked case; or to verify age for purchasing alcohol or tobacco products. The alerts sent to the Samsung Gear generate a haptic, hard-to-ignore notification with action-oriented details, which are prioritized to ensure the staff member addresses the most pressing issues first. In addition, if personal customer assistance is needed, the staff member can send a notification to the customer or cashier letting them know that help is on the way. To further streamline communication, these notifications can be sent based on role, whether that is just to a manager, a stock clerk or back office personnel. Digitizing Communication: The new software also eliminates the need for antiquated intercom systems, which are notoriously unsecure. Leveraging Fujitsu's wearable alerts systems, staff members can be discreetly notified to handle sensitive tasks, like replenishing a register with cash or restocking items that are kept in locked environments. In addition, the software utilizes QR barcodes, which allows employees to access secured management functions within an application like the Fujitsu Fresco or U-Scan application. All two-way communication and the Samsung Gear Smartwatches are secured by Samsung Knox™, a leading mobile security solution that provides a secure environment for corporate data and apps for Samsung Galaxy devices.