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New product Lavu Local Server (LLS) solves the biggest problem facing cloud-based restaurant point of sale: loss of Internet connection. LLS by software developers Lavu Inc is an in-house server that business owners can rely on to continue daily restaurant operation with or without a reliable Internet connection. LLS is an accessory to the POS Lavu iPad point of sale.

“With our business steadily increasing, POS Lavu has become a vital part of our operation. Adding Lavu Local Server gives us peace of mind knowing that no matter what may be going on outside the restaurant, such as connection issues with our ISP, our point of sale system will be up and running at full speed,” reports Rafael Tigay of Cozy Oaks in Lakeland, Florida. “When running Lavu Local Server everything is kept on our local network which means everything runs a little bit quicker as well.”

Running on Apple technologies, LLS is a dedicated server installed on a Mac Mini computer. Since the server is setup in-house, a business can continue operating even when there is no Internet connection to the cloud servers. As soon as the connection is restored, all of the latest sales data will be automatically uploaded and synced to the cloud.

Real-time cloud-based systems have many advantages over traditional point of sale solutions. With cloud software and services, businesses can now store, access, and manage their sales data remotely, in real-time, in ways that were previously not possible. Yet there is an inherent challenge for restaurants, cafes and bars who use the cloud -- the Internet.

As a platform, the Internet is not perfect; even a perfectly configured system may experience some form of downtime. Internet downtime is the main reason restaurant owner’s are slower to advance to new cloud technologies. Therefore, the challenge for all cloud-based software developers is to protect the flow and processing of data to ensure a business can be productive, even in times of a poor Internet connection.

This Internet “connection” is actually a series of links in a chain, and any one of these “links” can be the culprit that can interfere with business / cloud communication. Besides the wireless routers, points of failure can include the business’ Internet Service Provider (ISP) and point of presence (POP), network access points (NAPs), and then multiple DNS servers and the network routes and server to the final servers, etc.

In addition to speeding up service and bridging the gap during Internet downtime, LLS has other benefits. The LLS Print Queue is an upgrade to the LLS. Print Q utilizes the MacMini as a print server and queues print jobs sent to printers, making sure each individual ticket is sent to the printer before sending the next. Alerts from the Lavu software allow you to address a malfunctioning piece of hardware.

“We understand the concerns with cloud-based POS and are attacking the weaknesses so that our customers can enjoy the benefits with confidence,” said Corey Fiala, lead developer at Lavu Inc. “Our Local Server is just one of the many safety-nets Lavu has set in place to insure confidence in our solution.”

In addition Lavu has improved their service by allocating resources to the following:
     Multiple disc redundancy (Raid5)    Nightly data backups    Load-balanced servers    Database replication

LLS is currently available from Lavu Inc, who recommend contacting a Certified Lavu Distributor to install.

Used globally in 56 countries, POS Lavu was the very first iPad point of sale in the Apple App store. Developed for restaurants, clubs, coffee shops and food trucks, Lavu is full-featured and utilizes cloud technologies. Updates are free, and initial costs are up to seventy five percent cheaper than other comparable options. POS Lavu is regularly featured on Fox network's TV program Kitchen Nightmares. More information is available at poslavu.com

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Service Skeds has become a premiere Field Service Management System for participating Goodman® and Amana® brand dealers. Service Skeds will be a member of the A Plus program offered to participating dealers through Goodman’s company operated distributors. When participating dealers purchase the Service Skeds software, they are then eligible for reimbursement from the dealers accrual account.

This gives Service Skeds a wonderful opportunity to provide its software services to a larger scope of customers in the HVAC industry. “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to work with the A Plus program,” said Service Skeds vice president of sales Paul Vishnesky. “After a long and extensive evaluation, Goodman® selected Service Skeds as a premium service for A Plus program dealers. We are looking forward to a relationship that will provide a great benefit for both companies.” Skeds is a company that provides field service software to help businesses in the service industry to better manage their resources and offers software that is compatible with tablets, smartphones, and computers. Skeds software tracks technicians in the field, reduces data entry with digital documents, and tracks equipment history. Service Skeds is now offering a 30 day free trial for its services.

This opportunity is an exciting development for Service Skeds which is rapidly becoming a leading mobile solution for the HVAC service industry. Service Skeds program helps dealers secure and improve their current customer business and expand their current market reach. Service Skeds’ surveys and customer data features will help service technicians and service dispatch personnel to provide better services to their customer, which means more loyalty from the customers and a better market image. Service Skeds IT president Stephen Chambers said “Service Skeds is really excited to offer Service Skeds to participating A Plus dealers under such favorable circumstances. We feel that dealers who employ the program can benefit from the technology and services that we provide.”

For more information about the benefits Skeds’ field service management software provides can be found at http://www.skeds.com/. Contact Skeds at sales(at)skeds(dot)com or call 657 444-SKED (7533).

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Quick Cash Auto Inc., Long Island’s largest used car buyer, has announced the additional benefit for sellers to receive a $25.00 gas card on top of the purchase price of any vehicle at the Copiague location.

Minimum requirements to receive the gas card are bringing in necessary items to complete transaction and having printed coupon from web site. “With gas nearing $5.00 per gallon across Long Island, any additional savings consumers can receive at the pump is helpful in this struggling economy” said owner and operator Brian Keegan. “We’re pleased to offer a little something extra to our customers in addition to fast cash for their car.

Items required for the gas card:

1.    Printed coupon from website.
2.    Title to the vehicle.
3.    Sellers photo identification.
4.    All keys and books to the vehicle.
5.    Any service records.

Quick Cash Auto Inc. provides sellers an easy way to quickly obtain cash for cars rather than having to list them privately on multiple automotive classified sites. Generally, sellers find it frustrating to make multiple appointments with multiple buyers to negotiate a fair price and allow a test drive. Quick Cash Auto enables sellers to immediately exit their vehicle for slightly less than private party value. All offers, products and prices are subject to change without notice

For more information or to print coupon please visit http://www.quickcashauto.com/

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