News | August 21, 2014

Tyco Retail Solutions Unveils TrueVUE 5.1 Software For RFID-Based Inventory Visibility

Empowers retailers to accelerate large scale RFID enterprise-wide deployments

Tyco Retail Solutions, a leading global provider of retail performance and security solutions, recently announced the release of TrueVUE version 5.1, which further enhances its capabilities to accelerate large scale retail RFID deployments faster and more cost effectively across all stores chain-wide. This latest version of TrueVUE facilitates centralized setup and control of inventory management to drive accuracy, visibility and operational efficiencies. In addition, the new features enable retailers to maximize existing investments in iOS devices for RFID inventory transactions and to support in-store mobility strategies. Through centralized system deployment and increased mobility, information is delivered from the enterprise to the stores, empowering personnel to easily access information anytime, anywhere, from any device.

Use of RFID technology in retail is gaining momentum as a critical IT enabler of a successful omni-channel strategy. RFID has also proven to increase inventory accuracy up to 99% by enabling regular cycle counting to establish and maintain true merchandise quantities on hand and reliable inventory visibility. With v.5.1, Tyco continues to deliver capabilities that enable scalable, large retail deployments. The latest enhancements improve cycle counting and allow many more simultaneous users and inventory count sessions across all stores on a single centralized server. This further ensures accuracy and efficiency with all inventory counts, reducing data contention across large retail environments. Additional performance reporting provides insight into cycle counts for optimizing processes, employee productivity, and operational efficiency.

Tyco’s latest TrueVUE enhancements also extend the value of mobile technologies in the store by expanding mobile RFID inventory management capabilities to drive efficiencies and empower store associates. The updated platform leverages retailers’ existing investment in cost-effective iOS devices combined with add-on RFID readers, strengthening corporate in-store mobility strategic objectives. Additionally, a newly supported RFID sled reader is designed to communicate with a variety of host devices via Bluetooth wireless technology. The ready-made assemblies mount iOS devices on the reader, leveraging mobile devices already in use in the store such as an iPhone or iTouch.

“Designed to accelerate large scale deployments, TrueVue version 5.1 helps retailers maximize their current investments in cloud and mobile technologies and seamlessly improve store efficiencies,” said Nancy Chisholm, President, Tyco Retail Solutions. “Proven to increase inventory accuracy, decrease out-of-stocks, and amplify on-floor availability, RFID is quickly becoming a critical enabler for retail success today. With our strategic focus on RFID technology innovation, we continue advancing our solutions to help retailers’ worldwide gain a competitive advantage and achieve store excellence.”

About Tyco Retail Solutions
Tyco Retail Solutions is a leading provider of integrated retail performance and security solutions, deployed today at more than 80 percent of the world's top 200 retailers. Customers range from single-store boutiques to global retail enterprises. Operating in more than 70 countries worldwide, Tyco Retail Solutions provides retailers with real-time visibility to their inventory and assets to improve operations, optimize profitability, and create memorable shopper experiences.

The Tyco Retail Solutions portfolio for retailers is sold direct through Tyco businesses and authorized business partners around the world. For more information, visit TycoRetailSolutions.com.

SOURCE: Tyco Retail Solutions