Openbravo Launches Openbravo POS v2.0

Openbravo, the leading developer of web-based open source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and point-of-sale (POS) solutions, has announced the release of its new open source Point of Sale (PoS) software, Openbravo POS v2.0.

The new software is available immediately. It is a Point of Sale application that works with touch screens, popular ESC/PoS receipt printers designed for high-volume retail and hospitality environments, and with barcode scanners to enable fast article entry in demanding retail areas. It is available for download at sourceforge.net/projects/openbravopos.

Openbravo POS v2.0 includes new and enhanced features including easy-to-use buttons in the user interface, new reports for the restaurant module and a simplified sales process for weighted products. An improved configuration allows users to select the aspect and colors to meet requirements.

Localization has been simplified so users can easily install a new language and can use different currency symbols, decimal separator symbols and other formatting aspects of values.

For developers, Openbravo POS v2.0 includes a new build file and project files that makes easier to edit the sources of Openbravo POS to include new features.

Integration capabilities are also updated in Openbravo POS v2.0 with enhanced integration with Openbravo ERP.

This is the first version of the new Openbravo-branded POS since Openbravo acquired Librepos in October 2007.

Manel Sarasa, CEO of Openbravo said, "For the past two years we have strived to deliver an outstanding ERP application and we have done that while changing how small and medium businesses operate, rely on ERP software, and changed the market perception and acceptance to open source applications. Now we are going to do the same in the retail and hospitality sectors with our Point of Sale application. It is our overall vision to help businesses streamline their operations and to use software to increase operational efficiency, outstanding customer service and to be the best they can."

Paolo Juvara, Chief Products Officer for Openbravo said, "Openbravo v2.0 is the first step in Openbravo's roadmap to deliver an innovative Point of Sale solution that will revolutionize how small and medium retailers and businesses operate and streamline their back-office processes. We have defined a roadmap for this product that we will be updating in 2008 and beyond."

About Openbravo
Openbravo ERP is the leading professional open source enterprise management (ERP) solution for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs). Driven by open source philosophies and best-in-class services, it delivers a fully integrated, web-based ERP system tailored to the needs of any company, regardless of size or industry sector. The functionality of Openbravo ERP is in continual growth thanks to an expanding international community of users, partners and developers. Openbravo ERP helps companies to manage daily operations, optimize business processes, enhance customer satisfaction and ultimately increase profitability. And because it is open source, Openbravo ERP puts the customer in full control without the overheads of contracts or licenses. In January 2006, Openbravo secured a EUR 5 million ($6.4m) financing agreement with Sodena - record funding for an open source ERP company - to fuel further software development and international growth. Openbravo is a winner of a 2007 'Red Herring 100 Europe Award'. At LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in August 2007, Openbravo was presented with a Product Excellence Award for 'Best Integration Solution'. In September 2007, the company's ERP solution was declared the 'Best of Open Source Software' by InfoWorld in the 2007 BOSSIE Awards. In January 2008, Openbravo was selected as a winner of the European Open Source Business Awards.

In October 2007, Openbravo acquired Librepos, formerly Tina POS, the leading open source POS solution. The newly renamed Openbravo POS is a point-of-sales application designed for touch screens. It supports ESC/POS ticket printers, customer displays and barcode scanners. It can support single and multiple users and has a strong back-office including product entry form, reporting and easy-to-read charts. Openbravo POS is integrated with Openbravo ERP and is also available as a standalone product.

SOURCE: Openbravo