Frontol Trading

2024

Preparation for the rules for the sale of dairy goods and water

ATOL on August 21, 2024 announced the readiness of its software and devices to the latest rules for the sale of dairy goods and water for small retail chains. Frontol and SIGMA software will allow you to check product labeling data before selling, record the result of the check, monitor compliance with minimum and maximum prices (MRC and EMC), and automatically check the expiration date. Read more here.

Integration with SWiP

IT-the company ATOL integrated has its own ON Frontol with a platform of services based on, artificial intelligence SWiP where an innovative program is an important module. loyalty It's a solution that allows stores to integrate loyalty technology and mechanics into their own in business processes just two clicks. ATOL announced this on March 29, 2024.

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Customers using Frontol can now connect the SWiP loyalty system to manage and attract customers. This opens up opportunities to increase customer value in life (LTV), increase revenue by re-buying loyal shoppers and reduce costs by up to 30% with flexible promotion settings.

SWiP uses algorithmic intelligence to offer customers personalized offers given their preferences and shopping history. This approach not only attracts new customers, but also guarantees repeated purchases with a conversion of more than 50%, which has a positive effect on store revenues.

The loyalty system integrated into ATOL peripherals also helps to increase the activity of rare buyers and return departed customers. Thanks to the capabilities of artificial intelligence, the SWIP system analyzes customer behavior, identifies factors affecting their care, and offers customized promotions for customers' favorite products and offers to retain customers.

{{quote 'author = said Mikhail Fokeev, Head of ATOL Retail Solutions Department. | The platform of services with loyalty processing based on artificial intelligence is a new stage in the development of our business. We are confident that innovative opportunities will help us not only attract customers, but also retain them, increasing activity and loyalty. We see the use of AI in retail as a key element of our growth strategy and are confident that these solutions will bring a new level of personalization and satisfaction to our customers,}}

Шаблон:Quote 'author = noted Maxim Preobrazhensky, Marketing Director ATOL.

2023: Preparing to work with the auto-ban mechanism for the sale of expired goods

and ON Sigma Frontol from IT the company ATOL are ready to introduce a permissive sales regime. This change, which comes into force on April 1, 2024, is provided for by decree Governments of the Russian Federation and represents an important decision in ensuring control over the quality and shelf life of goods retail at the time of sale at the checkout. ATOL announced this on December 28, 2023. More. here

2022: SberPay QR connectivity

Sberbank provided IT company ATOL, cash equipment of which is installed in 40% of the country's outlets, payment service by QR codes - SberPay QR. ATOL announced this on July 27, 2022. The connection is already available to entrepreneurs using SIGMA smart terminals or Frontol software. Read more here.

2019: ATOL began using the open standard "1C" in cash software

On February 20, 2019, 1C announced that ATOL, a manufacturer of cash registers solutions for retail and services, entered into an agreement with him on the use of an open 1C standard in its software products for connecting trading equipment. This will allow ATOL to quickly and easily install Frontol software on devices from any manufacturer, the main thing is that they integrate with the programs of the 1C: Enterprise 8.0 system.

The standard itself was implemented "1C" as part of the creation of the "Library of Connected Equipment," designed to integrate 1C programs with various types of external devices. The library includes a set of mechanisms for unified work with connected equipment and a technology for developing application solutions using it. The application part of the interface has been developing and updating for more than 10 years.

As of February 2019, 1C:

• offers connection interfaces for 12 types of equipment, including: online cash registers, including those transmitted data offline, scanners barcodes magnetic card readers, customer displays, electronic scales, electronic scales with offline label printing, - acquiring terminals, data collection terminals printers , checks, label printing printers, label readers RFID;
• certified 56 drivers for compatibility, which were developed according to the requirements of the standard by 20 manufacturers supporting more than 300 models of equipment.

To apply the standard, it is enough for developers to notify 1C of which products it will be used in and reflect the relevant information in the description of these products.

1C has established itself as a developer of reliable and high-quality solutions. And we are proud that we have become a representative of the "cash" market, having entered into an agreement with "1C" for the use of the aforementioned standard in our software. Thanks to this, we have an additional opportunity to help our customers develop a competitive business. After all, now they will be able to connect the trade equipment they need, certified "1C" at any time. And this does not require any special settings, nor the involvement of programmers, nor contacting the support service.

2017: Frontol 5.16

On May 18, ATOL presented the Frontol 5.16 release, which implemented improvements within the 54-FZ, added support for all recommended tags under FFD 1.05, integrated the RightWay loyalty system, improved support for Manzana Loyalty, optimized synchronization with Frontol Manager and work with Alco Unit. In addition, the release takes into account current trends in the operating systems market. In particular, the trend of using IoT technology to automate processes is added to Frontol 5.16 support for Windows 10 IoT. In total, version 5.16 includes more than 20 changes.

Changes under the 54-FZ

Due to changes in the 54-FZ, the details "Correction Type," "Date of Reference Document," "Reference Document Number" and "Reference Name" in documents with operations "Receipt Correction" and "Consumption Correction" will become mandatory for filling out. The Frontol 5.16 release added a window with the ability to enter these details. At the same time, in the product card it became possible to enter text up to 128 characters in the group of the field "Name" and "Text," as well as the setting "Feature of the subject of calculation" was added, the value of which will be used when registering a position in the CCP on 1.05. Changes have also occurred in the user card - the "Text" parameter has been renamed to "Position and full name."

To fulfill the requirements, 54-FZ documents with the transactions "Receipt Correction" and "Consumption Correction" are closed with the entry "Tax System from Print Group." In addition, it is possible to shut down the application and the POS system only after sending all checks to the fiscal data operator and add a new window, which is displayed in the process of waiting for sending. You can lock or cancel the shutdown from this window.

Working with Loyalty Systems

• Integration with the intelligent loyalty system for retail chains RightWay has been implemented (you can read more about this here);
• System support has been improved: the loyaltyManzana Loyalty Frontol 5.16 version has the ability to enter and transfer coupons.

Enterprise Automation with Frontol Manager

There have been changes in the synchronization mechanism with Frontol Manager:

• synchronization of the parameters "\Settings\Basic\General\Occupy a service point in minutes "and "\Settings\System\PM and equipment\Cash register\Do not print the details of the check during non-discrete printing" is supported;
• in the document items with the operations "Sale," "Return" and "Cancellation" synchronization of excise stamps is supported;
• synchronization of the cashier's TIN setting in the user's card is supported.

Check of excise stamps by means of Frontol Alco Unit

When checking excise stamps using the Frontol Alco Unit, the settings "Frontol Alco Unit Web Address" and "Frontol Alco Unit Secret Key" are made mandatory, and the "Frontol Alco Unit Web Address" setting has a button "Open" that opens the specified address in the default browser.

Ability to work with other CCPs

The distribution has updated the driver for KKMs operating under the new order, manufactured by Shtrikh-M to version 4.13.562.

Correcting errors

As part of the Frontol 5.16 release, the following bugs have been fixed:

• When synchronizing documents in Frontol Manager 3, the position cut values were sent in an incorrect format;
• when closing the document with the operation "Opening of containers" in Frontol Alco Unit, a request was not sent to confirm the blocking of excise stamps;
• incorrect operation of monitoring the state of the buffer of the fiscal accumulator on KKT models manufactured by Shtrikh-M.

2016: Frontol 5.13

On December 14, 2016, ATOL announced the release of Frontol 5.13 with support for Windows 10 IoT.

Two actions have been added to the system functionality - "Automatic discount from the script" and "Manual discount from the script"^[1]

Synchronization with Frontol and Frontol Manager is supported.

Added functionality:

• The cashier has been notified of synchronization problems with Frontol Manager.
• The possibility of registering unmarked alcoholic beverages in the container opening documents when working according to the "retail trade" scheme has been added.
• For all bonus Manzana Loyalty systems, the order of identification of the card has been changed.
• Synchronization of the "Electronic log in EGAIS" right with Frontol Manager is supported.
• It is possible to register goods at a free price in sales, return and cancellation documents for CCPs working under the new procedure. The text of the registered item is "Free Price Item."

Changes to the distribution:

• Included are check templates and copies, demobases with customized functionality for the new order 54-FZ; Added document with examples of marketing activities;
• Included are v.8.12.2.

2014

Frontol.Trading v.5.x.

Frontol 5 is a version of front-office software designed to automate the trading floor of retailers, as well as cafes and restaurants of all formats and sizes. Compared to the previous version, Frontol 5 has increased the speed and reliability of service, expanded the ability to organize highly effective loyalty programs and marketing promotions, improved the cashier control system, expanded the list of supported equipment, and added integration with the Frontol Manager cash server, which allows you to centrally manage the cash line.

The Frontol 5 software has been updated to meet all 54-FZ requirements. Among them: the possibility of registering and re-registering cash registers (CCT) according to the current list of details of the updated law; a set of solutions for effective interaction of business with Fiscal Data Operators (monitoring of the status of transfer of checks to the OFD, status of communication with the OFD, settings of connection with the OFD, etc.); full functionality for working with electronic checks provided for by the updated 54-FZ, and other necessary elements.

Frontol 5 is integrated with Platius Mobile Payments

Atol has announced the completion of the integration of the Frontol 5 software product, designed to automate the retail and catering sales floor of all formats and sizes, with the Platius mobile payment, bonus and gift system.

As you know, loyalty programs, attracting and retaining customers today have become an integral part of the retail development strategy. Platius optimizes customer experience by combining advanced cashless payment technologies and marketing tools.

From version 5.6.0, Platius connectivity is available to all Frontol 5 Trading users. This requires a separate license/delivery type "Frontol 5 Loyalty Trading."

Frontol.Trading v.4.x.

Frontol v.4.x - front-office software for automating the trading floor of retail and catering enterprises of various formats and sizes and is a new technological step in the development of "ATOL: Cashier's Workplace." Built on its basis, Frontol contains all the usual features and provides the user with new additional features, such as:

Modern client-server DBMS FireBird 1.5, the use of which has made it possible to achieve a significant increase in the speed of software with a larger amount of data, combined with high reliability. The possibility of remote administration of cash workplaces has been implemented, including via the Internet! Using the built-in FastReport Report Generator, you can independently develop any printed form of documents: sales receipt, transfer, inventory, invoice, etc.

Frontol is designed to control a computer cash register system consisting of:

• a personal computer;
• a conventional or specialized keyboard;
• cashier's display;
• a barcode scanner;
• buyer's display;
• fiscal registrar;
• money box.

Architecture

• Client-server. FireBird 1.5 free DBMS
• OS compatibility - Windows 2000/NT/XP/2003 application.
• Compatibility with ON

Exchange with the registered software can be carried out in the following formats:

• ATOL (text files);
• BEST (DBF);
• SuperMAG-UKM (DBF);
• ASTOR (DBF);
• GESTORI (text files).

Frontol is compatible with a wide range of Back-Office programs:

• Tractir: Standard PLUS;
• Trading 24 hours;
• BEST software line;
• GESTORI;
• ASTOR: Trading House;
• 1C-Rarus: Shop;
• 1C: Trade and Warehouse 7.7;
• 1C: Trade Management 8.0;
• S-market;
• Accounting software, which implements interaction with SUPERMAG-UKM software in DBF format.

Opportunities

Frontol comes in the following options:

LIGHT with a set of functions necessary for operation and support for a minimum list of equipment - a solution for trading enterprises with a small assortment and a small number of personnel.

STANDARD with a standard set of functions, support for a minimum list of equipment, advanced capabilities for product analytics and data exchange by e-mail - a solution for trading enterprises included in the network. Includes the functionality of the LIGHT variant.

OPTIMAS with an optimal set of functions and support for a sufficient list of equipment are a solution for enterprises working with specialized POS systems and actively using mechanisms to increase customer loyalty. Includes functionality of STANDARD variant.

The supermarket is a solution for large self-service trading enterprises selling both food and non-food products (super and hypermarkets, cash & carry).

Boutique is a solution for enterprises that pay special attention to the customer's quality of service and increase his loyalty (stores of clothing, household appliances, jewelry, cell phones, etc.).

Trading with maximum functionality and unlimited capabilities is a solution for trading enterprises that do not stand still and use the most modern ways to serve and attract customers.

Fast food is a solution for fast service enterprises in the field of catering, where automation of the processes of production and sale of a tightly fixed set of dishes is required.

Cafes are a solution for small cafes or restaurants where visitors are served by waiters.

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