Retail Data Systems Deploys the First Ever End to End Encryption and Tokenization with EMV Ready Devices on the NCR Aloha POS

Press Release

Retail Data Systems deploys the first ever in the world end to end encryption and tokenization with EMV ready devices on the NCR Aloha POS, using First Data Corporation’s security solution TransArmor.

Marietta, GA, September 4, 2014 – Retail Data Systems, the largest integrated POS integrator and reseller in the US who is also recognized as a Diamond Reseller globally for NCR Corporation, successfully deployed in production for the first time ever in the world TransArmor on NCR Aloha POS at RedRossa Napoli Pizza in Clive, IA, a concept owned and operated by WR Restaurant Hospitality, LLC out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Aloha POS solution is a leader in serving professional restaurant operators with a comprehensive suite of solutions, and integrations to third party providers which protect a customer’s investment.      Jeff Barrett, General Manager of Retail Data Systems Payment Services Division commented, “In this time of hyperbolic announcements regarding credit card data breaches, Retail Data Systems collaborated with NCR Corporation and First Data Corporation to deploy a solution that removes card data from the customer environment while at the same time reducing merchant liability, and further lowering PCI reporting effort requirements while introducing token technology that can increase sales and loyalty.”

Essentially TransArmor introduces the most powerful “end to end” security, utilizing a tamper proof connected terminal encryption device integrated through the Aloha POS, which collaborates with vault decryption technology at First Data, making the data of no use to fraudsters and hackers from the time of swipe, or EMV chip read, through authorization, and token issuance. Since the data is never exposed in the clear, reformatted and scraped from memory, or stored at the merchant, there is nothing to steal. This particularly deters the remote access breach attempts from organized crime groups across the globe.

Brian Podraza, President of Data Systems, Incorporated, the holding company for Retail Data Systems, stated, “Retail Data System’s value is bringing together technology solutions from multiple sources to end up with a compelling, operational, and supportable solution. TransArmor on the Aloha POS is exactly the kind of solution that brings value to our customers.” Paul Van Bockern, CEO of WR Restaurant Hospitality, LLC, commented that, “Our guest experience and comfort at RedRossa Napoli Pizza is of paramount importance. Assuring that their sensitive credit card data is secure means everything and is a natural extension of our hospitality.”

Retail Data Systems is the largest provider of Point Of Sale Hardware and Software, in North America. Founded in 1950, RDS now operates over 25 offices serving customers across the nation providing complete Point Of Sale technology. Our team of over 400 professionals assure our customers of the best 24/7/365 service available. Our list of industry leading POS hardware and software products provide a variety of solutions for companies large and small.

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News Media Contact

Jeff Barrett
General Manager

Retail Data Systems
phone: 678.279.8038   email: jbarrett@rdspos.com

Barnes & Noble Latest Victim of PIN Pad Tampering

Another victim has emerged with hacked pin pads.  This time it is Barnes and Noble that has had 63 stores with compromised devices.  Stories like this outline the need for strong adherence to PCI guidelines around securing your credit info.  PCI Security Council Requirements Section 9.2 – 9.4 dictates rules  for anyone that enters the store that could potentially come in contact with areas or equipment where credit card information is accessible. Also of great concern are reports that the shift in attacks are shifting to smaller firms where standards, security and procedures may not be as strong.   If you have concerns with your stores security or have questions regarding PCI please contact your local RDS Office.

Read more on the Barne’s and Noble breech at: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/10/24/credit-card-pin-pads-hacked-in-63-barnes-noble-stores/?test=latestnews#ixzz2AFGXHFLr