Braintree Communications ARGENT ATA & AETA Mr Peter Mason Chief Technical Officer simple solutions to complex communications… Doc: Braintree presentation Argent Peter Mason.ppt Issued: 10 th March 2003

Who is Braintree? Data communications specialists for over thirteen years Two main areas of specialty (SDTNs): –Intelligent communication gateways –Communication protocol converters

The Braintree Solutions ATA / AETA Connects legacy and modern equipment to Argent Evolution capable Remote upgrades without technician Remote deployment of new services Remote management and self installing No System changes required – simply drops into existing infrastructure

The Business Solutions Retail Environment Phone(s) / Fax Internet – suppliers, reference, EFTPOS Security (Camera) WAN (OnRamp Express) Dial IP

Retail Variations Supermarkets – IGA Metcash, Cornett’s Petrol Stations – Moreland Energy Newsagencies Franchises

Bank/Retailer Requirements Security – can’t be hacked Reliable – EFTPOS priority Availability – ISDN has excellent uptime –Argent: highly redundant paths Coverage – 98% of Australia covered Fast Response Times Quality SLA

Telstra Argent Benefits for Retailers Plug and play installation; Extended product lifecycle through remote software upgrades. Cost-effective integrated solution “More ports than a winery” – flexible No system changes required, Reduced transaction times, higher level of customer service

Dedicated Versus Dial Pros No call set up – Better Service Cost-effective in volume Better management – less problems Integration – less problems for retailer Value Added features thrown in

Braintree’s IT Recognition APICTA Awards Winner – Synchronous Terminal Server Finalist – ISDN Network Gateway Secrets of Australian IT Innovation (eCommerce) – ISDN Network Gateway Euro High-Tech Award – ISDN Network Gateway Defence Recognised Supplier – Australian Defence Organisation – Synchronous Terminal Server Telstra FixedNet Dealer partner

Customer Help What’s a digital modem? –Speed, fast connect, reliable –Needs digital at both ends Connect a router to the AETA – why? Comprehensive Support Service –Non-EFTPOS / Phone What’s next? Braintree has product update plans for the next two years

Argent Demonstration AETA/ATA

Thank you Braintree Communications Pty Ltd Ph: Fax: Peter Mason