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How to wire 2 motors for both polarity reversing and series/parallel

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I’m looking to upgrade my sons ride-on toy to handle stronger motors. The ride-on toy has a wiring harness rated for 30A. What I want to accomplish is the same thing but for handling 60A of 12V current. There is a HI/LO shifter/switch that simply changes the motors from series to parallel and also a polarity reversing switch for reverse.

I have switched the stock 550 size motors to a higher torque set and they draw about 50A when climbing small hills, the stockers pull just under 30A. He can run around by himself but if he takes a passenger then he starts tripping breakers.

What I had in mind is using the factory on/off accel pedal, shifter w/ reverse to handle the 12V signal leads for some 60A relays. The accel pedal is easy and I have that drawn up, but using separate relays for the series/parallel switching is challenging at least for me, since I need to incorporate a reverse.

There is also a small ground wire that is connected back to motor POS + to allow for braking.

Here’s a sketch of what I’m working on…the factory wiring is on the left and what I have been working on is on the right. The Polarity reversing relay is a borrowed pic and could serve as a reverse either solo or using two relays. Not something I have but is something I have found that handles high current.

The factory shifter has a dual-layer buss bar in the housing which routes the circuits as needed which makes this project slightly difficult to replicate.

I have ample room to run extra wires and what I would like to retain is the factory shifter for the switching if all possible.

I have toyed with hall-effect scooter throttles and ESC’s but all require a minimum of 20V. Could this idea of using relays work or should I try for some high-current motor controllers?

All help and criticism appreciated.

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Centennial Bank Strengthens Its Merchant Relationships with Flexible, Efficient and Profit-driving M

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Centennial Bank Strengthens Its Merchant Relationships with Flexible, Efficient and Profit-driving Merchant Services from FIS

Key Facts

  • FIS’ Merchant Services solution allows Centennial Bank to concentrate on banking services while delivering a professional, experienced processing service to its commercial customers.
  • End-to-end system for managing merchant point-of-sale (POS) acquiring allows Centennial Bank to nurture relationships, minimize costs, create efficiencies and grow merchant business.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– FIS™ (NYS: FIS) , the world’s largest provider of banking and payments technology, today announced that Arkansas-based Centennial Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Home BancShares, Inc., will deploy FIS’ Merchant Services to support its continued growth in merchant relationships. By deploying the comprehensive suite of products and services with customized credit, debit, check and gift card processing, Centennial Bank will adopt a true end-to-end merchant services solution for managing merchant portfolios while gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

“As a regional bank with deep, long-term community relationships, we need a strong merchant referral partner to focus on servicing commercial accounts,” said Centennial Bank CEO, Randy Sims. “With FIS Merchant Services suite, Centennial Bank can remain steadfastly committed to our loyal retail customers while trusting FIS to deliver direct, personalized service, sales and support to our merchants.”

FIS’ Merchant Services helps financial institutions strengthen merchant relationships through flexible, efficient, easy-to-manage and profitable merchant processing options. FIS provides all aspects of merchant servicing, including terminal support, merchant servicing and institution support, and offers a competitive pricing structure and additional sales functions to supplement a bank’s sales efforts.

“FIS’ personalized service and comprehensive technologies provide financial institutions with the ability to achieve their strategic business goals of driving revenue while mitigating risk,” said Jim Johnson, senior vice president, Retail Payments, FIS. “Our long history of servicing community-based institutions – delivering direct and personalized services in much the same way that our clients do – enables Centennial Bank to focus on the strategic and differentiating activities it needs to grow its business and deliver best-in-class customer services while relying on FIS to deliver the technologies and industry expertise that help them accomplish those goals.”

Centennial Bank provides commercial and retail banking plus related financial services to businesses, real estate developers, investors, individuals and municipalities throughout Arkansas, Florida and south Alabama.

From: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/11/centennial-bank-strengthens-its-merchant-relations/

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ScanSource Posts Quarterly Sales

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ScanSource Posts Quarterly Sales

GREENVILLE, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ScanSource, Inc. (NAS: SCSC) , the leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products, today announced that sales results for its quarter ended March 31, 2013 are expected to be in the range of $672 million to $682 million, compared to $708 million for the same period one year ago. On its April 25, 2013 quarter-end conference call, ScanSource executives will provide sales results by geographies and product areas, net earnings, and a forecast for the following quarter.

Today’s release reflects ScanSource’s normal reporting practice whereby quarterly sales results are disclosed in a release at a practicable date soon after quarter-end. At this reporting interval, ScanSource does not comment on gross margin, the mix of its sales by business unit, or any other information that would be necessary to draw conclusions regarding net income and earnings per share.

This press release contains comments that are “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including those risks identified by ScanSource in its periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; these statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof even if subsequently made available on ScanSource’s website or otherwise. ScanSource does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

About ScanSource, Inc.

ScanSource, Inc. (NAS: SCSC) is the leading international distributor of specialty technology products, operating from dedicated business units in North America, Latin America and Europe. ScanSource POS & Barcode delivers AIDC (automatic identification and data capture) and POS (point-of-sale) solutions; Catalyst Telecom and ScanSource Communications provide voice, video, data and converged communications equipment; ScanSource Security offers physical security solutions; and ScanSource Services Group delivers value-added support programs and services. Founded in 1992, the company ranks #760 on the Fortune 1000. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansourceinc.com.

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McAfee Report Details Risks to Retailers Through Point of Sale Systems

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Calls for Merchants to Increase Protections to Address Security and Privacy Concerns

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– McAfee today released Retail Reputations: A Risky Business, a report on the growing risks the industry is facing with both legacy and newer point of sale systems (POS). The report discusses how the retailing industry’s reliance on third parties for service and support is creating security vulnerability and privacy issues. Today’s advanced security threats mean that a retailer needs to be more than just PCI DSS compliant in order to protect customer information beyond credit cardholder data.

“The industry is very fragmented with a large base of smaller merchants utilizing secondary market or used point of sale systems,” said Kim Singletary, director of retail solutions marketing at McAfee. “Merchants who do not have a broader security and privacy focus are leaving themselves vulnerable to susceptible systems and processes. If security, compliance and privacy adherence were more transparent to consumers, then retailers could look at these things as business differentiators rather than obligations.”

System integrators in the retail industry are being asked to be certified by the PCI Council as a key component to the technology and service supply chain to resolve the inconsistent attention to security and vulnerable configuration issues that could lead to security compromise. Retailers need to be concerned with how they evolve customer engagement and ensure their security strategy and plans address the growing threat landscape. Securing POS systems from basic system functions to newer applications that utilize customer information is essential to protecting the retailer’s brand and reputation.

The McAfee report reveals that POS systems are updated too infrequently, creating vast windows of opportunities for criminals to find and exploit vulnerabilities. Once a new vulnerability is located, businesses using the same types of systems can be easily identified and targeted for attack. The vulnerabilities with POS systems that are not regularly updated increase the likelihood that consumers’ cardholder and personal data is at risk.

“Retailers have worked hard not to store cardholder data, however, they still maintain a great deal of specific proprietary customer data on their networks that are a potential treasure trove for criminals and identity thieves,” said Greg Buzek, founder and president of IHL Consulting Group. “When a security breach occurs, retailers are …read more

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Researchers find new point-of-sale malware called BlackPOS

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A new piece of malware that infects point-of-sale (POS) systems has already been used to compromise thousands of payment cards belonging to customers of U.S. banks, according to researchers from Group-IB, a security and computer forensics company based in Russia.

POS malware is not a new type of threat, but it’s increasingly used by cybercriminals, said Andrey Komarov, the head of international projects at Group-IB, Wednesday via email.

Komarov said that Group-IB’s researchers have identified five different POS malware threats in the past six months. However, the most recent one, which was found earlier this month, has been investigated extensively, leading to the discovery of a command-and-control server and the identification of the cybercriminal gang behind it, he said.

The malware is being advertised on Internet underground forums under the rather generic name of “Dump Memory Grabber by Ree,” but researchers from Group-IB’s computer emergency response team (CERT-GIB) have seen an administration panel associated with the malware that used the name “BlackPOS.”

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NCR Silver Makes Everyday Easier for Small Businesses with Social Media Integration

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NCR Silver Makes Everyday Easier for Small Businesses with Social Media Integration

DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– NCR Corporation announced today that the NCR Silvermobile point of sale (POS) solution has been enhanced to empower small business owners to provide marketing messages to customers via the NCR Silver email marketing engine and update businesses’ Facebook pages with the same messages at the same time.

The NCR Silver social media update makes marketing to customers easier, with more impact, than ever before. With one click, small business owners can now engage in email marketing campaigns and at the same time update their businesses’ Facebook page with the same messages about their business or products. The integrated social media marketing saves small business owners time, streamlines their marketing efforts and empowers them to build a community of customers, which in turn drives loyalty and sales.

According to industry research, 73 percent of small business owners use social media as part of their marketing mix, and the majority of them don’t employ anyone to help with this work. Forty-one percent of small business owners report that making their marketing dollars go further is one of their biggest challenges. So maximizing the effective use of free social media sites, while also maximizing business owners limited time, is crucial to building and maintaining a successful business.

For more custom messages, like “we miss you” campaigns or special discounts for the most loyal customers, the social sharing feature can be easily turned off so that a business‘s broader social audience doesn’t see these more targeted messages.

“For the small business owner who is doing everything, time saved by integrating Facebook posts with their email campaigns is time they can spend helping customers, growing their businesses or being with their families,” said Christian Nahas, vice president and general manager of the NCR small business team. “NCR Silver’s mission is to help small businesses achieve their goals. We consistently hear that time and resources are two things small business owners can always use more of. With the social media marketing update, NCR Silver is giving these operators back valuable time while adding value to their business.”

NCR Silver’s cloud-based architecture enables this social media integration update to deploy automatically to existing NCR Silver customers and is included in all new installations for new customers. Earlier in the month NCR Silver was updated to provide business owners with the ability to launch and manage gift card programs.

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Catalyst Telecom Named US And Canada Distributor of the Year by Aruba Networks

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Catalyst Telecom Named US And Canada Distributor of the Year by Aruba Networks

Distributor recognized for third consecutive year

GREENVILLE, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Catalyst Telecom®, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. (NAS: SCSC) , and value-added distributor of voice, video and data convergence solutions, has been named US and Canada Distributor of the Year by Aruba Networks, a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions. Catalyst was recognized during an awards ceremony held at Aruba Networks‘ 2013 Americas Partner Summit in Las Vegas, NV.

Aruba awarded Catalyst Telecom for having the highest sales in the US and Canada. In addition, Aruba recognized Catalyst for its commitment to offering Aruba‘s solutions in all of its business units, each specializing in a key technology vertical for Aruba, including communications, mobility, physical security, among others.

“Aruba is a strategic partner to Catalyst Telecom and ScanSource, as we offer their industry-leading solutions to resellers in all of our business units, enabling them to grow their business and uncover new mobility opportunities,” said Mike Ferney, vice president of merchandising, Catalyst Telecom. “We are excited that Aruba has recognized this strong partnership once again. We thank our team for their hard work and our partners for their continued business.”

“We are pleased to recognize Catalyst Telecom as our US and Canada Distributor of the Year for 2013,” said Jim Harold, vice president of channels, Aruba Networks. “Having channel partners who can deliver the highest levels of support and service to customers is critical to our success.”

For additional information on Catalyst Telecom, please visit www.catalysttelecom.com.

About ScanSource, Inc.

ScanSource, Inc. (NAS: SCSC) is the leading international distributor of specialty technology products, operating from dedicated business units in North America, Latin America and Europe. ScanSource POS & Barcode delivers AIDC (automatic identification and data capture) and POS (point-of-sale) solutions; Catalyst Telecom and ScanSource Communications provide voice, video, data and converged communications equipment; ScanSource Security offers physical security solutions; and ScanSource Services Group delivers value-added support programs and services. Founded in 1992, the company ranks #760 on the Fortune 1000. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansourceinc.com.

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McAfee warns of malware targeting point-of-sale systems

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A new piece of custom malware sold on the underground Internet market is being used to siphon payment card data from point-of-sale (POS) systems, according to security researchers from antivirus vendor McAfee.

Dubbed vSkimmer, the Trojan-like malware is designed to infect Windows-based computers that have payment card readers attached to them, McAfee security researcher Chintan Shah said last week in a blog post.

The malware was first detected by McAfee’s sensor network on February 13 and is currently being advertised on cybercriminal forums as being better than Dexter, a different POS malware program that was discovered back in December.

Once installed on a computer, vSkimmer gathers information about the OS, including its version, unique GUID identifier, default language, hostname, and active username. This information is sent back to the control and command server in encoded format as part of all HTTP requests and is used by the attackers to keep track of individually infected machines. The malware waits for the server to respond with a “dlx” (download and execute) or “upd” (update) command.

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Subway Restaurants Rocked By POS Hackers

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By Bill Singer, Contributor

In a federal Indictment that was unsealed on March 15, 2013, in Boston, MA, federal prosecutors allege that sometime around 2011, Shahin Abdollahi, aka “Sean Holdt,” 46, of Lake Elsinore, CA, and Jeffrey Thomas Wilkinson, 35, of Rialto, CA, conspired to remotely hack into point-of-sale (“POS”) systems in Subway restaurant franchises around the country; and, in fact, apparently managed to hack into at least 13 Subway POS systems. These systems allow merchants to manage customer purchases made by credit, debit and gift cards. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest

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Vendor Managed Technologies, Inc. is now Retail Velocity

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Leader of “Big Data” Retail Demand Sensing and Retail Execution Solutions Synchronizes Branding and Company Name

ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Continuing its 19 year track record of innovation and solid growth, Vendor Managed Technologies, Inc. (VMT) announced today that it will now be known as Retail Velocity.

“The recent upsurge in the demand for our Velocity® Solution Suite has made us realize the power of its brand,” said Jennifer Beckett, VP of Sales and Marketing. “It is important that our company name coincides intuitively with our website www.RetailVelocity.com and our Velocity branding.”

Since 1994, Retail Velocity has been proud to serve industry leaders, such as Mattel, MASCO, Revlon, Hanesbrands, Levi Strauss and many others as evidenced on www.RetailVelocity.com/company/companies.php. Growth in the Demand Signal Repository (DSR), demand sensing and retail execution markets has exploded driven by retail suppliers pushing to become more consumer-driven.

The Velocity Solution Suite www.RetailVelocity.com/solution/repository.php, is an enterprise Demand Signal Repository (DSR) and Business Intelligence solution that provides a single source of demand analytics for retail suppliers covering key areas such as category management, sales, customer logistics, finance, marketing, merchandising and demand planning. Velocity provides a comprehensive library of more than 250 retail and distributor adapters enabling seamless downstream data acquisition, data cleansing and data harmonization.

Retail Velocity is a Microsoft Gold Certified and Tier 1 Managed Partner and has achieved Certified Integration with SAP Applications. The Velocity Solution Suite deployment options are on-premise, SaaS / cloud or a hybrid of both. Every delivery model enables clients to integrate with internal ERP and forecasting data to provide a true factory to shelf view of product performance.

About Vendor Managed Technologies, Inc. (VMT) DBA Retail Velocity

Since 1994, Retail Velocity has equipped consumer goods and apparel manufacturers with best-in-class retail data harmonization, demand signal repository (DSR) and business intelligence solutions. Velocity cleanses, harmonizes and integrates daily, store-level POS (demand signals) with third-party and internal data to provide end users with best practice analytics and processes geared towards maximizing sell-through and profitability across their retail and distribution accounts. Velocity provides the largest portfolio of harmonization and integration adaptors covering over 250 retailers and distributors in all classes of trade and global geographies.

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Vanderbilt Selects Agilysys Inventory and Procurement System

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Agilysys Eatec ® System Streamlines Dining Operations in 19 Locations Across Campus

ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Agilysys, Inc. (NAS: AGYS) , a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Vanderbilt Campus Dining, in Nashville, Tenn., has selected the Agilysys Eatec® inventory and procurement system to streamline foodservice operations in 19 locations at Vanderbilt University, including The Commons and Rand dining centers, multiple restaurants and cafés, and three retail markets.

“We selected the Eatec solution after an exhaustive search for an inventory and procurement system that not only would integrate with our varied restaurants but also with our different delivery methods of production and service,” said Camp Howard, director of Vanderbilt Campus Dining. “Eatec allows us to accurately forecast and manage food costs in real time; and its two-way integration with our POS system provides real-time access to a complete P&L, from revenues to costs. The system also gives us the ability to make nutritional content and allergen restriction information available to our customers as well as track our sustainability performance. We look forward to taking advantage of Eatec’s many features and to realizing the benefits of a more streamlined approach to dining operations here at Vanderbilt.”

The Eatec solution is a Microsoft Windows®-based fully-featured inventory, procurement and production system designed specifically for the hospitality and foodservice industries. Along with its core purchasing, inventory, recipe, forecasting, production and sales analysis functions, the software also offers modules for catering, cycle planning, retail management and nutrition. The modular structure allows customers to construct the exact set of features they need — whether it is an enterprise-wide solution for multiple sites or a single-site system for multiple functions.

“An automated inventory and procurement system is an essential tool for higher education dining operations, where margins are tight and mistakes are costly,” said Tony Ross, vice president of sales at Agilysys. “The Eatec solution, with its customizable modular structure, is ideal for colleges and universities of all sizes. It will allow Vanderbilt Campus Dining to streamline the purchasing process, control inventory and manage overall costs with real-time automated information. Its comprehensive reporting features will also enable the campus dining team to make more accurate and informed business decisions.”

Vanderbilt Campus Dining is a non-profit university-managed auxiliary service committed to providing value through high-quality, nutritious and diverse menu options. Its culinary team consists of award-winning chefs, and its dining program has …read more
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American Business: Payment Platforms Continue To Evolve

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By Benzinga Editorial

Whether you are traveling to your favorite destination or just sipping on a freshly brewed cup of Seattle?s Best on the way to work, it is quite possible that you noticed something different about the way you were able to make your purchases.
These web-based, on-the-go platforms offer speed, consistency and a new age feel for point-of-sale (POS) systems that appear to be outdated or difficult to work with. The following are just five industries looking to vamp up their appearance with a mobile payment boost in 2013. …read more
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Will Europeans Embrace Underground Currencies When Draconian Cash Ban Takes Effect?

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europe 2 SC Will Europeans Embrace Underground Currencies When Draconian Cash Ban Takes Effect?

Yesterday we reported that the European Union was set to ban cash transactions over 500 Euros, bringing the entire continent one step closer to a monopolized, and now totally monitored currency.

As the EU based news source that I quoted yesterday mentioned:

“Any transaction in excess of 500 euros will soon only be allowed via credit or debit card or by check, according to a plan by the Finance Ministry aimed at combating tax evasion. The ceiling for cash transactions is to be lowered from 1,500 euros today to 500 euros and could be reduced further over in the course of 2013. Ministry sources say that in the first quarter of the new year all companies and certain self-employed individuals will have to obtain the POS (point-of-sale) terminals that provide for card transactions.”

As I explained, this is a very alarming situation, but it is likely that this will backfire, pushing Europeans to find other ways of trading, ways that are off the grid and free from surveillance, inflation and taxation.

These decentralized community based currencies have already been thriving in many areas of Europe, and the following months and years will probably see a sharp incline in underground currencies if these sorts of measures continue.

This underground currency development in Europe and other parts of the world is something that I have been watching over the past several years.

In areas that have been most effected so far in the worldwide economic crisis there has been an increasing use of online open source currencies. These currencies help communities barter with one another easily and effectively without using the Euro which is becoming increasingly useless by the day. Last year there was a lot of news about bitcoin being more stable than the Euro, with more and more investors transferring their funds into these types of currencies.

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