Xsilva Certifies 62 LightSpeed POS Resellers At Summer Certification Camp 2007.
June 13, 2007 - Xsilva Systems, Inc. has certified an additional 62 resellers around the world to resell LightSpeed 2 Point of Sale (POS) solutions on Mac OS X.
The resellers, from as far away as Denmark, France, and Mexico, as well as from across Canada and the U.S., were certified at the second LightSpeed Certification Camp, Summer 2007 Edition, held recently in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
A previous group of 43 resellers was certified at the first LightSpeed Certification Camp last October.
"We are amazed by the response of resellers to our training events and the level of dedication they bring to LightSpeed POS solutions in this flourishing new market for the Mac," said Xsilva CEO, Dax Dasilva. "Resellers have always played a very significant role in the growth of our product, and it's very rewarding to be able to meet them, get their feedback on how they're promoting and integrating LightSpeed, and hear their ideas for LightSpeed's future development."
17 Sessions and 20+ Workshops
The latest LightSpeed Certification Camp featured two tracks: Advanced and Basic, to accommodate varying levels of familiarity with the software. Resellers participated in two days of training sessions, workshops, and roundtable discussions to earn a Level I or Level II Certification as a LightSpeed POS solution reseller. Seventeen sessions and more than twenty workshops were presented by members of the Xsilva team-along with special guest presentations by OpenBase CEO Scott Keith; Michael and Jeremy Sacket of GammaStream Technologies; and event sponsors Axia; Merchant Warehouse; and IronGate SMC.
Work Hard, Play Hard
Continuing the Xsilva tradition of infusing business with fun, the most recent LightSpeed Certification Camp was held at the world-class Hotel Godin and featured social events, such as a gala cocktail reception with performances by Montreal singer Athesia.
"The Xsilva staff are the most unique and friendly software developers I've ever had the pleasure of working with," said Patrick Brown of Brown Computer Solutions of Brattleboro, VT. "Every person at Xsilva appears to be passionate about their work and fun to work with, too. It's not often that I say I had a great time at a software conference!"
The Future of Retail
Xsilva continues to invest in both its software and its reseller network to keep its LightSpeed POS solution ahead of the market. So far this year, Xsilva has released LightSpeed 2 with a revamped POS screen and all-new Browser; Phase One of a Multi-Store roadmap; and new Web Store module for e-commerce.
Planned for later this year are additional product innovations and more reseller events to help spread the word about this powerful, new Mac-based POS solution.
"It's very exciting to see how our resellers and customers are taking advantage of the power, simplicity and flexibility of LightSpeed," said Dasilva. "We're already planning our next Certification Camp, with even more compelling training, features and solutions."
About Us
About Xsilva LightSpeed 2
Xsilva LightSpeed 2 is a ground-breaking, next-generation Point of Sale (POS) system that improves retail operations by providing stores with comprehensive and easy-to-use retail tools in an iTunes-like Browser. LightSpeed features include an innovative 'floating' POS interface designed for high-speed, error-free checkout and a tightly-integrated Web Store module to help stores take their product catalogs online. Xsilva LightSpeed harnesses the most powerful Mac OS X and SQL-based technologies to provide retail customers with unparalleled performance and reliability under a crisp, polished, and easy-to-use OS X interface.
About Xsilva Systems Inc
Xsilva Systems Inc is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and specializes in building high-performance SQL-based Point of Sale (POS) systems for Mac OS X. The Xsilva team, led by Xsilva Founder and CEO Dax Dasilva, is committed to its mission of building the most compelling and innovative POS system on any platform, through the cultivation of Xsilva's flagship product for Mac OS X, Xsilva LightSpeed.
Sessions
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Keynote Presented by Dax Dasilva, Xsilva CEO Download |
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Selling LightSpeed Solutions Learn how to identify target markets for LightSpeed solutions and explore how best to present LightSpeed solutions to retail and small business customers. Download |
Setup, Configuration and Migration Learn how to do optimal LightSpeed configurations, as well as migrate and update data using Import Tools. Download |
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Setup, Configuration and Migration Learn how to do optimal LightSpeed configurations, as well as migrate and update data using Import Tools. Download |
Supporting LightSpeed Essentials Series for New Users and Resellers Learn how to keep your LightSpeed installation optimized and running smoothly with basic troubleshooting and maintenance tips. Download |
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Advanced Workflows featuring Vertical Markets and Multi-Store Learn how to design advanced LightSpeed workflows that comprehensively address the sales, purchasing and accounting operations of a growing small business in key vertical markets. A required session for LightSpeed resellers and integrators. Download |
Workflows Essentials Series for New Users and Resellers Learn how to use LightSpeed workflows in your business. Covers Products, Customers, Sales, Browser and Purchasing basics. Download |
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Web Store Essentials Series for New Users and Resellers Learn how LightSpeed 2's tightly-integrated Web Store module can help you take your business online. Download |
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Advanced Reporting Learn how to get the most out of LightSpeed's Reporting, Intelligence and Export tools. Get an introduction to On-Target Reports, a powerful SQL reporting tool for building ad hoc reports. Download |
Reporting and Admin Essentials Series for New Users and Resellers Learn how to administrate LightSpeed and access the reports you need to keep on top of your business. Download |
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Accounting Exports In this session, you will learn about LightSpeed's GL account linking and accounting exports to MYOB and QuickBooks. Download |
Accounting Essentials Series for New Users and Resellers Get an introduction to LightSpeed's accounting exports to MYOB and QuickBooks. Download |
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Web Store Learn how to set up and use LightSpeed 2's tightly-integrated Web Store module. Download |
LightSpeed Workshops Walk through LightSpeed workflows with Xsilva support and training staff. Download |
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Customizing the Web Store Featuring Web Store developers, GammaStream Download |
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Supporting LightSpeed Learn how to support LightSpeed installations with troubleshooting techniques and learn resolutions to common support issues. Download |
Web Store and Reporting Workshop Hands-on workshops to explore the Web Store and On-Target Reports. Download |
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OpenBase Server Admin Learn how to effectively deploy, administer and troubleshoot OpenBase, LightSpeed's powerful SQL backend database with OpenBase CEO, Scott Keith. Download |
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Customer Relationship Management in LightSpeed Learn how to harness the CRM talents of LightSpeed to manage your customer relationships and target your customer marketing. Download |
POS Hardware and WebFones Workshops Get hands-on with popular POS hardware from leading vendors and the WebFones VoIP phone system. |