7:30am Registration / Software Installation / Continental Breakfast
9:00am Keynote
Keynote

Siriusware’s CEO and President, Mark Danemann, addresses all attendees and introduces the Siriusware staff. He covers product direction and new functionality.

10:00am Break
10:30am Salesware Basics 01: Overview (Beg)
Salesware Basics 01: Overview

(The Salesware Basics track is designed for attendees who are new to Siriusware)
Beginning course that covers:

  • Introduction to Salesware
  • What are the four types of hardware/components used in Salesware?
  • What are some common network topologies that use these components in various configurations?

System Architecture & Configuration (Beg)
System Architecture & Configuration

Beginning course that covers:

  • What are the roles of the different components of the Salesware system architecture and how do they work together to form the complete system?
  • What are the different Salesware applications, what is the role of each and how do the applications interact?
  • How do the Salesware hardware and software specifications function to provide a robust, high–performing system?
  • What are the methods of improving performance and increasing availability of the system?

F&B Quick/Bar Service: Basics (Beg)
F&B Quick/Bar Service: Basics

Beginning course that covers:

  • What are the product planning and design tasks critical to F&B?
  • How do you set up and use modifiers and pre-mods?
  • How do you set up combo items?
  • How do you use Dynamic Pricing with F&B Quick/Bar Service?
  • How do you enable operators to auto-login with a card swipe?
  • What are some best practices for F&B item tree creation?
  • What are some best practices for F&B salespoint design?
  • How do you configure quick tips functionality?
  • What are the considerations specific to setting up F&B bar service?

E–Commerce: Installation & Use (Beg)
E–Commerce: Installation & Use

(Knowledge of and familiarity with the Siriusware system are required for this course)

Beginning course that covers:

  • What are the core components and overall architecture of E–Commerce version 4.0?
  • What are the basic setup and configuration steps necessary for using E–Commerce?
  • How do you set up and configure items in E–Commerce?
  • What are the types of confirmation e–mails that can be sent from E–Commerce?

E–Commerce Benefits and Requirements (All)
E–Commerce Benefits and Requirements

For users considering implementing the E–Commerce module, this course outlines the benefits of using E–Commerce to sell Siriusware products. Also, the infrastructure and personnel needed to effectively manage the system are discussed.

Advanced Users Roundtable
Advanced Users Roundtable

This roundtable session is intended for advanced users (although all are welcome) to discuss a variety of topics. For people interested in participating, we ask that they submit a minimum of two topics they would like to discuss prior to the seminar by emailing Tim Larsen at tlarsen@siriusware.com. Tim will then compile the topic list and choose the topics that are of most interest to all participants. Please email your topics to Tim no later than Friday, September 4, 2009.

12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Salesware Basics 02: Product Setup (Beg)
Salesware Basics 02: Product Setup

Beginning course that covers:

  • Introduction to Salesware salespoint implementations
  • How do you organize data based on business goals and objectives?
  • What are the types of information you need to collect prior to implementation?
  • What is the DCI?
  • How do you create departments, categories and items?
  • What are the item edit dialogs and how do you use them to set up products?

Basic SQL Queries (Beg) (Time 1)
Basic SQL Queries

(Take this before taking Custom Reporting Using Other Tools and/or Custom Filters & Exporting Data)

Beginning course that covers:

  • How is Microsoft SQL Server used in Salesware?
  • How do you use SQL Server Management Studio, Enterprise Manager and Query Analyzer to perform basic
    administrative tasks on your database?
  • What is SQL and how do you build SQL queries?

Modifiers & Item Packaging (Int)
Modifiers & Item Packaging

Intermediate course that covers:

  • How do you use modifiers to package items?
  • What are the pricing and printing options you have when using modifiers to package items?
  • What .INI settings are used to fine–tune the behavior of packaged items, and how are they used?

E–Commerce: Installation & Use (Beg) (Continued)
E–Commerce: Installation & Use

(Knowledge of and familiarity with the Siriusware system are required for this course)

Beginning course that covers:

  • What are the core components and overall architecture of E–Commerce version 4.0?
  • What are the basic setup and configuration steps necessary for using E–Commerce?
  • How do you set up and configure items in E–Commerce?
  • What are the types of confirmation e–mails that can be sent from E–Commerce?

Retail: Basics (Beg)
Retail: Basics

(Enrollment in Retail: Purchasing & Reporting is also recommended)

Beginning course that covers:

  • What is common retail terminology?
  • How do you create Retail module components in SysManager?
  • How do you configure retail items?
  • How does retail inventory management work in Salesware?
  • How does a retail salespoint operate?

F&B Table Service: Basics (Beg)
F&B Table Service: Basics

Beginning course that covers:

  • What are the common setup considerations for all F&B salespoints?
  • How do you manage tables, ordering and payment?
  • How do you handle table splitting and transfers?
  • How do you configure tipping and server banking?
  • How do you perform server closeout?

2:30pm Break
3:00pm - 5:00pm Introducing JCA Answers Analytics for Siriusware
Introducing JCA Answers Analytics for Siriusware

This session is presented by JCA, Inc. JCA Answers Analytics employs powerful data cubes and an easy-to-use cube browser to provide non–technical end-users with the ability to create their own reports. JCA Answers Analytics can be used for sophisticated analysis by simply dragging and dropping fields onto your report. JCA Answers Analytics is part of the JCA Answers Suite.

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