<A HREF="http://www.webitpr.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=7896">Microsoft announced that it is working with IBM</A> to deliver a powerful Windows Embedded-based "plug-and-play" solution to help make it faster and easier for retailers and hospitality organizations to deliver information and services to time-conscious, empowered, consumers.

According to the two companies, Microsoft's Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) operating system will come pre-loaded on IBM point-of-sale, self checkout and self-service kiosks offerings. The combined solution provides retailers and hospitality operators a simple, easy-to-manage point-of-service platform for empowering workers, and connecting consumers to products and information in a seamless, integrated retail environment.