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Uniware are pleased to announce that development has now been completed to allow our HE clients to utilise the Shibboleth sign on to access their Upay and IUMIS accounts. 

This will benefit all students and University staff and save having multiple user login credentials.  To register your interest in using a Shibboleth SSO please contact our sales team by email at sales@uniware.co.uk for further details.  

Regents College have upgraded their Uniware solution with latest IBM Surepos 500 terminals.  The new IBM PoS terminals now include 10" customer facing marketing screens to allow promotions and video to be displayed across the EPoS estate. 

Regents College now have paywave & full EfT facilities on all PoS terminals providing a faster service for customers and reduced cash handling for the catering team.      

The University of Birmingham have extended their EPoS and Cashless payment contract with Uniware at the end of the 36 month period.  

Uniware will be updating the software in order to provide University of Birmingham with the very latest software developments for the University sector catering team. Included in this latest update will be Uniware's latest developments in reporting services.     

The extended contract also includes adding further PoS outlets to what is already one of the largest University catering clients in this sector.         

After an extensive tender process Clyde & Co chose Uniware to provide the cashless payment solution for their new City offices. 

Clyde & Co staff now use Uniware's web loading solution Upay to top up their cashless accounts for use in both the restaurant and a number of vending machines located on various floors within the offices.  

The solution is IUMIS plus Upay integrated with the site security card using IBM Surepos 500 latest touch screen hardware terminals.      

Uniware maintains its market leading position in the University sector with a new contract to provide Edge Hill University with the IUMIS EPoS and Cashless payment hosted solution.

Following a tender process Edge Hill University have awarded their EPoS & Cashless Payment contract to Uniware.  The IUMIS hosted solution has been installed using 17 IBM Surepos 500 terminals.  

Upay has been commissioned to allow parents and students to top up their cashless accounts over the Internet.  Uniware's integrated Ocius for PC chip and pin solution has been installed for all PoS terminals additionally allowing payment by credit and debit card at all locations.

Upay is now fully available on any smart phone platform and the Upay Mobile solution is being rolled out at Edge Hill University. Uniware launched this mobile technology in April 2011 and have seen a significant uptake in the use of smartphones for account top up across our cashless client base.    

The order was subject to a very short lead time of less than a month.  We are pleased to announce the solution went live on 1st September 2011 on time and on budget.      

Uniware has launched a web application for smartphones that will enable customers to top up funds on their cashless payment card from their phone rather than having to log onto a computer.

Uniware's existing Upay software is widely used as a cashless payment system by universities, business and industry catering operations as well as colleges and schools. The solution operates in a similar way to an online banking system enabling card holders to manage their account, view detailed statements and top up funds onto their card via a secure internet site.

Now with the launch of  Upay Mobile, customers can top up and view their account simply by clicking on the icon on their phone or iPad which will take them through to the password-controlled site.

Mike Brand, Uniware's managing director comments: "With mobile phone technology increasingly being at the forefront of our everyday lives, we know that Upay Mobile will be a valuable addition for customers as they can log onto their account wherever they are and at any time of the day.

"With students tending to be the most technically-savvy, we believe there will be ready demand for the app at universities that are already operating our cashless payment system."

The Upay Mobile web application, which can be used on android phones, iPhones and Blackberrys, is now available from the website: www.upaymobile.co.uk . 

Uniware will be demonstrating the Upay Mobile app at this year's CUBO exhibition in Sheffield (22nd-24th June). 

JP Kenny Wood Group introduce a Uniware cashless solution to their staff at new offices in Compass Point. 

The solution is IUMIS hosted and comprises an EFT guest card terminal and IBM PoS hardware.  Account loading is via credit or debit cards using Upay web loading or the guest card terminal on site.  Card technology is HID.   

Uniware worked with Caterer Blue Apple to install this solution over the Easter holiday period.   

Following an extensive tender process Pinsent Masons have selected Uniware to provide their cashless payment solution for their new City of London offices.

The solution is based around the Uniware IUMIS hosted solution thus reducing the involvement of the onsite technology  team.  Upay is being installed to allow staff to use their credit and debit cards to top up their accounts.  Auto top up and top up reminders have been enabled and Udeli is in place to allow staff to place collection orders rather than queue at the catering facilities. 

Visitors will obtain guest cards using an Eft guest card terminal and refunds will take place back onto their  nominated card on departure.

Woodhorn Museum a Uniware client since 2005 in Northumberland have upgraded their UMIS solution in order to add Gift Aid to their retail EPoS Uniware point of sale and stock control portfolio.  

The requirement to use the existing global HID security card supported Uniware's bid to be awarded this prestigious contract in the City of London. Comprising of 3 point-of-sale terminals operating via IUMIS, the solution also utilises Upay and Udeli. These modules allow staff to manage and load their cashless accounts and order their lunch online. Not only does this reduce the need for loading hardware terminals onsite, the convenient and secure service is a fantastic way of encouraging staff uptake of the catering facilities.

Having installed 37 point-of-sales terminals in 2009 and experienced significant success, the University of Manchester are now extending the IUMIS solution by adding 4 new points-of-sale into the sports centre as part of a further roll out of EPoS across their estate. Additionally, Saffron has now been installed by Fretwell Downing and fully integrated into IUMIS to provide the client with an efficient, synergistic solution.

Following a tender process, Uniware is delighted to have been awarded this project to replace the previous cashless solution of our new client. White & Case adds to the already impressive legal community services portfolio of Uniware. The traditional EPoS solution also comprises of a hand-held point-of-sale device. This can be used to queue-bust during busy periods and provide a trolley service, improving service and increasing revenue from the catering facilities

Uniware has been selected to replace a competitor's Mifare cashless solution at Lockheed Martin. Via IUMIS, back office staff have the ability to operate their outlets with greater efficiency, using sophisticated reports to make informed strategic decisions. Upay is also available for cashless users to load and manage their account, providing a secure and convenient service to increase uptake.

Working with contract caterer Host, Uniware is pleased to be awarded a cashless installation operating via IUMIS and using Upay, as well as the client's Cotag security tag. Uniware has the ability to use any card technology, meaning clients no longer need to consider having more than a single site card and should always resist supplier suggestions to introduce or add costly technology to an existing card, purely to facilitate a cashless solution.

Working with Blackstone Property Management on a second Nido student living project, Uniware has installed a cashless laundry solution in this 32 storey tower block for Nido in Spitalfields. Uniware partnered with PHS Laundry Serve in this project to ensure the client solution was bespoke to their requirements.

St Catherine's - the largest Oxford College - has chosen to replace their existing cashless system with a Uniware solution this summer. Operating six points-of-sale via the IUMIS hosted platform, St Catherine's are also utilising Upay and P-Counter. P-Counter is the global printing solution used at Oxford colleges; a pre-requisite for this solution was for students to be able to use Upay to load value to their printing accounts conveniently and securely over the internet. Laundry and vending are also part of the cashless implementation and this integrated system indicates how Uniware's ongoing innovation continues to provide clients with a bespoke and synergistic solution as their needs develop and change over time.

A client since 1996, Royal Holloway University are continuing their hardware upgrade rollout programme and have agreed to replace further point-of-sales terminals this summer. These IBM terminals consist of the latest touchscreen technology to improve operator performance and reduce errors. The power-saving mode is also appealing to clients, who are putting greater emphasis on their corporate social responsibility and the environmental impact of their operations. Perhaps most significantly, the longevity and reliability of this hardware is paramount during a period when tight budgets demand increasing value-for-money.

This long-standing client is staying at the fore-front of the EPoS market, opting to add Wave & Pay functionality to all six of their point-of-sale terminals this summer. Contactless, high speed credit and debit cards are now becoming widely available and are an ideal platform for clients who do not want to go completely cashless.

Uniware has added yet another prestigious Cambridge College to their client list.

Anglia Ruskin University is a split campus site operating between Chelmsford and Cambridge. The implementation of an effective EPoS solution has been a principle objective of this client in the drive to improve operational efficiency and increase uptake and revenue from their facilities. Following a competitive tender process, Uniware was selected to install a centrally managed solution, comprising of 13 points-of-sale across both sites. IUMIS is being installed as a hosted solution with minimal involvement from the local IT team and managed instead by the Uniware Projects & Consultancy Team.

Uniware can report a good take-up of our products in 2010. Now in the third quarter, we are seeing excellent levels of sales activity - both from new and existing clients - and forecast 2010 results will meet projected targets. There is now a decisive upward-trend indicating a clear preference of our hosted IUMIS solution, with 100% of all new clients in 2010 choosing this against our locally installed Windows option. Reducing internal IT involvement and costly server hardware onsite are two of the principle advantages of this solution. Our existing clients continue to provide excellent references, with new client visits and support for our solutions against our competitors. In the cashless sector we are now seeing our competitors changing tack to store value on the database, rather than on the card. We see this as further acceptance that Uniware took the right approach 17 years ago and consider we can retain this significant advantage through ongoing innovation.

Uniware has operated all of BP's major SE UK sites since 1998 and is now implementing a major upgrade in order to convert all sites to the IUMIS hosted solution. Working with Aramark, this represents a significant step forward in providing a centralised approach in the management of this complex estate.

Lloyds of London have been a valued Uniware client since 2002 and - in conjunction with Avenance - have upgraded to IUMIS in order to reap the considerable benefits derived from a hosted cashless solution. In addition, all IBM PoS terminals have been upgraded to the latest spec IBM SurePoS 500 terminals.

The Mars head office in Basingstoke has chosen Uniware to provide the EPoS solution within their staff restaurant. Uniware are the only solution provider with the capability to work with the Four Square Klix payment solution and are delighted to announce another Klix key site to our client portfolio.

Aramark have selected Uniware to provide the IUMIS solution at their newly acquired contract - the SLaM Hospital Group. Managing the catering function across multiple sites, Uniware has worked closely with Aramark to tailor the solution to meet their specific requirements.

Following an extensive tender process involving all the major industry players, Uniware were selected to provide a state-of-the-art cashless solution to Linklaters' highly impressive, new facilities over three sites across London and Colchester. Uniware have operated successfully with caterers Avenance on many prestigious sites in the UK and the acquisition of this esteemed law firm now represents a flagship opportunity for both Uniware and Avenance. The existing cashless system was removed and replaced with Uniware's IUMIS solution, including the Udeli online web ordering module. Web orders are now either printed out in the kitchen preparation area or displayed through a timed print redirection service directly to Uniware's kitchen screen solution, where the chef is able to bump orders off as they are completed. In addition to the cashless point-of-sale hardware, Linklaters' staff can also load their cashless accounts using Upay, Uniware's web loading service. Upay's sophisticated functionality includes the provision of Auto Top Up, Online statements and Top Up Reminders to Linklaters' busy staff. Feedback from the client and end users indicates this project has been an overwhelming success for all parties and we look forward to a long relationship ahead.

Following an extensive tender process, Uniware have added the largest University in the UK to their already extensive portfolio of the UK's top universities and colleges with the acquisition of an extended EPoS contract at the University of Manchester. The IUMIS web hosted solution is now fully operational, with the ability to directly integrate with Fretwell Downing's Saffron stock solution. The roll out of this site has been fully managed by Uniware, working alongside UoM Project Manager. The project has already been seen as a resounding success, providing detailed business intelligence to the Catering team at University of Manchester.

Uniware have successfully implemented a hosted cashless solution at this leading pharmaceutical company using their existing Mifare card system. Upay is also proving a popular and convenient cashless loading tool for PPD Global staff.

As an existing client of Uniware, Royal Holloway University have extended their cashless solution to include online loading and account management via Upay, giving the students complete access to their cashless account via the internet.

An additional Aramark catering site has been added to the Uniware portfolio. Mayday Hospital use Uniware's IUMIS solution with all PoS terminals being cashed up using a memory key back to the data centre.

Following a full refurbishment of their catering facilities, JTI Gallaher has appointed Uniware - via Ibex Interiors - to install a cashless payment solution for their staff in their Weighbridge Offices. The IUMIS hosted solution was selected, with Upay implemented for web loading. In addition, an EfT credit and debit card loader was installed for contractors use whilst on site.

Uniware provide the EPoS solution (through Caterers, Aramark) to PWC across 8 sites and are pleased to announce that the London Docklands office has now been added to our portfolio. The Docklands installation uses IUMIS, with plans to integrate this solution across the estate in order to centralise the management of all PWC sites.

Nokia, an existing Uniware client, has chosen to install Upay at their Southwood site, enabling their staff to take advantage of the convenience of secure web loading.

Charlton House caterers, working with Speechly Bircham, have recently added the Udeli online ordering module to the IUMIS installation at their new city offices.

An additional MOD site has been added to the Uniware portfolio at Southwick Park; caterers Aramark have selected Uniware to provide the PAYD solution at their new contract. For this application, IUMIS was used with end-of-day routines; cashing up to a memory key and then updating the database over the Internet.

Uniware have installed the largest cashless system within the UK into the prestigious London office of one of the largest worldwide banks. Uniware were selected for having the most advanced hosted solution in the cashless market.

Uniware have been selected to provide the cashless solution at the new London offices for Charles Russell. The solution consists of the very latest cashless technology including online loading and food ordering solutions.

Required a solution which provided key business intelligence to manage their staff restaurant and Starbucks outlet. After researching the market, Uniware were selected to provide the data centre hosted IUMIS solution, which allows their catering contractors to manage the service from anywhere via the internet.

Uniware have used the existing mifare security cards to implement a hosted cashless solution in the stunning, new build in Royal Albert Docks, at the staff restaurant and kiosk. Loaders are used in conjunction with Upay to provide a flexible, efficient service to both the council staff and building tenants.

Have appointed Uniware to supply a hosted cashless solution, providing multi-currency loading for staff and guests via Upay. Once again, Uniware have been able to seamlessly implement a solution using the existing EMA security card.

These sites become the latest of the MOD to select Uniware to provide EPoS solutions for the management of their catering operations.

Uniware have added another prestigious Cambridge College to their client list after being selected to install their IUMIS solution at Homerton College. The college have also selected to use Upay which allows their students to load and manage their cashless accounts via the internet.

Uniware now interface directly with Fretwell Downing Saffron solution. Saffron was selected by University of Birmingham & University of Glasgow and Uniware were pleased to develop the interface to FDH.

The UMIS retail solution has been chosen by Bekonscot to replace their existing solution. The solution includes EPoS, Chip and Pin and stock control giving this tourist attraction the latest technology to manage their entire site which will go live at their grand re-opening on St Valentine´s Day.

Uniware have installed their IUMIS hosted solution in to their offices in the City. Staff are saving time at the point of sale with faster cashless transactions and are using Udeli to pre-order and pay for their food from their desks to further increase the time saving.

Uniware have jointly managed the cashless system at City and Guilds with another cashless provider for a number of years. The system required updating and the client decided to go in to the future with Uniware as the sole provider of the EPoS cashless solution. City and Guilds have chosen to install Uniware´s locally hosted solution – UMIS including the salary sacrifice module.

Nokia´s exclusive mobile phone company have placed the order with Uniware to replace a competitor cashless system at Vertu. The new solution is UMIS hosted on site linked with Upay for web loading.

Have installed IUMIS at their new premises and two existing premises in London. Staff can load and manage their cashless accounts on line and use their card at any of the three sites. Uniware have also installed the very latest wave and pay technology to manage visitor transactions.

Choose Uniware and the IUMIS solution to manage the catering operation at their newly refurbished staff restaurant.

After researching the cashless provider market Northern Trust selected Uniware to provide a completely hosted EPoS and cashless solution for their Canary Wharf office. Catering managers control the entire catering function via the internet from any PC while staff can go online to load their accounts and order their lunch save time and reduce queues.

After a lengthy tender process the University selected the IUMIS hosted Uniware solution to install across their campus in some 20 outlets. Each IBM PoS terminal has EfT payment facilities and the entire solution integrates with FDH Saffron for Stock control.

Uniware install their IUMIS solution at BL Law´s new premises in Eastleigh. Staff can load and manage their accounts online using Upay or directly from payroll. The site has also chosen to use Udeli to allow staff to order and pay for their food online, this saves time for the staff member and allows the catering manager to utilise their teams time before the lunchtime rush.

Having visited a number of the Uniware Oxford College clients St Peters College decided to proceed with the lUMIS solution hosted at our data centre and linking directly with Upay for web loading. St Peters College also use Upay for online function booking thus replacing the old style function booking via the porters lodge.

The Zoology department at Oxford have selected Uniware to install UMIS to manage their catering facility and to allow the site to be cashless. Students can load money via a cash loader to then use their existing student card to make a purchase and the PoS and vending terminals.

Uniware have operated in B Sky B Osterley Park since 2004 and have now been selected to replace an ageing competitor solution at both Livingston and Dunfermline. The new UMIS solution links to Upay for web loading whilst being hosted at a sky data centre.

Uniware have installed UMIS at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford to manage their staff restaurant catering facility. UMIS allows the hospital to offer a discounted pricing tariff to staff.

After a 2 year search in the cashless market Uniware were selected to provide their cashless payment solution. Their requirements were to have an off site hosted solution managed outside of the Unipart estate, value on system rather than old style value on card, account loading via the internet with auto top up and an integrated deli ordering solution. Uniware were able to provide a perfect match and also included biometric recognition in support of staff who have forgotten to bring their card in to the office. This is proving very popular and staff seem to enjoy using their fingerprint to buy their lunch.

Replacing an ageing G2 solution Uniware were selected to provide the UMIS solution in their offices in the City. The new solution uses Upay alongside conventional cash loading and now provides an enhanced reporting suite for the caterers.

Coinciding with a move to new offices in the City, Uniware were pleased to win a major tender to provide a cashless solution to Speechly Bircham. All account loading is via Upay and an on site EfT loader. Many Speechly staff have taken advantage of the Auto top up features in Upay and the caterers no longer have any cash to count. Card technology is HID "I" class and the system is located off site in Uniware´s data centre with Uniware managing the database, security and back ups.

Caerphilly CC decided to go cashless in their new prestigious offices in Wales. Following a long tender process Uniware were selected for this project. The solution comprises IBM Surepos 500 terminals linked to Mifare card readers, account loading is via locally installed account management stations using a combination of coins notes and credit and debit cards, plus Upay for account loading over the Internet. Upay also now includes Udeli which provides a fully integrated desktop deli ordering solution for Caerphilly County Council. Numerous vending machines have also been converted to accept cashless cards across the offices. Uniware also provided a DDA compliant Guest card terminal which is a new breed of height adjustable terminals allowing for both DDA and normal use.

Following a lengthy tender process Uniware has won and installed the Umis cashless system using our Upay web loading service and IBM Surepos hardware across 8 sites ranging from the City to the South coast. This contract respresents a major gain for Uniware and makes a perfect reference for any prospective client looking for an enterprise cashless solution.

Blackstone Property chose Uniware for their new operations at Nido. A Umis cashless payment solution now controls all point of sale, vending and laundry operations for resident students in London. Using Mifare card technology students no longer have to carry cash whilst on the Nido premises. Students use Uniware´s Upay service to load money to their cashless account over the Internet meaning there is no cash to be counted or taken whilst on site.

Aramark catering selected Uniware to roll out an EPoS solution across all offices of their client. Requirement was to standardise reporting and Uniware worked with Aramark to provide a very detailed set of business reports for this project.

Using a Klix key for their vending and now wanting to introduce point of sale for staff was an interesting challenge for Kelloggs. Uniware had already used the Klix key on several other sites and provided the solution. Using IBM Surepos hardware, readers from Klix ensured a turnkey solution could be installed in the Manchester business.

Basildon Hospital a new Aramark contract introduced the Umis solution to provide front of house services to the hospital staff and visitors. Using IBM Surepos hardware Uniware installed the solution representing further inroads into our health service contracts.

Think Money installed Umis to provide a Salary Sacrifice solution for use in their catering outlets. Umis Salary sacrifice solution is now installed at many of Uniware´s clients and provides a direct import facility from payrol to the Umis back office solution. One clear advantage of Umis with salary sacrifice is that the funds are immediately available without having to upload them to the users card.