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V eriFone recently introduced the Omni 3600 portable e-payment terminal. The terminal uses VeriFone's global e-payment platform, which includes the Verix operating environment. Verix allows information to be shared between applications and dynamically allocates memory to optimize space for additional applications. The terminal also comes with VeriFone's VeriShield security architecture, which prevents the execution of unauthorized software on Omni 3600 terminals.

Eric Lecesne, general manager, VeriFone Technology and Product Operation said, "We're freeing merchants from the time and expense of phone and power line installation. We're also leveraging the most popular elements of our Omni 3200 and Omni 3300 family of terminals to deliver exceptional speed, superior reliability and ease of use, all at a lower total cost of ownership."

Other features of the portable device include:

+ a triple-track magnetic-stripe reader

+ primary smart card reader

+ internal PIN pad

+ broad wireless coverage

+ Internet-enabled

+ SoftPay e-payment software (supports debit, credit and EBT transactions)

+ ATM-style interface

+ screen-addressable keys

+ customizable options

+ integrated thermal printer (renders logos, graphical fonts and character-based languages at up to 15 lines per second)

The device has an interchangeable, lithium-ion battery that handles up to 100 transactions-including printing-on a single charge. An optional charger base, with a 14.4 kps modem, can charge both the terminal and a spare battery simultaneously. An auto adapter is also available.

The first version of the Omni 3600 will use the Cingular Interactive Intelligent Wireless Network from Cingular Interactive (formerly BellSouth Wireless Data-see issue 01:02:01) in the United States. The first version of the Omni 3600 will also use Mobitex networks in Canada and areas of Latin America. For more information visit their Web site at www.verifone.com.