ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Oct. 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q4 Mobile, a division of Q4 Systems Corporation (OTCQB:QFOR) ("Q4"), a SMAC (Social/Mobile/Analytics/Cloud) based vertical platform company that develops and implements mission-critical cloud-based solutions, today announced the implementation of its advanced cloud-based Retail platform, RetailSphereTM, with 4G Wireless, a large Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer with over 120 store locations throughout California and Nevada.
Implementation of Q4's RetailSphere platform will enable 4G Wireless to improve internal and external communications among the chain of stores. RetailSphere encompasses a comprehensive set of in-store retail, e-commerce, mobile and social technologies. It will enable 4G Wireless to systematize its backoffice operations through a Corporate Intranet, Content Management System, Customer Relationship Management System, Learning Management System and Loyalty Tracking. The systems will also enable 4G to engage patrons more effectively via Mobile apps, Responsive sites, Multi-Channel Marketing, E-Commerce, QR Codes/NFC, Social Media based promotion and Customer Loyalty programs.
Ed Baryluk, VP of Sales for Q4 commented, "Retailers such as 4G Wireless will benefit from the competitive advantages that can be derived from the cloud-based RetailSphere platform. Savings in terms of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) can accrue from Day 1, while the system provides the elasticity of the cloud to scale as 4G expands its footprint. Our continuing investment in R&D to innovate and build upon the RetailSphere platform with exciting features will help our retail clients improve key metrics relative to customer satisfaction and financial performance. Gartner predicts the market size for e-commerce and cloud-based retail software such as RetailSphere will be at least $3 billion by 2013. This represents a significant market opportunity for Q4 Mobile."
Scott Anderson, Director of Marketing for 4G Wireless stated, "Compared to other alternatives, Q4's approach of offering comprehensive, multi-pronged, cloud based solutions for retailers was a key factor. We were looking for a partner that could offer a comprehensive, turn-key solution to help us implement scalable, cutting-edge initiatives, and Q4 Mobile met that challenge."
RetailSphere, Q4's innovative, multi-channel cloud based platform for retailers, has been implemented by dozens of retailers and franchises. It enables them to engage and connect with consumers in a variety of ways never imagined before, thereby revolutionizing the shopping experience. Some of the capabilities the platform offers include: Mobile Commerce / Store Check-in /Location Aware Couponing /AR Shopping /Tablet Catalogs/Daily Deal/Social Commerce / Quick ResponseTV and Marketing and CRM.
About Q4 Systems Corporation
Q4 Systems is an IT software company that develops and implements mission-critical cloud-based enterprise systems for both Fortune 500 companies and smaller enterprises. Operating in several countries, Q4 services over 150 companies worldwide. The company is a leading provider of Health Exchange platforms (QHIX) and a proprietary set of SMAC (social media, mobility, analytics and cloud computing) technology solutions to enterprise clients in the Financial Services, Health Care, Retail and Manufacturing sectors. More information about Q4 Systems can be found at http://www.qfor.com.
About 4G Wireless, Inc., A Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer
4G Wireless is a privately owned California corporation headquartered in Irvine, California. It is currently an indirect premium wireless retail agent for Verizon Wireless. This means that 4G Wireless sells Verizon's wireless, telephone and data subscriber plans, mobile phones, wireless devices and accessories through its retail store fronts. 4G Wireless presently owns and operates approximately 117 stores throughout California and 4 stores in Clark County, Nevada. More information about 4G Wireless can be found at http://www.4gwireless.com
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