We have a simple mantra when it comes to our technology: Better By Design. Not only is SL-Tech the industry leader in functionality and usability, but we also lead the market from an IT point of view. SL-Tech was the first in the industry to develop a DOS product (SNAP), the first to develop a 32-bit Windows product (WinSNAP), and the first in the industry to develop a web-based product ( WebSMARTT). We have a proven history of adopting the best technology to ensure that foodservice remains current with district standards.

All of our products and services are designed with the goals of IT in mind.

Area	Better By Design
WebSMARTT—Our web-based POS and Back of the House modules provide several design advantages	• Continuous operation at the sites, even when the network is down  • Real-time communication between the Central Office and school sites  • SIF compliancy for ease of integration with other district systems  • Fully integrated POS and Back of the House software modules, all working from a single SQL database
Student Accounts and Universal ID Cards	• myLunchMoney.com is the most secure online prepayment system in the market, backed by one of the largest credit card transaction banks in the nation  • myLunchMoney.com funds flow directly from the parents to the district’s accounts—no one else touches or holds the money  • PAD can be used all over campus to identify students and provide access to their prepaid accounts not just in foodservice, but also in transportation, attendance, and anywhere else students need to be identified
Hardware—Made reliable for the users and easy to support for IT	• IP-based Mira terminals can be used anywhere a network connection is available  • LEAP-compliant wireless POS technology built to 802.11b standards  • Deli Zone by VendSMARTT is network-based, acting just like another POS terminal  • myPal Prepayment Kiosk connects directly to the network, provides a secure audit trail, and contains redundant tamper-proof devices to prevent theft  • Extended warranties are available
Network Services Group—Available to provide assistance and extra help on an ongoing or as-needed basis	• Pre-installation assessments to identify potential network problems  • Help with network design and support plans  • Remote monitoring of WebSMARTT to identify issues as soon as they arise  • Assistance in identifying the best hardware and network equipment options
Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF)—Industry-wide standards to ensure efficient exchange of student information across district systems	• WebSMARTT contains more SIF-certified objects than any other foodservice management program  • SL-Tech works directly with SIF to define and design new SIF objects

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