Branch Client Services (BCS) packages the Nexus middleware interface with device support for a broad range of devices used in traditional PC branch applicaitons. BCS provides XFS support for over 250 branch devices combined with the Nexus industry standard XFS Manager.
Nexus Software LLC - Distributed Client Services
Distributed Client Services (DCS) transforms the Branch device support into a server based product with enhanced administrative and architectural capabilities for flexible and lower total cost branch solutions. With DCS, Branch Device supports thin and slim client deployment of device services to Windows clients. A variety of server/client architectures are supported.
The use of Distributed Client Services maintains investments in existing Branch Client Services API based solutions and in most cases requires virtually no solution changes to evolve from traditional PC client based solutions to server based solutions with small footprint clients. The same 250+ devices supported in the Branch Client Services solution are supported in DCS as well..
"Zero Touch” Administration
An integral aspect of the distributed client approach is the elimination of
teller station visits for routine setup, configuration and updates. This model
of “zero touch” administration provides a superior approach to these activities
over previous methods of workstation configuration, software installation and
software updates. The “zero touch” approach is composed of these components:
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Centralized setup of the financial branch and stations which permits easy
deployment and migrations of
future setup changes
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Automated software install and software update at teller stations and servers
that reduces costs and
increases up time of consumer delivery systems
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Centralized logging of fault and operational conditions for quicker problem
identification and
resolution
The
key to centralized management of financial branch clients is the configuration
database located on the server. This is used to drive automated software
installation, software update, event and trace log compilation and client
station configuration.
The Branch Device Enterprise Configuration Utility (ECU) with Distributed
Client Services becomes a manager of station and device information stored
within the configuration database. ECU also provides access to the management
facilities of Installation Manager including distribution options, push/pull
operations and monitoring of station status.
Enterprise
Configuration Utility (ECU)
A robust Configuration Management component is included to facilitate selection
and definition of peripheral devices and their sharing relationships. The
Branch Device Enterprise Configuration Utility (or ECU) allows each branch
workstation to configure the specific devices attached to that station and to
set the sharing rights that should be enabled. ECU includes device specific
configuration as needed to allow the systems administrator to match the
requirements of the deployed branch automation solution.
To configure a teller station and the devices attached to the
station, first the type of device is selected from the device icon list
(document printers, validation/receipt printers, magnetic stripe
readers/writers, PIN Pads, cash dispensers, text terminal units, etc.) and then
the specific manufacturer device model is selected. Communication settings and
any particular device specific information can then be set in the dialog for
that device. Sharing of the device can also be indicated at this point.
Additional CDM administrative, cash unit setup and bill mix configuration
utilities are included that work with the XFS Service Providers of the
supported CDM’s to manage cash replenishment and CDM usage and supply status.
