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What’s New

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Bb Commerce Suite New Features by : System

FeatureBb Transaction SysWindows 3.1 - 4.0

Bb Transaction Sys UNIX 9.1

BbOne Bb Community Sys6.3

Technology Upgrade Support for Blackboard IP Copy Reader Enhanced Transaction Integration Agent (TIA) Support Enhanced MICROS Integration for Windows Edition Support for Sequoia Wireless Reader for Windows Edition Support for Oracle on HP-UX, Sun Solaris and Linux Support for New Blackboard IP Activity / Transaction Terminal Jobs for Utilities Support for Blackboard IP Door Access Reader Door Access Alarm Monitoring Door Access IP Communication Enhanced Transaction Receipt Configuration Automatic Program Update Door Access Reports Support for Multiple Applications on Bb IP Transaction Terminal

Enhanced MICROS Integration for UNIX Edition Support for Sequoia Wireless Reader for UNIX Edition Alarm Display Schedule Enhanced Transaction Integration Agent (TIA) Support Extract Utility Enhancements Support for Blackboard IP Door Access Reader Support for Blackboard IP Activity Reader Support for UNIX Agent Building Blocks Manager 2.2

IP Transaction (Activity) Terminal IP Laundry Center Reader IP Terminal Support Online Account Statements Integrated Credit Card Payment Gateway Web Broadcast Announcements Web Surveys and Opinion Polls Community Building Tools Multi-Institution Branding and Management Web e-Commerce with Shopping Cart Customizable Product Catalog Multiple Vendor Inventories and Order Fulfillment

Bb TransactionHardware

Building Blocks Manager 2.2

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Bb Transaction System – Windows Edition 3.1 - 4.0

Technology Upgrade Support for Blackboard IP Copy Reader Enhanced Transaction Integration Agent Support Enhanced MICROS Integration for Windows Edition Support for Sequoia Wireless Reader for Windows Edition Support for Oracle on HP-UX, Sun Solaris and Linux Support for the New Blackboard IP Activity / Transaction Terminal Jobs for Utilities Support for Blackboard IP Door Access Reader Door Access Alarm Monitoring Door Access IP Communication Enhanced Transaction Receipt Configuration Automatic Program Update Door Access Reports Support for Multiple Applications on the Blackboard IP Transaction Terminal Building Blocks Manager 2.2

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Technology Upgrade

Provides an upgrade of the underlying technologies for improved performance and supportability.

Upgrades include: Delphi 7.0 development toolset Oracle 9i database engine Certification on Microsoft Windows 2003

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Support for Blackboard IP Copy Reader

Blackboard IP Copy Readers can now be used with the Blackboard Transaction System - Windows Edition.

Allows cardholders to use the campus card and associated accounts to pay for copy services.

In addition to providing cardholders with a valuable service, this capability enables the institution to reduce costs by minimizing waste.

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Enhanced Transaction Integration Agent (TIA) Support

Provides enhanced and standardized transaction communication between third party Point of Sale (POS) systems and the Blackboard Transaction System

Features include

Basic transactions Cash equivalency: Convert cash amount to point / count value Balance checks: Determine amount left in fund / account Limit checks: Determine amount available to spend for a time period MICROS stand alone resiliency (SARS) support: Run transactions offline through MICROS POS. Synchs to Blackboard Transaction System when communication is restored. Time periods: Sets time limitations on use of funds

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Enhanced MICROS Integration for Windows Edition

Provides support for the ability to run transactions offline from a MICROS POS terminal such as a Workstation 4 or Eclipse PC.

Supports cash equivalency in addition to the ability to use Mobile MICROS handheld terminals and the Keyboard Workstation 4

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Support for Sequoia Wireless Readerfor Windows EditionAllows the institution to expand points of service to encompass remote, non-wired locations.

For example, special events that require approval for access are easily accommodated without the requirement for wiring.

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Support for Oracle on HP-UX, Sun Solaris and Linux

Customer

customer_id (PK)first_namelast_namecardholder_number

Transaction

trans_id (PK)center_id (FK)customer_id (FK)

Account

account_id (PK)customer_id (FK)

Privilege

privilege_id (PK)customer_id (FK)

Profit Center

center_id (PK)

Blackboard Transaction System - Windows Edition is certified for Oracle 9.1 on the following operating systems:

HP-UX Sun Solaris Red Hat Linux

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Support for the New Blackboard IP Activity / Transaction Terminal

Supports communication over TCP/IP networks between the Blackboard IP Transaction Terminal and the Blackboard Transaction System – Windows Edition

Features include support for: Board Plans Stored Value Balance Checks Off-campus Merchants Automatic Disconnect Activity Validation

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Jobs for Utilities

Expanded management feature that helps administrators effectively manage the Blackboard Transaction System – Windows Edition.

Features include: Job Creation: Create or initiate a job to perform a specific function Multiple Jobs: Create or initiate multiple jobs to perform a combination of functions Scheduling: Schedule a job to perform specific functions at various dates and times Printer Configuration: Select specific printers for the output of Utilities or summary of Jobs performed Advanced Reporting: Additional reports that specifically address the activities conducted with Jobs

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Support for Blackboard IP Door Access Reader

Provides the ability for cardholders to access doors using single authentication with a campus card or dual authentication using a campus card with PIN.

Authentication method is configurable through the Blackboard Transaction System.

Provides support for offline transactions for up to 32,000 cardholders

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Door Access Alarm Monitoring

Provides for the ability for a security office to monitor the state of doors and be notified when the state changes – for example, if the door is forced open.

Alarm Monitoring provides notification of unexpected changes to the door state – for example, forced open or held open alarms.

Door State viewing allows the user to observe the changes of one or many doors as they occur – similar functionality to Host viewer.

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Door Access IP Communication

Provides support for TCP/IP communication between door access devices and the Blackboard Transaction System – Windows Edition.

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Enhanced Transaction Receipt Configuration

Supports additional receipt configuration options for the Blackboard Transaction System – Windows Edition.

Provides the ability for a tip line and the ability to print a duplicate receipt.

Configurations for receipts are available at the terminal menu.

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Automatic Program Update

Provides for the ability to set configuration for updating a program at a terminal on a periodic basis.

Allows for the most recent changes to the terminal program to be utilized in the field automatically.

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Door Access Reports

Provides for the ability to run reports on door access usage and configuration settings.

The configuration methodology is similar to the existing reports for vending, dining and activities in the Blackboard Transaction System.

Reports are focused on door setups, overrides, door states, and cardholder permissions.

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Support for Multiple Applications on the Blackboard IP Transaction Terminal

Provides support for enhanced transaction features including:

ActivityDining services

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Blackboard Building Blocks Manager 2.2

Provides an upgrade of the underlying technologies for improved performance and supportability. Upgrades include: Delphi 7.0 development toolset Oracle 9i database engine Certification on MS Windows 2003 DbExpress Implementation

The updated Clone Agent provides for ODBC connectivity allowing a Building Blocks developer to integrate with the Blackboard Building Blocks Manager through a universal database connectivity method.

Now supports event-driven bi-directional exchange of specific data between the Blackboard Transaction System – UNIX Edition and other third party systems.

Building Blocks ApplicationStudent Information

System

DataData

Data Integration Agent

Blackboard Building Block

Data Integration Agent

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Bb Transaction System – UNIX Edition 9.1

Enhanced MICROS Integration for UNIX Edition Support for Sequoia Wireless Reader for UNIX Edition Alarm Display Schedule Enhanced Transaction Integration Agent (TIA) Support Extract Utility Enhancements Support for Blackboard IP Door Access Reader Support for Blackboard IP Activity Reader Support for UNIX Agent Building Blocks Manager 2.2

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Enhanced MICROS Integration for UNIX Edition

Provides support for the ability to run transactions offline from a MICROS POS terminal such as a Workstation 4 or Eclipse PC.

Supports cash equivalency in addition to the ability to use Mobile MICROS handheld terminals and the Keyboard Workstation 4

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Support for Sequoia Wireless Readerfor UNIX EditionAllows the institution to expand points of service to encompass remote, non-wired locations.

For example, special events that require approval for access are easily accommodated without the requirement for wiring.

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Alarm Display Schedule

Provides for greater monitoring capability and oversight by enabling you to associate an alarm display filter with a door or an output point on a security reader.

The alarm display filter allows you to determine the days / time the alarm on the door or output point is displayed to the alarm monitoring screen and provides more flexibility to identify and select which alarms to monitor and the specific time frames in which to monitor them.

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Enhanced Transaction Integration Agent (TIA) Support

Provides enhanced and standardized transaction communication between third party Point of Sale (POS) systems and the Blackboard Transaction System

Features include

Basic transactions Cash equivalency: Convert cash amount to point / count value Balance checks: Determine amount left in fund / account Limit checks: Determine amount available to spend for a time period MICROS stand alone resiliency (SARS) support: Run transactions offline through MICROS POS. Synchs to Blackboard Transaction System when communication is restored. Time periods: Sets time limitations on use of funds

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Extract Utility Enhancements

Enhanced data extraction functionality from the Blackboard Transaction System – UNIX Edition including:

Count-based account balances Privilege / plan and account / plan information Product barcode information UDF fields that are of Gender and Yes / No type Training mode transactions Enhanced documentation

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Support for Blackboard IP Door Access Reader

Provides the ability for cardholders to access doors using single authentication with a campus card or dual authentication using a campus card with PIN.

Authentication method is configurable through the Blackboard Transaction System.

Provides support for offline transactions for up to 32,000 cardholders

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Support for Blackboard IP Activity Reader

Supports communication over TCP/IP network between the Blackboard IP Transaction Terminal and the Blackboard Transaction System – UNIX Edition

Features include support for: Event Access Age Verification Attendance Voting Activity Validation

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Blackboard Building Blocks Manager 2.2

Provides an upgrade of the underlying technologies for improved performance and supportability. Upgrades include: Delphi 7.0 development toolset Oracle 9i database engine Certification on MS Windows 2003 DbExpress Implementation

The updated Clone Agent provides for ODBC connectivity allowing a Building Blocks developer to integrate with the Blackboard Building Blocks Manager through a universal database connectivity method.

Now supports event-driven bi-directional exchange of specific data between the Blackboard Transaction System – UNIX Edition and other third party systems.

Building Blocks ApplicationStudent Information

System

DataData

Data Integration Agent

Blackboard Building Block

Data Integration Agent

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Bb Transaction System Hardware

IP Transaction Terminal IP Laundry Center Reader

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IP Transaction TerminalCombines activity and payment transactions in one convenient IP-enabled terminal.

Ergonomically-designed activity terminal supports internal tendering methods and specific activities including:

Count / Point-based plans Credit / Debit Activity / Event Validation Cash transactions with cash drawer support

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IP Laundry Center Reader

Brings security and convenience to today’s campus laundry facilities.

Features include: Activates and monitors washers and dryers TCP / IP Connectivity Support for existing functionality in the UNIX and Windows Edition laundry readers Reader configuration and communication Reader form factor UL listed Wall mounted Eliminates the need for coin operation

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BbOne

IP Terminal Support

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IP Terminal Support

Supports the IP-based Verifone 3750 for merchants with an IP connection.

Device enables faster cardholder authentication and merchant settlement with IP over traditional dial-up solution.

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Blackboard Community System (Release 6.3)

Online Account Management Integrated Credit Card Payment Gateway Web Broadcast Announcements Web Surveys and Opinion Polls Community Building Tools Multi-Institution Branding and Management Web e-Commerce with Shopping Cart Customizable Product Catalog Multiple Vendor Inventories and Order Fulfillment

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Online Account Management

Provides cardholders with a web-based interface for managing their universal account.

In addition to viewing their balance at any time, cardholders can deposit funds to their accounts online using a major credit card. They can review account statements that comply with the Regulation E standard as well as view records of same-day transactions. Finally, they can report their card as lost or stolen without having to visit the campus card office.

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Integrated Credit Card Payment Gateway

Enables institutions to accept credit cards payments (including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) for purchases as well as campus account deposits.

This capability enables institutions to cost effectively process and settle these transactions through Blackboard.

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Web Broadcast Announcements

Provides campus departments with the tools to easily distribute information to students, faculty and staff throughout the campus community.

These announcements can be easily updated and maintained over time through the online interface by the subject matter experts – without requiring knowledge of HTML or web development tools.

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Web Surveys and Opinion Polls

Offers campus departments the ability to quickly and easily gather information and feedback from their campus constituents.

Through the easy to use web interface, non-technical users can develop online surveys and polls on the fly, gathering valuable insight in a cost-effective way.

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Community Building Tools

Enables the institution to more effectively collaborate and communicate with different campus constituencies.

These tools enable campus departments (for example, dining services, resident life, parking and transportation, etc.) to develop their own campus community sites to distribute content, communicate important information and collaborate, through an easy to use online environment.

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Multi-Institution Branding and Management

Facilitates separation of multiple institutions, departments, or groups on one Blackboard server. For example, Dining Services, Alumni Affairs and the Student Association can each be given their own domain and the ability to manage and brand their domain with the appropriate look-and-feel, including different colors, logos, tabs, modules, and channels.

System Administrators can assign management of portions of the system to individuals and groups, enabling different constituencies to independently manage their own content and configuration.

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Web e-Commerce with Shopping Cart

Provides an online storefront capability and allows administrators to create multiple online stores. For example, the campus Chemistry Department can have one online store that sells equipment and supplies needed for labs and Campus Parking can have another store that sells parking passes.

This capability enables the creation of a unified online campus shopping environment where account holders can pay for goods and services with both their campus accounts as well as their credit cards.

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Customizable Product Catalog

Campus merchants can build their own product catalogs and tailor those catalogs to specific sets of users.

For example, alumni might be interested in certain goods and services while parents of students may want a totally different type of product.

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Multiple Vendor Inventories and Order Fulfillment

Campus vendors can manage their own inventory and fulfillment processes. Vendors enter available product quantities and update quantities as new inventory is available for sale.