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Retalix 10 Store Suite is Available as a Service From the Cloud

Retalix Continues to be at the Forefront of Retail Technology With Its New Store Offering From the Cloud, Based on Windows Azure

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retalix® Ltd. (Nasdaq:RTLX), a leading global provider of innovative software and services to high-volume, high complexity retailers, announced today that Retalix 10, its innovative next generation store suite, is available as a service from the cloud. "Retalix 10 on the Cloud" takes advantage of the flexibility, power and performance of Windows Azure.                                    

With this new service, Retalix continues to be at the forefront of retail technology, providing retailers with innovative solutions combining outstanding retail expertise with cutting-edge technology. Retalix sees tremendous value in retailers having the flexibility to deploy the Retalix 10 Store Suite, as a Service-On-Demand from the cloud, with an option for subscription payment model.

"We believe SaaS and cloud computing will play a crucial role in tackling major challenges that retailers worldwide are facing today, mainly simplifying management of operations and IT infrastructure, reducing capital expenditure and decreasing upfront investment," says Shuky Sheffer, chief executive officer of Retalix. "Offering our advanced store solution as a service from the cloud will enable retailers of all sizes to simplify their IT infrastructure and operations, reduce maintenance, IT resources and capital expenditure, and enjoy benefits of per-demand scalability and elasticity, as well as accelerated time-to-market. Additionally, smaller retailers can now afford access to enterprise applications that are currently only accessible to large retailers."

Retalix has worked with Microsoft to use Windows Azure, which provides an open and flexible Internet-scale cloud services platform hosted through Microsoft data centers, automating IT infrastructure through a platform designed for high availability and dynamic scaling.

"With today's dramatic shift in retailing, it's imperative for retailers to adapt and respond. This shift requires IT solutions that are agile and dynamic and that empower retailers' business to better serve the consumer," said Tracy Issel, worldwide general manager, Retail Services, Microsoft Corp. "Retalix 10 on the Cloud, using Windows Azure, provides a powerful cloud solution to help retailers unify and streamline the deployment and management of their store and sales channels solutions with the flexibility to meet the challenges ahead."

Retalix 10 on the Cloud is the new addition to the Retalix fast growing cloud-based service offering,  including  Electronic Payments, Loyalty, Demand-Driven replenishment and BI, which have a significant installed based, and have recently seen accelerated market adoption.

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