The RSPA Certification Program, which began in 2009, identifies companies in the retail technology industry who provide exceptional levels of competence and performance in a professional manner. Certification not only benefits the people and businesses who are RSPA Certified, but also benefits the industry as a whole. Certification offers assurance to the public. Merchants or other end-users know that when they purchase a product or service from an RSPA Certified reseller, they are entering into a relationship built on trust, integrity, and competency. RATE BECPOS ON OUR NEW RSPA RATINGS PAGE - ENTER 111691 FOR THE BEC PIN NUMBER BEC Named RSPA Certified Retail Technology Provider: Arvada, CO/USA – 3/21/2011 - Business Equipment Consultant (BEC) the authorized reseller of the Radiant Systems family of products, including Radiant Hardware, Menulink back office software and Aloha Point of sale and restaurant technology announced today that it has been named an RSPA Certified Retail Technology Provider. BEC currently serves hospitality clients in Colorado and Wyoming. According to RSPA’s industry standards, BEC received the certified technology provider status by demonstrating a commitment to excellence and an exceptional level of professionalism. As an RSPA Certified Retail Technology Provider, BEC is recognized as ethical and fair and stands behind the products and services they sell and support. The Retail Solutions Providers Association, the only association dedicated to the retail technology industry, launched its industry certification program on July 13, 2009. The certification program is a new way to identify professionals in the retail technology industry and was developed to set and maintain the bar of professionalism for retail technology vendors and resellers. Certification offers assurances to the public, including those who use the products and professional services that they are working with a company that is a distinguished solution provider. To learn more about RSPA’s certification program, visit www.GoRSPA.org/Certification. “RSPA is very pleased to bring an industry association supported certification program to the retail technology marketplace,” said Joe Finizio, RSPA President & CEO. “This program was developed to set and maintain the bar of professionalism for retail technology vendors and resellers. BEC has proved it’s worthy of this certification by demonstrating superior products and customer service.” BEC began its affiliation with trade associations during the first year of operation, which was in 1971. The National Office Machine Dealer’s Association (NOMDA) provided educational programs, as well as networking with peers in the industry. This evolved into the Business Technology Association (BTA) in the mid-nineties. Throughout its 40 years in business, BEC has placed a high priority on the education of employees and principals, and the RSPA continues to fulfill this need. About RSPA (www.GoRSPA.org) The Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) is the only association dedicated to the retail technology industry. RSPA members include resellers, hardware manufacturers, software developers, consultants, finance companies, and distributors bringing retail technology products and/or services to the marketplace. The RSPA provides education, industry advocacy, standards, services and benefits to assist member companies in expanding their businesses.     National Restaurant Association Endorses RSPA Certification Program In it's newly released 8 Essential Elements of POS Ownership, The National Restaurant Association (NRA), endorses the RSPA Certification Program. The Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) is an industry association whose members are among the POS Industry’s leading providers of POS Hardware, Software, Integration, Installation, Training, and Service. “RSPA is the center for Industry Education providing industry specific information to help members elevate their businesses. The RSPA Certification Program affords our Members the opportunity to differentiate themselves in today’s marketplace. Together, RSPA’s Education and Certification Programs provide the customer with a clear choice of a proven, reliable and knowledgeable retail technology provider,” said Joseph Finizio, President & CEO, RSPA. With the 8 Essential Elements of POS Ownership and its companion POS Tool Kit, the NRA is working to educate its members and others in the restaurant industry on how to effectively and economically make POS system acquisition decisions. Acquiring technology is a complex and difficult task. POS systems are only one component of the technology platform a restaurant needs to operate efficiently in today’s market. The tools and solutions introduced by the NRA help a restaurateur identify the components, costs, vendors, and hidden fees associated with the most expensive technology purchase in their restaurant. The guide advises restaurateurs to understand and know their POS System Provider. It reads, “NRA recommends using an RSPA Certified POS System provider who endorses the Eight Essentials. The POS System providers can be found by visiting the RSPA website to check for certifications, references and/or make comments by visiting www.RSPAcertified.com.” This endorsement follows closely behind the newly enhanced RSPA certification program. A program that includes not only company certification but also individual Certificate Programs for Support and Sales Specialists. The Support and Sales Specialist Certificate programs set much-needed baseline technical performance and professional standards for reseller staff in the retail technology industry who wish to credential their skills. Both of these certificate programs along with the overall company certification include RSPA’s PCIwise courses in the core curriculum. PCIwise is a set of educational courses about Payment Card security compliance available to RSPA members and their customers. “RSPA’s Certification Program aligns with NRA’s mission which is to provide our members with information to help them make the best business decisions. Choosing a technology or POS vendor is an important part of running any restaurant and we believe our members should look at an RSPA Certified company as they’ve been proven reliable, knowledgeable and adhere to the principals within the 8 Essentials. This document regarding POS Ownership was developed to provide restaurant operators with the tools and information necessary to select the appropriate POS vendor,” said David Gilbert, Chief Operating Officer, and National Restaurant Association. RATE BECPOS ON OUR NEW RSPA RATINGS PAGE - ENTER 111691 FOR THE BEC PIN NUMBER