When lockdowns disrupted operations, Railway Furnishers, a South African retailer, needed a solution to modernize its outdated systems quickly. They turned to Rocket® AcuToWeb® to enable online payments and cross-platform functionality in just one week. Here’s how Rocket AcuToWeb made it possible.

Herausforderung

Without digital payment systems or modern platforms, Railway Furnishers couldn’t process payments or serve customers during lockdowns. Their aging infrastructure and urgent timeline risked revenue loss and operational shutdowns.

Zusammenfassung

Rocket AcuToWeb modernized their COBOL-based applications, enabling web and mobile access without redevelopment. The solution offered secure transactions, cross-platform functionality, and rapid deployment in just seven days.

Ergebnisse

In one week, Railway Furnishers enabled online payments, streamlined operations across platforms, and ensured business continuity. Rocket AcuToWeb empowered them to overcome immediate challenges and prepare for future growth.

We used Rocket AcuToWeb for an instant UI modernization of our ACUCOBOL applications, enabling web access with a modern HTML experience. Cascading style sheets paved the way to ensure consistency throughout the system. We were able to manage a single code base for Unix, Linux, Windows, web, and mobile platforms.”

Annette Viljoen Group CTO Eisenbahnausstatter

Unternehmen

Branche: Einzelhandel

Railway Furnishers is a prominent South African retailer with 43 stores, specializing in furniture, appliances, and branded clothing. Known for its customer-centric approach, Railway Furnishers is the only retailer in South Africa offering interest-free installment payment options. With over 60 years of experience, the company has built a reputation for reliability and innovation, consistently adapting to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Herausforderung

Railway Furnishers faced outdated systems, no digital payment options, and an urgent need to modernize to survive lockdown disruptions.

Railway Furnishers lacked the infrastructure to process online or mobile payments, relying entirely on in-store transactions. With lockdowns halting operations, they needed a fast, secure solution to enable digital payments and modernize their systems in days. This shift was crucial to keep their business running and meet evolving customer expectations.

 

Lösung

Rocket AcuToWeb transformed Railway Furnishers' legacy systems, enabling modern web and mobile functionality without extensive redevelopment.

With Rocket AcuToWeb, Railway Furnishers quickly modernized their COBOL applications and introduced secure online payment systems and cross-platform adaptability. The solution provided rapid deployment, ensuring minimal downtime and immediate results. This transformation significantly improved customer experience and streamlined internal processes.

Ergebnisse

Rocket AcuToWeb enabled Railway Furnishers to implement online payments, streamline operations, and ensure business continuity in just one week.

In just seven days, Railway Furnishers launched secure online payments, unified web, mobile, and in-store systems, and ensured revenue flow during lockdowns. The transformation prepared them to meet immediate challenges and adapt to future innovations. This rapid shift highlights the power of agility and technology in driving business success.

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