Configuring Aloha Stored Value Aloha Stored Value is a web-based back-office application that enables your restaurant to sell and redeem gift cards. It uses Aloha Insight’s sophisticated infrastructure for ease of use and security. Benefits of Aloha Stored Value include: • Tight integration with Aloha POS that enables you to sell and redeem gift cards without interruption through the standard Aloha interface. • The ability to configure stores from one location. • Multiple types of connection options available for your stores. • The ability to run individual store reports and enterprise-wide reports. • The ability to analyze transactions in real-time. • Safe and secure data backups done at an off-site location. • The ability for customers to add value to the balance of their cards after the initial purchase. Redemption options for Aloha Stored Value include: • Full redemption. • Partial redemption with change back to the guest. • Partial redemption with no change to the guest. • Partial redemption and adjust balance on gift card. Connection Options You can operate as a virtual store or a semi-connected store. Virtual stores process transactions in real-time from a centrally located database. With a virtual connection you can: • Transmit encrypted gift card transactions via the Internet. • Process and authorize transactions in a matter of seconds. • Analyze reports in real-time. Semi-connected stores process transactions from an in-store database. With a semi-connected store you can: • Transmit encrypted gift card transactions via the Internet. • Maintain all or part of the gift card database at the store. • Specify the synchronization connection intervals. Wizards Aloha Stored Value uses wizards to guide you through a logical progression of steps to configure stores, create gift card types, and configure replication groups. Reports Aloha Gift Card uses Aloha Insight’s reporting power to generate reports for individual stores or across the enterprise.