CafeSuite features
Security
CafeSuite provides many levels of security, ensuring that your business is always under control.
Workstation lock
Unused workstations can be securely locked so that no one can use them without proper authorization from the operator.
Operator profiles
You can create many profiles for your employees with different access rights. Not every one should be able to change crucial options or pricing schemes — CafeSuite makes it possible.
Encrypted data files
All databases used by CafeSuite are encrypted which ensures they can't be tampered with by unouthorized individuals.
Backups
It's possible to create backups of data files automatically evey given period of time. Your data will be secure even when your system crashes.
Ease of use
Although our software has many advanced features it's still very easy to use, both for operators and customers. The user interface is clean and feels very natural even to begginers. The integrated help system will guide you in case of any problems.
Customer accounts
CafeSuite makes it really easy to manage large database of customer accounts. You can create different types of accounts for your customers — time accounts, cash accounts, debt accounts and unlimited accounts. You can assign beneficial charging rates to customer accounts to reward devoted customers.
Customers will be able to log on by themselves using their account ID and password. It's also possible to create smart, magnetic or barcode cards for your customers, so that a simple scan of their card will log them on.
Reservations
CafeSuite provides unique graphical workstation reservation system. Simply select a time period on the workstation chart to create the reservation.
In case of a very big traffic, you'll appreciate the Waiting queue function, allowing you to manage the waiting list.
Reports and statistics
Our software provides you with a range of reports and statistics summarizing your business performance. Starting with very general reports, you can even get a list of all operations performed by your employees minute by minute.
Flexible charging rates
Real strength of CafeSuite lies in the flexible charging rates system. You can configure many schemes of pricing, including periodical discounts.
You can assign different charging rates to computer groups, beneficial pricing can be used with customer accounts. You can even create traffic discounts that adjust prices depending on the number of free computers in your cafe.
Support for external devices
You can use barcode scanner, magnetic card or smartcard reader to logon users with accounts and sell products. CafeSuite also supports receipt printers for printing receipts and account tickets.
Print control
CafeSuite includes built-in print control system allowing you to keep control over your printers. It makes it possible to monitor, accept or reject printouts. Once a customer prints something, the program will calculate the charge, confirm printing with the customer and notify the operator about it. Printouts can be added to session bill, automatically charged from customer account or paid in cash. CafeSuite also integrates with external CyberPrinter print control software.
Wireless hotspot with captive portal
With a free CafeSuite RADIUS Module and compatible wireless router, the software can authorize laptop users through CafeSuite. After connecting laptop with your public WIFI network and opening browser, customer will be redirected to logon page. It is possible to log in with either username and password or only a timecode. After correct logon, in CafeStation a new session will be started and the customer will be able to use Internet for a given time period. If they log out earlier, they can use the remaining time later.
Controlling game consoles and other devices
CafeSuite can be used to control game consoles (e.g. PlayStation, X-Box, Nintendo Wii) or any other hardware (e.g. billard tables, lights). The program can either use a special relay board or preferably Z-wave controller. Z-wave is a wireless protocol designed for home automation that for example makes it possible to turn appliances on and off remotely. It is possible to remotely turn off TV connected to Xbox when session is over in CafeStation. The requirement is to have a Z-wave compatible controller connected to main PC through USB or serial port and Z-wave appliance plugs connected to console TVs. It is possible to control up to 232 devices.
Easy on resources
Even though CafeSuite is feature packed as no other software package, it's very easy on your system resources. Thanks to efficient programming schemes and great design it runs without problems even on older hardware. This fact eliminates the need for costly hardware upgrades, which saves your money! See the CafeSuite system requirements page to find out if it will run in your system.
Still not convinced?
Try the free trial version. You can download the installation package on our downloads page.