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Planar Systems and iQmetrix have announced a partnership which has resulted in the development of a new interactive touchscreen interface, called XQ Interactive Retail, which is intended to 'transform the mobile retail in-store experience' and 'bridge the gap between the online and in-store experience'.

The XQ Interactive Retail solution is a combination of iQmetrix's platform and Planar's touchscreen technology. It enables wireless retailers to showcase products and information on visual displays as well as facilitating sales transactions for employees.

"Because our XQ Interactive Retail solution energises and changes the face of the retail experience, we need the highest quality hardware to best connect with our in-store, consumer facing applications," explains Christopher Krywulak, chief executive of iQmetrix. "As the leading innovator of touchscreen solutions, Planar exceeded our expectations."

Cris Derr, director of product marketing at Planar Systems, adds: "The collaboration between Planar and iQmetrix will make it easier than ever for wireless retailers to implement interactive display and increase consumer foot traffic by providing a high-definition, touch-centric experience for customers."

At present, the XQ solution is in the early-adopter phase in Canada and the USA.