Pathfinder
RTS Pathfinder is a GUI based management system that allows merchants real-time access to network, store and bank information in a format that is user friendly and understandable.
RTS Pathfinder is the utility merchants rely on to configure and manage their Retail Transaction Switch (RTS), Settlement Module or Retail Polling Module (RPM). Using RTS Pathfinder merchants can schedule file transfers, detect store inactivity, decode transactions with each live payment processor, and generate graphical summaries of authorization activity. Like other RTS components, RTS Pathfinder can be customized, giving merchants the ability to tailor settings or the information that is being analyzed.
Benefits of RTS Pathfinder
Security RTS Pathfinder is AES- encrypted which allows merchants to abide by Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards.
Audited RTS Pathfinder has passed a PABP audit.
Proactive Issue Identification RTS Pathfinder gives users the ability to graphically view store or bank connections allowing help desks begin the problem determination and resolution process quicker, if an issue were to arise.
Designed for High Transaction Environments RTS Pathfinder has been designed through direct consultation with high volume merchants. As a result, the product provides the critical information required by today’s data-centric managers.
Customized Merchants can tailor most aspects of RTS Pathfinder to meet their unique requirements. For example, reports can be set up to detail specific events answering pre-defined questions. RTS also gives merchants the opportunity to set up activity scheduling (e.g. file transfer) at convenient times.
Non-Technical RTS Pathfinder takes the technical aspect out of RTS and provides a view of the data that is easily understood by all levels of an organization.
Easy to Use and Configure Realizing that day-to-day operations are conducted by employees of different skill levels, AJB has made configuration and operation of RTS Pathfinder simple and straightforward.
Features of RTS Pathfinder
Management of Authorization, Polling and Settlement RTS Pathfinder is the utility used for setting parameters in AJB products. RTS Pathfinder helps merchants configure event logging, schedule alerts, establish polling schedules, and manage all other RTS settings.
Security Enhancements RTS Pathfinder provides the merchant with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), on-the-fly encryption capabilities, and key management. Also, additional security features remove the magnetic track data, CVV, and PIN Block data from storage. System access and control of user authentication occurs against the Windows active directory. Pathfinder will also ensure that no unnecessary credit card account numbers are stored.
Message Decoder RTS Pathfinder can break down messages from store or bank communications providing an easy to understand table with all key items clearly identified.
Remote Secure Access RTS Pathfinder can be used to give remote employees access to RTS. Often times RTS, like most corporate computer equipment, is housed offsite in a secure location. RTS Pathfinder provides a direct connection to the offsite location using a secure SSL connection.
OLAP Reports RTS Pathfinder gives merchants the tools to prepare customized graphic intensive reports that summarize all transaction details. Using these reports managers are better prepared to make informed decisions or gain a snapshot of their business.
Manual Intervention Capability
RTS Pathfinder can be used to force a push or pull of data between stores and head office.
Quick Diagnosis RTS Pathfinder contains sophisticated tools that allow quick problem diagnosis. For example, merchants can immediately retrieve an active or inactive status for each store connected to RTS.
User Privilege Definition RTS Pathfinder allows merchants the ability to restrict access by employee group. This feature allows sensitive information to be restricted to decision makers while giving operational access to all other specified employees.
IP Packet Monitor RTS Pathfinder provides detailed IP level tracking of communication to and from RTS.
ASCII Chart This feature give merchants quick access to reference tables.