OPEN SOURCE MOVE FROM LC WAIKIKI: MORE THAN 8,000 CASH REGISTERS ARE SWITCHING TO LINUX

LC Waikiki implemented a remarkable technology transformation in the retail industry with its open source transformation project covering more than 8,000 devices.

Developed within the scope of the project GNU/Linux based and fully customized operating system LCW OS, It is being actively disseminated in the field. All of the more than 4,500 cash registers in Turkey have been switched to the new generation open source infrastructure, and work continues for more than 3,500 cash registers abroad.

What's Behind This Decision?

LC Waikiki, More suitable and sustainable for operational needs It positioned open source technologies as a strategic approach in order to create a technology structure. A more customizable, manageable and controllable infrastructure was aimed with LCW OS developed in this direction. With transformation While licensing costs are reduced, existing hardware resources are used more efficiently. The way was also opened.

New Generation Infrastructure Based on Open Source

LCW OS, a GNU/Linux-based operating system developed specifically for cash registers for LC Waikiki, which has thousands of stores worldwide. Devices of different brands and models taking into account; lightness, performance and low resource consumption It was designed with focus on

In order to ensure the sustainability of the infrastructure, not only the operating system but also the management layer was completely reconstructed using open source technologies. With Foreman Lifecycle Manager device inventory and lifecyclemanagement while provided with Ansible remote configuration management was carried out. Thanks to Katello integration package management, version tracking and updates center has been made. In this way, thousands of devices became manageable and sustainable through a central structure.

From Pilot Application to Thousands of Devices

The project progressed in a controlled and phased manner. The pilot application, which started in a store in Istanbul, was rapidly expanded after being validated under real use conditions. today The transformation of more than 4,500 cash registers in Turkey has been successfully completed.

Why is this project important?

This project, which is the result of LC Waikiki's technology vision, demonstrates that open source technologies are not just a theoretical option in large-scale retail operations. A real transformation can be achieved with correct planning and field experience. shows that it is possible.

based on many years LC Waikiki and Profelis collaboratively This transformation implemented; It reveals that open source technologies can create a sustainable and applicable model in large-scale operations.