iQmetrix and TESSCO Partner on Delivering Dropship via Virtual Connect

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

iQmetrix and TESSCO have been partnered since early 2014 on a vendor managed inventory solution and are now adding dropship functionality to their already successful business relationship.

TESSCO's dropship service, known as Virtual Connect™, will be available through the iQmetrix point-of-sale solution in early April 2016. This integrated solution will allow retailers the ability to sell products through the supplier to be delivered directly to the customer.

"We're very excited to add dropship functionality to our existing partnership with TESSCO," says Eric Stachowski, President, iQmetrix USA. "This integration has been greatly anticipated by both our clients and product manufacturers. TESSCO has been a great partner to date and brings a wealth of experience with accessories and retail solutions for the wireless industry. The combination of TESSCO and iQmetrix's expertise makes the ability to deliver this solution together all the more exciting."

TESSCO Technologies is a leading value-added supplier of the critical products, services, and solutions required to design, build, run, maintain and use everything wireless. As a top provider of device accessories and retail solutions across thousands of customers, their offers drive productivity and profitability for retailers.

"We are excited to expand our strong partnership with iQmetrix with this innovative fulfillment solution," says Liz Robinson, Vice President of Mobile Devices and Accessories. "Virtual Connect™ will enable our customers to capture additional accessory sales by leveraging the broadest offer in the industry from TESSCO. Our renowned operational engine assures simple and flawless execution, delivering an extraordinary experience for both our customer and their customer."

About iQmetrix:

At iQmetrix, we are passionate about retail. Our purpose is to create great experiences for retailers, their employees and the end consumer. Our products bridge the gap between physical and virtual retail channels, offering the latest in retail management and customer experience technology. Our interactive retail solutions, including endless aisle and digital signage, bring elements of online and mobile shopping experiences into the physical store to engage and educate shoppers during the purchase process. iQmetrix POS manages all aspects of a store chain operation, including POS, ERP, inventory, and HR. Based on a platform philosophy, our solutions allow users to effectively manage back-of-house operations and the in-store customer experience. In a nutshell, we give retailers what they need so customers can get what they want. Founded in 1999, iQmetrix is a privately-held software as a service (SaaS) company with offices in Canada, the U.S. and Australia. www.iQmetrix.com

About TESSCO:

TESSCO Technologies Inc. TESS makes wireless work. The convergence of wireless and the Internet is creating opportunities for new applications that revolutionize the way we live, work and play. TESSCO enables organizations to capitalize on these opportunities by supplying the knowledge, product and supply-chain solutions required to build, use, maintain and resell Cellular, Mobile Communications, Wi-Fi, Machine-to-Machine, Internet of Things, and Wireless Backhaul systems.

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