ATLANTA (Oct. 26, 2011) – Irisys, the global leader in people counting and real-time checkout line management solutions, continues to invest in its North America operations with the hire of its 100th employee. Experienced retail industry professional, Lorie Fontaine– who served Publix Super Markets Inc. in various capacities for 15 years – has been appointed as retail business consultant to bring first-hand insight for counseling Irisys’ current and potential clients on the company’s advanced checkout management technologies.