Automatic Merchandiser

OCT 2013

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VENDING TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Figure 3 – Current and future NAMA VDI and other digital standards Standard Timing Type Description NAMA VDI S2S DEX 1.0 5/1/10 S2S Standard for sending DEX data from a telemetry server to a VMS (or other server). NAMA VDI S2S Alerts 1.0 Future S2S Standard from sending vending machine alert data from a telemetry server to a VMS (or other server). NAMA VDI S2S POS Data 1.0 Future S2S Standard for sharing master fle information (I.E. customers, machines, products, and planograms, etc. between any two types of servers that can exchange data (Ex: VMS and micro market). NAMA VDI S2S Cashless Messaging 1.0 Future S2S A standard for sharing cashless data, mainly with the purpose of making cashless reconciliation easier and more transparent. NAMA VDI D2S DEX 1.0 Future D2S A standard by which telemeters from one solutions provider could transmit data directly to a VMS or telemetry server from a different solutions provider. NAMA Digital Media Working Group Working Group S2S or D2S Standards and Guidelines in the establishment of API's that affect digital media and consumer interaction in vending. Server to Server (S2S) data exchange is meant to be implemented by two servers connected to the Web over Web services. Device to Server (D2S) data exchange between devices (telemeters / smart devices) generally over the internet, but the assumption is that data usage must be kept to a minimum to minimize cellular costs. in a meaningful way. The participating industry suppliers are to be commended for their commitment to creating and endorsing feasible standards for vending data interchange." Non-VDI integration Some technology solutions providers also implemented custom interfaces between their systems and various other CX3 solutions providers for the benefts of their customers. In many cases these solutions are in place and provide value to operators today, such as the Cantaloupe Systems SeedSync utility, which allows Cantaloupe Seed users to utilize Seed's prekitting and dynamic scheduling functionality with many VMS solutions, even ones that don't directly support these technologies. Auto eject POD plus powders drink system Your personal barista for specialty drinks in the workplace. Perfect solution for micro markets. Brews 10 delicious Coffee, Tea and specialty beverages that help make employees happy. newcocoffee.com October 2013 VendingMarketWatch.com Automatic Merchandiser 33

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