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USA Technologies' shareholder opposes management change and proposed directors
March 3, 2020
Hudson Executive Capital LP, a New York-based investment firm and the largest shareholder of USA Technologies, Inc. with ownership of approximately 16.2% of…
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USA Technologies names new officers and board directors
March 2, 2020
USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payment services and software platform for unattended devices, has named a new CEO and president, a new CFO and some new…
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Multi-Tech Systems introduces USB modem for vending, parking, more
March 2, 2020
Multi-Tech Systems Inc., a supplier of Industrial IoT communication devices and services, has introduced an FCC-authorized USB modem, supporting OnGo CBRS…
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i2c, Sightline partner to deliver cashless, mobile + omnichannel gaming, entertainment
February 26, 2020
i2c Inc., a provider of payment and open banking technology, and Sightline Payments, a provider of commerce solutions, have teamed to deliver cashless, mobile…
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GetWireless to distribute OptConnect wireless products
February 26, 2020
OptConnect, a managed wireless services company, has selected GetWireless Llc. to distribute its connectivity solutions. With this partnership, GetWireless…
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2020 Kiosk Market Census Report: Record growth continues
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The kiosk industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the newly-released 2020 Kiosk Market Census Report. Kiosk…
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Amsterdam arcade features cashless readers
February 24, 2020
Visitors to Jar BV Gamestate in Amsterdam can experience the virtual reality immersion rooms aided by 180 smartTOUCH card readers that enable them to play…
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UCLA cancels plans for facial recognition
February 24, 2020
UCLA has abandoned plans to use facial recognition on campus for surveillance purposes, according to Fight for the Future, a nonprofit digital rights advocacy…
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OptConnect launches 5G router
February 21, 2020
OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, has launched mylo, a 5G router on the Cat M1 network. The mylo can connect to AT&T and Verizon…
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USA Technologies, Inc reports 27.7% Q2 revenue gain
February 20, 2020
USA Technologies, Inc. reported revenue of $44.1 million, increased 27.7% year-over-year for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 that ended Dec. 31…
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Convenience service operators unfazed by lawsuits over biometric data collection
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Technology providers using biometric identification believe they can comply with stringent consumer protection laws despite some recent lawsuits.
read nowHas the time finally arrived in the US for the automated c-store?
Fully-automated stores offering food and convenience items have existed for decades, but in the U.S., they have never gained traction. Is that about to change?
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European Vending Association releases electronic payment specification
February 13, 2020
The European Vending Association has released Version 2 of its electronic payment specification, bringing changes and updates in order to be easily understood…
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Will consumer privacy laws snag biometric verification?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A pair of lawsuits against Compass Group USA seek damages over the way the company collects and stores biometric information from fingerprint readers on…
read nowWhy customers (and operators) prefer micro markets
Micro markets, supported by automated payment kiosks, have given new life to the refreshment services industry, which has traditionally relied on vending…
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Micro markets are becoming a more lucrative investment opportunity because they provide additional benefits over the traditional vending machine.
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Visa Inc to change credit card rates
February 5, 2020
Visa Inc. plans to change the rates merchants pay for accepting credit cards, according to a Bloomberg report.
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7-Eleven debuts cashierless store at headquarters
February 5, 2020
7-Eleven has opened the doors to its first cashierless store, located at its Irving, Texas headquarters.
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Crane Payment Innovations acquires Cummins Allison
February 4, 2020
Crane Payment Innovations, which provides banknote and coin validation, cashless payment systems, and asset management software, has acquired Cummins Allison…
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