Valinso modernizes existing vending machines with Qwikko

Valinso B.V.'s Qwikko platform is designed to modernize existing vending and coffee machines by adding interactive digital capabilities without requiring operators to replace their equipment. The system combines an interactive screen with a cloud-based management platform to introduce additional purchasing and merchandising features.

For consumers, Qwikko enables the creation of multi-item shopping baskets and supports promotional offers through its digital interface. These capabilities extend the traditional vending experience beyond selecting and purchasing a single product, creating opportunities for more flexible transactions and customer engagement.

For operators, the cloud platform provides remote control over product information, pricing and displayed content. By adding these capabilities to installed machines, Qwikko offers a potential alternative to equipment replacement while allowing vending operators to introduce features associated with more advanced automated retail systems.

These capabilities helped Valinso B.V. earn recognition as one of 10 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Award winners for 2026. The selection acknowledges the platform's approach to extending the functionality of existing vending equipment through interactive technology and centralized management.

This year's ARKI Award winners will be honored at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show, Dec. 14-16 in Miami Beach, where one of them will be revealed as the 2026 Innovator of the Year.