News

Cell phones, contactless payments will impact vending

May 7, 2006

AMonline: Some industry observers believe the next generation of venders will successfully integrate the vending machine with a kiosk, thereby creating a device that not only dispenses product but also displays advertisements, captures user input, and creates an interactive purchasing experience. Accompanying this prognostication of technological advancement is the anticipation of a comprehensive contactless payment structure built on near-field communications (NFC) technology.

Read more