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USA Technologies introduces solution for cashless vending on campuses

August 16, 2005

MALVERN, Pa. - USA Technologies announced in a news release that its e-Port product is now compatible with ScanPlus, ARAMARK's proprietary stored-value card. The e-Port/ScanPlus integration now enables college students to purchase snacks or beverages from vending machines using their student ID card in addition to commercial debit and credit cards and cash.

ARAMARK has installed the e-Port cashless technology in the vending program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and the system will soon be introduced to Wake Forest University and other ARAMARK-managed campuses nationwide.

"At ARAMARK, our goal is to enhance customer satisfaction. This innovative technology, the first of its kind in our industry, brings convenience to students, faculty and staff," said Dominic L. Boffa, chief information officer and vice president of information technology, ARAMARK Education, Dining Services. "ARAMARK is the first campus dining services company to provide campus consumers with the ability to purchase from vending venues with cash, college ID, credit or debit card."