September 2011

Coffee Service

2011 State of the Coffee Industry Report: A new professionalism defines OCS

Sept. 2, 2011
Editor's note: To view the corresponding charts, please download the PDF. (registration is required)Coffee service has evolved into a highly specialized profession in recent years...
Scott Newell of Apiqe serves attendees water from the countertop water purification system.
Associations

Southeastern Vending Association Draws Record Attendance In Destin, Fla.

Sept. 2, 2011
Vending operators and suppliers from throughout the Southeast converged on the Sandestin Resort in Destin, Fla. in early August for three days of education, relaxation and network...
Source: www.google.com/wallet
Figure One: Schematic Operation of Google Wallet
Technology

Google Wallet further empowers the smart phone

Aug. 11, 2011
In late May 2011, Google announced its revolutionary mobile payment platform that enables consumers to tap or wave a smartphone at a point-of-sale terminal, including vending ...