2011 September

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Brad Ellis, second from left, addresses SEVA, flanked at left by Marc Whitener, Tom Barlow and Dennis Hogan.
Those of us who have been wondering what it’s going to take to bring vending into the 21st Century have learned to be patient. The pace of change is slow.Most industry observers...
Sept. 2, 2011
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In just a few months many of our industry’s top leaders will gather in Las Vegas for the National Automatic Merchandising Association’s (NAMA) blockbuster CoffeeTea&Water 2011...
Sept. 2, 2011
Scott Newell of Apiqe serves attendees water from the countertop water purification system.
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...
Sept. 2, 2011
Source: www.google.com/wallet
Figure One: Schematic Operation of Google Wallet
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 ...
Aug. 11, 2011