Aurency, a leader in designing all-in-one cashless solutions for unattended retail, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking VCCS converter. This innovative solution bridges the gap between MDB/Pulse and VCCS protocols, offering a cost-effective way to upgrade vending machines with modern cashless payment capabilities.
The VCCS converter is set to transform the landscape for distributors and operators of automated machines, particularly in Asian markets where refurbished Japanese vending machines are prevalent. These machines, known for their durability, often lack the ability to support cashless payments due to their reliance on the specific VCCS format developed by Coca-Cola. Aurency's VCCS converter provides a unique opportunity to overcome this challenge, enabling seamless integration with MDB-based peripheral devices such as POS terminals or all-in-one universal payment devices that double as telemetry modem to collect data on sales, machine status, inventory and send it to telemetry/VMS system.
Unlocking New Opportunities
The introduction of the VCCS converter opens up a world of possibilities for various stakeholders in the vending industry:
- Distributors can now expand their product lines by including MDB-based peripheral devices, offering clients more functional, out-of-the-box solutions.a
- Operators gain the ability to equip their machines with affordable cashless solutions as well as start collecting data and send it to telemetry/VMS systems, enhancing customer convenience and satisfaction and better managing costs and inventory.
- New Operators hesitant to adopt refurbished VCCS-based machines can now confidently embrace this sustainable and cost-effective option.
Serge Dudkin, Aurency's Chief Business Development Officer, commented: "We believe the VCCS converter will unlock new potential benefits for Asian vending operators and mitigate the protocol differences that prevented users of VCCS-based machines from using affordable and functional cashless solutions and upgrading their machines to better meet their clients' needs."
Successful Pilot and Market Impact
The VCCS converter has already been successfully piloted in Thailand, where it demonstrated seamless connectivity between Aurency's MDB-based all-in-one POS and VCCS-based laundromats and vending machines. With the converter now in use in the field, Aurency anticipates significant market impact, empowering operators to enhance their offerings and improve customer experiences.
About Aurency
Aurency is dedicated to designing comprehensive cashless solutions for unattended retail. Our flagship product, the Aurency A250, is an affordable POS terminal that supports contactless card, NFC, and QR-based mobile payments. It is compatible with over 100 types of machines via MDB/exe/Pulse/VCCS and integrates with leading payment processing companies such as Rapyd, Satispay, PIX, and Ksher. The Aurency A250 also functions as a telemetry device, collecting valuable data on sales and machine status.
