Technology page sections
Hardware Agnostic
Summary
Connect multiple machine types from different manufacturers to one unified management environment, eliminating siloed operations and providing consistent control regardless of your hardware mix.hnology summary
Bullet Points
- Fresh Food Machines
- Refrigerated Machines
- Coffee Machines
- Snack Machines
- Fleet Management
- BYO Payment Processor
- Meat and Fish Machines
- Locker Systems
Section Image
Customer Counts and Activity Metrics
Summary
Anonymized, customer activity reports are available in-app or via APIs.
Bullet Points
- Hourly traffic and usage patterns
- Data API available for restock and route planning applications
- Counts are aggregate and anonymous — no personally identifiable information is collected or stored
Section Image
Zebra Technologies Integration
Summary
Our software integrates seamlessly with Zebra's RFID readers, barcode scanners, handheld devices, and ELO interactive touch screens.
Section Image
Connectivity Integrity
Summary
Deploy in any location with confidence, even in remote areas with unreliable Internet connections. Cellular connectivity backs up any local outages -- even if there's a total outage our software can operate in a fully diconnected mode until connectivity is restored.
Bullet Points
- Off-line Operation Mode
- Wired Connectivity
- Wifi Connectivity
- Cellular Fail-Over
Section Image
Telemetry
Summary
Applestone's solution provides support for customers with existing machine investments that rely on MDB and DEX, as well as an array of IOT sensors.
Bullet Points
- IOT Sensor Arrays
- MDB/DEX
- Administrative Console monitoring of IOS and MDB/DEX input
Section Image
Payments
Summary
Support all modern payment options with enterprise-grade security and reliability, while collecting comprehensive transaction data that protects against chargebacks and helps optimize pricing strategies.
Bullet Points
- Compatible with all major payment processors and devices
- Contactless and mobile payment support
- Robust transaction data with 40+ data points per purchase
- Chargeback protection with detailed proof-of-dispense
- Simplified PCI compliance with tokenized payment handling
Section Image
Architecture
Summary
Applestone integrates edge processing with cloud scalability, creating a resilient system that continues functioning even during connectivity disruptions while providing comprehensive real-time operational insights across your entire vending fleet.
Bullet Points
- Offline capability ensures continuous operation during network outages
- Cloud synchronization provides fleet-wide visibility and analytics
- Automatic recovery and data reconciliation when connectivity returns
- Distributed architecture scales from single locations to nationwide deployments
Section Image
Open standards
Summary
Our vendor-neutral solution is built on open standards, reducing costs and eliminating lock-in risks while ensuring compatibility with your existing infrastructure and business systems.
Bullet Points
- Industry-standard protocols reduce integration complexity
- Future-proof your investment against vendor lock-in
- Lower long-term maintenance costs
- Simplified path to add new capabilities as needs evolve
- Transparent data formats for easier system integrations
Section Image
Live Inventory
Summary
Get up-to-the-second reports on what's in your machines across your entire network. Unlike our competitors, we keep track of every single item in a machine, including information like expiration dates, variable weights and prices, and even who loaded items and when.
Bullet Points
- Cloud-Based Reporting
- Turnover Reports
- Expiration Dates
- Kitting Assignments
- Low Stock Alerts
- Block Item Sales
- Inventory System Integration
Section Image
Plain-text version for AI agents: this page as Markdown · all content