Vagabond Vending, the industry’s leading provider of route management and data analytics tools to small and medium vending operators, has announced a new integration with Seed Cashless™ from Cantaloupe Systems.
Operators can now connect their machines to Vagabond’s network using Cantaloupe’s Seed Cashless devices to provide telemetry data in addition to any Vagabond Insight or other telemetry devices they may already own.
With this development, Vagabond reaffirms its commitment to helping operators increase profits by connecting machines, while offering flexibility in choosing the hardware that connects them. The addition of Cantaloupe’s Seed network and devices further enhances the industry’s broadest integrated VMS/telemetry network.
“The integration of the Cantaloupe and Vagabond networks brings an unparalleled match of cashless and VMS service to the small to medium operator market,” said Michael Lovett, CEO of Vagabond. “Our companies want to provide operators a continuum of service as they grow. In this partnership, we are addressing the needs of a particular kind of customer who wants top-notch Cantaloupe Cashless service, in conjunction with the simplicity and flexibility of Vagabond’s VMS.”
The integration partnership between Cantaloupe and Vagabond seeks to take advantage of the two companies’ strengths. Cantaloupe’s cashless platform has long offered premier service to large operators while Vagabond’s VMS has historically been oriented toward the small to medium segment. The combination of the two offers vending businesses the best of both worlds.
“We’re thrilled that operators using Vagabond’s VMS now have access to faster, more reliable cashless transactions using Seed Cashless,” noted Justin Grant, VP of Product Management at Cantaloupe Systems. “We’ve been impressed with the Vagabond team’s dedication to making small operators successful and we look forward to a long-term, successful partnership serving our mutual customers’ needs.”
Vagabond’s COO, Juan Jorquera says, “Vagabond’s web and mobile tools suit operators who want to empower their workforce to make multiple controlled decisions throughout the day that will benefit their operation as a whole. It’s a great way for operators to get started with VMS route-by-route. As the operation grows, we can pull in services from Cantaloupe and send the operator on the path to success.”
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Juan Jorquera at 202.695.8228 x202 or at [email protected]. Or, visit both companies at the upcoming NAMA OneShow in Chicago at booths 2212 and 803.
About Vagabond
Vagabond is the technology platform for the vending industry. A modern communications network delivers real-time business intelligence to the palm of an operator’s hand using the industry’s widest selection of telemetry & cashless sources. Vagabond’s intuitive software tools are designed to help operators match product selections with their customers’ demand, dramatically increasing customer satisfaction as well as the amount of time their machines can go without a visit. This makes them a leaner, smarter & more profitable operation capable of winning and managing more accounts with less resources. Vagabond’s customers report net profit margins of nearly 4X the industry average. More importantly, they have more time to spend with their families, higher bowling scores and more peace of mind.
Cantaloupe Systems
Cantaloupe Systems is the refreshment industry’s premier provider of cloud-based, mobile solutions for vending, OCS, and micro markets. The Seed Cloud platform is an end-to-end solution for cashless and mobile payments, dynamic route scheduling, automated pre-kitting and merchandising, and inventory management…all accessible by any mobile device. With a combined 100+ years experience, Cantaloupe Systems’ expert consultation team can help operators modernize their refreshment services business resulting in increased revenue, greater route efficiencies and streamlined back office administration. Vending, OCS, and micro market operators around the world rely on Cantaloupe Systems’ innovative solutions to give them full control and visibility over their operations, their inventory, and their people so they can more proactively, predictably, and competitively run their business. Learn more at cantaloupesys.com.
