Shell
Canada Press Release
ViVOtech’s Technology to
Enable In-Store Contactless Payment Program
Breakthrough
Technology Delivers Seamless Upgrade to Existing POS Systems
SANTA
CLARA, Calif. June 7, 2005 – ViVOtech, a leader in
contactless payment transactions, today announced that Shell Canada
has selected ViVOtech’s ViVOpay™ technology to enable
its in-store easyPAY™ contactless payment program. ViVOpay’s
latest innovation, the Dynamic Strip™ 1000 interface technology,
has delivered a simplified and seamless upgrade to Shell Canada’s
point of sale (POS) systems with no POS changes and only minimal
host changes, providing ease of installation and operation. This
advanced solution provides lower implementation costs as Shell Canada
expands its easyPAY solution across Canada.
Based
upon a wireless radio frequency (RF) technology that is unique to
Shell Canada, the easyPAY system is the fastest and most convenient
way to pay at Shell Canada. Users just have to wave their easyPAY
key fobs in front of the in-store ViVOpay contactless readers and
the POS system automatically transmits the tag information to Shell
Canada’s host computer. The customers personal or credit card
information is never stored on the tag and remains secure on Shell
Canada’s system. easyPAY also offers the national AIR MILES®
Reward Program to its users. easyPAY AIR MILES Collectors are automatically
awarded AIR MILES for qualifying purchases, making this transaction
a very convenient payment option.
“Today’s
customers are looking for speed and convenience,” said Catherine
Malépart at Shell Canada. “We chose ViVOtech’s
technology because it is easy to use, cost effective and delivers
the support that allows easyPAY to continue as a convenient payment
option together with our customer loyalty programs.”
“It
is gratifying that Shell Canada selected ViVOpay’s technology,
which has the ability to upgrade existing systems to accept contactless
payments without major costs,” said Mohammad Khan, president
and COO at ViVOtech. “We are delighted that our technology
is extending itself with major retailers across the globe who understand
the benefits and convenience our powerful technology delivers for
their contactless payment programs.”
Click
here for images of ViVOtech products using Shell Canada's easyPAY™
technology
About
ViVOtech Products
ViVOtech’s ViVOpay line of contactless payment products integrate
seamlessly with a merchant’s existing POS system without taking
up precious counter space. The company also offers contactless cards
and fobs with the software needed to support customized gift card,
loyalty and reward programs. The Dynamic Strip DS 1000, one of the
latest innovations from ViVOtech, is an interface technology that
allows ViVOpay readers to connect to any POS system with little
or no changes in software or hardware. As a result, merchants can
quickly and easily upgrade their existing systems – dramatically
reducing the costs of adopting contactless technology.
About
ViVOtech
ViVOtech provides an end-to-end transaction platform that allows
consumers to make contactless payments with radio frequency (RF)
enabled credit cards, debit cards, key fobs, cell phones, PDAs and
identity cards. The company’s products are backwards compatible
with today’s existing POS infrastructure, providing seamless
upgrades. With more than 70,000 of its contactless payment readers
shipped around the world, ViVOtech products are found in Fast Food
Restaurants (QSR), Casual Dining Establishments, Corporate Cafeterias,
Parking Garages, and Movie Theaters as well as Convenience, Grocery,
and Drug Stores. ViVOtech is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.,
with offices in Europe and Asia.
Editorial
Contact:
Janice Mackey
Weber Shandwick, for ViVOtech
408-530-8400 ex 2223
jmackey@webershandwick.com
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