# Technology page sections ## Hardware Agnostic URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### 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 ![Image of vending lockers and a vending machine](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/1obViho9yNbv5jprcvUYT6/e51669a3cbeff2c6e4f51d13a7b48545/agnostic.png) --- ## Customer Counts and Activity Metrics URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### 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 ![Bar chart showing anonymized customer traffic levels by hour of the day at an Applestone machine.](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/1cYHJcTkfCArFw0lgzFevB/ebcd7280c92d392cd4a6d6f0ca831536/customer-traffic-by-hour-4x3.png) --- ## Zebra Technologies Integration URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### Summary Our software integrates seamlessly with Zebra's RFID readers, barcode scanners, handheld devices, and ELO interactive touch screens. ### Section Image ![Logo for the technology company Zebra. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/JEsdLXFVw2XGFuizuVciz/d4879b588bc30b9ba30600a4f002b209/Screenshot_2025-09-26_at_11.47.52â__AM.png) --- ## Connectivity Integrity URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### 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 ![An image of the owner of Echo Lake Meats posing in front of his vending machine. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/loFGTWl4bGcdhl2fNGV5f/c2a00cc6689d699d739428ece5f12877/echo-lake.webp) --- ## Telemetry URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### 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 ![image of a circuit board with MDB inputs](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/4mB8XGlwFJXTxtjFCOAo17/16a6af62f057dae9ca23cca729633444/MDB-board.jpeg) --- ## Payments URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### 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 ![image of a hand tapping a credit card against a credit card reader](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/40Q2UGpdKSrx3imLPX84at/a390e8b22e4b980b00c9ece4f2f21a11/payment.png) --- ## Architecture URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### 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 ![Screen shot of an administrative console](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/6Wk3v4YJ5lsN6aGyBe0kEX/e902d52af03a5b8f77a7ac0e76e7a4da/architecture.png) --- ## Open standards URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### 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 ![image of cloud provider logos ](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/3bS7VkYP3N6CviKDpz4FqH/0da4f75005ef8e87205ddce4c2e06f0e/hosts.png) --- ## Live Inventory URL: https://applestonesolutions.com/technology ### 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 ![Screen shot of administrative console with machine uptime statistics. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/al01e4yh2wq4/3r0oBjfcoc4XsQT8YxP56C/a23c4a1a3dcdfb337a36a75c9c4b128b/Screenshot_2025-05-01_at_4.54.13_PM.png)