GREENSBORO, N.C. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gilbarco and Cybera Inc. have joined forces to streamline voice, video and financial transaction data communication into a single, secure, converged network. This partnership is targeted primarily for petroleum and convenience store retailers who currently do not have a broadband infrastructure in place or are looking to transform their existing network connectivity into a single solution.
With its SmartNetwork family of networking solutions, tailored specifically to meet Gilbarco customers' needs, Cybera eliminates the need for multiple phone [image-nocss] lines to support voice, payment networks, Applause Media System, security cameras, loyalty, ATMs, Gilbarco help desk remote support or Internet.
Gilbarco products (including Passport point of sale system with Version 8 software and higher, Applause Media System and SMART Connect) will consolidate communication through a network solution from Cybera. Additionally, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant network solutions from Cybera improve speed and protect data from viruses, worms and malicious attacks. The partnership also establishes infrastructure that will be needed to support new features, such as Remote Manager in Passport Version 9 and higher software.
"The broadband connectivity package from Cybera enhances the rich features and interfaces that are already part of Gilbarco's portfolio of products," said Richard Browne, vice president of marketing for North America at Gilbarco Veeder-Root. "The additional security, speed and phone line consolidation help retailers make the most of their investment today and builds infrastructure for future enhancements."
The partnership also is designed to eliminate the complexity of implementing, upgrading and supporting applications in the store environment. Often, store operators are left to assemble their own network hardware, connections and service provider relationships when investing in a new application. This often requires IP routing, security, installation and application expertise that most store operators do not have. By integrating the network solution with the applications, Gilbarco and Cybera are dramatically simplifying the technical and operational burdens many store operators face.
"Whether it's an uplift to in-store sales, a reduction of downtime for maintenance or faster transactions, Cybera's network solutions allow companies to run their businesses and not be forced to deal with the headaches of the underlying technology," said Ken Royer, senior vice president of sales for Nashville, Tenn.-based Cybera.
Greensboro, N.C.-based Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Gasboy are leading suppliers of integrated fuel control, site management and support services for petroleum marketers and commercial fueling enterprises worldwide.
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