LAS VEGAS - Triton Systems provided a preview of its new low-cost ATM, the RL2000, at the the National Association of Convenience Stores annual trade event.
The ATM will formally debut in 2007, providing more functionality than traditionally found on low-cost machines. Featuring the Win CE.net 5.0 operating system, the RL2000 has a large storage capacity for journaling and comes with an optional 8-inch VGA color display that supports improved advertising and screen-customizing capabilities.
In addition, it is available with a Level 1 vault option and can be purchased with a backlit high-topper sign or mid-topper sign that improves visibility.
Triton provided a surcharge-free ATM on the show floor for the convenience of show attendees.
Elsewhere, the number of exhibitors focused on kiosks and ATMs remained small among the 1,400 vendors of soft drinks, energy drinks, candy bars, adult magazines, cup racks and car wash systems. But the c-store world continues to adopt not only the technology but the philosophy of self-service: doing more with less.
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| Amber Barron contributed her graphics talents to producing screens for Triton's new low-cost RL2000. |
"You're seeing more companies be very aggressive with self-service," said Jeff Lenard, a spokesman for NACS. "I don't know that we're at a tipping point yet, but it's hardly unique anymore."
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NACS is an international trade association representing more than 2,200 retail and 1,800 supplier members. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 140,600 stores across the country, posted $495.3 billion in total sales in 2005, $344.2 billion coming from motor fuel sales.
Lenard expects about 25,000 people to attend the show, which was first produced in 1961.
