Innovative Technology (ITL) plan to exhibit their latest solutions at Hospitality Tech Expo at ExCeL London on 10^th & 11^th of October.  As Europe’s leading event dedicated to the technologies that are driving profits for hospitality, the expo brings together industry suppliers presenting their latest innovations. ITL, a leading cash validation and AI-powered biometrics solutions provider, will showcase their products on stand J71.

Commenting on ITL’s presence at the show, Chris Wright, Business Development Manager said, “This is our first time exhibiting at Hospitality Tech Expo and we are looking forward to showing how the hospitality industry can benefit from our revolutionary biometric technology.  We will have the full range of AI powered age estimation products available for visitors to demo which are ideal for restaurants and bar owners who sell age restricted goods such as alcohol.”

Innovative Technology’s AI powered biometrics division provide age estimation technology that can assist servers during the age check process. They also offer a range of solutions designed to make cash handling simpler and more efficient.

Chris continued, “MyCheckr age check device will be centre stage at the booth. This standalone solution is equipped with a camera and screen that goes green if the customer passes the age check, and red if they appear underage, all completely anonymously. As well as being a useful aid to restaurant and bar staff, it can also double up as a screen to display age appropriate adverts making this a potential revenue making opportunity for retailers.  And for those who don't need a screen, MyCheckr^Mini offers the same functionality in a smaller device. We also have a solution for self-service checkouts; ICU Lite which can be easily integrated with POS terminals or self-service kiosks to automate the age check process for the retailer.”

Concluding Chris commented, “In addition to the biometrics range, we will show the hospitality industry our CashGenic solution, a secure, customer-facing payment system for cash transactions. Using our cash recycling technology it eliminates the need for staff to handle money and records a log of payments to make accounting processes more efficient. With a small footprint and easy integration, it can be added to your existing point-of-sale making this ideal for retail and hospitality venues.”

Innovative Technology will be located on stand J71 with their range of cash handling and age estimation solutions on display.

Cashing handling expert Innovative Technology extend into the Middle East in collaboration with their Trading Partner in the region, Chevend Technologies PVT. LTD.

Commenting on this expansion following a successful trip to India and Dubai, Marcus Tiedt, Sales & Marketing Director for ITL said, “ We secured our trading partnership with Chevend back in 2016 and over the past seven years we have been diversifying and extending our reach throughout India. Chevend now have a partner office in Dubai and so we are ready to expand into the Middle East with our partner serving customers at a local level.”

CHEVEND TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD is part of the Chevron Metal Products Group and proud pioneer of the Automatic Vending Concept in India. Chevend has India’s most experienced team supporting and working with customers in the vending, kiosks and banking segments and are also now distributing solutions to customers in the Middle East.

Marcus continued, “Chevend distribute and provide technical support for our products to customers in India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.   Their original focus was mainly on vending and kiosk applications such as the NV11 and NV9, but as the market matures we are also looking to supply our new NV4000 multi bill recycler for payment terminals as it starts to gain momentum. The new Dubai office has storage and technical facilities and is conveniently located for exporting goods across the Middle East. We look forward to seeing a positive up-take of our solutions across this region.”

Commenting on the Trading Partnership and expansion, Ammaar Huseini, Director at Chevend said, “We have been providing ITL’s cash validation products to customers throughout India since 2016 and we now look forward to helping them expand throughout the Middle East. We have also received lots of inquiries for their ICU Lite biometric solution. Apart from the standard age verification, customers are also looking at incorporating features in their kiosks for user verification against a database or ID card, attendance for students at schools etc. With over 30 years of experience ITL offers very reliable and innovative products for the international market. Our technical engineers regularly receive extensive training at the ITL UK head office and have in-depth knowledge of the product range, so are well equipped to offer technical support as well as sales advice.”

Concluding Marcus said “Our Trading Partner network is vital, providing local support to our worldwide customer base. Following Chevend’s success in India, we are confident we will become a key supplier of cash handling throughout the Middle East.”

Zahlungssysteme Cassani have been announced as the latest Innovative Technology (ITL) trading partner, supplying their cash handling and biometric age verification solutions to the Swiss market. Zahlungssysteme Cassani, based in Winterthur, Switzerland have over 20 years of experience in distributing electronic money processing components and payment systems to various industries including vending, retail, kiosk and gaming.  

Commenting on the partnership, Lina Trofimow, Senior Business Development Manager for ITL said, “I am delighted to welcome Zahlungssysteme Cassani as our official trading partner for the region.   They will distribute a selection of ITL products suitable for vending and kiosk including NV9, NV11 and NV22 note validators & recyclers, as well as MyCheckr from our AI powered biometrics division.”

Michael Cassani, Managing Director of Zahlungssysteme Cassani commented, “We have been working with ITL for a few years now so we are pleased to formalise and secure this partner agreement. They have a long-standing and trusted position in the market supplying innovative note handling products to optimise cash efficiencies and reduce operational costs. We are also excited to supply their biometrics product range to customers in the region who need to conduct age checks for age restricted goods or services.”

Concluding Lina said, “We look forward to a successful partnership with Cassani, who will undoubtedly provide a first-class service to Swiss customers. Kiosk and vending applications are key markets in Switzerland with much potential for growth and I am confident that together we will see our customer base expand to further establish ITL as a leader in cash handling and biometric solutions for the region.”

Biometrics solutions provider, Innovative Technology, have recently joined the UKVIA with the aim to assist the vaping industry in their efforts to prevent minors accessing vapes.

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is leading trade association for the vaping sector supporting, developing and promoting the circa £3bn vaping industry, the UK’s largest growing consumer goods sector. Membership is available at different levels including for companies who have a strategic business interest in supplying the vaping industry with relevant solutions.

John Vallis, Senior Business Development Manager for ITL’s biometrics range said, “We’re excited to join UKVIA and be part of this growing Industry. We look forward to supporting members in their efforts to prevent minors from purchasing vapes. With our biometric age estimation technology we can help to empower staff to ask for ID with confidence.”

MyCheckr, from Innovative Technology, is a stand-alone solution ideal for retailers selling age restricted goods such as vapes. Already being utilised in a number of convenience and vape stores this biometric solution is equipped with a camera and a screen that predicts a customer’s age quickly and completely anonymously.

John Dunne, UKVIA Director General said, “We would like to welcome Innovative Technology on board. As the leading UK vaping association, we seek to set the highest standards and demonstrate that the industry is a responsible one. Any solution that helps us achieve this aim for our members is supported and we look forward to working with Innovative over the coming months.”

Explaining more about the objective of ITL’s age estimation technology, Dr Andrew O'Brien, Product Manager – Biometrics said, “Using biometric technology for age checks works by analysing the customer’s facial features. The unit clearly shows both the server and the customer if a manual ID check is recommended, turning red if they appear underage. This offers servers an added layer of security and confidence when selling age-restricted products and a very visible deterrent to underage customers attempting to purchase age restricted goods. As a society we need to protect the underage from accessing age restricted items, and key to this is to offer the industry the necessary tools and support to achieve this. The biometrics range of products from ITL are designed as tools to make the age check process effective and efficient”.

Concluding John Vallis said, “We have already started to gain momentum working with vape shops throughout the UK and installs are on the rise. We will also be attending the UKVIA Forum and Awards Dinner being held on November 10^th in London where we look forward to showcasing our solutions and networking with members.”