The British company Innovative Technology (ITL), a manufacturer of cash handling and biometric technology solutions, is expanding its presence in Poland. Warsaw-based ViewPro has become the company’s new commercial partner and will be responsible for the distribution, integration and servicing of ITL products on the domestic market.
The partnership covers equipment used in the vending, retail, self-service kiosk and ticket machine sectors. ViewPro will offer both solutions for the validation and recycling of banknotes and coins, as well as systems for estimating customers’ ages based on image analysis.
„We are pleased to secure a strong, regional partner dedicated to supplying our solutions to various markets in Poland. ViewPro will provide sales, service and support assistance to local customers and we look forward to working with them to extend our brand and product reach in the region.” – said Marcus Tiedt, Sales & Marketing Director at ITL.
The partner will be responsible for selecting device configurations, integrating them and providing after-sales service. Before the collaboration began, the ViewPro team underwent product training at ITL’s German branch and, even before the contract was signed, prepared Polish versions of product materials and instructional videos.
One of the products on offer will be MyCheckr, a device that helps sales staff assess the age of customers purchasing age-restricted products. The system anonymously estimates age based on a camera image and alerts staff as to whether they should ask the customer for proof of identity. The manufacturer emphasises that the solution operates locally and does not store images of users.
„We are delighted to be announced as a Trading Partner for ITL and can’t wait to get started. They have a series of reliable, field proven banknote and coin validation and recycling hardware devices which can help reduce collection costs, improve cash acceptance, keep machines operational and massively reduce the cost of handling cash. We’re also keen to showcase ITL’s age estimation range including MyCheckr to customers too. Selling alcohol to a minor in Poland can result in a high fine, loss of concession and criminal proceedings against the employee. In practice, it is a real threat to business continuity so we will show customers how this device can support both the employee and the business with compliance. I’m sure this will be a successful collaboration and we are pleased to add ITL’s portfolio to our supplier list.” – commented Tomasz Mróz, Founding Partner at ViewPro.
The companies have also announced that they will be exhibiting together at the Retail Show Poland trade fair, which will take place in November in Warsaw. The stand will showcase ITL’s solutions designed for the retail sector and the self-service equipment market.
