Cantaloupe, a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, formerly known as USA Technologies, and Castles Technology, a provider of credit card payment terminals, have partnered to introduce a next-generation cashless solution, according to a press release.

Castles' unattended payment terminals incorporate state-of-the-art engineering, product design, PCI security and EMV contact and contactless. The devices can be fitted in wide range of hardware configurations, including vending machines, kiosks, amusement machines and EV charging stations.

"Our relationship with Cantaloupe is key for meeting the growing demand for Castles' unattended family of products," Winston Fong, chief executive officer, Castles Technology North America, said in the press release. "This agreement represents a significant milestone of our presence in vending and the unattended marketplace in North America, and we are excited to join together with Cantaloupe to deliver leading edge products and solutions to satisfy the needs for all types of customers. Our combined solution will allow customers to better connect with consumers by leveraging digital displays, thereby creating a much better buying experience."

"We believe the benefits of Cantaloupe's platform are vastly increased with Castles' products," said Sean Feeney, chief executive officer, Cantaloupe Inc. "This strategic alliance offers customers, new and existing, the most innovative approach to vending retail, enabling greater operational agility and significant reductions to operating costs."

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