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In the Media

Global: Ensemble Moncton’s new dispensing machine offers harm-reduction products

A harm reduction group in southeastern New Brunswick has introduced a vending machine, or an “interactive dispensing service,” allowing people to access meth pipes, hygiene products, naloxone and sanitizer. Those are some…

SMRT1December 11, 2020

In the Media

ANKORS: The Harm Reduction Vending Machine

This video from ANKORS produced by Watershed Productions features the harm reduction vending machine invented by Brad Pommen, Founder and Owner of Smart1 Technologies. Funded by Community Action Initiative, this video was…

SMRT1April 21, 2020

In the Media

Nelson Star: Unique vending machine in Nelson offers syringes, naloxone

Brad Pommen believes vending machines can offer more than candy and chips. Pommen, the president of Nelson’s SMRT1 Technologies, introduced a machine last week that carries a mix of paid and free…

SMRT1March 17, 2020

In the Media

CBC: Signs of a rural renaissance as Canadian cities overheat: Don Pittis

Over the last five years Canada has been a high-tech job creation machine. Year after year, the Toronto area alone has generated more technology jobs than San Francisco, Seattle or any other U.S.…

SMRT1March 4, 2019

In the Media

Retail Insider: Smart Vending Machines Could be the Next Big Thing for Pop-up Retail in Canada

It’s never a good thing when the media attaches the word “apocalypse” onto your root word. Apocalypses tend to be events from which there is no recovery and when the term “retail…

SMRT1June 1, 2018

FAQ

How does smart vending differ from traditional vending?

Traditional vending machines have been around for over a century, offering simple, mechanical dispensing of products. Smart vending machines, however, represent a significant technological leap forward. While traditional vending machines are standalone,…

SMRT1January 27, 2021

FAQ

What is the difference between smart vending and intelligent vending?

In the evolving world of automated retail and dispensing technology, the terms 'smart vending' and 'intelligent vending' are often used interchangeably. This can create confusion for those exploring vending solutions. While these…

SMRT1January 28, 2021

A woman interacting with a holographic touch interface

FAQ

Is smart vending the future of retail?

Smart vending is indeed the future of retail, having proven its value in the retail landscape that emerged following the global pandemic. Smart vending machines serve as the perfect bridge between online…

SMRT1January 28, 2021

Technavio infographic on the global intelligent vending machine market 2020 to 2024, showing 11.24 billion dollars of incremental growth and 23.24 percent year-over-year growth

FAQ

Do smart vending machines make money?

Yes, smart vending machines not only make money but typically generate significantly more revenue than traditional vending machines. Their enhanced capabilities, customer engagement features, and operational efficiencies create multiple opportunities for increased…

SMRT1January 28, 2021

A lightbulb inside a chalk-drawn thought bubble on a blackboard

FAQ

How do smart vending machines work?

Smart vending machines represent a technological evolution of traditional vending machines, incorporating internet connectivity, interactive displays, advanced payment systems, and data analytics capabilities. Unlike their conventional counterparts that operate as standalone units…

SMRT1January 28, 2021