Gilbarco Veeder-Root Introduces Connectivity to Put Retailers in Control

SMART Connect gives retailers greater throughput, more uptime and lower cost of ownership.

Chicago, IL - USA - October 12, 2003 - Now dispensers, automatic tank gauges and point-of-sale systems are connected to each other and the home office through a single point, giving retailers important information and more control over their sites. This connectivity is possible with SMART Connect by Gilbarco Veeder-Root, which is being introduced at this week's NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Trade Show in booth #4031.

SMART Connect lets retailers link components, applications and systems at a site or a network of sites to better manage operations, and increase uptime and throughput. It allows dispensers, point of sale systems and automatic tank gauges to integrate with each other so that retailers can access, analyze and act on data collected across the forecourt. With SMART Connect, site data can get to the right people at the right time using the Internet, e-mail or text message notification.

"In today's competitive world, petroleum retailers are constantly fighting the battle of reducing costs and increasing profits," said Martin Gafinowitz, president for North America. "The way to achieve that kind of efficiency is for retailers to have detailed information about the components at their site so they can make adjustments and decisions quickly. SMART Connect enables those components to talk with each other so retailers will have that control."

With over 35,000 sites connected in North America, Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Fuel Management Services (FMS) provide the infrastructure for retailers to make the most of SMART Connect.

When used with FMS, retailers can access site data whenever they want it with an easy-to-use Internet interface, instant polling features, and actionable, exception-based reporting. SMART Connect can help ensure consistent, acceptable flow rates and eliminate unnecessary filter changes by using real-time flow rate data to respond to low flow conditions. With alarm reporting and error code analysis, trained FMS technicians can remotely diagnose and resolve alarm conditions and intelligently dispatch authorized service contractors when needed, reducing the number of calls to the site. FMS also makes it easier to meet state compliance regulations by monitoring and reporting dispenser data.

The new Inform for SMART Connect, an enhanced version of Inform from Veeder-Root, provides the same capabilities as Version 3.0 plus it lets you connect to a site to monitor and retrieve basic data from dispensers and CRIND as well as automatic tank gauges. Retailers can use Inform together with FMS to access some data on their own while subscribing to other services for more in-depth analysis and action.

SMART Connect can be configured to a retailer's site communications, and can be added to enhance existing site operations.

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