Press Releases
Gilbarco® partners with Cybera® to offer managed network services
C-store operators to benefit from improved broadband connectivity, security and speed for their point of sale, media system and other store applications.
GREENSBORO, N.C. and NASHVILLE, TN. – August 13, 2008 — Petroleum retailers and convenience store operators will need fewer phone lines, enjoy greater security and faster connectivity as a result of a new partnership between Gilbarco and Cybera. The companies have joined forces to streamline voice, video and financial transaction data communication into a single, secure, converged network. This partnership is targeted primarily for retailers who currently do not have a broadband infrastructure in place or are looking to transform their existing network connectivity into a single, proven and affordable solution. With their industry leading SmartNetwork™ family of networking solutions, tailored specifically to meet Gilbarco customers’ needs, Cybera eliminates the need for multiple phone lines to support voice, payment networks, Applause™ Media System, security cameras, loyalty, ATMs, Gilbarco help desk remote support or Internet.
Gilbarco products (including Passport® point of sale system with Version 8 software and higher, Applause™ Media System, and SMART Connect) will consolidate communication through a network solution from Cybera. Additionally, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant network solutions from Cybera improve speed and protect data from viruses, worms and malicious attacks. The partnership also establishes infrastructure that will be needed to support new features, such as Remote Manager in Passport Version 9 and higher software.
“The broadband connectivity package from Cybera enhances the rich features and interfaces that are already part of Gilbarco’s portfolio of products,” said Richard Browne, vice president of marketing for North America at Gilbarco Veeder-Root. “The additional security, speed, and phone line consolidation help retailers make the most of their investment today and builds infrastructure for future enhancements.”
Beyond the cost and performance benefits for c-store operators, the partnership is designed to eliminate the complexity of implementing, upgrading and supporting applications in the store environment. Often store operators are left to assemble their own network hardware, connections and service provider relationships when investing in a new application. This often requires IP routing, security, installation and application expertise that most store operators don’t have. By integrating the network solution with the applications, Gilbarco and Cybera are dramatically simplifying the technical and operational burdens many store operators face.
“Cybera is focused on superior application delivery through implementation, on-going performance and ultimately support,” said Ken Royer, senior vice president of sales for Cybera, Inc. “Our partnership with Gilbarco is another example of how we improve the real dollar business return for our customers. Whether it’s an uplift to in-store sales, a reduction of downtime for maintenance, or faster transactions, Cybera’s network solutions allow companies to run their businesses and not be forced to deal with the headaches of the underlying technology.”
To learn more about SmartNetwork and Cybera’s family of network solutions, please visit www.cybera.net or email Gilbarco@cybera.net.
About Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Gasboy are leading suppliers of integrated fuel control, site management, and support services for petroleum marketers and commercial fueling enterprises worldwide. (www.gilbarco.com, www.veeder.com, www.gasboy.com, www.AskAboutPCI.com). For more information visit www.gilbarco.com.
For further information contact:
Lucy Sackett, Director Marketing Communications Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Tel: (336) 547-5607 Fax: (336) 547-5890
e-mail: lucy.sackett@gilbarco.com
About Cybera
Cybera is a leading provider of managed network services. Cybera’s SmartNetwork integrates private intranet, Voice over IP, credit/debit transaction processing, public wi-fi hotspots, IP video, and many other applications into a single network solution that meets the strict security requirements of Sarbanes Oxley, PCI/DSS, and HIPAA. Cybera’s SmartNetwork solutions are based on advanced virtualization technologies tied to a nationwide MPLS core network, and proprietary software systems that automate the design, implementation, management and support of network solutions custom tailored to each customer’s needs. Cybera is a privately held company based in Nashville, TN with venture capital backing led by Adams Street Partners, L.P., Chrysalis Ventures, L.P, and Claritas Capital, LLC. For more information, please visit www.cybera.net or call (866)4CYBERA.
### |
