Acumera and Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) have collaborated to launch a forecourt controller technology that connects devices in the forecourt, such as fuel dispensers, with devices elsewhere in the store, such as the point-of-sale (POS) system.
DFS’s DX Control system works with the Acumera Reliant edge computing platform. It’s designed to streamline operations and drive down costs, empowering fuel retailers to achieve enhanced efficiency and reliability, according to the companies.
Key features of DX Control with the Acumera Reliant Platform edge computing capabilities include geographic scalability, observability, frequent and uninterrupted software updates, high availability for maximum uptime and integrated support for pump control powered by AvaLAN Networks FC-board technology.
DX Control leverages a container-based architecture, enabling sites to deploy as a containerized environment on the Acumera Reliant Platform utilizing any x86-based hardware, a widely used computer architecture for central processing units.
This approach enhances site resiliency and application redundancy, minimizing downtime at fueling forecourts, while improving operational efficiency and reducing costs, the companies said.
Additionally, DX Control eliminates the need for highly specialized and vendor-certified hardware, making it a cost-effective solution for fuel retailers of all sizes, according to Acumera and DFS.
“DFS’s goal of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to the fuel and convenience industries align seamlessly with Acumera’s commitment to secure, reliable network connectivity,” said Jack Dickinson, director of partner development at Dover Fueling Solutions. “Together, we are setting a new standard for forecourt control solutions.”
This collaboration utilizes the Acumera Reliant Platform, an edge solution for convenience retailers, along with DFS’s DX Control, the technology is aligned with Conexxus 2.0 interoperability and connectivity standards.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with DFS to enable the DX Control solution on the Acumera Reliant Platform,” said Phil Stead, vice president of edge platform sales at Acumera. “Combining our hardware and cloud agnostic edge platform along with expertise in secure network connectivity, with DFS’s innovative solution for a software-defined forecourt, gives convenience store retailers a revolutionary way to deliver, manage, and support their fueling operations.”
Acumera is based in Austin, Texas, and provides edge networking and computing platforms for the convenience, retail and hospitality industries.
Dover Dueling Solutions, Austin, Texas, is a part of Dover Corp. and a provider of customer-focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industries.
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