Client

Enerplus is a Spanish group specialized in the supply of fuel and energy to both wholesalers and end customers. Enerplus aims to become a reference in the national energy market through customer service, quality, safety, and commitment to the environment. They have made the decision to install 24/7 self-service petrol stations, aiming for better customer satisfaction and sales increase with round the clock opening hours.

Running autonomous petrol stations with round-the-clock remote operation requires the implementation of highly specialized software in conjunction with intricate electronic devices. Petrol station owners seek a secure, dependable, and robust software platform to efficiently and securely manage all petrol station processes and equipment.

Objective

To meet these demanding requirements, Enerplus found in Akron a formidable IoT platform running on Amazon Web Services cloud that allows them:

  • Real-time remote management of fuel prices, tank levels and transactions.
  • Complete offline functionality in the event of communication failure.
  • Incorporating point-of-sale capabilities for the retail store.
  • Deploying unmanned self-service payment terminals with diverse form factors.
  • Comprehensive monitoring and alarm management accessible from any device.

Solution

Besides being an innovative solution that operates entirely on the AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud, specifically leveraging the capabilities of the AWS IoT Core services suite, Akron provides all the benefits of a SaaS (Software as a Service) model. Clients are relieved from the burden of device installation or configuration, and the pricing is determined by the actual utilization of the platform.

Pentasoft, is a certified AWS partner, crafts its platform utilizing cutting-edge technology, ensuring top-notch security, scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Experience it firsthand through this fully functional demo, where you can explore all the features and determine whether Akron is the right fit for your petrol stations.

Results

  • Satisfaction: > 72%
  • Response: < 1s
  • Costs: -20%