Universe Group PLC Universe Commences Gempay 3 Roll Out
October 11 2017 - 2:00AM
RNS Non-Regulatory
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Universe Group PLC
11 October 2017
11 October 2017
AIM: UNG.L
Universe Group plc
("Universe", the "Group" or the "Company")
UNIVERSE COMMENCES GEMPAY 3 ROLL OUT
Universe Group plc (AIM: UNG.L), a leading developer and
supplier of point of sale, payment and on-line loyalty systems,
announces it has commenced the roll-out of its new Gempay 3 payment
solution to fuel forecourts. The first customers include MRH,
Certas Energy, Rontec and Valero. This solution brings contactless
payment, updated security and digital media screens to thousands of
customers.
There are currently over 3,000 previous generation Gempay
terminals in use on UK forecourts and this number continues to
increase. The new Gempay 3 is capable of supporting a wide range of
debit, credit and fuel cards including contactless, Apple Pay,
Android Pay, Samsung Pay and loyalty programmes including Nectar,
Clubcard and Star Rewards.
The introduction of a colour touchscreen on the Gempay 3 opens
the scope for enhancements such as the delivery of advertising,
served out of the cloud by Universe's Iocaste digital media suite.
In addition, the latest PCI-PTS 4 compliance allows an extended
operating life to ensure excellent return on investment for
retailers.
After exhaustive reviews and in depth analysis of competing
products, Universe selected Ingenico Group's Telium TETRA hardware
for Gempay 3. This platform offers the best in class features and
performance capabilities and further cements the close working
relationship between Ingenico and Universe. This is the first
terminal using Telium TETRA to deploy in the UK.
Separately, the Company continues to work to sign and deliver
the small number of high value contracts referred to in the Interim
Results announcement. Further announcements will be made in due
course.
Jeremy Lewis, Chief Executive of Universe said:
"The Gempay 3 payment solution has been designed to meet the
demanding requirements of the fuel retail and convenience store
sectors. The distinctive landscape media screen and shielded keypad
have been well received by our retailer clients wanting a modern,
robust interface for their customers. This is a comprehensive and
highly reliable payment solution with the additional capability of
digital media advertising managed by Universe's Iocaste digital
media solution."
Jacques Behr, EVP Retail and Board Member at Ingenico Group SA
said:
"Ingenico, as a global leader in seamless payments, is delighted
to be working closely with Universe, dominating as they do, the
forecourt and convenience store market in the UK. Both
organisations have a culture of innovation excellence and customer
care. We feel this is a strong partnership for the future."
For further information:
Universe Group plc T: +44 2380
Andrew Blazye, Non-Executive Chairman 689 510
Jeremy Lewis, Chief Executive
finnCap T: +44 20 7220
Stuart Andrews / Henrik Persson 0500
(Corporate Finance)
Richard Chambers (Corporate Broking)
IFC Advisory T: +44 20 7652
Tim Metcalfe 9781
Heather Armstrong
About Universe Group plc:
Universe provides some of the world's leading retailers with
point of sale, payment and loyalty solutions. The Group's solutions
are based on its own proprietary software and are offered out of
the cloud on a software as a service model with its data centres
processing over 5 billion transactions every year. For further
information, please see www.universe-group.co.uk
About Ingenico Group SA:
Ingenico Group (Euronext: FR0000125346 - ING) is the global
leader in seamless payment, providing smart, trusted and secure
solutions to empower commerce across all channels, in-store, online
and mobile. With the world's largest payment acceptance network, we
deliver secure payment solutions with a local, national and
international scope. We are the trusted world-class partner for
financial institutions and retailers, from small merchants to
several of the world's best known global brands. Our solutions
enable merchants to simplify payment and deliver their brand
promise.
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