PEPC has developed a self-contained, fully automated newspaper-vending unit, the PRESSPOiNT. The PRESSPOiNT is capable of receiving files, processing payments and on demand printing of newspapers. As the point-of-sales unit, the PRESSPOiNT continuously receives publisher files through PEPC's Multicast Satellite Network.
Each PRESSPOiNTis equipped with a colorful, graphically enhanced user-friendly touch screen display. Customers are prompted through the menu in their native language following four easy steps:
1. Select the continent
2. Select the country/state
3. Select your newspaper
4. Insert credit card or dedicated PRESSPOiNTcard in the card reader
The PRESSPOiNT prints the same-day edition - High Quality, 40 pages (20 pages duplex), stapled, unedited, black and white edition - of the selectedPEPC has developed a self-contained, fully automated newspaper-vending unit, the PRESSPOiNT. The PRESSPOiNT is capable of receiving files, processing payments and on demand printing of newspapers. As the point-of-sales unit, the PRESSPOiNT continuously receives publisher files through PEPC's Multicast Satellite Network.
Each PRESSPOiNTis equipped with a colorful, graphically enhanced user-friendly touch screen display. Customers are prompted through the menu in their native language following four easy steps:
1. Select the continent
2. Select the country/state
3. Select your newspaper
4. Insert credit card or dedicated PRESSPOiNTcard in the card reader
The PRESSPOiNT prints the same-day edition - High Quality, 40 pages (20 pages duplex), stapled, unedited, black and white edition - of the selected
PEPC has established a unique platform for a wide variety of distribute-than-print applications. PEPC introduces a revolutionary solution for mass-newspaper printing and distribution: PEPC Site License. PEPC Site License is a convenient, easy to use, and cost-effective way to print and distribute the latest edition of any newspaper in any corner of the world.
PEPC Site Licensees own and operate a remote printing site. PEPC site licensees are networked into PEPC's technology infrastructure. This allows the licensees to receive the latest edition of national and international newspapers continuously (24/7/365) through satellite transmission. State-of-the-art digital printing equipment guarantees full speed and reliable production of any newspaper.
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PEPC Worldwide has developed a Credit Card Clearing System based on proprietary software. This software is capable to read and receive credit card and PRESSPOiNT™*-card encryptions. The Management Information System, registered technology, records this information and uploads it once a day from all PRESSPOiNTS* through a secured virtual private telephone line to the PEPC’s Control Center. On a daily basis, all Credit Card transactions are cleared in Denmark. After the clearing the money is sent to PEPC where payments to PEPC partnering companies are made.
Using 5 satellites PEPC has established a Digital Content Distribution Network that covers 99,1 % of the world’s population. Utilizing this Network PEPC has put its focus on globally distributing the latest, same-day editions from national and international newspapers around the world. PEPC’s Digital Content Distribution Network supplies PRESSPOiNTS and receiving locations throughout the world with content in real time, all the time. The signal is received, through a dedicated satellite dish, in any corner of the world. PEPC’s network is safe and able to seamlessly transfer and distribute any type of digital data.
Capable of transferring digital files throughout the world, PEPC positions itself as the global distributor of content in any print or digital format. PEPC brings to the world the convenience of digital speed coupled with the familiarity of print.
PEPC’s Control Center is designed and created to
- Receive and transfer publisher files, via satellites, to PRESSPOiNTS and receiving locations throughout the world.
- Collect and select management and performance information from all PRESSPOiNTS throughout the world.
The management and performance data PEPC’s Control Center receives, include:
Hardware Performance
The PRESSPOiNTS’ hardware is constantly being monitored for quality performance and assurance. The information is accessible for review and measures various aspects of the hardware for operational failures. It also performs comparative analyses measuring the performance of one PRESSPOiNT™ against the predetermined norm. Any deviation from the norm measured against PRESSPOiNTS in similar environments and/or similar usage.
Software Performance
Software performance is measured constantly. This data is used by the R&D Department to evaluate and improve all systems. PEPC’s Control Center receives signal log-files, change management acceptances and service checks from every machine.
Hits per screen per PRESSPOiNT
Every screen hit - when someone actually touches the screen - is recorded and monitored. This data is not only important to measure hardware performance, but is also important to ascertain and gauge advertising direct views for both the advertiser and PEPC.
Advertisement
Actual advertising run time on each PRESSPOiNT™ is measured per second and is logged and documented. This information is collected in PEPC’s Control Center and is accessible for advertisers to validate their advertising.
Sold Newspaper Account
The total amount of sold papers is tracked and recorded every day for each PRESSPOiNT™ and for each title. This information is available for each publisher. Publishers can view sales status of their newspaper via the PEPC website. In addition, every Official PEPC Dealer and every PRESSPOiNT™ owner can follow the activity and performance of their PRESSPOiNT(S), as well.
Credit Card Management
Every 24-hours, all payment activities are encrypted, collected and transmitted to Denmark. In Denmark, payments are cleared and transferred back to PEPC. After clearing, payments are credited accordingly to each PRESSPOiNT™ and then accrued with previously cleared transactions by the PRESSPOiNT™ involved. At a predetermined time, the accounting of each machine takes place and payments are transferred to PRESSPOiNT owners.
PRESSPOiNT card Management
PRESSPOiNT™-card payment activity is handled directly by PEPC. There are several PRESSPOiNT™-card programs for any promotion or marketing campaign. For example sponsors of events can track the activity of the their sponsored cards during the event on the PEPC website
Data Distribution Network:
A private multicast system via satellite, able to transmit data to any corner of the world.
Credit Card Clearing Service:
Safe and secure means of handling all financial transactions.
Receiving Products:
Designed to receive the signal PEPC is broadcasting through 5 satellites down linked to the earth.
PRESSPOiNT:
The revolutionary, interactive newspaper dispensing machine that prints the latest editions of newspapers from around the world, throughout the world, on-demand and within minutes.
PEPC, acronym for Publishers Electronic Printing Concept, was founded in December 1999 by a group of five young successful Dutch businessmen. They devised a plan to sell newspapers from a self-contained printing kiosk. This machine would download and print the latest editions of newspapers from around the world.
After intensive research from international marketing specialists and technical assistance from IBM, PEPC, financed by private investors, developed several prototype machines. Publishers sent test files to a control center in Amsterdam. Once received, PEPC transmitted these files to the prototype machines via satellite. The experiment worked!
The next step was to set up a virtual private network system to collect operational and financial data from each machine.
The initial group of five, assisted by subcontractors, developers and system-management employees further developed the hardware, software and infrastructure satellite network. By the end of 2000, PEPC moved its headquarter and Control Center from Amsterdam to The Hague.
PEPC completed the development and field-testing of all PEPC machines, now known as PRESSPOiNT. The company grew to 40 employees, and renamed itself PEPC Worldwide.
PEPC Worldwide is managed by the Management Board, which looks after the general direction and long-term strategy of PEPC Worldwide and its subsidiaries.
Members of the PEPC Management Board:
Rob Dorpmans: CEO
Steve Mannen: COO
Niels Reijers: CFO
PEPC Worldwide aims to set the global standard for digitally distributed aggregated content from influential newspapers around the world. Through proprietary software and a Private Multicast Satellite Network, PEPC has created a worldwide distribution “highway” for electronic data. Capable of transferring hundreds of files to any corner of the world, PEPC positions itself as the global distributor of content in any print or digital format.
PEPC utilizes the latest technology and a worldwide system of self-contained on-demand printing kiosks called PRESSPOiNTS. These PRESSPOiNTS provide global travelers, international corporate executives and expatriates with the latest editions of their newspapers. Located at upscale venues such as hotels, cruise lines, and international airports, PRESSPOiNTS will bring a ‘touch of home’. Serviced by a network of Official PEPC Dealers, PRESSPOiNTS will be continually monitored thus assuring their optimum working condition. Besides the installment of the PRESSPOiNTS, Official PEPC Dealers offer a wide array of services varying from delivering the PRESSPOiNT™ paper and toner to PEPC receiving equipment.
Presently, PEPC Worldwide partners with publishers and upscale locations in order to service the international traveler. In the near future, PEPC aims to expand its relationships to include embassies, universities and international corporations. PEPC’s Global Private Multicast Network offers any company, organization or institution the possibility to transfer information and content in various formats to any and all points around the world quickly, safely and economically