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access to the Android developer ecosystem, where
they can integrate business apps with their POS sys-
tems.
• Merchant Marketplace: Merchants and acquirers
can download third-party apps to customize their
Company: Verifone POS and personalize the shopping experience. These
Product: Carbon Mobile 5 apps can be implemented without recertifying the
device.
Website: www.verifone.com
Contact: namarketing@verifone.com • Verifone Connect: Verifone Connect digital services
provide value-added services, such as checkout, pay-
All-in-one, single-screen ment, loyalty and real-time inventory management.
Its features include payment services, estate manage-
ment, and merchant- and consumer-facing apps.
commerce solution "Through Verifone Connect, a large merchant with a

complex CRM program can integrate with Carbon Mobile
erifone launched Carbon Mobile 5, the first in a 5, then access that data when they engage customers in
new line of all-in-one commerce solutions. The the aisle," stated Abizar Vakharia, Senior Vice President
portable device can run as a standalone POS in of Global Solutions at Verifone. "Small business owners,
V small and midsize merchant environments or on the other hand, can begin the loyalty journey with a
as part of integrated POS systems at Tier 1 retailers. The simple, 'download-and-go' loyalty app offered by one of
Carbon family of commerce solutions provides a range our developer partners."
of advanced features and variations to support Verifone's Purpose-built hardware, software
diversified clientele, channel partners and end-users
around the world, according to company representatives. Verifone noted that its Carbon products are designed to
enable commerce and adapt to ever-changing merchant
"The app ecosystem in Carbon Mobile 5 enables small and environments. Carbon Mobile 5 supports Verifone's
midsize merchants to compete with large chains," said Jeff expanding line of digital services, end-to-end solutions
Wakefield, Vice President, Americas, Sales Enablement at and intelligent business systems. Its key hardware features
Verifone. "A sandwich shop's customers can order ahead include the following:
and pick up in store. Local gallery patrons can buy art
online and in the store. Apps make commerce easy and • Extended battery life: Carbon Mobile 5 devices use
improve the customer experience." replaceable batteries that can run for up to 16 hours.
Their extended battery life and optional multi-unit
Wakefield noted Carbon Mobile 5 uses a special-purpose charger makes them adaptable to high-volume envi-
version of the Android 7 OS and Verifone's Engage ronments.
payment engine. These additional security layers enable • Multitasking: Carbon Mobile 5 devices have built-in
merchants to safely process transactions and implement cameras, speakers and microphones. Optional inte-
an array of value-added business apps. grated printers, and 5 MP QR and barcode scanners
can be added for fast printing and scanning.
Small footprint, extended reach
• Advanced communications: Carbon Mobile 5 devic-
Carbon Mobile 5 is compatible with all types of merchant es use cellular, high-speed 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi
environments, from small retail businesses to established and Bluetooth with BLE/beacon connectivity. Op-
global retail and hospitality brands. The versatile device tional Ethernet adapters are available.
can transition from fixed to mobile settings, making • Multitrack card readers: Carbon Mobile 5 readers
it an ideal choice for merchants who need mobile and support all payment schemes, including triple track
countertop capabilities, Verifone noted. MSR, EMV L1-approved smart card, ISO, NFC/CTLS.

When combined with Verifone's value-added applications • PCI, EMV-compliant: Carbon Mobile 5 meets PCI
and services, Carbon Mobile 5 can increase efficiency and PTS 5.0 SRED and supports AES DUKPT encryption.
drive consumer engagement in several ways, for example: • Optimized portability: Carbon Mobile 5 has a five-
• Verifone's Engage:: Verifone Engage is an EMV- inch, high-definition capacitive touchscreen to ex-
ready, PCI compliant solution that uses end-to-end pand its performance potential.
encryption and tokenization to securely process
cardholder data. "Carbon Mobile 5 is a handheld device, but its larger
• Verifone Trusted Android: This locked-down ver- screen expands its real estate and supports real business
functions," Wakefield noted. "Merchants can even take
sion of Android 7 OS provides merchants with safe pictures with its built-in optical scanner."
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