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“M2M Coffee Link” for real-time communication between the
coffee machine and a central management system

With the telemetry solution “M2M Coffee Link” lection of data. This allows users to react quickly and in
for real-time communication between the coffee machine advance of major issues arising,” says Product Manager
and a central management system, the long-established Ina Vogelgesang. For example, detailed sales data allows
Swiss coffee machine manufacturer, Schaerer, has once better monitoring and transparency of accounting mat-
again demonstrated its pioneering approach and innova- ters across one or more locations. Information on filling
tive power. Rather than rely on standard solutions from levels and consumption can be used to optimise product
third-party providers, Schaerer collaborated with strong supply, preventing downtime and decreases in sales in
partners to develop its own telemetry solution, thereby coffee machines operated in self-service mode. In terms
increasing its own in-house expertise. Compared to of regular maintenance, “M2M Coffee Link” enables use-
standard solutions, the new development offers con- based planning of maintenance intervals, meaning that
siderable advantages to customers and service partners: coffee machines are maintained based on their use levels
“M2M Coffee Link” and Schaerer coffee machines work and not on a fixed time interval. This reduces mainte-
together perfectly. The telemetry solution is designed nance costs while also protecting against malfunctions.
precisely to the software of these fully automatic coffee Using data transmitted to show the current state of the
machines and thus quickly supplies reliable data. The coffee machine, service providers can respond to mal-
software connection gives restaurant owners, operators functions promptly.
and service providers new options for efficiently moni-
toring, controlling and optimising business-related and
service-related processes. “Restaurant owners, opera-
tors of international chains and service providers will all
profit greatly from the use and analysis of telemetry data.
“M2M Coffee Link” enables the continuous remote col- For more information, please visit www.schaerer.com

Monin Coffee Creativity Cup 2015
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

For the 2nd time around in Malaysia, MONIN,
the leader in aromatisation of coffee drinks, proudly
organised MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup 2015 in associa-
tion with Dankoff Coffee Specialist!
A total of 16 contestants - 4 students and 12
professionals from the F&B industry competed in Dankoff
Coffee Specialist’s studio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on
26th August, Wednesday.

In order to become the ‘Most Creative Barista
of Malaysia 2015’, contestants were required to create
a recipe based on one espresso shot with at least 10 ml
MONIN products.
They all impressed the panel of judges that con-
sisted of both very experienced bartenders and baristas:
4 certified baristas (Victor Leong, Wataru Inagaki, Ye
Man and Chiam Tow Jin), 4 well known bartenders (Kho
Chee Keong, Jason Soon, Juno Yong and Karl Too).
This time around, Ivy Kam, a Food Blogger
(foodmsia.com/) and Karen Khoo from CAFFA were in-
vited to join the panel of judges as Bonus Judge allocating
extra points based on taste and creativity
Throughout the day in a room filled with beau-
tiful coffee aroma, contestants brew, poured and mixed
their hearts out in front of an audience of professionals
from the coffee scene.
Thanks to everyone’s support and participation,
the competition was a terrific success and lets all look
forward to MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup 2017!
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