If you live in Austria then this one is a good news for you — you are now able to make transaction at Coca-Cola Vending Machines by using your mobile phone. Thanks to VeriSign, now nothing can stop you from buying fresh soft drink when you’re thirsty. It was the company which developed the technical interface between Coca-Cola machines, cellular operators and the payment system for the more than 100 beverage vending machines around Austria enabled for mobile payment. And another good news, this solution can also be used for vending machines around the world.

According to Jeff Treuhaft, senior vice president, Digital Content Services, VeriSign, “As consumers are growing increasingly dependent upon mobile devices, mobilkom austria and ONE recognized an opportunity to provide compelling services that make everyday activities like buying a soda from a vending machine even more convenient,“. He continued, “We look forward to extending this cutting-edge mobile service and added functionality to wireless users around the world.”

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