What is a Peripheral Vending Machine?

When most people think of vending machines, they picture snacks and drinks. Today's intelligent vending solutions, however, are transforming the way organisations manage and distribute IT equipment. Smart-V™ Smart Vending Machines provide secure, automated access to peripherals and devices 24x7, helping organisations improve efficiency, reduce administration, and enhance the user experience.

These intelligent solutions are now used to issue physical and virtual items around the clock, prompting many organisations to incorporate these into their working environments to issue out IT equipment.

This automated, self-service process speeds up practices, saves on resources, and enhances productivity.

Here, we shine the spotlight on our Smart Peripheral Vending Machine, answering key questions and delving into its game-changing functionalities:

What IT equipment can employees access instantly?

Our Peripheral Vending Machine is designed to support many IT equipment such as keyboards, headsets, charging cables, mice, webcams, and many more IT peripherals. This 24/7, self-service access provides convenience, streamlines work processes, and enhances productivity.

How does the end-user access equipment?

The Smart-V™ Smart Vending Machine can securely store and dispense a wide range of IT peripherals, including keyboards, headsets, webcams, charging cables, docking accessories, mice, and other frequently requested equipment.

By providing 24x7 self-service access, employees can obtain the tools they need whenever they need them, without raising support tickets or waiting for IT assistance.

How can administrators monitor and manage assets?

ONARKEN® software platform provides a centralised hub for managing your equipment inventory, allowing you to oversee and control all equipment allocation, tracking, and maintenance aspects.

Through ONARKEN®, administrators gain full visibility of equipment usage, stock levels and user activity. Real-time reporting helps identify trends, monitor demand, reduce asset loss and make informed purchasing decisions.

What are the benefits?

Implementing a Peripheral Vending Machine into your organisation provides a multitude of benefits for the end-user, IT service providers, and workplace processes:

✔ 24x7 self-service access ✔ Reduced pressure on IT teams ✔ Faster equipment allocation ✔ Improved asset visibility and tracking ✔ Reduced equipment loss and misuse ✔ Better user experience ✔ Actionable reporting and insights ✔ Reduced site visits and courier costs ✔ Simplified stock management ✔ Increased operational efficiency

How cost-effective is a Peripheral Vending Machine?

A Smart-V™ Smart Vending Machine helps organisations reduce both direct and indirect costs. By automating the distribution of IT peripherals, organisations can minimise manual administration, reduce support requests and improve equipment utilisation.

The self-service functionality allows the end-user to access equipment themselves more promptly and with convenience, cancelling out any wait time and allowing productivity to continue. IT support staff also save a significant amount of time, instead of manually issuing equipment, the time can be used to focus on other pivotal tasks.

The ONARKEN® reports feature provides organisations with statistics that will help them to make more informed decisions on expenses, ensuring budgets are not exceeded and costs are adequately used. This report can show equipment trends, and monitor individual and department usage, this information also gives a better understanding of where equipment is most needed.

This Smart Solution allows organisations to buy equipment in bulk and store them securely within the vending machine. Bulk buying can save a significant amount of money on equipment and courier fees, which contributes to the overall cost-saving advantages.

Fewer deliveries and site visits support a more eco-friendly approach; reducing miles cuts back on harmful carbon emissions and improves air quality.

Sustainability is another key benefit. By reducing courier journeys, minimising unnecessary site visits and supporting bulk purchasing, organisations can lower their environmental impact. Combined with LapSafe®'s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and responsible business practices, Smart-V™ supports a greener approach to asset management.

You can find out more about our practices, here.

Can I incorporate a Smart Vending with a Smart Locker?

Combining Smart-V™ Smart Vending Machines with Smart Lockers creates a comprehensive asset management ecosystem. Together, they provide secure storage, automated distribution and complete visibility of equipment throughout its lifecycle.

The two systems give you access to a unified and synchronised environment that streamlines equipment management processes.

Both Smart Solutions integrate with our software management platform, ONARKEN®. One of the key features of our software includes third-party integrations, and a variety of API options can seamlessly integrate with company systems and platforms like ServiceNow®, Freshservice®, Paxton and many SIP2 Library Management Systems.

In what sector is a Smart Vending Machine most suited?

Any large organisation can benefit from a Smart Vending Machine; educational institutes, healthcare facilities, Smart Offices, and even Law Enforcement operations now use these innovative solutions to provide a more efficient, reliable workplace.

How long is the sales process?

LapSafe® aim to deliver, install, and commission your product in 12 weeks.

Once complete, all our solutions come with an extensive warranty and continuous support from our team.

Ready to transform the way you manage IT equipment?

Discover how the Smart-V™ Smart Vending Machine can help reduce administrative burden, improve asset control and provide employees with instant access to the equipment they need. Explore our Smart Vending solutions, browse our FAQs, or speak with one of our experts about your requirements, here.