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Hardware
APOLLO smart terminal
The all-in-one payment terminal you'll ever need
The first smart terminal by Spectra Technologies, designed with user-centered in mind, APOLLO works perfectly standalone or integrated with the POS system. The hardware and software are certified with the PCI & EMV standards.
Software
Payment core
The payment core handles payment request from either POS via RESTful API, Android Intent, or directly from the keyboard in the sales app. The payment core is highly configurable via MARS and will direct payment requests to the dedicated payment processors or banks.
Whether it is credit card like Visa, Mastercard or mobile wallets like Apple Pay or Alipay, the Payment core accepts any form of payment:
- Contactless payment (NFC)
- Chip card (EMV)
- Magstripe card (MSR)
- QR code payment (QR)
- Cash
Terminal apps
The terminal apps are Android application pre-loaded in the APOLLO, which provides payment, reporting, and terminal configuration features to merchants.
Please refer to App List.
Services
Merchant & Acquirer Revenue System (MARS)
MARS is designed for terminal owner, acquirers, merchants, shop managers or shop operators. MARS let you manage your terminals and sales revenue remotely or on the spots.
The merchant dashboard in MARS displays the aggregated and omnichannel transaction data — whether it is a credit card or a mobile wallet purchase.
Transaction history
Transactions history of Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay, AMEX, AliPay, WeChat Pay, Apple Pay or mobile wallets in one dashboard.
Reports and sales summary
Query transactions and create your own reports
Receipts and customer signature store
Store your transaction receipts and customer signatures for accounting or in case of disputes.
User management
Manage users under terminal owners, acquirers, merchants or shops.
Permission control
Role-based permission system let you create roles, assign them to users and control who can do what.
Terminal management
Real-time monitor and control of the terminal fleet
MARS let you monitor APOLLO status in real-time. MARS regularly gather device information e.g., GPS location, battery level, installed App, memory usage, and device health from the devices. MARS can push messages, lock, reset, or even wipe the devices remotely. The remote control in MARS allows the support team to diagnosis APOLLO remotely.
Terminal activation and setup
Activate and setup your APOLLO by scanning a QR code or entering activation code
Realtime monitoring
Monitor different status of APOLLO - location, battery level, memory usage, WiFi SSID or 3G/4G network connected, installed Apps version and configuration in realtime.
Remote update
Remotely update Apps and configuration over the air (OTA). You can set the update schedule or priority.
Geo-fencing / Geo-tracking
Get notification or even make your APOLLO only operational in a designated geolocation. MARS also maintain a history of records about the physical location of APOLLO.
Message pushing
Send text message or rich media to APOLLO with latest software update, notification or promotional offers.
Remote lock
Lock your APOLLO for payment transaction in case of fraudulent or critical compliance breach.
Operation logs
All operations on your APOLLO by MARS will be logged for security and audit purposes.
Shop management
The shop management in MARS let you update your shop details such as logo printed on receipts, user access, and device configuration remotely.
App marketplace
APOLLO is Android-based, and it works seamlessly with many apps that you are already using and love — from ordering, reporting, bookkeeping, customer relationship management, and more for your every need. The App marketplace allows merchant to manage and download Apps. Apps published can be from third developers, Spectra or even merchant themselves. All apps must be inspected and approved before publishing to the Marketplace. For security, the Marketplace can be private to dedicated acquirers, terminal owners or merchants.
Developer support
SDK
The APOLLO SDK is designed for both payment and non-payment applications. You use the Payment SDK to build your payment applications to process EMV or credit card transactions via the secure module in APOLLO. The non-payment SDK allows you to develop value-added applications on SAM, MiFare, or QR code.
Payment API
Know nothing about EMV or payment processing? No worries! Our payment API let you integrate the payment processing features in your POS application easily.