Netherlands Kiosk Rental CompanyPower Bank Rental Network
Hanabi Technologies engineered the complete kiosk software and server infrastructure for a Netherlands-based kiosk rental company, enabling 300+ IoT-powered charging stations to serve 100K+ users nationwide with tap-to-pay convenience.
The Challenge
A Netherlands-based kiosk rental company needed a robust, scalable IoT platform to power their vision of becoming the country’s premier power bank rental network. The solution required seamless hardware-software integration, real-time fleet management, and a frictionless user experience.
IoT Hardware Integration
Complex integration between physical kiosk hardware and software systems for real-time power bank tracking.
Solution: Developed robust IoT protocols for seamless hardware-software communication with real-time status monitoring.
Payment Processing
Secure, tap-to-pay contactless payment system without requiring user app downloads.
Solution: Implemented PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway with NFC/contactless card integration and instant transaction processing.
Multi-Station Management
Managing 300+ kiosk stations across the Netherlands with varying slot configurations (6, 12, 24, 48 slots).
Solution: Built centralized cloud server infrastructure with real-time fleet management and automated alerting systems.
Rental Flow Automation
Ensuring smooth rental and return process across all locations with minimal human intervention.
Solution: Designed intelligent kiosk software with automated power bank dispensing, return verification, and user guidance.
Technologies Powering the Platform
IoT/Hardware
Backend
Kiosk App
Infrastructure
Client Platform:Behind the Scenes
Explore the technology, infrastructure, and user experience powering a large-scale power bank rental network.
Kiosk rental platform featuring tap-to-pay rental flow, real-time power bank availability, and an integrated station locator
Key Features Delivered
Enterprise-grade IoT platform engineered for reliability, scalability, and seamless user experience.
Tap-to-Pay System
Contactless payment integration without requiring app downloads, supporting NFC cards and mobile wallets.
Real-Time Fleet Management
Centralized dashboard for monitoring all kiosks, power bank availability, and station health metrics.
IoT Device Communication
MQTT-based real-time communication between kiosks and cloud servers for instant status updates.
Automated Alerts
Smart notifications for low inventory, hardware malfunctions, and maintenance requirements.
Multi-Slot Support
Flexible architecture supporting 6, 12, 24, and 48-slot kiosk configurations.
Energy Efficiency
Optimized power consumption keeping operational costs to just cents per day per station.
Measurable Impact
The platform enabled rapid scaling into one of the largest power bank rental networks in the Netherlands.
Kiosks deployed across the Netherlands
People using the power bank network
Total charging hours provided
Improved operational efficiency
System reliability and availability
Average payment processing speed