There are significant benefits in using EDC to assist with machine control, both from an operational point of view and of course security. Reductions in levels of staff for collections, taking meter readings and accuracy of data are just a few of the ways in which the investment can quickly be recovered.

Machines can be integrated in a variety of ways. The use of Handhelds to retrieve data from machines is widely used and can be cost effective. Machines can be interrogated on an individual or site basis from anywhere, utilising network or non-network EDC facilities, using Head Office, site based, portable PC or remote access. The use of timed storage of data in the EDC device with remote access to the data can prove to be a very efficient way of gathering information.

Both wireless (WiFi) and wired networks are available.