A2Z Smart Technologies appoints Dan Bechar as CTO of Cust2Mate

A2Z Smart Technologies announced the appointment of Dan Bechar as CTO of Cust2mate, A2Z’s smart cart subsidiary and the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 11,715,082 titled “Shopping cart and system.” With a diverse background that spans both corporate giants such as ECI Telecom and agile startups like Pointgrab and MantisVision, Dan brings a wealth of experience in large-scale operations. Additionally, A2Z announced the grant on August 1, 2023 of U.S. Patent No. 11,715,082, a significant milestone in our dedication to revolutionizing the retail experience through cutting-edge technology. Titled “Shopping cart and system,” this patent underscores our ongoing efforts to create a smarter, more efficient, and frictionless shopping experience. Cust2Mate’s patented technology enhances the convenience and efficiency of the shopping process, utilizing RFID scanners and computer vision to identify products, big data and machine learning to understand shopper preferences, and innovative features like a smart security scale and wellness tracking. The integrated retail media keeps shoppers informed and engaged, offering an unparalleled shopping experience. Further to A2Z’s announcement from October 25, 2023, regarding Carrefour’s connected cart project, A2Z would like to clarify that all purchase orders from Carrefour will be subject to a formal RFQ process, setting commercial terms, quantities and delivery dates.