Kabob Cloud Ushers in a New Era of Smart Store Innovation with AI-Powered Voice and Vision Technologies
ONTARIO, Calif., May 2, 2025 - Kabob Cloud will be joining hands with VORTEX, an AI-powered cloud surveillance platform which is under VIVOTEK, the global leading security solution provider, at the NRA Show 2025 (Booth #8307), held in Chicago, USA, from May 17 to May 20, 2025. The showcase will focus on AI innovation and modular integration, unveiling an all-in-one smart dining and smart store solution that combines voice ordering, digital signage management, queue management, and AI-powered visual surveillance, marking Kabob Cloud’s expansion into the U.S. market, helping chain brands accelerate their digital customer experience and operational transformation.
Introducing VORTEX: AI Cloud Surveillance Platform That Works for Store Owner
VORTEX by VIVOTEK is an AI-powered cloud surveillance platform designed to make store management smarter, easier, and more secure. With plug-and-play setup, centralized remote access, and automatic updates, VORTEX helps store owners reduce IT hassle and maintenance costs. Its AI features—like people counting, loitering alerts, and license plate recognition—turn video footage into valuable insights for staffing, loss prevention, and customer service. VORTEX supports existing cameras, protecting past investments while enabling cloud scalability. From one store to hundreds, it empowers owners to improve operations, protect assets, and deliver better in-store experiences—all with enterprise-grade security and NDAA/TAA compliance.
Smart Ordering Platform: A Full-Scenario Smart Store Solution
Kabob Cloud’s smart ordering platform integrates multiple core modules to offer an end-to-end, automated digital operation experience for chain stores and smart retail environments. Key applications featured at the NRA Show include:
🔸 AI Drive Thru Voice Ordering System
Seamlessly integrates AI voice ordering with Yaki POS, enabling fast, accurate, and fully automated drive-thru experiences. In addition to queue management, number calling, waitlisting, and online reservations, this system streamlines peak-hour operations, enhances order accuracy, and boosts customer satisfaction.
🔸 Datar Analytics Platform
Aggregates real-time sales, foot traffic, advertising performance, and visual data into clear, actionable dashboards—empowering smarter business decisions and driving smart store operations.
🔸 Yaki POS Multi-Channel Platform
Yaki POS offers multi-channel ordering through kiosks, mobile, handheld, and counter service—fully integrated with KDS and backend operations. Designed for cross-platform flexibility, it ensures consistent, efficient performance across all store formats.
🔸 VORTEX Smart Store Video Integration Solution
We are showcasing Kabob Cloud integrated with VORTEX cloud platform, VIVOTEK and VORTEX cloud cameras to deliver customer attribute analysis, license plate recognition, and transaction-linked video footage. This integrated solution streamlines auditing, supports targeted marketing, and enhances drive-thru and takeout workflows—helping retailers boost service efficiency and optimize store operations.
By integrating all modules into a unified platform, Kabob Cloud delivers a comprehensive smart store solution—from customer detection and ordering interaction to ad recommendation and data analysis—enhancing both customer engagement and operational efficiency.
【About NRA Show 2025】
The NRA Show (National Restaurant Association Show) is one of the most prestigious events in the global restaurant and hospitality industry, held annually in Chicago. The event brings together leading global brands, innovative technologies, and industry trends, inspiring and guiding the future of the restaurant sector. At this year’s event, Kabob Cloud, in collaboration with VORTEX, will showcase diverse applications of smart retail and smart store solutions. The exhibition will feature a Yaki POS experience zone and a VORTEX sensor zone, providing a comprehensive presentation of smart operations from front-end ordering to back-end surveillance, marking a new era of AI-driven business innovation.
【About Kabob Cloud 】
Founded in Taiwan in 2016, Kabob Cloud is a one-stop digital service company specializing in smart store experience and marketing. It offers innovative, digital customer experience enhancement solutions to over 500 brands in more than 30,000 stores worldwide, including at major food and beverage brands such as: McDonald's, Burger King, Luckin Coffee, and HEYTEA, while also supporting major retail customers such as Sephora, L'Oreal, IKEA and others.
Learn more about Kabob Cloud at www.kabob.io.
【About VIVOTEK】
Founded in Taiwan in 2000, VIVOTEK was listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2011 (Stock Code: 3454). The company has established strategic alliances with partners worldwide, working successfully with over 200 authorized distributors across more than 100 countries. VIVOTEK has also established subsidiaries or offices in the U.S., Japan, the Netherlands, India, and Mexico. With over 20 years of experience, VIVOTEK is widely recognized for its expertise in advanced imaging and audio technologies. Centered on Taiwan-based R&D, production, and manufacturing, the company is dedicated to the development of IP cameras, video management software, and cloud-based security services—seamlessly integrating AI and edge computing into its offerings. In 2017, VIVOTEK joined Delta Group, a global leader in power and energy management solutions, becoming a key pillar in Delta’s building automation business focused on safety and intelligence. Following a bold brand transformation in 2021, VIVOTEK has committed to a future that is safer, smarter, and more sustainable. This year, it launched the campaign “MAKE TOMORROW EASIER, TODAY!” to further strengthen its brand motto, “We Get The Picture,” with the goal of becoming the world’s most trusted security brand.
For more information of VORTEX, please visit: https://www.vortexcloud.com
