# Versatile Connected Drink Machines The IBD Bold 30i Beverage Dispenser Offers IoT Connectivity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-19 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibd-bold-30i-beverage-dispenser References: [csnews](https://csnews.com/ibd-bold-30i-beverage-dispenser) & [lancerworldwide](https://www.lancerworldwide.com) The IBD Bold 30i beverage dispenser is a new machine from Lancer Worldwide to provide retailers with a way to expand on their drink merchandising. The drink machine boasts a sleek design along with a digital touchscreen along with Lancer Link IoT connectivity to allow administrators to change up the functionality at leisure and even track [real-time dispensing data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/data-analytics-tool). The unit can offer [24 brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diverse-powered-brands) and will dispense all kinds of common ice varieties without taking too much space thanks to a 30-inch construction. The IBD Bold 30i beverage dispenser from Lander Worldwide puts a focus on the 32-inch digital display in the top-front section that will show off high-resolution promotions and help businesses to better connect with their customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Iot-connected Beverage Dispensers:** The trend towards IoT-connected drink machines like the IBD Bold 30i represents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create new software platforms that can remotely track and adjust machine functionality. - **Sleek Drink Machine Designs:** Design will increasingly become a key factor in the success of drink machines like the IBD Bold 30i, creating opportunities for designers to innovate around new form factors and user interfaces. - **Real-time Drink Dispensing Data Analytics:** With machines like the IBD Bold 30i, businesses will have access to real-time dispensing data analytics, opening the door for software and analytics firms to create tools that help businesses optimize their drink sales and marketing strategies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Retail:** The IBD Bold 30i demonstrates how food retail companies are increasingly leveraging IoT and analytics technology to optimize sales of their products. - **Food and Beverage Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of drink machines like the IBD Bold 30i will increasingly focus on design and software innovation to meet the changing demands of food retail businesses. - **Analytics and Business Intelligence Software:** As real-time drink dispensing data becomes increasingly available, there will be a growing need for analytics and business intelligence software firms to help retailers optimize their drink sales strategies and marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-beverage-dispensing-solution.md) - [Customization-Focused Drink Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juli-connect-beverage-dispenser.md) - [Low-Maintenance Drink Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-flex.md) - [Robotic Beverage-Crafting Baristas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidework-dispenser.md) - [Smart Water Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standup-20.md) - [Smart Water-Dispensing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-and-water-dispenser.md) - [Smart Soda Dispenser Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-compact-freestyle-machine.md) - [AI-Driven Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-machine.md) - [Smart Workplace Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavazza-flavia-creation-300-chill-refresh.md)