The architecture model used by Atheos Framework is Client-Server model.
Each instance of Atheos is composed of:
One Atheos Server that handles Storage Services, Web Servers and Web Services,
One or several Atheos Gateways that handle the connection with the Payment System (or POI).
Atheos Server
Atheos Server is the main component system of that is accessible to users responsible for terminal management.Atheos Server comes with a user-friendly interface that allows the management
It contains the following components:
Component | Description |
|---|---|
Atheos UI | The Web Servers implements the User Interface of the application. It allows users to easily manage POI parameters following EMV standard and Nexo-FAST 3.2 specification. |
Atheos Storage Service | Atheos Storage Service is made of:
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Atheos API | Web Services available as an API that provides a set of interfaces |
to Third-Parties systems. See the Atheos |
API Guide to learn more about the available set of interface for terminal management and maintenance. |
Atheos Gateway
Each Gateway operates independently from others and provides a specific maintenance service such as:
Configuration, maintenance and monitoring
Certificate Management
Software Update
How to integrated a Payment Solution with Atheos?
Atheos leverages on the nexo TMS protocol that provides a standardized interface
between a Terminal Management System (TMS) and a Payment System.
The nexo TMS specifications are available on nexo standards web site.