Aucxis’ KOSMOS and NEPTUNE revolutionise fish auctions, offering cloud-based trading, real-time bidding, and streamlined financial management
Transforming Seafood Auctions with Cutting-Edge Technology
Aucxis, a global leader in E-Trade solutions, is revolutionising the seafood trading industry with KOSMOS, its cloud-based digital auction platform, and NEPTUNE, its complementary administrative software. These state-of-the-art tools enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for fish markets, streamlining operations while ensuring real-time trading across global marketplaces.
KOSMOS: A Next-Generation Digital Auction Platform
The KOSMOS platform is designed to provide seamless access to fish trading from anywhere while remaining fully compatible with local auction rooms. Its cloud-based nature eliminates the need for heavy investments in local server infrastructure. Over 20 major auction markets worldwide have already transitioned to KOSMOS, recognising its potential to modernise product sales, price-setting, and market access.
Key Features of KOSMOS:
- ✅ Fully Cloud-Based – Accessible from any location via PC, tablet, or smartphone.
- ✅ Flexible Selling Methods – Supports Dutch auctions, rising bid auctions, and hybrid systems.
- ✅ Real-Time Bidding & Monitoring – Ensures fair competition and transparent pricing.
- ✅ Advanced Security & Compliance – Built-in GDPR and OWASP security standards.
- ✅ Customisable Market Data & Reports – Helps auction houses and traders track sales trends and financial performance.
“With KOSMOS, we offer a digital trading platform that keeps pace with the rapid evolution of the seafood industry. Our system simplifies transactions while maintaining the integrity of traditional auction practices,” says Steff Lyssens, Account Manager E-trade.
By moving auctions online, KOSMOS ensures that buyers and sellers can participate remotely, increasing market efficiency and eliminating geographical barriers.
Shetlands Seafood Auctions, Brixham Trawler Agents, W Stevenson & Sons Ltd (Newlyn), CCI Finistère, Efice (Urk), Vlaamse Visveiling have all choosen KOSMOS as their e-auction partner.
KOSMOS Auction Clock
NEPTUNE: Seamless Auction Administration & Financial Management
To complement KOSMOS, Aucxis developed NEPTUNE, a cloud-based software suite that handles auction administration, invoicing, and supply chain coordination.
Why NEPTUNE Matters:
- 📌 Compatible with KOSMOS or as a standalone solution – Ensures real-time data synchronisation between trade and finance.
- 📌 Fully Web-Based – Reduces IT infrastructure costs, hosted via Microsoft Azure.
- 📌 Automated Financial Processing – Manages invoices, credit limits, and payment settlements.
- 📌 User-Friendly Dashboard – Enables market operators to manage transactions efficiently.
- 📌 Scalability & Compliance – Adapts to changing market regulations and security requirements.
Together, KOSMOS and NEPTUNE streamline the entire fish trading process, from listing products and managing bids to automating payments and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Future-Proofing the Seafood Industry
Aucxis’ E-Trade solutions have been developed in response to the growing demand for digital transformation in global seafood trading. With over 40 years of expertise in auction technology, the company is setting new standards in efficiency, accuracy, and market accessibility.
“Our mission is to make seafood trading more transparent and scalable while ensuring a secure, high-performance platform that serves both auction houses and seafood businesses,” states Steff Lyssens.
As digitalisation continues to reshape the fishing industry, platforms like KOSMOS and NEPTUNE will be instrumental in maintaining market efficiency, improving global access, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
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