Middleware for php available

[susanne99]

hi,
I programmed a web app for patient administration and billing.
I integrated the entire cash register completely into the backend with PHP using a specification.
Zero receipts, data collection protocol etc. can be made.
But I don't want to always have to deal with changes to the cash register and therefore want to switch to Fiskaltrust.
I saw that the middleware is now open source.
Since my backend is an Apache Sever with PHP, is this middleware also available in PHP?

[volllly]

Hey @susanne99,

I'm not sure how familiar you are with the Middleware so I'll give some context first.

So the Middleware is basically an application that provides an API (v0 for AT and FR markets with some minor differences).
Communication between the PosSystem and the Middleware happens through this API via REST/SOAP/gRPC.

You have two options to use the middleware

1. In the AT and FR markets we provide a hosted version of the Middleware called cloud cashbox. A cloud cashbox can be acquired through the fiskaltrust.Portal of the respective markets (https://portal.fiskaltrust.at, https://portal.fiskaltrust.fr). Due to national regulations, we do not yet offer a hosted Middleware solution in Germany (See Bring your own DataCenter).
2. Operate the Middleware locally on your server. I'm not sure this is feasible for you as you generally speaking need to operate one Middleware instance (called cashbox) per cash register.

For both options you can send REST requests to the Middleware from your PHP PosSystem (See the Middleware API samples).

I hope that answers your questions :)