E-Commerce Configuration Guide : Overview of E-Commerce module : A closer look at the components of E-Commerce module : Messenger Service
 
Messenger Service
 
Messenger Service application is responsible for generating automated messages to pre-established email recipients. This application handles email being sent from the Sales Host and pod booking emails. Also, Messenger Service creates an alert system that works in conjunction with the Kiosk module and Cash Management functionality. This service also monitors conditions such as duplicates and SQL errors of Kiosk, Cash Management and basic Sales functionality. See the Messenger Service document for more information on this application.
Siriusware Inc. revised its SMTP email function to use the Messenger Service application. This service provides TLS encryption required by cloud based exchange servers along with the ability to configure the IP address and port for the external server. The SMTP email that is driven through the MessengerService includes:
E-Commerce Sales Host based emails
Emails when booking levels reach the specified thresholds (SysManager > Preferences > Pod Bookings)
The existing Notifications functionality based on salespoint activities (SysManager > Activities > System Lists > Configure Notifications)