How can vendors and operators work together successfully?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Vendors and operators need to rethink their relationship to be successful with automated retail.

Are multifunctional ATMs finally taking off?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

For years, multifunctional ATMs have been the talk of the town, but results have been disappointing. Are these devices finally ready for primetime?

The kiosk shift, part 2: Beyond USB — how Android is rethinking kiosk I/O

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Android and ARM are changing kiosk design by enabling modular systems that connect and manage complex peripherals without relying on traditional Windows PCs. USB connectivity, hardware abstraction and intelligent controllers can simplify maintenance, reduce dependencies and improve reliability across automated retail fleets.

Unmanned restaurants expand in South Korea as labor costs rise

Unmanned restaurants are gaining popularity in South Korea as rising labor costs and staffing challenges prompt business owners to adopt self-service…

Retail Kiosks & Self-Service

Retail locations are the most common venues for self-service kiosks. Customers at these locations use kiosks to browse inventory, learn about products and in some cases place orders.