Entrepreneur creates controversy with 'Amber Alert' kiosks

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A new kiosk's goal is to help find lost children, but some say the concept is misguided and confusing.

Profile: 'Big Idea' winner ecoATM

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The start-up, which won Coinstar Inc.'s "Big Idea" contest in November, says its innovative concept is poised for growth.

5 questions: Lawrence Dvorchik, general manager, KioskCom Self Service Expo

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The man behind the event talks about content highlights, exhibitor feedback and possible changes to next year's shows.  

5 questions: Arrow Electronics on how outsourcing can help kiosk providers

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The company's director of marketing says outsourcing services can help kiosk solutions providers focus on their end customers. 

Top 3 insights from digital signage, kiosk webinar

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Expert panelists share key advice for deployers looking to integrate the two technologies.

NCR says new Ga. facility won't be affected by job cuts

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

NCR's Peter Dorsman says NCR's manufacturing presence in the U.S. is strong, and the company expects to add 30 employees to its Columbus, Ga., plant by…

KIOSKCOM: Coinstar president opens show with keynote

Gregg Kaplan, president and COO of Coinstar Inc. and founder of redbox, shared strategies for growing a kiosk network.

KIOSKCOM: SSKA president V. Miller Newton steps down, announces interim president

The Self-Service & Kiosk Association announces plans for the future as the current president steps down.

Coinstar Q3 income up 83%, revenue down slightly over Q2

The retail self-service leader continues its landmark year, thanks in part to the success of the redbox DVD-rental brand.

New kiosks at San Francisco airport help travelers help the environment

The international hub's unique Climate Passport program offers carbon offsets that it says counteract a flight's effect on climate change – but it has its…

Will chip-and-PIN mean fewer transactional kiosks in the future?

by Roland Thompson — Director, Stream Retail

Commentary: Differing payments regulations may be to blame for the widening gap in European and U.S. installed base numbers.

U.S. government driving growth of biometrics in self-service

Healthcare reform and a program from the Department of Homeland Security are opening doors for the expansion of biometric technology.  

5 questions: Hector De La Torre, author of bill AB 1060

The California assemblyman speaks about his controversial legislation, which would ban the sale of alcohol at self-checkout.

NCR Corp. reports stable revenue, 35% loss in Q3

The ATM and self-service leader has revised its 2009 forecasts and says it will cut more staff.

Refurbished kiosks gain traction in challenging economy

Long popular in the ATM world, refurbished units give new and low-budget deployers another option.

In-Store Marketing Expo 09: Bringing life to the point of purchase

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Making POP more interactive and engaging was a big focus in the event's exhibit hall.

Research: Atlanta airport leads world in self-service

New survey results indicate widespread adoption of mobile, Web and kiosk self-check-in at the international hub. 

Ask the Experts: Justifying a kiosk rollout in a tough economy

Netkey's Bob Ventresca says struggling retailers still should consider self-service a must-have.    

KioskCom and The Digital Signage Show: Program highlights

Sessions on the tradeshow floor will focus on the self-service value proposition and the digital signage supply chain.  

Commentary: Keeping kiosks relevant in a changing self-service landscape

Recent data point to changing consumer preferences, but it doesn't have to spell the end of kiosks as we know them.