Kiosk potential discussed at retail show

Speakers at KioskCom's Retail show in San Diego spoke to the potential for the kiosk industry, while warning that technology must be customer-friendly for…

Overcoming the in-store challenge

KioskCom Retail featured discussions on making kiosk applications work in the marketplace. But economic conditions kept some people away from the three-day…

Reaching minorities through kiosks

Companies on both coasts ponder the use of kiosks to impact the daily lives of Latino and inner city neighborhoods. While one project is fully committed to…

Remote management roundup, part 3

In the latest installment of our series on remote kiosk management, products manufactured by NetShift Software Ltd. and XcelleNet Inc. are profiled.

Who's Who: Derek Fretheim

From college history major to kiosk executive, Derek Fretheim's career and life have taken some interesting turns. But the president of kiosk manufacturer…

Crossing the Atlantic

Kiosk software and services company NetShift Software Ltd. is increasing its presence in the United States with a new office and staff.

One country's kiosk evolution

by Eckhard Reimann — Owner, ERCM

A trio of surveys reveal the extent of changes in the German kiosk market. Numbers are increasing, but the major players have changed in recent years.

Kiosk software takes center stage

Executives from three leading kiosk software companies discussed the state of the industry as KioskCom Europe kicked off in London.

Days of growth and learning

KioskCom wraps up its European trade show with speakers outlining the right and wrong ways to implement kiosk systems. The show was judged a success by event…

Will biometrics take flight?

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, airports and airlines look to biometrics as a possible enhancement to security and kiosk programs.

Harry Potter and the moviegoer's kiosk

Movie fans turn to online ticketing sites and on-premise kiosks to obtain film tickets in advance of a blockbuster movie's release.

Chilean banks increase kiosk use

Leading Chilean financial institutions are discovering that kiosks are a welcome complement to other self-service banking services, such as ATM machines and…

Tips for buying a successful kiosk system

Interested in buying a kiosk system? These tips from Borders bookstore, KIS and Montegonet can help companies avoid common pitfalls.

Measuring success isn't always about counting profits

Think kiosks are all about ROI? Think again. Here are five ways professionals measure kiosk program success that have nothing to do with cash transactions at…

KIOSKmarketplace asks: In this economic climate, what changes will kiosk buyers be making?

Our experts give different forecasts of how kiosk buyers will cope with a difficult economy.

The wellspring of life

Using kiosk and online applications, Portland, Ore.-based company Healthnotes Inc. delivers health and nutrition information at about 6,500 locations in the…

Who's Who: Nigel Seed

Growing up in England and working in Silicon Valley helped shape Nigel Seed's management philosophy. As chief executive officer of NetShift Software Ltd., he…

Will customizing kiosks fit?

The drive to develop custom-fitting software and kiosks for retail shoppers has hit a few snags. But advocates believe the application's time is coming.

Venturing into fundraising

Kiosk-related companies in the United States and United Kingdom have recently landed venture capital funding. But economic volatility - fueled in part by the…

Who's Who: Hamed Shahbazi

Young, gifted, and aggressive, Hamed Shahbazi is utilizing his skills at kiosk development and marketing firm Info Touch Technologies Inc. The company is a…