Kiosk Marketplace Top 5: April edition

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In April, marijuana enthusiasts lit up for '420' celebrations, so it's appropriate that a feature about cannabis kiosks was the most-read story of the month.

Panera 2.0 surges forward

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Since the chain's rollout of kiosks and other digital systems, sales are up 6.2 percent. Panera CEO Ron Shaich gives the rundown on this development.

The ATM's for more than cash

ATMs are beginning to allow customers to purchase government securities or applying for mortgages. With the right software and hardware, the humble ATM can do…

Cannabis kiosks: The next revolution in self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Marijuana advocates have made headway legalizing the drug in several states. However, banks still refuse to get involved. To deal with this problem, several…

Is it time to retire kiosk printer paper?

In a business era driven by data analytics, the ability to harness consumer information through digital receipt records has led to the practical disappearance…

March kiosk news Top 5

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Winter is finally over, and in this first month of spring, we have seen many warm stories on freshly baked Pizza ATMs and retail kiosks. It's time to take a…

ATMs and mobile wallets: the path to integration

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

ATMs and mobile wallets seem like the ideal partnership, but there are still some barriers to overcome to integrate them. In a pre-conference workshop at ATMIA…

CPR kiosks save lives

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosks have delivered many self-service solutions throughout the years. Now one kiosk is providing a self-service solution that has already saved lives: CPR…

Takeout pizza delivered via ATM

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The pizza kiosk has been operational in Europe for 13 years. The owner plans to deliver this unique vending kiosk solution to the U.S. this year.

February's kiosk news Top 5

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

This month, future trends topped the charts, as well as stories on retail kiosks, ATMs and fintech. It's time to take a look back at the top five most-read…

Can kiosks make taxes easier?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Tax season is upon us, and many are likely feeling stressed about how to fill out their taxes. Can kiosks help lessen this stress by offering tax-related…

Kiosk solutions for government services

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Visits to the DMV or other government offices can often be long affairs. Self-service kiosks can help reduce headaches and create positive customer experiences.

KMC Top 5: January edition

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The holidays have passed and winter is upon us. In the first month of January, we saw a variety of hot topics including McDonald's kiosks and retail do's and…

The fintech industrial revolution is upon us

A new revolution in technology is upon us, one driven by fintech, according to Xendpay Founder and CEO Rajesh Agrawal.

Retail kiosks: do's and don'ts

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

There is no need to restate the importance of retail kiosks. However, to have a successful deployment, you need to keep in mind your "do's" and "don'ts."

Kiosk receipts: keep or toss?

Most POS kiosks and ATMs give customers paper receipts at the end of the transaction. However, with identity theft being a rampant threat, how should you deal…

Are McDonald's kiosks the ideal solution?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Since the launch of McDonald's kiosks, the QSR business has been enthusiastic about the possibilities of indoor kiosks. But every opportunity presents its own…

ATMs: future trends for 2016

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Experts in the ATM industry give their thoughts on the biggest developments of 2015 and what lies ahead for 2016.

Umbrella kiosks keep visitors dry

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Rainy cold days can turn shopping or going to class into a miserable experience, especially when you forget your umbrella. One company is attempting to turn…

Top 5 blogs of 2015

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

With 2016 upon us, it is time to look back on lessons learned in 2015. The top five most-read blogs of the year cover a variety of important lessons from Apple…