KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show blurring distinctions

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This year's KioskCom Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show will continue blending kiosks and digital signage, showing how the complementary fields…

Self-service trends in 2010

by Craig Keefner — manager, Olea

Industry expert Craig Keefner picks likely suspects from the kiosk and self-service industry to be the next big thing of 2010.

Prescription medication kiosks just what the doctor ordered

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Kiosks that dispense prescription meds raise eyebrows and worries about abuse, but industry executives say the systems are safe and ready to roll out.

The self-service industry's best and worst of 2009

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We look at this year's top five self-service influencers and one we'd like to forget.

Retailers tackle 2010 with technology

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Retailers are seeking technologies that do for any product category what mannequins do for apparel — show the customer how to bring many items together into a…

Tesco and self-service: The right time to experiment

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Supermarket giant Tesco recently created a buzz by opening a self-checkout-only concept store.

The future of self-service in the airline industry

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Self-check-in services are helping airlines cut costs and improve customer experience.

Will digital-download kiosks save Blockbuster?

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The home video brand has had a disappointing year, but a partnership with NCR may help keep it alive.

Thoroughbred auctioneer intros portable kiosk, digital signage solution

by Bill Yackey

The entire unit, including LCDs, kiosks and servers, is designed to move several times a year to various auction locations.

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.