Bizarre self-service: The five weirdest kiosk apps of '08

Self-service takes a turn for the surreal in this roundup of strange kiosk applications that could make Rod Serling roll over in his grave.

Education to take center stage at Digital Signage Expo 2009

Annual show adds content and mobile digital signage seminars, continues to grow despite economy.

New kiosk line from Meridian, NEXTEP skips the cash to speed the checkout

The two kiosk companies have paired to launch a new, low-cost alternative for self-checkout.

Ask the Experts: Preventing card data breaches

What actions can be taken, both by consumers and the card associations, to prevent another major card data breach, such as those that occurred at T.J. Maxx and…

Globalshop 2009: The changing face of in-store marketing

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Next month's event will focus heavily on new trends in fixtures, screens and the store as media marketplace.

LEGO kiosk shows customers 3D completed projects

The new LEGO Digital Box allows users to see completed projects within live 3D animation.

Improving the customer experience through service and automated checkout

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Wincor Nixdorf says its innovations in cash management and automated checkout are enhancing the shopping experience, for retailers and consumers.

The real,- Future Store doesn't live up to hype

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

To see a slideshow of the future store, click here.   For the last few years, I've heard quite a bit about the so-called "store of the future" — a massive…

Mobile boarding passes herald cell-phone self-service for travel

As more airports use paperless ticketing and mobile check-in, the technology spreads to other travel-related industries.  

NRF exhibitors, part 3: Self-service and transactions

In this last of three special looks at NRF Big Show 2009 exhibitors, we focus on providers of self-service and transaction solutions.

NRF exhibitors, part 2: Point of sale, point of decision

Point of sale, point of decision tech highlights from the show.

NRF Sonic Bar shows how self-service kiosks can draw customers

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The high-concept concept store gave attendees a taste of retail's future – one that is available today.  

NRF exhibitors, part 1: Biz intel, cash, HR

Business intelligence, cash management and human resources solutions from retail's 'Big Show.'

Education to take center stage at Digital Signage Expo 2009

Annual show adds content and mobile digital signage seminars; continues to grow despite economy.  

Interactive kiosks a highlight of NRF show

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

How can stores pull consumers away from their laptops and back in the malls? The NRF "Big Show" will show how self-service kiosk technology may be the answer.

Retailers and billpay kiosks

A new report details how stores can profit from self-service bill-payment.

Kiosks stop sex offenders, other threats at the door

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LobbyGuard kiosks are now being used to protect schools, public offices and private buildings from undesirable visitors.

Wincor World '09: Cash, deposits, self-service top of mind

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Economic challenges have heightened interest in cash management and operational efficiencies from retailers and banks, say Wincor Nixdorf executives.

Summit Research offers free report as part of recession survey

Summit Research is offering self-service deployers a free copy of the 2008 edition of "Interactive Kiosks: Best Practices," valued at $695. But there's one…

Fiserv's new billpay solution for checkout faces challenges

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Experts say Fiserv's plan to take bill payment to the self-checkout lane at supermarkets and payday lenders could run the risk of cannibalizing itself.