Self-service, kiosk developers exhibit at Retail Systems 2006

A number of self-service innovators turned up for the 2006 Retail Systems show in Chicago, held May 21-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Self-service, kiosk developers exhibit at Retail Systems 2006

A number of self-service innovators turned up for the 2006 Retail Systems show in Chicago, held May 21-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

RFID adoption modest, but growth is on the way

According to the survey "RFID: How Far, How Fast?" sponsored by NCR Corp. and conducted by Retail Systems Alert Group, the adoption rate of RFID is moving at a…

NCD calls for tougher accessibility standards on airport kiosks

The National Council on Disability has released a position paper, "Access to Airline Self-Service Kiosk Systems," that calls on the U.S. Department of…

MontegoNet celebrates 10-year anniversary

The waters weren't always calm for the decade-old kiosk company, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in April.

KioskCom 2006 award winners: Nanonation

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

At the fifth annual KioskCom Excellence Awards, much attention was paid to a bright and inviting machine that brings smiles to parents and kids alike…

The future of airline check-in? disCUSS among yourselves

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Travel industry executives will converge in Las Vegas later this month to explore the pros and cons of common-use self-service, which has the potential to…

Digital Retailing: One ticket, three shows

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

This year's Digital Retailing Expo is part of Retail Week, a trio of events that cover retail construction and planning in addition to cutting-edge digital…

ATMs, kiosks may move toward the middle

If ATMs and kiosks are "cousins if not brothers of each other" as Mike Lee, CEO of the ATM Industry Association recently said, why haven't the two industries…

DVD kiosks battle online services, bargain sellers

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

DVD rental kiosks are appearing in more and more prominent retail locations. But experts wonder whether Redbox and its competitors can survive in the world of…

Retailers converge on Chicago

Retail Systems 2006 Convention & Expo, scheduled for May 21-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will include an array of self-service leaders.

What lies ahead for digital signage

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

We asked several industry experts about their vision for the future of digital signage - the promise it holds for the next year, its possible uses and its…

Selling the boss: self-service's value for HR

Bio Lab training supervisor John Norregard told his peers in management that HR kiosks could solve their training woes - then he proved it.

New kiosk to provide coupons on demand

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Matthias MoneyBoard's new kiosk will give customers the exact coupons they want, as they enter a store. But how will it fare against the long-established habit…

From handprints to heartbeats: Acceptance grows for biometrics

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

No longer the stuff of science fiction, biometric technology is seeing major growth in both innovation and levels of consumer acceptance. New systems move from…

Winners of the 2006 KioskCom Excellence Awards announced

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For the fifth year, KioskCom has handed out accolades to the best self-service applications and providers. Here are the big winners.

Giving self-service a voice

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Many kiosks and self-service devices utilize a human voice in addition to on-screen prompts - and most often, that voice is female. NCR lab tests show why this…

10th annual KioskCom takes place in Las Vegas

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Viva self-service! The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino played host to the state-of-the-art in kiosk technology and real-world applications.

Wincor-World Update

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PADERBORN, Germany - Many attendees of the annual Wincor World trade event stayed at a 16th century hunting lodge that made it easy to forget the modern world…

A touchscreen that touches back

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

If you've ever held a video game controller that vibrated when you got fragged, you can probably thank Immersion for the experience - and now the company is…