See me, touch me, heal me

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Healthcare professionals are exploring ways in which kiosks can make their lives easier and their work more effective - by handling routine tasks and freeing…

Kiosks.org director makes television appearance

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Greg Swistak, executive director of Kiosks.org Association, recently appeared on the MarketWatch television network to discuss the state of the industry - and…

But first ... are you experienced?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Carefully crafting the end-user's experience can mean the difference between failure and success for a kiosk deployment.

Reach out and touch ... nothing?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

New advances in interface design - many of which seem to have arrived straight out of a sci-fi movie - might prove themselves more valuable than the venerable…

They don't do Windows

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

While most kiosks run on an out-of-the-box operating system from Microsoft, some developers take the open-source road to deep customization.

Securing a kiosk from the software side

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Building a secure kiosk means more than just choosing the right enclosure - there are many considerations that have to go into software configuration to…

The incredible shrinking kiosk

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

  Will Rogers famously urged people to buy land, because "they ain't making it anymore." The same can be said of retail floor space - and with every square…

Q&A: Cutting in line at the Post Office

Waiting in line is one of the enduring frustrations of modern life. Whether it is for the chance to purchase baseball tickets or get a driver's license…

Self-service movie rental: will DVD kiosks take off?

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With the growth of Netflix and the decline of Blockbuster stock, many analysts are predicting a wrap for the traditional rental model. Enter the kiosk. Read…

Seeing the future of digital displays

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

If you've gone shopping in recent months, you've no doubt seen them: slick, bright, colorful displays mounted on store walls, rotating ads and telling of the…

Building the perfect box: the future of enclosure design

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

If you want to start a heated discussion, ask a computer-lover which is better: a PC or a Mac. Ask a soft drink distributor how he feels about Coke versus…

No need to fear, the smart card is here

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The use of smart cards is popping in retail merchant markets all over the world. Although the United States has been slower to catch on to smart cards, U.S.

Exhibitors ready for first spring Kiosk Show

For its second effort, the Kiosk Show team chose to head down on the map and up on the calendar. As time comes for the Feb. 22-23 Orlando event, exhibitors…

The future of retail is revealed at Wincor World '05

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The accommodations enjoyed by many attendees of the annual Wincor World trade event, at a 16th century hunting lodge in the German countryside, made the…

Wireless kiosks: Is it time to cut the cord?

Find out what's ahead for the wireless kiosk market from those in-the-know at Ventus Networks, KIS and Connectivit-e, Inc.

Wincor World sets record with 70 partners

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Wincor World opened this week with a record number of partners and a few big announcements from host Wincor Nixdorf, including the company's plans to jointly…

Wincor World 2005

Wincor World successfully showcases both the financial and retail industries, including self-service technologies, under one roof. Here's a look at what to…

Commentary: Are kiosks becoming more human?

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As self-service technology shows up in ever more places, are the devices creating a personality deficit?

Photo market not the only one developing bright for kiosks

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Kiosks.org Association Executive Director Greg Swistak comments on the huge strides being made in the kiosk industry.  

Check out what's new at the library

Thanks to kiosks, libraries can compete with big name video rental stores when it comes to customer convenience.