Marconi, Apunix, KIS win big at awards show

Year Two of KioskCom's awards ceremony showed that competition is good -- and winning is worth celebrating.

One for the Road

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A kiosk rollout has brought together 300,000 truckers earning loyalty rewards at truck stops.

Look out, folks: A big fish might get you

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Our industry continues to swim on the backs of ever more small, independent companies, and they are a potentially tasty morsel for some big fish yet to thrust…

Kiosk uses straw, circuits to help stop drinkers from 'blowing it' on the road

Distributors, governments bellying up to self-service blood-alcohol tester.

Relationships are key at KioskCom

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In the story of kiosks past, companies have depended on technology to drive the plot. At KioskCom 2001, the new hero is customer relationships.

CeBIT 2002: Finding joy out of sadness

German kiosk manufacturer friendlyway displayed a new way to memorialize loved ones at this year's CeBIT technology show in Hannover, Germany.

Shopping the software scene

There are few limits on what kiosks can do -- provided they're equipped with the right software. Here are some hints on picking and choosing a software partner.

Bad guys get good technology as kiosks go behind bars

Overtaxed corrections facilities receive a helping hand as kiosks are sent to jail. The machines handle everything from legal research to counting down a…

Kiosk makers show they can integrate into retail

At Chicago's Retail Systems 2001 trade show, a handful of kiosk companies showed that kiosks belong in stores.

Supermarkets using kiosks to keep customers in love

With competition among retail stores growing stronger every day, loyalty programs enabled by kiosks and other technology may be more a matter of survival for…

Loyalty programs: keeping the customers satisfied

Loyalty programs show one upside to the kiosk business: well-designed applications with a strong business case-and positive ROI.

Who's Who: Michael Smith

Michael Smith, co-founder and managing director of NeoProducts, has spent most of his life traveling the globe. He is putting that to good use as his…

Wincor World 2004 closes with record: 7,700 visitors from 50 countries

Visitors used Wincor World to find out more about the latest solutions for the retail and banking industries.

Interesting apps on display at Wincor World

German kiosk and ATM manufacturer Wincor Nixdorf showcases its latest and greatest technology at Wincor World, an annual trade event attended by partners…

KioskCom 2002: When less is more

The number of exhibitors and attendees was down, but enthusiasm about a rebounding economy was up at this year's KioskCom conference and trade show.

The final word on KioskCom 2002

This year's edition of the kiosk industry's trade show and conference is now history. Here are a few of the moments that made the event interesting.

Who's Who: Mike Mayer

Groomed for the job since his teenage years, Mike Mayer is maintaining the family tradition as president of kiosk manufacturer Frank Mayer & Associates Inc.

Choosing a Printer for your Kiosk Project

KIOSKmarketplace is set to launch its newest industry guide, and here's a sneak peek at the first chapter. The topic is one that sparks plenty of debate -- the…

DaimlerChrysler ready to roll with next-gen kiosk

The auto giant is revamping its showroom kiosks, complete with Xbox gaming consoles, to reflect the new era of selling cars.

Kiosks keep on truckin'

Looking for the next load? Eager to earn free perks? Trucking-related companies are discovering the benefits of using kiosks to promote their services.