Blogs
Magnet Analytics stakes its claim with personal electronics kiosks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Eduardo Alvarez was quick to realize how a retail kiosk serves a customer need. Developing a product and a business model to meet that need has been a gradual…
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Post COVID-19, self-service kiosks will play a bigger role in limited service restaurants
by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM
COVID-19 has stimulated new capabilities for self-serve kiosks. Beyond the coronavirus, however, self-service technology continues to evolve to make the buying…
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How self-service can make restaurants omnichannel retailers
by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM
Fully opted-in loyal restaurant customers would jump at the chance to get their order started long before they wait to get to a speaker box. Self-service…
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The new self-service surge has arrived: Step forward OEMs!
by Richard Thompson — Sales VP, Global OEM, Zebra Technologies
The coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…
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5 ways physical retail can drive revenue and add value in an era of e-commerce
by Marc Grens — Co-Founder and President, DigitalMint
If brick-and-mortar stores adjust to these new times and all the technology that comes with it, they will see that they might not only continue to do well but…
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Payment authentication standard spells change for vending and kiosks in Europe
by Paul Weston — Founder, KWP
The difficulty for vending and kiosk operators is that this new authentication standard introduces a layer of friction to transactions which for other…
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Touchscreens have a role to play in improving safety during the coronavirus pandemic
by Ian Crosby — Sales & Marketing Director, Zytronic
Despite concerns about touchscreen safety, touchscreens also have the potential to provide significant benefits in the coronavirus pandemic in regards to…
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You got the PPP— so now what?
by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia
You're approved for a PPP loan, but now what do you need to do once you receive funding?
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3 ways digital signage can make a positive impact
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Many companies are using digital signage to make a positive impact during this coronavirus outbreak. But digital signage can make a a difference no matter…
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Personnel Management Solution kiosk verifies temperature, ID to help locations control visitor access
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
One way retailers, restaurants and other establishments are addressing temperature and security concerns is with contactless kiosks that automatically identify…
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Restaurants and kiosks in a post-Covid19 world: What's the 'new normal'?
by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM
Restaurant owners are going to have to think outside the box about things like decreased capacity at their restaurant to accommodate for social distancing.
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Considerations for placing digital kiosks at retail
by Hannah Jeffreys — Senior Field Marketing Manager, Zebra Technologies Ltd.
Digital kiosks can be very efficient for the business and can ultimately save a lot of costs and draw more customers, but they need to be conveniently located…
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Why healthcare kiosks are essential in the changing medical landscape
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
Once the coronavirus pandemic ends, the procedures medical facilities have put in place to streamline services and keep workers safe will remain, with clinics…
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The demand for hand sanitation stations has arrived
In addition to dispensing hand sanitizer, a sanitation station can also provide antibacterial wipes and face masks. The importance of these basic sanitary…
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Bill payment kiosks find more applications as consumers embrace self-service
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
As consumers' preferences regarding payments have evolved over the years, self-service payment solutions, including bill payment kiosks, have emerged and…
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Coronavirus disruption and the 'big tech' debate
Is this the moment that big tech proves that big data can be used for the greater good? What is big tech's role in the fight against coronavirus?
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3 messages from ICXA's new director
by David Drain — SVP Events, Networld Media Group
David Drain, SVP of events for Networld Media Group, is also serving as the director of the Interactive Customer Experience Association.
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The dos and don’ts of cleaning your kiosks
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
Depending on the level of traffic flowing through a business or organization, a single kiosk screen could be touched hundreds or thousands of times in a single…
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Peerless-AV is Lucky to Have Great Customers & Partners!
St. Patrick’s Day and March are often seen as times of luck, and here at Peerless-AV, we feel extra lucky. Part of that luck comes from our amazing customers…
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3 characteristics of outdoor kiosks
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
Designed for 24/7 unattended outdoor use, users are able to interact with the solutions whenever it's most convenient for them, and business owners don't have…
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