Blogs
Design considerations for outdoor kiosks
by Chuck Lewis — V.P. of Business Development and Sales, Palmer Digital Group
Outdoor kiosks need to survive in harsh environments with brutal attacks from Mother Nature. Almost every aspect of an outdoor digital kiosk has to be…
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Corporate dining and education: expansion opportunities for self-order kiosks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Corporate dining and education directors are showing more interest in the self-service kiosks they are noticing when visiting limited service restaurants.
Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
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3 reasons to combine digital signage with a kiosk
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
When it comes to customer experience technology, a solution that combines both digital signage and kiosk elements can be a slam dunk. Need convincing? Here are…
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Answers to common self-service kiosk questions
by David Loyda — Marketing Manager, Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc.
Dave Loyda, director of strategic initiatives at Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., provides answers to questions companies frequently raise when considering…
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Navigating the consumer journey in the digital age
by Scott Robinson — Director of Future Retail Product Line, Kodak Moments
Personalization shouldn't stop at the kiosk or the website. Retailers can enhance their promotions through marketing platforms that promote and influence…
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Location, location, location: the importance of self-service kiosk placement
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
As self-service solutions continue to expand, businesses and organizations must consider the location, placement and overall appearance of their solutions to…
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Will 2020 be the breakout year for 5G?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
5G cellular service has been introduced to several markets, but use is limited due to the need for consumers to have compatible phones. Experts, nonetheless…
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Self-checkout beats the drum hard at NRF 'Big Show'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Kiosk Marketplace reviews 44 kiosk exhibits at the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City.
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Interactive kiosks in retirement homes: a handy guide
Adding interactive kiosks is a great way for seniors to get information they need, create a social space in retirement homes, and even play fun, interactive…
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Are programmable RFID readers a faster path to smarter kiosks?
by Sean Houchin
A programmable RFID reader can provide an alternate route for introducing new smart functions to kiosks without extensive reprogramming or redesign.
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How interactive retail kiosks enhance the holiday shopping experience
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
Interactive kiosk innovations are making holiday shopping experiences more engaging, rewarding and memorable for consumer and retailers.
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Why digital kiosks hold the key to brand loyalty
Besides optimizing operational efficiency, boosting sales and streamlining the ordering process, interactive kiosks can also deliver increased customer loyalty.
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A different view of the ‘Retail Apocalypse’ and the role of touchscreens
With the growth of e-commerce, retail leadership responded to this disruptive change with the help of in-house technology experts. Change didn't come…
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How do electronic smart lockers work?
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
As consumers continue to place more value on solutions and services that help make their everyday tasks more efficient and convenient, automated smart lockers…
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Smile! 3D facial recognition is raising kiosk value
3D facial recognition, well established in China, is in its early stage of adoption in the U.S. Despite privacy concerns, the technology will make transactions…
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Top trends in kiosk access control: What to watch for in 2020
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Card reader technology plays an important role in access control and user identification, and the technology continues to evolve. David Koma of Elatec USA…
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How interactive kiosks will shape grocery's future
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
Self-service kiosks can easily help grocery stores improve their patrons' weekly shopping trips as well as the store's own bottom line.
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4 ways self-service solutions are enhancing the workplace
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
From check-in kiosks to virtual building directories, interactive digital signage, and automated smart lockers, many organizations are finding ways to simplify…
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The pros and cons of 5G
5G is a great opportunity for developers to deploy applications that take advantage of fast, high-speed lower latency networks. But like any data network, it's…
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Digital kiosk’s original purpose remains, extends to multiple applications
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
The purpose of first interactive kiosk in 1977 was to provide users information. That purpose continues to drive the expansion of self-service kiosks, which…
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