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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

Sports betting jumpstarts gaming and kiosks; (hey, cash isn't dead)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Gaming continues to grow as a popular form of entertainment as more states permit sports betting. While not one of the larger kiosk verticals, gaming continues…

Why digital kiosks keep finding more use cases

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

From providing access to maximizing efficiency, reducing wait times, and enhancing the overall customer experience, electronic kiosks can be used by businesses…

Micro market acquisition speaks volumes about self-service progress

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The acquisition attests to the fact that the micro market improved the customer experience in the unattended break room — such as being able to touch a product…

Remember the beginning user when designing custom kiosk interfaces

by Jeff LeBlanc — Director of User Experience, Advanced Kiosks

Designers need to be aware of the challenges that separate kiosks from websites or mobile apps and adjust the design process accordingly.

Digital signage kiosks and digital displays – what’s the difference?

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

As more businesses and organizations find ways to incorporate technology into their daily operations and offerings to their customers, it's important that they…