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 — Senior 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…

Why are self-order kiosks on a roll in US restaurants?

Kiosks increase speed of service so customers can take control of placing their order. Tillster has quantified customer peference for self-serve kiosks in fast…

The politics of self-service technology strikes; strong stomach needed

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retail and foodservice are on the front lines of the way automation is impacting jobs since they are the most visible workplaces the public sees on a regular…

The ATM turns 50 in the US; 2019 brings more innovations

ATMs continue to be a mainstay in society as they become more more interactive with customers and more intelligent so operators can manage them with greater…

Kiosks, digital signage deliver transformed smart cities

by Kiosk Marketplace

Smart cities have become increasingly more common as city officials attempt to transform themselves into more tech-savvy spaces to streamline public transit…

3 ways digital kiosks drive retail sales

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

From improving convenience for shoppers to increasing store and employee capacity and promoting awareness, self-service retail solutions are helping…

How AI enabled kiosks, robots will make offices healthier, more productive

Newer modalities of services will occur in businesses via AI-powered kiosks and robots that are mobile and feature tablets for providing a wide range of…

4 BOPIS best practices for the back to school season

Today's consumers want to interact with brands in traditional and nontraditional ways, which is why retailers must excel at integrating their brick-and-mortar…

How self-service ordering kiosks are transforming the QSR environment

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

From decreasing congestion to increasing order capacity and personalizing the customer experience, self-service food ordering kiosks are transforming QSRs as…

As mortgage rates drop, here are 3 ways kiosks can improve the home buying process

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

From informational kiosks to thru-glass, digital signage, secure check-in and more, digital real estate kiosks are improving the home buying process by…

UX considerations for designing kiosk interfaces: a closer look

by Jeff LeBlanc — Director of User Experience, Advanced Kiosks

When designing a kiosk interface, it's important to minimize user friction, maximize speed, create intuitive interfaces and avoid public shaming.