Kiosks changing the game in more industries

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A self-serve kiosk that eliminates the wait to order and pay for food at an employee cafeteria is only the latest example of how kiosks are changing…

Versatility gives interactive digital signage kiosks greater reach

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Digital signage content management software has enhanced the versatility of kiosks featuring video content. Wayfinding, tourism and 'smart cities' applications…

The next big thing in self service solutions: interactive EV charging kiosks

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The rise in electric cars on the road will encourage production of electric vehicle charging stations as the success of electric cars will be dependent on the…

How to get an education kiosk using grants

by Kelsie Collins — Marketing Content Writer & Editor, Advanced Kiosks

Kiosks can help students check in to school and find where they need to go. They also provide event information to the school community. There are both public…

FastCasual's parent company launching FoodTruckOperator.com

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Networld Media Group will launch FoodTruckOperator.com on April 1. It will cover industry trends and news, profile business owners and explore the technologies…

The price of self-service, part 3: lowering the cost of manufacturing, road maps, warranties, hot-swap, installation and maintenance

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

With more kiosks entering the field, deployers need to have service and maintenance agreements well established. The cost of maintenance is oftentimes directly…

2016 was the year of QSR digital kiosks and 2017 promises even more innovation

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Last year was the year that self-serve order kiosks made big waves in the restaurant sector. This year promises to bring more growth to kiosks thanks to new…

Micro markets: the self-service supermarket in the lobby

by Frank Olea

Micro markets are expanding rapidly across worksites and heavily trafficked areas because they provide a large variety of fresh and high quality food and…

Customer perceptions about kiosks call for better messaging: We don’t have all the facts

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A recent reader survey raised the issue of customer perception of kiosks. The industry needs better insight into customer perceptions as new capabilities…

How Amazon Go is reinventing retail and its possible impact on self checkout kiosks

The Amazon Go store has no cash register or payment kiosk. Instead, shoppers scan themselves into the store using the free Amazon Go app, shop as normal…

How companies are leveraging outdoor kiosks to improve the user experience

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

There are many use cases for outdoor kiosks that enhance the user experience by streamlining processes that might otherwise require long wait times or…

Your kiosk project part 1: How to get executive buy-in

by Frank Olea

The case for the deployment of kiosks is easily made if the right information gets in front of the right people at the right time. It's merely a matter of…

Time for an honest discussion about kiosks and future jobs – and the kiosk industry must start it

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

It's not enough for the kiosk industry to recognize that claims that kiosks are killing jobs are simply false. The kiosk industry needs to protect its…

The price of self-service, part 2 - lowering the cost of kiosk software

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

Software is and always will be the largest cost of doing business in the self-service biosphere. If you have a suitable website, serving it as the solution is…

Five ways travel and tourism should be using digital signage

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Digital signage has introduced a new way to provide audiences with engaging information. From retail to healthcare, numerous industries are starting to…

Demand on the rise for customer loyalty kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As a marketing tool, kiosks can engage customers in various ways using email marketing or linking the kiosk to an interactive mobile experience. For the kiosk…

How to use kiosks to improve the customer experience

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

With brands and retailers looking to tap the benefits kiosks offer in improving the customer buying experience, technology is providing more tools to make…

Beacon technology's place in retail marketing; do kiosks have a role to play?

Beacon technology enables a merchant to track shopping patterns, influence point-of-purchase decisions, and reward consumers through a payment kiosk. Futurists…

The price of self-service, part 1: lowering the cost of kiosk hardware and components

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

Hardware and components have to be tested for compatibility and reliability. Most hardware companies will give a prospective customer a free 30-day evaluation…

Blockchain technology can make voting systems more secure

Blockchain technology provides a new level of transparency and immutability to all types of transactions, including voting. Hardware wallets can provide…