ICX Summit: Speakers, keynotes are all 'A-list'

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

A lineup of kiosk experts will share their insights at the ICX Summit June 5-7, offering a bird's eye view of what's in store for interactive customer…

EMV’s impact on kiosk owners, part 2; merchant operators have time to comply

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

Recognizing merchants have encountered difficulty integrating EMV compliant payment equipment, credit card issuers have postponed chargebacks for fraudulent…

Digital signage boosts fast casual customer experience

by Digital Signage Today

Digital signage isn't just a pretty display, it's also a tool to boost sales, customer experience and more. Fast casual and quick-serve restaurants are…

203 vs. 300 DPI for printers: an updated guide

Switching from 203 to 300 DPI is based on the specific user need. An expert reviews the key considerations that determine which DPI best suits your application.

EMV’s impact on kiosk owners, part 1

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

The US trails other markets in converting to the more secure EMV protocol for equipment that accepts credit cards. Credit card brands have issued cards with…

Looking for secure self storage? Kiosks play a role

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

A secure storage facility requires three elements: a kiosk, an internal lock system and a break-in alarm. In addition to security, the system brings efficiency.

Maintenance and other considerations for outdoor kiosks

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

With kiosks finding more uses in more location types, the demand for outdoor kiosks continues to grow, posing a set of special considerations. An industry…

10 reasons to attend the 2017 ICX Summit

by Christopher Hall — w, t

If you are responsible for improving customer engagement for your organization, here are 10 reasons you should make your way to Texas for the ICX Summit.

QSRs find indoor kiosks improve customer experience, deployments accelerate

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-serve kiosks help consumers order and pay for meals faster, reducing wait times and allowing QSRs to serve more customers faster. As a result, national…

The Rocky Mountains of self service

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

The self service industry has five major obstacles to overcome: ADA compliance, Section 508, outdoor enclosures, EMV and browser control.

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…