Why choose retail kiosks?

by Frank Olea

Retail kiosks can offer benefits for both the customer and the merchant seeking to grow, providing everything from wayfinding and credit card applications to…

Loyalty kiosks reel in customers

by Frank Olea

Today, more businesses are turning to customer loyalty kiosks as the foundation of their loyalty programs because they not only facilitate signups, but also…

Custom kiosk apps build better ROI

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The best customer experience is a customized experience. Thus, custom kiosk applications can help craft the ideal customer experience that delivers an…

Putting self-order kiosks on the menu

by Kiosk Marketplace

Since McDonald's rolled them out, restaurant kiosks have been all the rage. This makes sense considering that QSR kiosks improve customer service, attract…

Digital signage crafts ultimate Happy Meal for QSR

by Tegan Worrall — Creative & Marketing Manager, CV Media & Signage

Most customers choose the drive-thru when going to their local QSR. Thus, digital signage can help provide the ideal experience to craft the perfect Happy Meal.

Keeping an eye on your kiosk with remote software

Businesses are continuing to tap into the gold mine of kiosks. However, unmanned self-service devices can be difficult to maintain and protect. Remote…

The quest for kiosk software

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Finding the right software is crucial for your kiosk or digital signage deployment. You need to consider user interface, component integration and security…

The role of kiosks and virtual currency in omnichannel services

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Some believe that kiosks are outdated and that virtual currency is used only by criminals. However, it's important to look at the bigger picture and see how…

Kiosks offer fundraising solutions

by Frank Olea

We hear plenty about kiosks for commercial applications like retail, healthcare and hospitality, but what about leveraging the benefits of kiosks for…

The kiosk solution to cyber attacks

by Frank Olea

Hackers are gradually becoming more successful, especially with ransomware, which has forced several hospitals to pay bitcoin ransoms. One way to help solve…

Kiosk news top 5: May edition

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

This month, our top stories examined cannabis kiosks, QSR kiosks and kiosk problem-solving. And one asked whether restaurant kiosks are designed to replace…

Building outdoor kiosks to last

by Kiosk Marketplace

Outdoor kiosks can serve customers 24/7 but they can also be vulnerable 24/7. It's important to keep these tips in mind for an outdoor kiosk that's built to…

Remote kiosk management best practices

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

A routine remote update for a Kansas City smart kiosk led to users being able to access the desktop and play Solitaire. The kiosk managers got lucky this time…

Target empowers self-service wellness

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Target has launched new wellness centers that enable customers to manage their health on their own smartphones or through various self-service devices. It is…

Why restaurant ordering kiosks won't replace employees

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

As QSR giants begin to deploy order-taking kiosks, some people are asking whether the devices will replace employees. With questions like this, it's important…

Coloring outside the lines of ATMs

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

We expect every ATM to offer a traditional level of service. But perhaps, we can color outside the lines and produce a unique picture of ATMs.

How kiosks can solve problems

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

Kiosk deployers need to keep in mind the problem their solution is solving. Otherwise, the kiosk industry will be full of solutions just looking for a problem.

Interactive digital signage: Finding the key location

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Proper screen placement is often overlooked by businesses and organizations during digital signage deployment, but a good placement strategy is necessary to…

Interactive vs static digital signage

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

More people expect interactive experiences than ever before, especially in the world of digital signage. However, before you make the jump from traditional to…

Kiosk design: the key to a better customer experience

by Kiosk Marketplace

With design, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Despite that fact, there are still design principles you need to keep in mind to make your kiosk take the…