Study: Kiosks are breeding ground for germs

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

There is no denying that self-service kiosks offer great conveniences in today's busy world. Tasks like checking in at the airport, paying for food at the…

Zebra customers weigh in on what makes a printer state-of-the-art

by Dean Sanders — Director, industry Sales, Zebra Technologies

Recently, KioskMarketplace.com reported on six features of the state-of-the-art kiosk printer. As a follow-up to that article, we took a look at the features…

Pad-emonium: Do customers really want tablets?

Don't get me wrong. I love the new iPad. I'm on the waiting list with everyone else. I spent Saturday in the Apple Store just to get a glimpse. Retailers are…

2 key factors in kiosk software development: Part 2

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

There are two key factors in kiosk software development that maximize the return on an organization's kiosk and IT investment – an effective user interface and…

Are kiosks still relevant in a mobile world? Part 2

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

There were some good responses to my last blog that explored the question of whether kiosks still have a place in a world that is becoming inundated with the…

2 key factors in kiosk software development

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

In our next couple blog posts, we will focus on the software side of a kiosk project.

Next generation of self-service financial services to debut at ATMIA

by Behshad Hastibakhsh — Director of Marketing, TIO Networks Corp

With great enthusiasm and anticipation, independent sales organizations (ISOs), entrepreneurs and financial services companies across the ATM industry flock to…

Are kiosks still relevant in a mobile world?

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

When I tell people that one of the specialties of my company is building and developing customized interactive kiosks for tourists, many people ask how kiosk…

Redbox dominating DVD kiosk market

by Soheil Samimi — President, iMOZI

The DVD Kiosk business made significant headlines this week with the major announcements of redbox's acquisition of the NCR Blockbuster Express network of…

Boston using kiosks for new bike-share program

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

Bike Sharing has been gaining popularity over the past few years as a convenient and green transit option. Locations have popped up all over the country…

Reverse ATMs taking on over-the-counter activities

I've just got back from the Middle East, where I've been chewing the fat with my good friend Robert Holt from MBME, based in Dubai.

College students serve themselves the Morning After Pill

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

If you've read the recent stories about kiosks that dispense marijuana and porn or collect taxes from German prostitutes, it should come as no surprise that…

How long does it take to roll out a kiosk system?

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

A kiosk project's timeline ranges anywhere from a few months to several years depending on the scope of the project – how large the project is, how complicated…

Braving the great outdoors Part 4: Where it can all go wrong

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

This will most likely be my last blog on outdoor kiosks for at least a little while until we get closer to our Baltimore City Inner Harbor Outdoor kiosk…

How receipts can enhance the user experience

by Adam Ortlieb — Associate Director, Marketing, Seiko Instruments

Retailers can use the receipt as a platform to improve the user experience while generating incremental revenue.

NRF 2012 = 0ptimistic, iAnything, tablets and mobility

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

Optimistic, iAnything, Tablets and Mobility are the buzz words I would use to describe this year's NRF Annual Convention & EXPO in New York City. This was…

Expanding customer reach via vending kiosks

by Dean Sanders — Director, industry Sales, Zebra Technologies

Where can you find an iPad for sale in a clothing department store, or a portable DVD player for sale in an airport terminal? In product kiosks.

Braving the great outdoors: Part 3 Basic checklist for protecting your outdoor investment

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

s you may have already gathered from my previous blogs about outdoor kiosks, I'm a huge proponent of keeping kiosks simple but effective. This week, I wanted…

Is your kiosk following regulations?

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

Because kiosks are products available at public facilities, they are subject to various types of regulations and must meet federal standards. Not all of these…

Why you should be using bill acceptor cleaning cards

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

For the last blog in my series on cleaning cards, I would like to talk about bill acceptor cleaning cards. Did you know that when a bill is rejected, it is…