Protecting your customers at the kiosk

by Dean Sanders — Director, industry Sales, Zebra Technologies

Self-service kiosks have replaced the need for on-the-go consumers to run errands or complete tasks during all hours of the day, but security has always been a…

Overcoming the challenges of kiosk deployments: Part 2

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

In our first blog post, we listed the three greatest challenges that organizations often face in kiosk projects – dealing with many stakeholders, the technical…

The plug and play kiosk: How organized kiosk building can save you maintenance headaches

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

When my company was in the process of switching to another kiosk manufacturer for our newer generation of interactive units, we were invited down to the…

Help eliminate BPA from thermal paper

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

Over the last year, the media has been buzzing about the presence of Bisphenol A (BPA) in receipt paper. The Environmental Working Group conducted a study that…

Kiosk ISO paradigm: Business innovation with ‘reverse ATMs’

by Behshad Hastibakhsh — Director of Marketing, TIO Networks Corp

The ISO business model proves that small and large entrepreneurs can compete on an equal footing. All it takes is innovation, reinvention, and replication of a…

Overcoming the challenges of kiosk deployments: Part 1

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

More and more organizations are counting on self-service solutions to achieve their business goals. While successfully implemented kiosks give tremendous…

Learn how to use the Healthcare Initiative Act to fund your kiosk projects

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

Part of the Healthcare Initiative Act sets aside money that will be refunded to organizations that take a pro-active approach in public health education and…

When saving money goes bad: The dangers of buying kiosks from China

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

Every now and then, I'm approached by a potential manufacturer who guarantees to cut my kiosk manufacturing costs without finding out what my expenses are. I…

How to select a kiosk printer: Part 3

by Charles Levinski — Product Manager, Hengstler GmbH

In part 2 of my series on choosing a kiosk printer, we discussed selecting the right technology for your application. Now that we've chosen wisely, we'll go…

Photo kiosks go where the pictures are

Photo kiosks have become a de facto component of a retailer’s photo department. Whether in a chain store or an independent photo specialty retailer, the photo…

Developing a multi-channel bill payment strategy

by Behshad Hastibakhsh — Director of Marketing, TIO Networks Corp

Self-serve financial services kiosks are often the main attraction at trade shows, conferences and exhibitions, as they capture the imagination of service…

6 ways kiosk receipts can help increase sales

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

If you are looking for an affordable way to increase sales and encourage repeat business, look no further than your kiosk printer. Many kiosk printers now…

How to select a kiosk printer: Part 2

by Charles Levinski — Product Manager, Hengstler GmbH

In the first installment of this series, we introduced a list of points to consider when selecting a kiosk printer. Today, we'll begin examining these subjects…

How to select a kiosk printer: Part 1

by Charles Levinski — Product Manager, Hengstler GmbH

Selecting a kiosk printer for your specific application can be a daunting task. There are many details to consider; put another way, there are many issues…

Self-service network audience: The benefits of the transient user

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

When we first started our kiosk company, our first graphical user interface was a stylized design that used heavy doses of a sky blue color and a gaudy yellow.

Consumers’ choice: Shopping for expedited financial services

by Behshad Hastibakhsh — Director of Marketing, TIO Networks Corp

Today's consumers engage in repetitive shopping patterns, as they visit brand-name retail stores and select familiar products. The weekly shopping lists often…

Why your kiosk transactions are failing

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

Did you know that contamination from dirt, oil and debris could be the cause of your failed transactions? At first these contaminants cause intermittent read…

Retailers benefit from having ownership of self-service solutions

by Soheil Samimi — President, iMOZI

As the market success of various self-service solutions continues to grow, more and more retailers are looking into the benefits from the direct ownership of…

'Keep it simple, Stupid'

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

I always hated this phrase when teachers would use it to explain school work when we felt overwhelmed. As clichéd as this platitude is, it came screaming back…

Why service providers should opt for bill payment kiosks

by Behshad Hastibakhsh — Director of Marketing, TIO Networks Corp

A growing number of utility, wireless and other service providers have identified self-serve bill payment kiosks as an innovative solution to improve customer…