Netflix to split into two separate companies. Wait, what?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

I awoke this morning to a friendly, "personal" email from Reed Hastings, the co-founder and CEO of Netflix. "I messed up. I owe you an explanation," he says…

Answer these 4 questions before deploying kiosk network

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

A successful self-service network should save your customers time and you money, but without proper planning, deploying a series of self-service kiosks could…

Forget fuel, Hybrid digital signage kiosks deliver ROI efficiency

I'm not making any revolutionary statement by saying the kiosk market is on a healthy and steady growth pattern. Earlier this spring, BCC Research came out…

Is the US ready for cashless kiosks?

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

If we lived in Japan, the answer would certainly be "yes." Cell phone-based payments have become the standard means of paying for just about anything in…

The quick guide to self-service self-sufficiency: Part 2

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

My last blog covered some essential software consideration when building a self-service network. The second part of this blog will cover some important…

How to select the best thermal roll paper

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

Selecting the right thermal roll paper for your kiosk printing application is very important. Direct thermal material is engineered much differently than the…

The quick guide to self-service self-sufficiency: Part 1

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

When we entered the self-service industry, we made a conscious decision to be a one-stop solution for our clients, a company that consulted with the client on…

Controlling false-touches is possible

by Flint Bradley — Head of Sales & Marketing, F-Origin

Recently discussed subjects within our company have covered physical accessibility and cosmetic/ergonomic design for people with vision impairments and other…

Managing personal finances with expedited payments and prepaid debit cards

by Behshad Hastibakhsh — Director of Marketing, TIO Networks Corp

At the best of times, cash flow management is a major challenge for the estimated 25.6 percent of U.S. households that comprise the unbanked and underbanked…

Building a kiosk program: Know thy user

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

Before you can know 'what' you have to know 'who.'

The Bluetooth ad: Press 'accept'

by Michael Rigato — V.P. of Operations, Signifi Solutions Inc.

Now that more users are enabling hands-free tech on their phones, new ad opportunities are opening.

Digital Signage: It’s all around us [Infographic]

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital signage is everywhere, so much so that sometimes we don't even realize it. Nearly 70 percent of Americans see it every month, and more than half every…

Help, there's an iPad in my kiosk!

Even though it's just over a year old, the iPad has become one of the most well-known and technologically-advanced products to hit the market, and consumers…

A checklist for building a self-service kiosk program

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

When our phone rings, it's often the same type of clients – enthusiastic and eager to talk about their long-delayed plans of implementing a self-service kiosk…

Top 10 ways to make your kiosk & booth pop at tradeshows

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

It is easy to fade into the background at a trade show if you don't have a game plan for drawing potential customers. Amidst the crowded chaos, it is vital…

An ATM and kiosk industry response to President Obama

by Tom Harper

President Obama's comments on the Today show cast blame on the ATM and kiosk industries for the sluggish job recovery. Here are facts that disagree.

Taking kiosk design to a new level

by Flint Bradley — Head of Sales & Marketing, F-Origin

In a recent post, I wrote about the possibilities of making kiosks accessible for people with vision disabilities by using Braille-enabled touchscreens. Today…

Mobile automated stores?

Mobile kiosks combine the fast-turn, high-volume worlds of vending, concessions and catering with mobile real estate, allowing the owner to capitalize on new…

SID 2011 was eye-opening

by Flint Bradley — Head of Sales & Marketing, F-Origin

We recently attened the 2011 Society of Information Display (SID) tradeshow in L.A. I like trade shows, but not just from the marketing or lead-generation…

Is there a better way than big retail?

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

Not only do big retail box stores leave one heck of an eco footprint, they also come with an enormous price tag. Commercial rental, initial construction costs…