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 — vp, POS Supply Solutions

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 — vp, POS Supply Solutions

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…

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 — vp, POS Supply Solutions

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…