Visitor kiosks aid security, efficiency

by Fritz Esker — Freelance Journalist, Networld Alliance

Self-service system allows remote sign-in, security checks.

Apunix, IBM collaborative effort wins award

May 2, 2007

The Scentsa makes shopping for fragrances easier.

Options at the dining table increase

Restaurants take aim at faster, better service through self-service.

SecureGive takes tithing to the touchscreen

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A new kiosk program lets churches collect donations from parishioners via debit card and recurring transactions.

Instant credit kiosks increase average retail ticket

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

By allowing customers to apply for private-label credit before they begin shopping, instant-credit kiosks are raising the average ticket for big-item…

Apunix celebrates silver anniversary

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

While the San Diego kiosk firm toasts 25 years in the business, its founders are welcoming three new members to their family.

Winners of the 2006 KioskCom Excellence Awards announced

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For the fifth year, KioskCom has handed out accolades to the best self-service applications and providers. Here are the big winners.

Apunix teams up with Verifone

April 18, 2006

Apunix is now building the software for Verifone's multimedia kiosks. Both companies debuted the solutions at Kioskcom '06 in Las Vegas, NV.

10th annual KioskCom takes place in Las Vegas

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Viva self-service! The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino played host to the state-of-the-art in kiosk technology and real-world applications.

How safe is your kiosk solution?

December 28, 2005

While the theft of actual ATM machines has been reported in the news periodically, we seldom hear of someone running off with a gift registry or public access…

Now which blue bucket was it?

November 1, 2005

In retail, labor is a key issue that affects all aspects of the business. Labor impacts profitability, customer satisfaction and the ability to attract new…

Beating the odds

July 21, 2005

They don't do Windows

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

While most kiosks run on an out-of-the-box operating system from Microsoft, some developers take the open-source road to deep customization.

TravelCenters of America Upgrades Nationwide Kiosk Network to Accept Cash

December 2, 2004

160 RoadKing Club loyalty kiosks retrofitted with MEI cash acceptors as part of an extensive in-field feature upgrade

Big demand for on-demand printing kiosks

From receipts and gift lists, to maps and photos, on-demand printing kiosks are giving consumers what they want, when they want it, and often, how they want…

KioskCom Interactive Kiosk Excellence Awards: Best software application in a kiosk project

Like a "threepeat" basketball team in the NBA, the kiosk industry has its own three-time champ. Apunix Computer Services recently won the KioskCom 200…

Apunix wins Technology Innovation Award

November 12, 2004

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Apunix Computer Services, an early adopter of kiosks based on the Java platform, has been awarded Frost & Sullivan's 2002 Technology…

Third Kiosk Show unites end-users, solutions providers

Unique approach ensured maximum sales and shopping time for exhibitors and attendees alike at the Boston event. New owner NetWorld Alliance brought a small…

Beyond digital signage

October 26, 2004

Digital signage offers a product vendor or manufacturer the ability to place dynamic, changeable, multimedia displays in a classic brick and mortar retail…

This year's Kiosk Show expected to pull '`quality' attendees

October 23, 2004

BOSTON - Getting on the attendee list for the third annual Kiosk Show hasn't been easy. The show simply shutout some would-be attendees from the event now…