Kiosk Industry Group Association forms ADA working group

October 13, 2017

The Kiosk Industry Group Association has formed an ADA committee and an ADA working group, according to a press release.

KioWare releases version 3.13 KioWare for Android and additional features

September 14, 2017

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has released a new version of KioWare for Android kiosk software enabling users to create a custom start page and improving…

Biometric technology Part 3: Consumer acceptance grows as kiosk industry weighs its options

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry recognizes the benefits biometric technology provides, but manufacturers are looking for improvements in reliability, integration with…

Biometric identity verification unleashes new roles for kiosks (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The rapid expansion of biometric technology will create new opportunities for self-serve kiosks to play a bigger role in verticals where identification…

KioWare for Windows kiosk software adds devices and features

June 8, 2017

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has released a new version of KioWare for Windows, supporting a number of new devices, according to a press release.

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology advances, computers become more susceptible to hacking and unintended use scenarios. Kiosks are also vulnerable to these attacks.

Hacked digital signage displays porn in Union Station

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Commuters at Union Station got a little more than they asked for when a recently installed display began to play porn videos.

ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks, part 3: assistive technologies make inroads

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Assistive technology for the disabled has improved and become more pervasive in recent years, offering an opportunity for kiosk manufacturers to better serve…

KioWare for Android now supports KioCall

March 10, 2017

KioWare has released a new video conferencing product for use with kiosks running KioWare for Android. Version 3.11 of KioWare for Android is also now…

Changing kiosk technology brings new verticals and applications, part 2: the pace accelerates

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Evolving kiosk technology has accelerated innovation, creating more opportunities for kiosks to facilitate tasks for businesses and organizations. Part 2 in…

Changing kiosk technology brings new verticals and applications, part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Evolving technology and declining costs create opportunities for kiosks to serve more markets. Industry leaders are keeping a close eye on new verticals and…

KioWare Releases KioCall Video Conferencing App

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) has released KioCall, a new video conferencing product specifically for use on kiosks running KioWare for Windows kiosk…

CREATING A MODERN FITNESS CLUB EXPERIENCE WITH INTERACTIVE KIOSKS

What do you get when you bring the best of the fitness industry together with electronic devices & applications? Secure tablet kiosks can offer fitness users…

City kiosk security failures have an easy solution

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

The New York City Wi-Fi kiosks were recently shut down due to users who decided to use the devices for porn viewing. Other public devices have also been the…

KioWare launches new version of Windows kiosk software

September 19, 2016

KioWare, a kiosk software company, has launched Version 8.7 of KioWare for Windows, which is designed to lock down Windows devices into kiosk mode. The company…

Kiosk software intros Android 7.0 support

August 17, 2016

Kiosk software company KioWare has launched Version 3.10 of KioWare for Android. It is designed to lock down Android 7.0 into kiosk mode, according to a press…

Android kiosk software enables remote installation

June 29, 2016

KioWare has launched Version 3.9 of KioWare for Android. The software has added new Samsung features to allow the user to more easily install remote…

Remote kiosk management best practices

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

A routine remote update for a Kansas City smart kiosk led to users being able to access the desktop and play Solitaire. The kiosk managers got lucky this time…

How kiosks can solve problems

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

Kiosk deployers need to keep in mind the problem their solution is solving. Otherwise, the kiosk industry will be full of solutions just looking for a problem.

KioWare launches Windows kiosk software with Chrome 49 support

May 11, 2016

KioWare has announced the launch of Version 8.5 of KioWare for Windows. This release supports RFID scanners, flatbed scanners, Watchport devices and system…