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LinkNYC announces $20M upgrade
April 2, 2024
LinkNYC, a digital signage and smart kiosk network in New York, has announced a $20 million aesthetic and hardware upgrade initiative.
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Strategies for securing the self service machine network
by Apu Pavithran — Founder and CEO, Hexnode | Mitsogo Inc.
While a generic kiosk or vending management solution might alleviate some concerns, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee security, calling for unified endpoint…
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LinkNYC introduces kiosks with 5G connectivity
July 11, 2022
LinkNYC kiosks, which provide free Wi-Fi calls and other digital services, will offer 5G connectivity, according to a notice on the city's website. The first…
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ZenFi Networks secures $175M to support LinkNYC expansion
May 23, 2022
ZenFi Networks, a provider of digital infrastructure solutions in the New York and New Jersey metro region, has secured $175 million in senior secured credit…
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LinkNYC uses Foursquare data to advise New Yorkers about retail traffic
August 19, 2020
LinkNYC is using Foursquare's location data to help New Yorkers maintain social distancing through digital out of home displays, according to a morningbrew.com…
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Vandals damage LinkNYC kiosks
October 3, 2019
Vandals damaged LinkNYC kiosks last weekend months after similar crimes occurred in the city. The kiosks vandalized are along 10th Avenue, between 49th and…
read nowLinkNYC kiosks collecting anonymous 'thank yous' for random acts of kindness
August 2, 2019
New York City residents who want to send an anonymous thank you note to someone who helped them in a time of need are being invited to do so using the city's…
read nowKiosks may spur 5G connectivity in New York City
November 21, 2018
LinkNYC Wi Fi public kiosks in New York City may drive the advent of 5G connectivity as they can serve as foundations for 5G repeaters and small cells.
read nowLinkNYC kiosks to promote citizenship services for immigrants
September 17, 2018
LinkNYC kiosks in New York City will run ads sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs that explain how to apply for citizenship. The campaign…
read nowLinkNYC kiosks to provide bus schedule information
April 5, 2018
The New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications will launch a bus arrival-time pilot program across 29 LinkNYC kiosks in Brooklyn…
read nowLinkNYC kiosks improve business for New York City stores
November 14, 2017
Businesses with LinkNYC kiosks in front of their stores in the Queens section of New York City have been using the advertising capabilities of LinkNYC to drive…
read nowPublic Wi-Fi kiosks in New York display local art work
October 30, 2017
Local artists in New York City are displaying their works on LinkNYC kiosks, which have been replacing 7,500 pay phones with public Wi-Fi charging stations…
read nowBrooklyn resident objects to LinkNYC kiosks
August 7, 2017
Judith Barnes, founder of the Vertical Player Repertory in Brooklyn, New York, is fighting LinkNYC kiosks after finding one installed on the sidewalk directly…
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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.
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