Japan immigration taps NEC kiosks for face recognition, fingerprint scanning

January 25, 2024

The Immigration Services Agency and Japan Customs has ordered kiosks from NEC Corp. for immigration and customs inspections to facilitate immigration and…

Sharp NEC Display Solutions introduces MultiSync Message Series large format displays

March 3, 2021

Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a provider of displays, has introduced its MultiSync Message Series, which features displays from the ME, M and MA Series…

Lufthansa airlines to offer biometric identity verification for passengers

November 18, 2020

Lufthansa Group airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS will be the first to use the Star Alliance biometric identity platform for selected flights starting in November.

Sharp Corp., NEC Corp. form joint venture

November 3, 2020

Sharp Corp. has acquired 66% of shares of NEC Display Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of NEC Corp., forming Sharp NEC Display Solutions Ltd., according to a press…

NEC Display Solutions releases digital signage media player

September 2, 2020

NEC Display Solutions released a media player for its digital signage solutions, according to a press release. The software comes pre-installed on NEC's…

Reflect Systems, BrightSign, NEC team on digital signage packages

August 12, 2020

Reflect Systems, a provider of place-based digital experiences for retail, entertainment and healthcare providers, has joined forces with BrightSign, NEC…

Podcast episode 10: How can digital signage help retailers?

In today's episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of Digital Signage Today, spoke with Kelly Harlin, analytics platform…

NEC combines NEC Display Solutions with Sharp in joint venture

March 25, 2020

NEC Corp. will create a joint venture by combining NEC Display Solutions with Sharp Corp. Through the venture, the companies will be able to meet the digital…

NEC Display Solutions encourages employees to work remotely

March 24, 2020

NEC Display Solutions of America has encouraged employees to work remotely when possible, according to an email from President and CEO Todd Bouman. 

Self-checkout beats the drum hard at NRF 'Big Show'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk Marketplace reviews 44 kiosk exhibits at the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City.

Sports betting jumpstarts gaming and kiosks; (hey, cash isn't dead)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Gaming continues to grow as a popular form of entertainment as more states permit sports betting. While not one of the larger kiosk verticals, gaming continues…

ICX Summit: our customer experience collaboration lab

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Dallas provided the type of education and networking that benefits people in all segments of the customer…

Event technology provider Abcomrents acquires Rentfusion

March 28, 2019

Abcomrents, which provides event technology solutions for the rental industry, has acquired Rentfusion, which provides similar services, according to a press…

Economic uncertainties don't quell positive 2019 outlook for interactive kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry expects record growth for the coming year, notwithstanding uncertainties about the stock market and the impact of President Trump's trade…

New year outlook: 2019 expected to surpass 2018

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk industry observers are upbeat for 2019 as retailers are recognizing the need for in-store technology to assist their overburdened sales associates, a…

NEC Display Solutions introduces 2 projector replacement models with LCD technology

December 6, 2018

NEC Display Solutions of America Inc., a provider of commercial LCD projectors and displays, has announced the launch of two projector replacement models, the…

NEC Display debuts high-image quality desktop display

November 21, 2018

NEC Display's MultiSync EA271U business-class desktop display offers 4K UHD image quality and improved USB-C connectiviity.

NEC Display launches new analytics platform for retailers

November 2, 2018

NEC Display Solutions of America Inc. has announced the launch of NEC ALP, an analytics platform that provides real-time content and data measurement…

NEC gets it right – for display technology, the age of collaboration has arrived

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

NEC Display Solutions showcases the fruits of partnerships in its new versatile headquarters and briefing center at a ground breaking open house.

Discovery Zone wows ICX Summit attendees with promising customer engagement technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ICX Discovery Zone featured a range of technologies such as a motion-based touchscreen, a projection screen, a holographic touchscreen, voice interaction…