Interactive display market projected to reach $51.2B by 2031

June 13, 2024

The interactive display market is projected to reach $51.24 billion by 2031, according to a Meticulous Market Research report. The display market is slated to…

Panasonic Connect announces Stingray JS9900 Kiosk Series, JS988 POS Terminals

March 11, 2024

Panasonic Connect has announced the launch of its Stingray JS9900 Kiosk Series and JS988 Point-of-Sale Terminals order and payment solutions targeting the fast…

Finding the balance between digital experiences and human interaction

by Jay Burdette — Senior Director, Enterprise Process Innovation Center, Panasonic Connect

Every organization will find balance in different ways. But all have one thing in common: technology-backed kiosk and POS experiences supplemented by human…

Post-COVID demand, challenges shape best-read KMC 2023 stories

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology continued to hold Kiosk Marketplace readers’ interest in 2023, as evidenced by the 10 best-read stories of the year, with technology players upping…

2023 outlook: Kiosks ride automation’s surge

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk industry executives are bullish for 2023 as consumer acceptance of self service technology expands and businesses look to automation for relief from a…

Panasonic to build $4 billion EV battery facility in Kansas, create 4,000 jobs

August 26, 2022

The state of Kansas has approved an economic expansion incentive application submitted by Panasonic Energy for a U.S.-based lithium-ion battery manufacturing…

Digital signage innovation beats the Vegas heat

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Las Vegas Convention Center buzzed with innovation activity last week at a level not seen since 2018 as the North and West Halls filled with digital…

Supply chain disruptions challenge self-serve kiosk production, delivery

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Equipment manufacturers have cited delays in shipping and increased materials and container costs on account of supply chain disruptions..

Panasonic introduces cloud deployment services

October 22, 2021

Panasonic has introduced its Toughbook cloud deployment services, allowing remote, cloud-based provisioning of end-user devices, according to a press release.

Transact integrates payment solutions with Apex, Panasonic, Starship

October 8, 2021

Transact, a provider of credential and payment solutions for a connected campus, introduced software integrations with Apex Order Pickup Solutions and…

Panasonic's digital signage solution hits several markets

August 17, 2021

Panasonic has released the Complete Digital Signage Solution aimed at providing engaging, relevant content to improve communication across several industries…

Dallas tech pub profiles automated coffee shop offering 'pay by face'

June 4, 2021

Dallas Innovates, an online publication covering Dallas technology, profiled the intelliCafe, an automated coffee shop from Canopy Point Coffee that allows…

Panasonic to acquire Blue Yonder for $5.6B

April 27, 2021

Panasonic Corp. has agreed to acquire Blue Yonder, an end-to-end, digital fulfillment platform provider, according to a press release. Panasonic will purchase…

Foodservice kiosks adapt during coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic, kiosks are adapting from foodservice digital engagement technology driven primarily by convenience and efficiency to also taking…

Pandemic drives foodservice and food retailers to digital transformation

December 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a majority foodservice and retailers to focus on digital transformations, according to a Panasonic Corp. of North America…

Panasonic and PopID partner to bring facial recognition to restaurants, retailers

June 11, 2020

Panasonic Corporation of North America and PopID, a Cali Group company, have partnered to bring facial recognition ordering and payment processes to both the…

Panasonic enacts restrictions due to cornonavirus pandemic

March 23, 2020

Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America has restricted all non-essential employee business travel and has moved all employees to a remote work…

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.

Panasonic to provide additional automated facial recognition gates for passport control in Japan

September 17, 2019

Panasonic Corp. will provide additional automated facial recognition gates for airports in Japan and also for expanded use in departure procedures for foreign…

Panasonic introduces 'kiosk-as-a-service'

September 10, 2019

Panasonic, a provider of kiosks to the QSR industry, has introduced its "kiosk-as-a-service" offering to address the growing demand for self-service kiosks in…