News & Media From Elliot Maras
ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks, part 2: why legal confusion reigns
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A lack of clarity in the Americans with Disabilities Act has led to numerous instances where people with disabilities have encountered problems when trying to…
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ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks: part 1
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Because the ADA does not specify how kiosks should accommodate the visually impaired, the industry is challenged in how to comply with the law's mandate.
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Vending/micro market veteran ready to take on Amazon Go
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A vending/micro market veteran has developed a technology, featuring artificial intelligence, he believes will disrupt the consumer goods distribution industry.
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Kiosks changing the game in more industries
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A self-serve kiosk that eliminates the wait to order and pay for food at an employee cafeteria is only the latest example of how kiosks are changing…
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How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 2: how the solution came to be
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While self-serve kiosks allow corporate dining locations to eliminate the cashier and improve the speed of service for customers, there had been no…
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Versatility gives interactive digital signage kiosks greater reach
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Digital signage content management software has enhanced the versatility of kiosks featuring video content. Wayfinding, tourism and 'smart cities' applications…
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How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 1
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The self-serve kiosk rewrites the economics of corporate dining.
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Urban repopulation fuels 'smart cities' kiosks, Olea Kiosks report notes
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The repopulation of urban centers has encouraged governments to improve access to transportation and various types of public information. Smart cities kiosks…
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EV charging rates reach new heights, expanding options for a rapidly growing industry
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Numerous factors are influencing the rapid growth of EV charging stations. Faster charging technology is expanding options for property owners interested in…
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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…
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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…
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Kiosk Marketplace announces the first annual Most Innovative Kiosk Awards
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The first annual Kiosk Marketplace Most Innovative Kiosk Awards honors excellence in eight customer categories. More than 400 readers filled out ballots and…
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Kiosk translates in sign language to assist hard of hearing customers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Juke Slot develops a kiosk that offers sign language for hard of hearing customers, a significant market with special needs. One customer's experience alerted…
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How self-serve kiosks get the orders rolling at Burger Boss
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Burger Boss, a fast casual chain in Southern California, has found self-serve kiosks a great tool for engaging customers in creating their orders and in…
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Customer perceptions about kiosks call for better messaging: We don’t have all the facts
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A recent reader survey raised the issue of customer perception of kiosks. The industry needs better insight into customer perceptions as new capabilities…
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IoT and kiosks: Why 1 kiosk veteran sees 2017 as a year for change
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Kiosk industry veteran Steve Latham, who played a key role in the development of the kiosk DVD rental industry, offers his assessment of digital media on…
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As functionalities expand, what is a kiosk? Readers want a better understanding
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A reader survey indicates the majority of kiosk industry members believe the general public and the audience they market to does not sufficiently understand…
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What’s in store for 2017? Part 3: Innovation calls for more customer education
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As technology improves, the kiosk industry has to educate two main user groups about the benefits kiosks provide – the locations that host kiosks and the…
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What’s in store for 2017? Part 2: Mobile payments’ impact on kiosks will vary
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Smart phones are driving an ecommerce revolution. While mobile payment can adversely affect the need for kiosks in some situations, most industry observers see…
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Time for an honest discussion about kiosks and future jobs – and the kiosk industry must start it
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
It's not enough for the kiosk industry to recognize that claims that kiosks are killing jobs are simply false. The kiosk industry needs to protect its…
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