The drive to customize

LCD screens and smaller computer components are presenting kiosk manufacturers more opportunities to create distinctive enclosure designs.

New software, name for Degasoft

March 11, 2002

LONDON - Kiosk software developer Degasoft Ltd. took advantage of the launch of its Kudos version 6.1 software package to play the name game on Oct. 1…

NetShift receives venture capital funding

March 11, 2002

BERKSHIRE, England - Kiosk technology provider NetShift Software Ltd., taking advantage of a revenue stream that flooded the Internet market for several years…

Kiosks.org Association conducts first meeting

March 11, 2002

ORLANDO, Fla. - With almost 100 kiosk industry figures in attendance, industry advocate group Kiosks.org Association outlined its goals and discussed its…

ATMIA Slide Show from Hollywood, Fla.

March 11, 2002

Check out the sights from the camera of Craig Keefner, executive director of kiosks.org Association, who was attending his first ATM conference.

Hong Kong residents prepare for smart cards

March 11, 2002

HONG KONG - After being identified by cardboard cards for more than a half-century, Hong Kong citizens are about to enter the technology era.

Inside NCR's Room 504

March 11, 2002

Kiosks.org Association executive director Craig Keefner was thrilled to get an invitation inside NCR's Room 504 for a look into the future of technology.

PayStar checks in to Choice Hotels

March 11, 2002

LODI, Calif. - Seeking to make online visits an essential part of the hotel experience, Internet kiosk provider PayStar Corp. (OTCBB:PYST) has entered a…

1stKIOSK launches Mac-based software platform

March 11, 2002

VALENCIA, Calif. - Kiosk development company 1stKIOSK has introduced a new software platform designed for a wide range of kiosk projects. The new platform…

Take a licking, keep on clicking

Kiosks can be designed for outdoor and high-traffic use, but manufacturers stress that careful thought must be given to the effects of weather and human nature…

PayStar completes one deal, cancels another

March 10, 2002

LODI, Calif. - Internet kiosk and wireless banking provider PayStar Corp. (OTCBB:PYST) has completed a deal to purchase all 200 Internet kiosks owned by…

1stKiosk launches Mac-based kiosk line

March 10, 2002

VALENCIA, Calif. - Kiosk manufacturer 1stKiosk has introduced a new kiosk system that features a high-resolution touch screen, Apple iMac computer, and a clear…

Greenland partners with Zzyzx

March 10, 2002

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Greenland Corp. (OTCBB:GLCP), seeking technology partners as it rolls out its new self-service cash checking software system, has found one…

Are Europeans ready for the Euro?

March 10, 2002

LONDON - Most of Europe will be trading in a common currency starting January 1, and a survey of retailers in Europe's leading countries highlights a common…

TouchSystems to showcase new products at Comdex

March 10, 2002

SportsTicker, PointMedia team to offer sports scores

March 10, 2002

COLD SPRING, N.Y. - Sports fanatics will soon be able to fuel up on the latest scores while fueling up their cars. Sports news and information service…

Air Canada returns kiosks to service

March 10, 2002

TORONTO - Air Canada's Express Check-In kiosk service returned to operation on Oct. 2, one week after the system was suspended for the second time since the…

Kiosks in the Winner's Circle

The horse racing and kiosk industries have become allies in recent years, with tracks utilizing kiosks for race replays, bettor-tracking programs, and as…

One man's perspective of KioskCom 2002

March 10, 2002

Kiosks.org Association executive director Craig Keefner spent last week at KioskCom 2002. Here are his thoughts on this year's edition of the industry's…

Caltron launches new line of monitors

March 7, 2002

CARLSBAD, Calif. - LCD monitor supplier Caltron Industries Inc. on Oct. 1 unveiled two new lines of VGA open frame monitors with large screens that can be…