Contactless card system comes to Rome transportation POS terminals

September 20, 2019

SIA, a designer and manager of technology infrastructures and services for financial institutions, has created a digital platform that enables passengers in…

California pizzeria boosts alcohol sales with self-pour beverage dispenser

September 20, 2019

Slice Pizza, a fast-casual in Laguna Beach, California, is boosting its alcohol sales after installing an 18-tap self-pour beverage dispensing system powered…

Why Self-Order Kiosks aren’t Job-Killers

Instead of being a way to reduce the need for hourly workers, self-order kiosks can drive a need for more workers thanks to increased sales.

[INFOGRAPHIC] Banking on Bandwidth with Interactive Whiteboards

Learn how prepare for the bandwidth associated with an interactive whiteboard investment

Paradies Lagardère joins Freedompay's network

September 19, 2019

Paradies Lagardère, a travel retail and dining provider, has joined Freedompay's DecisionPoint network platform, a consumer-centric commerce platform.

'HeroMirror' augmented reality photo booth marks 3 years

September 19, 2019

Augmented reality provider INDE is celebrating the third anniversary of the international launch of its kiosk-sized interactive photo booth, "HeroMirror.…

Why are self-order kiosks on a roll in US restaurants?

Kiosks increase speed of service so customers can take control of placing their order. Tillster has quantified customer peference for self-serve kiosks in fast…

KICTeam receives patents for automated cleaning cards

September 18, 2019

KICTeam, which provides cleaning solutions for technology equipment including kiosks, vending machines and ATMs, has received design and method patents for its…

Touchbistro raises $119.24M to expand payments portfolio

September 18, 2019

Touchbistro, a provider of foodservice iPad and POS payment solutions, has raised CDN$158 million ($119.24 USD) in Series E funding in a round led by Omers…

How to keep your displays dry during hurricane season

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Destructive weather events like hurricanes can ruin displays, which need to keep running to display emergency messages. You need to take a few precautions to…

OptConnect tabs industry veteran Brian Gill as senior national sales manager

September 17, 2019

Brian Gill OptConnect, a provider of managed wireless services, has hired industry veteran Brian Gill as senior national sales manager, according to a…

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…

The politics of self-service technology strikes; strong stomach needed

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retail and foodservice are on the front lines of the way automation is impacting jobs since they are the most visible workplaces the public sees on a regular…

Trigo raises $22M to allow retailers to battle Amazon Go

September 16, 2019

Trigo, a computer-vision company providing checkout-free systems to grocery retailers, has raised $22 million in an A Round led by growth fund Red Dot Capital…

Revel Systems introduces concierge services for restaurants, retailers

September 16, 2019

Revel Systems, a provider of a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform, has introduced Concierge Services, a program to help restaurants and…

Bill de Blasio proposes 'robot' tax on companies to protect workers from automation

September 13, 2019

New York Mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bill de Blasio has proposed an automation policy that includes a "robot" tax to protect working…

[INFOGRAPHIC] Planning for Interactive Whiteboards

Learn how interactive whiteboard technology is reshaping the way we educate learners and collaborate in business.

India technology provider announces kiosk software

September 13, 2019

Ecosmob Technologies, an India-based developer of mobile apps, voice over internet, web design and other services, has announced its kiosk development services.

Oregon labor organization seeks ballot initiative to limit self-checkout kiosks

September 13, 2019

A proposed ballot initiative by the Oregon AFL-CIO will require supermarkets to limit the number of self-checkout kiosks, according to a Willamette Week…

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