Air transport summit debuts robotic airline check-in kiosks

June 2, 2017

Robotic airline check-in kiosks took center stage during the Air Transport IT Summit held in Brussels last week, according to USA Today. SITA, a global air…

STEGO switch module DCM 010 allows switching DC currents safely in enclosures

June 1, 2017

STEGO, a thermal management specialist, has introduced its versatile DC switch module, the DCM 010. STEGO  unifies the DC versions of its products under the…

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 2 – What operators can do

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As hacking becomes a bigger threat to computers, kiosk operators must stay current with operating systems and invest in kiosk software. Kiosk experts offer…

Fujifilm releases software solution with photo transfer app

May 31, 2017

Fujifilm recently released its new GetPix kiosk software solution with the its GetPix transfer app and updated greeting card templates, according to a press…

Tennessee county installs license plate renewal kiosk

May 31, 2017

Residents of Rutherford County, Tennessee can renew their auto license plates in a few minutes thanks to a self-serve kiosk that was recently installed…

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology advances, computers become more susceptible to hacking and unintended use scenarios. Kiosks are also vulnerable to these attacks.

Amazon adds grocery pickup kiosks in Seattle

May 30, 2017

Amazon.com Inc. has opened two grocery pickup kiosks in Seattle in an effort to compete against "click and collect" shopping options from supermarket…

San Francisco tests kiosks for disposing needles and syringes

May 30, 2017

The San Francisco Department of Public Health has installed 12 kiosks throughout the city for collecting needles and syringes from drug users, according to The…

BrightDoor to demo kiosk and mobile apps at apartment expo June 21-24

May 26, 2017

BrightDoor, a provider of real estate marketing technologies, will introduce its kiosk and mobile applications at the 2017 National Apartment…

Ziosk teams with Main Event Entertainment to enhance guest experience

May 26, 2017

Ziosk, maker of an ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the table tablet, and Main Event Entertainment, the bowling-anchored dining and entertainment…

The Beautiful and the Beastly Side of The Internet of Things

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

"One of the things that strikes me with many of the applications that we see ramping up around the Internet of Things, is the intense focus on the “sexy” part…

The Three Things You Can do to Embrace the Internet of Things

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

THE NUMBERS ARE STAGGERING, AND IT’S ALL MELDING TOGETHER.

IoT is Real, and The Economics Are Pretty Compelling

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

It wasn’t that long ago when the first smartphone came out, and we saw the pace of connected devices and associated mobile applications accelerate beyond what…

2017 IoT Predictions: Get ready, 2017 is going to pave the way for IoT adoption

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

Make room for IoT. It’s a necessary step to moving any business forward. What can the world expect from IoT technology in the upcoming year?

Mental health screening kiosk installed in North Carolina city

May 25, 2017

A mental health screening kiosk has been installed in the lobby of the Scotland County Health Department in Laurinburg, North Carolina, according to The…

Vehicle registration renewal kiosk moves to Kroger store in Georgia

May 25, 2017

A kiosk that allows vehicle owners to skip the trip to the county office to renew their vehicle tags has relocated from the county tax commissioner's office to…

Basics of IoT 3-Part Series: Part 1 Data Analytics

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

Today, it seems like we’re reading about more advanced and intelligent kiosk implementations across every industry. Managing data flowing to and from these…

Inside the Box: Monitoring heartbeats

by Deanna Salas — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

When a machine sends a heartbeat, it’s sending a message saying, “Hey I’m online, I’m alive.” Measuring heartbeats can not only tell an operator whether a…

Self-order kiosks make a big splash at NRA Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurants are driving much of the kiosk industry's growth, including partnerships among kiosk providers and POS software specialists.

CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail

Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.