Mobile maps offer untapped resources for parks

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

State and national parks enter the mobile world with a cached map app that functions as a self-service tour guide.

How self-service networks can learn a thing or two from smartphones

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

If you want to take a look at the true potential of self-service networks, it's important to look at how the smartphone functionality is evolving. Even though…

Details revealed of Redbox's video streaming service

November 30, 2012

Although Redbox and Verizon have been silent on details surrounding the joint-venture video streaming service Redbox Instant by Verizon, gigaom.com uncovered…

The Pocket Ranger app at CETW New York 2012

The Pocket Ranger application, by New York City-based company Parks by Nature, works as a mobile, self-service tour package, said CEO Richard Dubi. By…

Border crossing in Texas to reopen with kiosks permitting access

November 29, 2012

A border crossing location in Boquillas, Texas, will be reopened, with plans for the Customs and Border Patrol to remote-monitor the crossing while kiosks scan…

NCR buys Retalix in $650 million cash deal

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The world's largest supplier of ATMs acquires Retalix's retail software POS business to build its end-to-end offerings.

Social media gives marketing power to photo booth kiosk

November 29, 2012

Social media and photo booths get one step closer with the FanShots kiosk, a system that tracks user behavior using a Microsoft Kinect-like device and mines…

Computer kiosks help Virginia social service offices prep for Obamacare

November 28, 2012

A health care and social services office in Virginia is turning to self-service computer kiosks to help with the influx of participants from the Affordable…

TIO provides mobile bill payment in El Paso

November 28, 2012

Bill payment company TIO Networks Corp. has announced that it's helping another local utility with a mobile bill payment app. This time it's El Paso Electric…

Redbox to sell tickets for select NASCAR events

November 27, 2012

Redbox and International Speedway Corporation announced a partnership today to sell tickets to a series of 2013 NASCAR motorsports events. Redbox launched…

New breathalyzer kiosk helps drinkers dodge DUIs

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A Salt Lake City start-up offers professional-grade breathalyzers in the form of interactive kiosks.

Meridian deploys interactive digital signage solution at Columbus Airport

November 27, 2012

Working with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) and Hanson Inc., Meridian announced the completion of multi-function self-service information and…

Technical challenges to NFC implementation: Lessons from the aviation industry

From passport readers to frequent flyer cards, NFC in aviation calls for the highest level of security.

WestJet announces self-serve baggage tagging for trans-border flights to U.S.

November 26, 2012

Canada-based airline WestJet recently announced the introduction of self-serve baggage tagging for passengers flying to the U.S. from Vancouver, Edmonton…

Kiosk helps users create family tree for disease prevention

November 26, 2012

The Jerry Ryan Center for Prevention and Genetics at Choice Health and Fitness in Grand Forks, N.D., has installed a kiosk where users develop a family health…

Industry report indicates growth in vending kiosks

November 26, 2012

AVT Inc. commented on the recent "State of the Industry Report" recently released in Automatic Merchandiser, according to a press release. 

Self-service banking continues to expand at Chase

November 26, 2012

A Chase Bank branch in Chicago recently installed self-service banking kiosks, joining the 99 other locations nationwide that have machines. Chase has more…

Kiosk industry reacts to CETW shift

by Christopher Hall

Kiosk, digital signage execs say cancellation of one of the 2013 Customer Engagement Technology World shows a good idea.

Digiboo expands footprint in deal with PTS

November 21, 2012

Digiboo announced it has entered into an agreement with Pacific Telemanagement Services (PTS), the public payphone company with more than 40,000 public pay…

Vegas 2013 CETW cancelled as organizers focus on NYC show

by Christopher Hall

JD Events, organizers of CETW, will put sole focus on growing the show in New York City.