Panasonic launches POS workstation

March 21, 2012

Panasonic has focused on flexibility and operational capability with the design of its new POS workstation, Stingray Envo, according to a company press release.

Coinstar counting on new kiosk concepts to expand footprint

Movie rentals and coin counting aren't the only markets Coinstar hopes to dominate.

GoPayment makes it easy to collect campaign donations

March 20, 2012

Intuit's mobile POS solution GoPayment is looking to make it easier for political campaigns to accept donations. The company announced it has enhanced the…

Embedded fanless system now available for kiosks, digital signs

March 20, 2012

Kiosks and digital signage using the latest Microsoft Windows 7 operating system can now integrate into their systems American Portwell Technology's embedded…

Are kiosks still relevant in a mobile world? Part 3

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

The past two blogs have brought up the concern of kiosks staying competitive in an environment that is seeing the increasing dominance of mobile technology.

MobileDemand, Seiko partner to offer turnkey solution

March 20, 2012

MobileDemand, a provider of rugged tablet PCs has formed a partnership with California-based Seiko Instruments USA Inc., a provider of thermal printer…

Smart Stickers rolled out with NFC technology

March 20, 2012

Smart Poster Ltd. this week launched Smart Stickers featuring NFC technology, doubling the company's NFC product offering following the launch of the…

With hybrid ATM/Kiosk it's give and take

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Is it a Kiosk or an ATM? Yep. More importantly, is it really the shape of the future and is it profitable?

Retailers on trend with mobile technology

March 19, 2012

Retailers are following the old adage of "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" when it comes to mobile technology. Instead of fighting it, they are arming their…

Biometrics makes tanning quick, easy at NY salon

March 19, 2012

Customers of Zoom Tan, a tanning salon chain in New York and Florida, can pay for sessions and sign in with a touch of a finger now that the salon has…

NYC transforming all payphones into kiosks

March 19, 2012

New Yorkers with battery-drained tablets and smartphones will soon have access to the Web, email and apps via kiosks, according to a story in the NY Post.

PROVISIO releases new version of kiosk, digital signage software

March 19, 2012

PROVISIO has launched its latest release of the SiteKiosk software for kiosks and digital signs as well as a new version of its Android kiosk software.

Study: Kiosks are breeding ground for germs

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

There is no denying that self-service kiosks offer great conveniences in today's busy world. Tasks like checking in at the airport, paying for food at the…

Rapid Displays launches gender, age- tracking kiosk (video)

VP explains how the software can help retailers target shoppers.

How St. Patrick's Day could have benefitted from self-service solutions

An Irish what-if ...

Zebra customers weigh in on what makes a printer state-of-the-art

by Dean Sanders — Director, industry Sales, Zebra Technologies

Recently, KioskMarketplace.com reported on six features of the state-of-the-art kiosk printer. As a follow-up to that article, we took a look at the features…

GlobalShop 2012: Vislogix intros EZ Touch Window

Vislogix discusses its EZ Touch Window, a transparent solution that can be put on any existing glass, including a window, allowing patrons outside to interact…

PayPal Here to Square Mobile Payments: 'It's on!'

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

First the square, now the triangle. Which will corner the mobile payments market?

Pad-emonium: Do customers really want tablets?

Don't get me wrong. I love the new iPad. I'm on the waiting list with everyone else. I spent Saturday in the Apple Store just to get a glimpse. Retailers are…

Commentary: 4 steps to deploying self-storage kiosks

Implementing a self-storage kiosk system isn't as difficult as it seems if you stick to a plan.