Top uses for kiosks in the hospitality industry

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

The hospitality industry has obviously seen its share of challenges as travel and leisure budgets still border on "non-existent" for many Americans. Although…

In-store coupon kiosks saving grocery shoppers money

February 27, 2011

Customers at Food Lion supermarkets are using more coupons than ever since the grocery chain deplolyed coupon-dispensing kiosks inside stores.

Philippines government using kiosks to serve citizens

February 27, 2011

Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has begun the roll-out of its Wireless Automated Processing System kiosks, starting with 32 government offices in…

It's game on with gamer kiosks

Kiosks4business has designed a game tower kiosk that houses video games and provides a venue for digital signage.

Kiosk system boosts library’s circulation

February 24, 2011

Since its public debut in November, the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system at the Ela Area Public Library (EAPL) in Lake Zurich, Ill., has cost…

Inside the kiosk: It’s game on with gamer towers (slide show)

Kiosks house gaming systems while displaying digital signage.

Redbox is No. 1

February 24, 2011

It's time for redbox to flaunt its giant No. 1 foam finger, as January marked the first time the kiosk company has been on top in DVD rentals, according to a…

Technology helping babies get on-time vaccinations

February 23, 2011

Parents of newborn babies in Kerala, a state in the southwestern part of India, will soon receive text messages on their cell phones about vaccination details…

Kiosks linked to declining mortality rate among Indian babies

February 23, 2011

Internet kiosks, not strong social ties in rural villages, have helped reduce infant, child and maternal mortality rates in India, according to a study…

Pennsylvania patients to test check-in kiosks

February 22, 2011

Medical patients in Western Pennsylvania are testing self-service check-in kiosks as part of a pilot program launched by PatientPoint, a provider of…

Gambling kiosks to hit Dominican Republic

February 21, 2011

The finance department and casino commission of the Dominican Republic has granted a certification that allows Alheli, S.R.L, a subsidiary of Caribbean Casino…

Adjustable patient kiosk unveiled at HIMSS Show

February 21, 2011

Connected Technology Solutions (CTS) unveiled its adjustable self-service, health-care kiosk this week at the 2011 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, the…

Puff the Magic Kiosk

February 21, 2011

Biometrics kiosks will soon make it easier for medical patients to buy marijuana, according to a press release from Cannabis Medical Solutions Inc., a company…

NFC kiosks to see India

February 21, 2011

Mobile Network Operator Tata Docomo has signed an agreement with US-based Xius that will allow Xius' Mobile Touch Transaction (MTT) solution to be tested in…

Kiosks featured in Treasury Department program

February 20, 2011

Self-service kiosks featuring educational programs will help the U.S. Treasury Department launch its Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Kiosk technology runs marathon

February 20, 2011

Technology allowed runners to get faster results and made running a more fun sport to watch last week in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Kiosks could help golfers improve short games

We've heard of RoboCop, but there's a new robot in town. RoboPutt, a self-service kiosk that gives putting lessons, is free to deploy for owners of golf…

Stinova & eKiosk launch SaaS portal for digital signage

February 20, 2011

Landsberg, Germany-based digital signage software provider Stinova and turnkey solutions manufacturer eKiosk today announced the joint launch of a…

Construction workers dig kiosks

February 20, 2011

Contractors are using kiosks in the field to speed up projects.

Malaysia Airlines gets on board with self-service

February 20, 2011

To simplify customers' travel experiences, Malaysia Airlines is investing about $100 million in its Passenger Services System over the next 10 years, according…