ParTech remakes, re-brands itself with software, self-serve and proven hardware

August 29, 2010

The company best known for its durable terminals is in the midst of recreating itself as a creative and aggressive software- and services- house.

Ariane tops $5 billion in hotel transactions through self-service kiosks

August 26, 2010

Ariane Systems announced its hotel self-service guest transactions completed through its integrated check-in/out system for hotels topped the $5 billion mark…

Frozen yogurt shops with kiosks see sweet rebirth

August 26, 2010

Three decades after chains TCBY and I Can't Believe It's Yogurt grew and fell on the restaurant scene, frozen yogurt treats are re-finding favor, bolstered by…

Coinstar named one of Fortune's '100 Fastest-Growing Companies'

August 26, 2010

Fortune announced this week that Coinstar Inc. has been ranked #61 on the 2010 "100 Fastest-Growing Companies" list.   "Coinstar is committed to innovation in…

Small rise in kiosk costs despite increases in power and reliability

Pricing numbers can be difficult to tease out of sources but a researcher breaks down kiosk costs by international region.

Cell-Phone Charging Kiosks Offer Ad Opportunities

As power-hungry smartphones proliferate, keeping them charged and ready presents and avenue for revenue generation.

New kiosks in the works for John Wayne Airport

August 25, 2010

Orange County, Calif., is on target to spend about $24 million to modernize its John Wayne Airport, including installing new ticket counters and swapping out…

Coinstar to sell its money transfer group to Sigue

August 25, 2010

Bellevue, Wash.-based Coinstar Inc. and Sigue Corporation announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Sigue to purchase Coinstar's money transfer…

ImageXpres grows its kiosk and digital signage revenues in second quarter

August 25, 2010

Rochester, N.Y.-based ImageXpres Corp. reported strong second quarter financial results and provided an optimistic forecast for the second half of 2010. The…

Zero Creative showing off 360-degree approach to 3D at IBC2010

August 25, 2010

Zero Creative has announced that it will present its complete 3D product and service lineup during this year's IBC 2010 exhibition in Amsterdam.   The company…

Prompt Response Times, Superior Value Take NewGround Digital Media's Services to the Next Level

Outsourcing proved the best solution for a digital signage provider who needed advanced technical knowledge and faster service capabilities.

Kiosk fraud case continues as black churches win partial victory

A Detroit court may soon decide whether two kiosk salesmen were con men as they offered African American churches a deal that proved too good to be true.

Patients give Take Care Clinics high marks in kiosk survey

August 24, 2010

Take Care Health Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walgreens and the nation's largest and most comprehensive manager of convenient care clinics, received…

Self-service stroller rental rolled out at Disneyland

August 24, 2010

Disneyland this summer added four self-service stroller rental kiosks next to the staffed counter at the Stroller and Wheelchair rental booth in the Esplanade…

Ariane Systems hires Plan A to manage global communications

August 24, 2010

Ariane Systems, a leader in self-service check-in/check-out kiosk technology for the hospitality industry, announced the selection of Plan A Public Relations…

EyeSite vision-screening kiosk firm receives NIH grant to expand

August 23, 2010

The National Institutes of Health awarded a grant of $1.2 million to a Duluth, Ga.-based firm working to expand its self-service, vision-screening kiosk that…

Signifi launches high capacity DVD rental kiosk in US

August 23, 2010

Mississauga, Ontario-based Signifi Solutions Inc. announced the launch of its best-in-class entertainment kiosks to the U.S. market. Tested over the past 1…

Total Immersion uses ‘Augmented Reality' in kiosk software to promote eco-awareness

August 23, 2010

This season, environmental consciousness doesn't need to wait for the classroom.   As kids in the U.S. begin that annual back-to-school ritual, Los…

Portable touchscreen kiosk provides quick healthcare check-up

August 22, 2010

Austin, Texas-based chip maker Freescale Semiconductor has launched a low-cost, intelligent hospital kiosk that enables patients to quickly check such health…

You can get most anything at a kiosk in Miami

August 22, 2010

The Miami Herald looks around South Florida and finds that kiosks have become pervasive with applications at movie theaters, medical centers, retail shops and…