Israel lifts ban on iPads

April 25, 2010

Voice of America news service reports that Israel has lifted its ban on travelers bringing iPads into the country.   According to the report, Israeli officials…

Innovation Fair posts rural Internet kiosk videos

April 25, 2010

The World Bank's Innovation Fair this month hosted presenters from a number of international aid, human rights and development organizations, including BOSCO…

SPVA names new board members

April 25, 2010

The Secure POS Vendor Alliance (SPVA), a non-profit business organization founded by Hypercom, Ingenico S.A. and VeriFone, announced today three new members of…

Nextep Systems' hotel/casino check-in kiosk

Nextep's Tommy Woycik demonstrates the company's new hotel/casino check-in kiosk.

Inside the Greenopolis recycling kiosk

Nanonation's IV Dickson explains how the award-winning Greenopolis recycling kiosk works.

The PFU systems security check-in kiosk

PFU Systems' Thomas Winslow describes the company's security check-in/check-out kiosk, which can scan IDs and print security badges for visitors.

A walk through picsware's photo management system

Picsware's Ed Crowley explains how the company's photo management system incorporates wireless communication, self service and touchscreen displays to meet the…

Posiflex's weather-resistant touchscreen

David Greene from Posiflex demonstrates the company's latest weather-resistant touchscreen.

PepsiCo deploying Greenopolis recycling kiosks

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

Beverage company plans to roll out 3,000 Dream Machine recycling kiosks in Southern California.

Redbox reaches agreement with Fox, drops lawsuit

April 23, 2010

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and DVD-rental kiosk company redbox announced this week a multi-year distribution agreement that sets terms for when…

Apple patents self-service check-in app for iPhone

April 23, 2010

Apple has patented a self-service airline check-in application for its popular iPhone mobile device, according to the website Patently Apple. The app…

Ill. governor briefly considers digital-download tax

April 23, 2010

The Chicago Tribune reports that Ill. governor Pat Quinn last week backed off from a tax on digital downloads that he proposed to help fix the state's budget…

NCR, InMotion Entertainment deploying digital-download kiosks in Atlanta airport

April 22, 2010

Duluth, Ga. based self-service manufacturer NCR has entered into a partnership with InMotion Entertainment and MOD Systems to deploy digital-download kiosks…

NCR names new general counsel

April 22, 2010

NCR has named Jennifer Daniels as its general counsel and corporate secretary, reporting to NCR chairman and CEO, Bill Nuti.   Daniels most recently served as…

KIOSK Information Systems completes B-cycle deployment for Earth Day launch

April 22, 2010

Louisville, Colo.'s KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK) announced the launch of Denver's much anticipated B-cycle kiosk-based bike sharing program on Earth Day.

NCR announces first quarter results

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

Duluth, Ga. based company reports $19 million loss, highlights kiosk deployments.

Wincor-Nixdorf senior vice president for retail business leaves company

April 21, 2010

Dr. Herbert Machill, senior vice president, retail at Wincor-Nixdorf AG, is leaving the company at his own request in order to devote himself to new tasks and…

American Portwell Technology releases new system board for Intel Atom processors

April 21, 2010

American Portwell Technology Inc. has released a new 3.5-inch compact embedded system board that includes all of the performance enhancing advanced features…

KioskCom/DSS: The end of an era

by Christopher Hall

This year's KioskCom and Digital Signage Show in Vegas will be the last one, as the show rebrands itself as Customer Engagement Technology World with the fall…

KioskCom/DSS: Trends point to end-users

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April 20, 2010

Faster deployment and more emphasis on usability, flexibility and design took center stage during this year's KioskCom and The Digital Signage Show.