What does the iPad mean for self-service?

Self-service software providers are already developing employee training and customer service apps for the new Apple device.

Dubai Metro deploys trip planning kiosks

April 4, 2010

Dubai's Metro transit authority announced yesterday it has deployed 10 kiosks offering its Wojhati trip planning service. The move is intended to encourage…

Upgrades, compatibility complicate self-service customs plans in New Zealand

April 4, 2010

The adoption of a $37.9 million customs security check system has met resistance in New Zealand, according to a report from New Zealand–based news service…

ITIF to present report on IT's role in self-service economy

April 4, 2010

The Washington, D.C.-based Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) plans to host a moderated discussion April 14 on the topic, "Embracing the…

LUCY may make health matter for Kroger customers

Retail food chain Kroger is deploying a self-service healthcare and nutritional information program for its shoppers.

Sharp to launch no-glasses 3D LCD screens

April 2, 2010

Digital Trends reports that electronics manufacturer Sharp plans to roll out a glasses-free 3D LCD screen near the end of 2010.   While initial versions of…

NEC demonstrates robotic self-checkout assistant

April 2, 2010

NEC has paired an e-money version of its Twinpos self-checkout system with its PaPeRo research robot as a concept demonstrator for self-checkout interactivity.

Hypercom signs distribution deal with MCS

April 1, 2010

Scottsdale, Ariz., based Hypercom Corporation announced that MCS Micronic Computer Systeme GmbH will resell Hypercom's high security Artema Modular payment…

Self-service kiosks gaining traction at state licensing bureaus

April 1, 2010

The Boston Herald reports that Massachusetts GOP gubernatorial candidate Charles Baker is citing multilingual self-service kiosks as a way to improve service…

NCR to deploy DVD-rental kiosks at Sheetz stores

April 1, 2010

The Wall Street Journal reports that NCR Corp. has plans to roll out its Blockbuster Express-branded DVD-rental kiosks at nearly all of Altoona, Pa., based…

EMN8 raises nearly $14.4M for self-service sales kiosks

March 31, 2010

Redbox moves to dismiss class action suit

March 31, 2010

The St. Clair Record reports that DVD rental kiosk company Redbox has moved to dismiss a class-action suit filed in St. Clair County, Ill.   Lead plaintiff…

Ministry sets up self-service kiosk at mall

March 31, 2010

The Information System Department of Quatar's Ministry of Interior announced it has installed a Self Service Machine (SSM) at the Landmark Mall in Doha…

Hengstler GmbH licenses NCR's two-sided thermal printer technology

March 31, 2010

Hengstler GmbH, a European manufacturer of industrial components including printers and cutters for banking, gas dispensing and kiosk operations, has signed an…

NEXTEP touchscreen kiosks improve ROI at Subway restaurants

March 30, 2010

Rob Woodward, a 20-year Subway franchise veteran with 25 Subway franchises, says his launch of NEXTEP SYSTEMS touchscreen drive-thru kiosks 24 weeks ago is…

SSKA and DSA at this year's KioskCom and The Digital Signage Show

March 30, 2010

The annual spring KioskCom Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show in Las Vegas in April always makes for a good opportunity for members of the digital…

DePaul University places bus-tracker kiosks for commuting students

March 30, 2010

The Roosevelt University Torch reports that DePaul University is now using a kiosk to help student track buses and schedules.   Used on DePaul's Loop campus…

NEXTEP touchscreen kiosks improve ROI at Subway restaurants

March 30, 2010

Rob Woodward, a 20-year Subway franchise veteran with 25 Subway franchises, says his launch of NEXTEP SYSTEMS touchscreen drive-thru kiosks 24 weeks ago is…

Ministry in Qatar sets up self-service kiosk for general public

March 30, 2010

The (Qatar) Peninsula reports that The Information System Department of the Ministry of Interior has installed a self-service kiosk at the Landmark Mall to…

Sheffield Hallam University launches Xerox photo kiosks

March 30, 2010

Printweek.com reports that Sheffield Hallam University is using Xerox DocuColor 5000 digital print technology to launch a personalized photo product service…