Acire deploys transit information kiosk system for Long Beach Transit

October 26, 2009

Acire Inc., a provider of community-based information systems, has announced the completion of a public communications kiosk network designed and integrated…

5 questions: Hector De La Torre, author of bill AB 1060

The California assemblyman speaks about his controversial legislation, which would ban the sale of alcohol at self-checkout.

Magic City Casino Selects FutureLogic's GEN2 Printers

October 26, 2009

GLENDALE, Calif., — October 27, 2009 — FutureLogic, Inc. announced today that its GEN2 printers have been selected as the exclusive TITO printers for the first…

Real Digital Media CEO to lead Tech Talk, panel at KioskCom and The Digital Signage Show

October 25, 2009

Real Digital Media (RDM), provider of the NEOCAST digital signage platform, has announced its CEO, Ken Goldberg, will lead a Tech Talk presentation at next…

Michigan hospital group to deploy D2 Sales' patient check-in kiosk

October 25, 2009

D2 Sales LLC today announced that Beaumont Hospitals, located in Troy, Mich., will deploy D2's My Patient Passport Express kiosk for its patient check-in…

Olea Inc. names Frank Olea CEO

October 22, 2009

Olea Inc. today announced that Frank Olea has been named CEO of the company; former CEO Fernando Olea will take the position of Chairman. According to a news…

SelfServiceWorld.com, Parabit Systems to host kiosk and digital signage integration webinar

October 22, 2009

Roosevelt, N.Y.-based Parabit Systems Inc., a kiosk and digital signage provider, will partner with SelfServiceWorld.com to host a free webinar, "Communication…

Advantages of Smart Cards in Kiosk Applications

As kiosks become more ubiquitous, deployers are looking for ways to expand functionality while minimizing the environmental impact. Smart cards allow for less…

NCR Corp. reports stable revenue, 35% loss in Q3

The ATM and self-service leader has revised its 2009 forecasts and says it will cut more staff.

Empower Technologies selected for deployment at British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame

October 21, 2009

Empower Technologies, a Richmond, British Columbia-based provider of embedded computing systems, has announced a partnership with the British Columbia Sports…

Ticketmaster announces kiosk partnership with Hawaiian event complex

October 21, 2009

Ticketmaster has announced a multiyear extension of its partnership with Honolulu's Neal S. Blaisdell complex that will involve the installation of several…

MOD Systems CEO to speak at investor's conference

October 21, 2009

Digital-download kiosk provider MOD Systems Inc. has announced that CEO Anthony Bay will speak at William Blair & Company's 12th Annual Private Equity…

Hercules Networks CEO recognized as top young entrepreneur by BusinessWeek

October 20, 2009

Hercules Networks, a provider of cell phone-charging kiosks, today announced that its founder and CEO, Paul King, has been recognized as a finalist for…

Seiko, Arrow Electronics announce distribution partnership

October 20, 2009

Seiko Instruments USA Inc.'s Thermal Printer Division and Arrow Electronics have announced a distribution partnership for the Americas. According to a news…

Tesco opens Britain's first all self-checkout supermarket

October 20, 2009

According to a report from Britain's Daily Mail Online, Tesco has opened the country's first all self-checkout store. Tesco Express, located in King's Langley…

Refurbished kiosks gain traction in challenging economy

Long popular in the ATM world, refurbished units give new and low-budget deployers another option.

Redbox reportedly testing DVD sales through kiosks

October 19, 2009

According to a report from Afterdawn.com, redbox is testing DVD-sales kiosks in five Los Angeles-area locations. The Web site reports the DVD-rental brand is…

NCR releases new outdoor DVD-rental kiosk

October 19, 2009

NCR Corp. has announced the release of the SelfServ Entertainment 2381, the company's first DVD-rental kiosk for outdoor deployment.

In-Store Marketing Expo 09: Bringing life to the point of purchase

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Making POP more interactive and engaging was a big focus in the event's exhibit hall.

Meridian Kiosks partnering with Cornell University to deploy wildlife-information kiosks

October 18, 2009

Meridian Kiosks has announced a partnership with Cornell University's ornithology lab, a wildlife preservation initiative, to deploy information kiosks at…