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…

New study analyzes touchscreen sensors

Touch screens are changing virtually every market. Analysis firm Venture Development Corporation provides a sneak peek at the findings of an upcoming research…

OnSite Media, Showcase Technology partner for new hotel kiosk application

October 15, 2009

X2 Computing upgrades self-checkout for supermarket chain Waitrose

October 15, 2009

EVESHAM, Worcestershire, U.K. — X2 Computing, a provider of mobile computing solutions, announced it has been awarded a major contract to provide a shopping…

EyeSite kiosk demo on CBS' 'The Doctors'

SoloHealth's EyeSite vision-screening kiosk was recently demonstrated on "The Doctors," a daytime CBS talk show featuring three prominent physicians who…

USA Techologies announces $5 million transaction-processing milestone

October 14, 2009

USA Technologies Inc., a provider of networked cashless payments systems for vending machines and kiosks, today announced it has surpassed $5 million in…

Three Tips for Successful Cash-Automation Implementation

Cash automation can improve efficiency, reduce cash inventory and increase security, but successfully implementing a cash-automation system requires careful…

Three Benefits of Intelligent Cash Vaults

Manually managing the flow of currency can be expensive and time consuming for retailers. Merchant cash-capture systems can increase security, improve cash…

Research: Atlanta airport leads world in self-service

New survey results indicate widespread adoption of mobile, Web and kiosk self-check-in at the international hub. 

MOD Systems exec to speak about digital distribution at Hollywood conference

October 13, 2009

MOD Systems Inc., a provider of digital movie- and music-download kiosks for retailers, today announced that Larry Smith, the company's senior vice president…

Orlando medical practice deploys self-service from NCR, Greatwater Software

October 13, 2009

NCR Corp. has announced the deployment of the PatientPoint self-service kiosk at Orlando Internal Medicine's eight-provider practice in Orlando, Fla.

FireKeepers Casino Selects FutureLogic's GEN2 Printers

October 13, 2009

GLENDALE, Calif., — October 14, 2009 — FutureLogic, Inc. announced today that its GEN2™ printers have been selected by FireKeepers Casino. The new $300 million…

SSKA to host free kiosk ROI webinar

October 12, 2009

The Self-Service and Kiosk Association has announced it will host a free webinar, "Kiosk ROI," Thursday, Oct. 15 at noon EDT.   In terms of a kiosk rollout…

Library self-checkout maker announces free digital signage upgrade

October 12, 2009

Library Automation Technologies Inc. has announced updates to its line of library self-checkout solutions that allow libraries to communicate with patrons via…

Ask the Experts: Justifying a kiosk rollout in a tough economy

Netkey's Bob Ventresca says struggling retailers still should consider self-service a must-have.    

Self-check-in glitch affects 10,000 Air New Zealand passengers over weekend

October 11, 2009

Radio New Zealand reports that a "widespread" computer glitch on Air New Zealand's check-in kiosks and call-in center and online-booking systems affected…

Video retailer association to launch anti-kiosk campaign

October 11, 2009

According to a report from Video Business, Video Buyers Group, an association of independent movie retailers, will launch its much-anticipated anti-DVD kiosk…

Telpar named authorized distributor for Seiko Instruments USA

October 11, 2009

Telpar, a manufacturer of kiosk and specialty receipt printers, has announced its appointment as an authorized printer distributor for Seiko Instruments USA.

Interactive digital signage coming to more than 70 Italian hotels

October 11, 2009

Konvergence and MuchMore Media, based in Italy, have launched an interactive touchscreen digital media network in more than 70 hotel lobbies across Northern…