Improving the customer experience through service and automated checkout

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Wincor Nixdorf says its innovations in cash management and automated checkout are enhancing the shopping experience, for retailers and consumers.

Wincor Nixdorf launches new tech that shields ATMs from attacks

February 1, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf AG has announced the release of an enhanced security product for bank branches called ProTect.   According to a news…

Versatile kiosks let retail customers check credit availability

January 29, 2009

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Versatile Systems Inc. has announced that Mohawk, a commercial and residential flooring retailer, has made it easier for consumers to see…

Wincor Nixdorf's new POS application complies with new European payment standard

January 29, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf is moving toward the new European standard Electronic Protocols Application Software, which is now available as part of…

Wincor Nixdorf touts new security systems, including ProTect

January 29, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — In response to the growing number of attacks on automated teller machines, Wincor Nixdorf is demonstrating new technologies, including a…

NCR, Integrated Technology Group partner for self-service library solution

January 29, 2009

TechLINKS.net: The Integrated Technology Group (ITG), a division of Vernon Library Supplies Inc., has joined with NCR Corp. to develop and launch the next…

The real,- Future Store doesn't live up to hype

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

To see a slideshow of the future store, click here.   For the last few years, I've heard quite a bit about the so-called "store of the future" — a massive…

New Motorola MK500 retail touchpoint

The Motorola MK500 Micro Kiosk integrates Indyme Solutions retail technology. This compact, easy-to-install and affordable device allows retailers to put the…

Vodafone WOW Stores

YDreams developed this exciting shopping environment for Vodafone stores in Portugal, Lille, Bordeaux and Aix-en-Provence. Featured applications range from…

Move over TJX: Heartland data breach may be biggest yet

January 28, 2009

With literally tens of millions of card transactions at risk, malware found on the server of Heartland Payment Systems may make history.

NEXTEP teams with METRO diner for touchscreen kiosks, digital menu boards

January 28, 2009

TROY, Mich. — METRO Silver Diner has selected NEXTEP SYSTEMS to implement touchscreen order kiosks and digital menu boards throughout its new METRO restaurant…

Passersby bid on MASKARADE masks with digital screen

January 28, 2009

MONTREAL — The Farha Foundation, Quebec's leading AIDS fundraising organization, is displaying an interactive digital display screen that allows passersby to…

U*Tique launching fully automated luxury shop

January 28, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Automated retail start-up U*tique and beauty retailer STUDIO at Fred Segal are launching the U*tique Shop this February. U*tique Shop…

Carrefour to invest in self-service payments, NFC

January 27, 2009

International Supermarket News: Beginning February 11, Carrefour will work together with the country's leading mobile operators to put in place a series of…

NCR self-service billpay deployed in Mexico

January 27, 2009

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Nextel has signed with NCR Corp. for a self-service bill-payment solution that allows Nextel customers to pay their bills at service…

Fujitsu debuts new interface boards for thermal printers

January 26, 2009

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Fujitsu Components America Inc. has added a new high-performance, mini-interface board series for its 24-volt, FTP-609 series of thermal…

OpenTech Alliance releases 2008 usage numbers for self-storage kiosks

January 26, 2009

Inside Self-Storage: OpenTech Alliance Inc., developer of the INSOMNIAC line of self-storage kiosks, has released 2008 kiosk-usage numbers, providing insight…

Financial kiosks, ATMs expected to grow 9% annually through 2013

January 26, 2009

Centre (Penn). Daily Times: Financial kiosks and ATMs are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 9 percent to include more than 186,000 financial…

Churches, companies sue each other over educational kiosks

January 25, 2009

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A Brookfield, Wisc., company is suing 39 churches in eight states, saying it is owed $1.4 million for failing to make payments on…

Kiosks, self-service could help auto makers draw young buyers

January 25, 2009

REDMOND, Wash — While 91 percent of young automobile shoppers would prefer to visit a dealership in person, 52 percent would rather use self-service kiosks or…