DVD Rental Kiosks

How to profit from and grow your business with DVD rental kiosks — A guide to understanding the market, the technologies and the opportunities.

The Benefits of Multifunction Kiosks

Self-service kiosks can cut down on labor costs. But to make the most of a kiosk, it may be wise to have multiple applications on the machine. Doing so can…

Modiv Media's DeliVision serves up 7 million self-service orders

December 17, 2007

BOSTON — Modiv Media, a retail interactive media delivery solutions provider, has announced that its Modiv DeliVision, a deli-queue optimization solution that…

London's Heathrow airport helps lost passengers with Car Finder kiosk

December 16, 2007

USA Today: London Heathrow's new Terminal 5, which opens in March 2008, will feature a new car-finding technology that should help passengers who can't…

Customs rethinks self-service at New Zealand airport

December 16, 2007

Stuff.co.nz: New Zealand's customs officials has shelved plans to trial a self-service kiosk at Auckland's airport that would let frequent fliers re-enter the…

Two million Brits admit to stealing at self-checkout

December 13, 2007

The (British) Press Association: Approximately 2 million Britons admit to stealing goods when using supermarket self-scan checkouts in the past year…

Home Depot launches project store, kiosks

December 13, 2007

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — The Home Depot Canada is changing the way customers shop for home-improvement projects with the opening of its first…

Touchscreens educate about energy efficiency

December 12, 2007

CHICAGO — As Americans become increasingly aware about the importance of being "green" to protect the environment, businesses strive to communicate their…

Aloha Airlines adds IBM self-service solutions

December 12, 2007

CNN Money: Aloha Airlines has chosen IBM to expand its customer-service offerings. IBM's self-service systems give travelers more options for using the Web as…

Coinstar, Starbucks team to test coffee kiosk

December 12, 2007

CNN Money: Gourmet coffee giant Starbucks and automated coin-counting company Coinstar have teamed to test an automated coffee machine under the Starbucks…

Separate digital-signage show debuts at Self Service Expo in Vegas

December 11, 2007

TRUMBULL, Conn. — Self Service Expo conference organizers have announced the debut of their highly anticipated new event, The Digital Signage Show. The…

Self-order kiosks served by NEXTEP

December 11, 2007

TROY, Mich. — NEXTEP SYSTEMS says two more casinos have selected its Casino Express self-order kiosk technology for food and beverage ordering.   According…

Media Magic to provide movies, music for mobile phones

December 11, 2007

The Economic Times: Mobile-phone users can now buy their favorite movies, musics or even games directly from retail outlets, without the Internet. Customers…

Esprida named to list of most influential M2M providers

December 10, 2007

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — M2M Magazine has named Esprida to its M2M 100, a directory of the most influential providers of machine-to-machine technology. …

iHubs available from Sprocket Kiosks

December 10, 2007

infolink.com: With 20 iHub kiosks located on some of Melbourne, Australia's busiest streets, the iHubs provide both visitors and locals with immediate access…

Wincor Nixdorf reports 10% increase in FY net sales

December 10, 2007

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf International AG reports that it closed its fiscal 2006-2007 year Sept. 30 with a 10 percent increase in net sales. EBITA…

Felix Corp. CEO steps down, company's future in doubt

December 10, 2007

Manchester Evening News: Andy Egan has quit as Felix Corp.'s chief executive after differences over strategy emerged between Egan and chairman, Richard Rose.

Web-surfing free at India kiosks

December 9, 2007

The Hindu Business Line: India-based NETHOTZONE has joined hands with U.S. company Ahem! Management Solutions to set up kiosks providing a free Internet…

A third of Icelandair passengers use self-service to check in

December 9, 2007

Easier Travel: The use of the Icelandair self-service kiosks in Keflavik, Iceland, has rapidly increased. A third of passengers use one of the 18 self-service…

Kiwi technology behind digital book kiosks

December 9, 2007

Computerworld: Kiosks dispensing digital books at Dymocks stores across Australia and New Zealand are being developed by Advance Retail Technologies. Last…