Solectron lands Parata System's pharmacy kiosk contract

July 17, 2007

MILPITAS, Calif. — Solectron Corp., which was recently purchased by Flextronics, has announced that pharmacy-automation supplier Parata Systems LLC has chosen…

Givex gift card program integrates with MICROS e7 POS system

July 17, 2007

LAS VEGAS – Givex, a provider of card management technologies including gift, loyalty and other stored value programs, and MICROS Systems Inc., an IT…

STUDY: Consumers to spend $1.3 trillion at self-service devices by 2011

July 16, 2007

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — When it comes to paying for goods and services, consumers continue to take matters into their own hands, according to IHL Consulting Group.

Malaysia Airlines coming on board with self-service

July 16, 2007

The (Malaysia) Star Online: Malaysia Airlines is deploying self-service check-in kiosks in an effort to comply with the International Air Transport…

Kiosk shares info about Canada's role in Afghanistan

July 15, 2007

Edmonton Sun: As questions mount about Canada's mission in Afghanistan, a traveling exhibit is making its way across the country to inform citizens. The…

Sony launches kiosk vending machines

July 15, 2007

This Week in Consumer Electronics: Sony Electronics plans to test new vending kiosks — maintained and operated by Zoom Systems —  that showcase and sell…

Australian banks mull self-service

July 15, 2007

The Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald: Wasting a lunch hour to deposit money could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to new self-service kiosks. Ross…

Paris bicycle-renting kiosks gain popularity

July 15, 2007

The New York Times: A Paris bike program is gaining in popularity among American tourists. More than 10,600 bicycles are available for rental at 75…

Microcom's new thermal printer

July 15, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Microcom Corp., provider of specialty-use thermal printers, has introduced its Model 428M printer for kiosk applications.   The 428M thermal…

Self Service Excellence Awards

Gilbarco, Freedom Shopping, Livewire take awards.

South Africans charged extra for using ticket kiosks

July 12, 2007

Fin24 (Africa): South African Airways this week encouraged travelers to book and pay for flights on its Web site rather than at its ticket kiosks at airports…

French boutique uses RFID-powered loyalty card program

July 11, 2007

RFID Journal: Gedenim, a French clothing retail chain specializing in jeans, is using RFID loyalty cards in an effort to attract young shoppers to its stores.

Australian retail giant to launch self-service initiative

July 11, 2007

Current.com.au: Australian retail giant Harvey Norman plans to roll out Fujifilm self-service digital photo printing kiosks within its stores nationally. In…

NBC's Taxi Entertainment Network gets the green light

July 10, 2007

NEW YORK — NBC Universal and Clear Channel Taxi Media have received final approval from the Taxi & Limousine Commission to begin airing the NY10 network…

Delta expands check-in lobby

July 10, 2007

The Salt Lake (City) Tribune: Delta Airlines unveiled a renovated check-in lobby at Salt Lake City International Airport that's expected to speed passengers…

Sensitive Object, Elo TouchSystems sign development deal

July 10, 2007

PARIS — Sensitive Object and Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems have announced a cross-license agreement to further the development of their technologies and…

London airport adds check-in kiosks to handle passenger growth

July 10, 2007

LONDON — The United Kingdom's Bristol International airport is switching to SITA's AirportConnect common use terminal equipment open IT platform.   According…

New York museum uses kiosks for messaging, guest book

July 10, 2007

The New York Sun: A growing number of arts organizations are capitalizing on e-mailing, text messaging and online social networking as ways to build…

MIT demonstrates 'wireless electricity'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Magnetically coupled resonance could someday mean the end of wiring.

Software as you like it

July 9, 2007

PROVISIO's flexible software becomes a key component of Army gaming machine.