Smart launches self-service top-up kiosk for mobile phones

July 23, 2007

Asian Journal Online: Mobile network operator Smart Communication Inc. has launched an automated service that makes it easier for subscribers to load airtime…

Foxwoods' casino bets on interactive displays

July 23, 2007

LAS VEGAS — Bally Technologies Inc. has announced a contract with Foxwoods Resort Casino to supply 7,200 iVIEW slot-machine displays and Bally's…

Zippi kiosks serve as eBay sales agents

July 22, 2007

SAN JOSE, Calif — Zippi Networks Inc. has announced a partnership to deploy OpenTech Alliance's INSOMNIAC self-service kiosks at select Extra Space storage…

Kiosk offers education, aid for people with low vision

July 22, 2007

The (Beckley, W.Va.) Register-Herald: Low vision is a visual impairment not correctable by regular eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery. It…

Self Service Excellence Awards

Polo Ralph Lauren and USPS take awards.

Sushi chain adds touchscreen kiosks

July 19, 2007

Computerworld Malaysia: The Sakae Sushi chain of restaurants in Kuala Lumpur has installed IBM touchscreen kiosks to replace the chain's older interactive…

Baseball fans use mobile phones, kiosks for tickets

July 18, 2007

The Dallas Morning News: The Texas Rangers are among a handful of Major League Baseball teams expected to launch Tickets@Phone, a technology that sends a…

Baseball fans use mobile phones, kiosks for tickets

July 18, 2007

The Dallas Morning News: The Texas Rangers are among a handful of Major League Baseball teams expected to launch Tickets@ Phone, a technology that sends a…

Baseball fans use mobile phones, kiosks for tickets

July 18, 2007

The Dallas Morning News: The Texas Rangers are among a handful of Major League Baseball teams expected to launch Tickets@ Phone, a technology that sends a…

Polar Frog kiosks to include college sports

July 18, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Polar Frog Digital is expanding its DVD-manufacturing-on-demand library to include college sports programming. In the deal, Polar Frog…

Financial services industry banks on self-service

July 18, 2007

Silicon.com: The financial services industry has discovered that introducing self-service technology in bank branches can cut wait times and alter consumers…

Touch 'n Save kiosks now in 543 grocery stores

July 18, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Customer-Facing Media has introduced a new in-store network for retail environments. Consumers interact with the network through a kiosk that…

Amtrak upgrades self-service ticket kiosks

July 18, 2007

Seacoast Online: Amtrak says a number of its stations will see new self-service ticketing machines. The new units are expected to feature upgraded…

Flextronics buy of Solectron gets FTC nod

July 17, 2007

Reuters: U.S. antitrust authorities said July 17 that they approved plans by Flextronics International Ltd. to buy rival Solectron Corp. Officials have…

Galvanon's eSignature enables paperless capture at kiosks

July 17, 2007

MAITLAND, Fla.  — Galvanon, an NCR Corp. company, has introduced eSignature, an electronic-document solution that allows healthcare organizations to digitally…

New version of KioWare software ships

July 17, 2007

YORK, Penn. — A new version of KioWare Lite and KioWare Kiosk Basic software is now being shipped out, according to a company news release.   KioWare's new…

Disney to launch promo kiosks at U.S. malls

July 17, 2007

TG Daily: As one of the content supporters for Blu-ray, Disney is expected to kick off a multimillion-dollar promotional tour for Blu-ray's high-definition…

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.