Embassy Suites moves to self-service check-in

February 13, 2006

USA Today: This round-up of hotel re-design trends includes a look at Embassy Suites, which is eliminating its front desks, replacing them with self-service…

JCPenney launching 'virtual store' in Times Square

February 13, 2006

PLANO, Texas - J. C. Penney Company Inc. is set to launch the largest branding event in the company's history, featuring a 15,000-square-foot virtual store in…

Wireless Logix announces integration with MyFax

February 13, 2006

OTTAWA - Wireless Logix Group and Protus IP Solutions announced in a news release the integration of MyFax into the BizCenter Logix business center solution…

The Self-Service & Kiosk Show opens in Orlando, Fla.

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

February 13, 2006

The Self-Service & Kiosk Show opened Feb. 13 in Orlando, Fla. with more than 40 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest wares, from check-cashing…

Janelle Barlow addresses the importance of branding in self-service

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The author of the best selling "A Complaint is a Gift" and "Branded Customer Service" gave the keynote address at The Self-Service & Kiosk Show, Feb. 14, 2006.

Can RFID put an end to lost luggage?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

McCarran Airport has done away with barcodes in its baggage check department, opting instead for RFID tags. It's an experiment that has paid off with greater…

Fausto's Food Palace installs WinesandRecipes.com kiosks

February 12, 2006

KEY WEST, Fla. - Fausto's Food Palace Inc. announced in a news release that it has installed the WinesandRecipes.com kiosk in its Fleming and White St.

Pittsburgh airport to install universal check-in kiosks

February 12, 2006

USA Today: Pittsburgh International Airport will install its first one-size-fits-all kiosks this summer, allowing passengers from any airline to bypass ticket…

Prescription drug kiosks gain ground

February 12, 2006

Newsweek: Machines dispensing prescription drugs are popping up around the country. The automated kiosks are designed to shorten lines at pharmacist counters.

Nintendo kiosk will wirelessly transmit demos to portable units

February 9, 2006

REDMOND, Wash. - Starting next month, Nintendo will offer all DS owners free downloadable game demos and other downloadable content at thousands of…

Transactional financial kiosks on the rise

February 9, 2006

Tekrati: Transactional financial services kiosks are making a comeback as a vehicle for serving "fringe" banking users, according to research conducted by Aite…

Concept Kiosk selects Euro Touch Kiosks as U.S. distributor

February 9, 2006

DENMARK - According to a news release, kiosk manufacturer Concept Kiosk appointed Euro Touch Kiosks Inc. as its main agent for distribution of kiosks in North…

Visa USA reports a `milestone' for contactless payments

February 9, 2006

The Wise Marketer: Visa USA has reached what it describes as "a milestone" in the acceptance of Visa Contactless payments, having now signed up 20,00…

Microsoft to strengthen patent protection

February 8, 2006

Network World: Microsoft has removed a cap on some legal costs for companies that use or alter source code in Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile software…

Glen Fossella to speak on assisted self-service

February 8, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - At the upcoming Self-Service & Kiosk Show in Orlando, Glen Fossella, vice president of marketing for Source Technologies, will address…

H&R Block, 7-Eleven team up for tax refund check-cashing

February 7, 2006

DALLAS - For the second year, H&R Block clients can head to 7-Eleven stores equipped with Vcom kiosks as a quick alternative to receive cash from their…

DIMA photo kiosk shoot-out spotlights big changes at PMA

February 7, 2006

Let's Go Digital: In response to requests from participants and other Digital Imaging Marketing Association members, DIMA announces significant changes to the…

Source Technologies, KIS to bring their latest to Orlando

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The Self-Service & Kiosk Show will take place in Orlando, Feb. 13-14. Anchor partners include financial services leader Source Technologies and kiosk industry…

McDonald's puts media-burning kiosk program on the back burner

While the fast-food giant enjoys success with its DVD-rental kiosk, its Blaze Net program hasn't fared as well. What happened to this futuristic vision of the…

Georgia aquarium deploys Radiant kiosks

February 5, 2006

ATLANTA - The Radiant Systems Inc. Entertainment Division announced in a news release installation of its outdoor customer kiosks at the Georgia Aquarium, the…