Digital signage 101, part 3

by Jeff Porter — EVP, Scala, Inc.

September 18, 2005

In the final installment in this series, Scala's Jeff Porter examines the potential for digital signage in c-stores and entertainment venues.

FSCC adds Check 21 benefits to shared kiosks

September 18, 2005

SAN DIMAS, Calif. - FSCC, a cooperative shared-branching network that operates 1,800 shared credit union branches in 43 states and six countries, announced in…

Probation kiosk draws concerns

September 18, 2005

Dallas Morning News: Dallas County probation officials thought they had an ideal solution on their hands - a kiosk that allows low-risk probationers to check…

New kiosk keeps tabs on car emissions

September 18, 2005

Corvallis Gazette-Times: Starting next year, self-service kiosks and a dashboard device that sends auto emissions data to the state will allow drivers in the…

Reading the fine print: buried hurdles in the EULA

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Until just recently, the End User License Agreement for the Macromedia Flash Player prohibited its use on kiosks - which meant that most of the world's kiosks…

Arizona cable company enables c-store self-service payment option

September 15, 2005

PHOENIX - Cox Communications Arizona announced in a news release that its customers can now pay their bill at approximately 200 participating Circle K stores…

American Airlines adds more self-service options

September 15, 2005

FORT WORTH, Texas - Passengers who want to check more than two bags can now do so at American Airlines' self-service machines and put the baggage charge on…

Serving up info at the swipe of a cell phone

September 15, 2005

InformationWeek: A new service in Japan will allow mobile phones to be "swiped," akin to ATM cards, near kiosks to get more information about a product or…

JD Events acquires KioskCom

September 15, 2005

TRUMBULL, Conn. - JD Events announced in a news release that it has acquired the semi-annual KioskCom events from IQPC. Future events will be held November 7-…

Amazon to use Coinstar kiosks to issue gift receipts

September 14, 2005

Los Angeles Times: Seeking to make a profit from loose change, Amazon has announced a partnership with Coinstar to offer gift certificates at the company's…

3M announces 32-inch MicroTouch ClearTek II touchscreen

September 14, 2005

METHUEN, Mass. - 3M Touch Systems Inc. announced in a news release the large-format 32-inch MicroTouch ClearTek II touchscreen and the expansion of its…

Healthnotes launches new lifestyle shopping kiosk

September 13, 2005

PORTLAND, Ore. - Healthnotes Inc. announced in a news release the launch of its latest EasyAnswers Touchscreen Kiosk, the Low-Profile. Available in nine design…

U.S. airlines lead world in tech adoption, but gap closing

September 13, 2005

ATLANTA & FT. WORTH, Texas - SITA, provider of IT, communication and integration services and solutions for the travel and transportation industry…

Kiosks bring newspaper content to private jet passengers

September 13, 2005

MIAMI, Fla. - Satellite Enterprises Corp. announced in a news release that its regional distributor, Satellite Newspapers North America, a subsidiary of…

A touchscreen that touches back

September 13, 2005

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Immersion Corporation, developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, is demonstrating its TouchSense technology for touchscreens to…

Boink, Automated Systems announce 3-in-1 kiosk for gaming

September 13, 2005

LAS VEGAS - Boink Systems Inc., provider of self-service POS platforms for the gaming, hospitality, food and entertainment industries, along with Automated…

A $79.95 opportunity to breeze through security

September 12, 2005

New York Times: Nobody likes waiting in lines, and the Clear Registered Traveler Program capitalizes on that fact. This article contrasts the fee-based service…

Wal-Mart helps hurricane victims get what they need to survive

September 12, 2005

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - More than 1,300 Hurricane Katrina victims have signed up for items they need through a new hurricane gift registry at Wal-Mart stores and…

InfoGenesis to acquire e-Touch

September 12, 2005

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - InfoGenesis, provider of hospitality applications and services, announced in a news release that it has acquired e-Touch. Based in…

Airline industry expects losses to go even higher

September 12, 2005

San Francisco Chronicle: According to the head of the world's largest airline industry organization, commercial airlines are on a course to lose billions of…