Aussie gov't expands campaign on travel advisories

September 7, 2003

ADELAIDE, Australia -- The federal government launched an $8.4-million media campaign and new interactive kiosks to heighten awareness of Australian travel…

Avnet to distribute LG. Philips displays

September 7, 2003

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Avnet Applied Computing Solutions, a division of Avnet Inc., announced a distribution agreement with LG.Philips LCD, provider of thin-film…

Kiosks, ATMs finally meeting, vendors say

September 4, 2003

SAN FRANCISCO -- SwipeUSA announced that it deployed its first high-security, outdoor ATM enclosure at a business complex in Berkeley, Calif.

Elo adds 12.1-inch touchmonitors to line

September 4, 2003

FREMONT, Calif. -- Elo TouchSystems Inc., a business unit of Tyco Electronics, announced its new 1247L, a 12.1-inch LCD rear-mount touchmonitor. This extend…

Healthnotes launches new version of kiosk software

September 4, 2003

PORTLAND -- Healthnotes Inc. announced the release of version 7.7 of Healthnotes Retail Solutions, which includes touchscreen kiosk and Web applications that…

NetShift managed services locked down tight

NetShift hosts managed services for 20 clients from a nuclear bunker built by American forces.

Iowa plans memorial kiosk for local Medal of Honor recipients

September 3, 2003

DES MOINES, Iowa -- State officials plan to spend $125,000 on a multi-media kiosk recognizing the more than 80 Iowans who have won the Medal of Honor, the…

CeroView to help Texas patients find facilities

September 3, 2003

IRVINE, Calif. -- CeroView, provider of turnkey kiosk solutions, has won a contract to develop a way-finding kiosk network for JPS Health Systems in Fort…

ACLU: face-recognition tech not ready for prime time

September 3, 2003

BOSTON -- Facial-recognition technology failed to match identities in 38 percent of test cases among a group of employees at Logan International Airport…

Starbucks, Kraft intro interactive unit to grocery shelves

September 3, 2003

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Starbucks Coffee Company and Kraft Foods, Starbucks grocery sales and distribution partner, recently introduced the Starbucks Interactive…

Lexmark intros alternative to photo kiosks

September 2, 2003

LEXINGTON, Ky -- Lexmark International Inc. has introduced its answer to photo kiosks with a device that consumers can use in their homes: the PrinTrio Photo…

Hilton taps IBM for guest check-in/out kiosks

September 2, 2003

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Hilton Hotels Corp. announced plans to install and test guest self-service kiosks at two of its largest wholly owned properties: the…

Au Bon Pain chain puts nutrition kiosks in 130 shops

September 2, 2003

BOSTON -- National restaurant chain Au Bon Pain doesn't offer the average fast-food fare. It pairs goat cheese with European breads, and has unique wrap…

Signature recognition, verification vendors pair up

September 2, 2003

NEW YORK and BOEBLINGEN, Germany -- A2iA Corp., developer of natural handwriting and print-recognition technology and Softpro, developer of…

Who's Who: Scott Hallihan

September 1, 2003

As IBM's worldwide kiosk solution manager, Scott Hallihan's charter is to watch industries and determine if IBM is covering those markets in a strategic way.

Imaging Technologies provides HR service to call centers

September 1, 2003

SAN DIEGO -- Imaging Technologies Corp. has formed a new unit of its SourceOne Group subsidiary, CallCenterHR, to provide human resources services to call…

Substance-abuse screener makes eye contact

September 1, 2003

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. -- Local substance abuse counselors want to offer concerned parents a new type of drug testing: a machine that can determine the presence…

Conn. biz customers find kiosk at Staples

August 28, 2003

NEW MILFORD, Conn. -- A Staples Superstore opened Aug. 18 complete with a kiosk that enables customers to order from staples.com any of the company's 45,00…

Agreement will put 500 Wi-Fi hotspots in UK

August 28, 2003

LONDON and COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Canova Wireless and NetNearU Corp. announced an agreement to deploy Wi-Fi hotspots in over 500 locations throughout the…

Tech soon to be common sight in India's railway stations

August 28, 2003

HYDERABAD, India -- A few months from now, railway commuters may be able to say goodbye to long lines, at least in the major metropolitan areas, thanks to…