Ex-KMC Editor John Harrell dies at 37

April 2, 2003

John Harrell, a former editor of KIOSKmarketplace.com, died April 1 after a brief illness. He was 37. Harrell left his position with NetWorld Alliance to…

Dicey decision pays off for KioskCom

The industry's most significant trade show moves to Las Vegas April 7-10, and based on preregistration numbers, the new venue could result in a jackpot for the…

NCR receives patent for electronic signature capture

April 1, 2003

ATLANTA -- NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) says that it has been awarded a patent for electronic signature capture, the technology that allows consumers to "sign…

Motorola adds customer service kiosks in Hong Kong

April 1, 2003

HONG KONG -- Motorola is introducing multimedia kiosks called Motozone at its five retail shops in Hong Kong.

Kiosk CAD design demos offered at KioskCom

April 1, 2003

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. - Visitors to KioskCom can have their concepts developed into actual designs during the KioskCom 2003 conference and exhibition April 7-10.

Info Touch achieves 1st profitable quarter

April 1, 2003

BURNABY, British Columbia -- Info Touch Technologies says that decreases in operating costs, as well as administrative, selling and marketing expenses…

Wal-Mart uses kiosks to send messages of support to military

March 31, 2003

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart customers can send one of 15 pre-written messages of support to members of the military via gift registry kiosks located in…

Kiosk services provider UBICS is delisted from SmallCap

March 31, 2003

CANONSBURG, Pa. -- Kiosk solutions provider UBICS, Inc. (Nasdaq SmallCap: UBIX), says its common stock has been delisted from Nasdaq's SmallCap Market…

Netshift, friendlyway target office managers with new kiosk

March 31, 2003

SAN FRANCISCO -- Kiosk developer friendlyway, the developer and marketer of the Interactive Information Station, has partnered with NetShift to add NetShift's…

Fla. office collects tax payments at kiosk

March 31, 2003

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Okaloosa County, Fla., is deploying a self-service kiosk for the citizens of Okaloosa County to conduct a wide range of transactions…

Another c-store uses Radiant kiosks for food orders

March 31, 2003

ATLANTA -- Convenience store chain Wawa, Inc., is using Radiant Systems' (Nasdaq:RADS). Customer Self-Service (CSS) kiosks at more than 500 of its stores…

Consulting firm to produce new kiosk guide

March 30, 2003

CORK, Ireland -- Purcell & Associates, a consulting firm for the self-service kiosk industry, plans to produce a publication entitled, "The Self-Service…

Giant GlobalShop keeps kiosks cornered

Kiosks made their presence felt at major trade show despite being shuffled to the back of the exhibit hall.

Radiant kiosk helps customers get fed while they fuel

March 27, 2003

ATLANTA -- Kiosk provider Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RADS - News) says that Sheetz, Inc. has deployed one of its Radiant outdoor kiosks, along with Radiant…

TravelCenters says 10 millionth coupon is sign of kiosk program's success

March 27, 2003

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- TravelCenters of America (TA) says it has printed its 10 millionth coupon/receipt at its RoadKing Club MileMarker kiosks, which are part of…

Outdoors option requires extra effort

Kiosks deployments aren't just for indoor settings anymore. When it comes to building a kiosk that can withstand temperature extremes, rain and exposure to the…

Kiosks help catch gatecrashers at Oscars

March 26, 2003

LOS ANGELES -- Kiosks equipped with RFID (radio frequency identification ) technology were used to beef up security at the 75th Academy Awards on March 2…

Kiosk companies bring digital media to British entertainment complex

March 26, 2003

LONDON -- Kudos Digital Group, together with Immedia Systems, has launched a Digital Media Network at The Gate entertainment complex, which is used to remotely…

Fullplay's CEO says lawsuits forced company to file Chapter 11

March 25, 2003

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Fullplay Media Systems filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 19 because it has been "deluged with lawsuits," Chief Executive…

BT to offer DVD rentals at its kiosks

March 25, 2003

LONDON -- British consumers will be able to have movies delivered to their doorsteps, thanks to a partnership between British Telecommunications (BT) and…