Advantages of Smart Cards in Kiosk Applications

As kiosks become more ubiquitous, deployers are looking for ways to expand functionality while minimizing the environmental impact. Smart cards allow for less…

NCR Corp. reports stable revenue, 35% loss in Q3

The ATM and self-service leader has revised its 2009 forecasts and says it will cut more staff.

Empower Technologies selected for deployment at British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame

October 21, 2009

Empower Technologies, a Richmond, British Columbia-based provider of embedded computing systems, has announced a partnership with the British Columbia Sports…

Ticketmaster announces kiosk partnership with Hawaiian event complex

October 21, 2009

Ticketmaster has announced a multiyear extension of its partnership with Honolulu's Neal S. Blaisdell complex that will involve the installation of several…

MOD Systems CEO to speak at investor's conference

October 21, 2009

Digital-download kiosk provider MOD Systems Inc. has announced that CEO Anthony Bay will speak at William Blair & Company's 12th Annual Private Equity…

Hercules Networks CEO recognized as top young entrepreneur by BusinessWeek

October 20, 2009

Hercules Networks, a provider of cell phone-charging kiosks, today announced that its founder and CEO, Paul King, has been recognized as a finalist for…

Seiko, Arrow Electronics announce distribution partnership

October 20, 2009

Seiko Instruments USA Inc.'s Thermal Printer Division and Arrow Electronics have announced a distribution partnership for the Americas. According to a news…

Tesco opens Britain's first all self-checkout supermarket

October 20, 2009

According to a report from Britain's Daily Mail Online, Tesco has opened the country's first all self-checkout store. Tesco Express, located in King's Langley…

Refurbished kiosks gain traction in challenging economy

Long popular in the ATM world, refurbished units give new and low-budget deployers another option.

Redbox reportedly testing DVD sales through kiosks

October 19, 2009

According to a report from Afterdawn.com, redbox is testing DVD-sales kiosks in five Los Angeles-area locations. The Web site reports the DVD-rental brand is…

NCR releases new outdoor DVD-rental kiosk

October 19, 2009

NCR Corp. has announced the release of the SelfServ Entertainment 2381, the company's first DVD-rental kiosk for outdoor deployment.

In-Store Marketing Expo 09: Bringing life to the point of purchase

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Making POP more interactive and engaging was a big focus in the event's exhibit hall.

Meridian Kiosks partnering with Cornell University to deploy wildlife-information kiosks

October 18, 2009

Meridian Kiosks has announced a partnership with Cornell University's ornithology lab, a wildlife preservation initiative, to deploy information kiosks at…

New study analyzes touchscreen sensors

Touch screens are changing virtually every market. Analysis firm Venture Development Corporation provides a sneak peek at the findings of an upcoming research…

OnSite Media, Showcase Technology partner for new hotel kiosk application

October 15, 2009

X2 Computing upgrades self-checkout for supermarket chain Waitrose

October 15, 2009

EVESHAM, Worcestershire, U.K. — X2 Computing, a provider of mobile computing solutions, announced it has been awarded a major contract to provide a shopping…

EyeSite kiosk demo on CBS' 'The Doctors'

SoloHealth's EyeSite vision-screening kiosk was recently demonstrated on "The Doctors," a daytime CBS talk show featuring three prominent physicians who…

USA Techologies announces $5 million transaction-processing milestone

October 14, 2009

USA Technologies Inc., a provider of networked cashless payments systems for vending machines and kiosks, today announced it has surpassed $5 million in…

Three Tips for Successful Cash-Automation Implementation

Cash automation can improve efficiency, reduce cash inventory and increase security, but successfully implementing a cash-automation system requires careful…

Three Benefits of Intelligent Cash Vaults

Manually managing the flow of currency can be expensive and time consuming for retailers. Merchant cash-capture systems can increase security, improve cash…