Norwegians to play online bingo at touchscreen kiosks

January 21, 2009

Bingo News: Bingo halls in Norway are adding touchscreen tabletop kiosks so players can compete online against people from across Europe. Players deposit…

NYC adds marriage application kiosks to draw tourists

January 21, 2009

Economictimes.indiatimes.com: New York City's new Marriage Bureau in Lower Manhattan features 14 computer kiosks for online application processing and an…

'Father of DVDs' in legal tussel with MOD Systems

January 21, 2009

Home Media Magazine: The so-called "father of DVDs" is involved in a legal wrangle with digital technology company MOD Systems. Warren Lieberfarb, who is…

Intel to lay off 5,000, close five plants

January 21, 2009

San Jose Mercury News: Chip maker Intel announced this week that it will lay off at least 5,000 employees and shut five manufacturing plants. The announcement…

WINCOR: Wincor Nixdorf offers outsourced debit, credit processing for retailers and FIs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

January 21, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — An ability to provide a more comprehensive package of services and solutions for retail and banking is something Wincor Nixdorf AG…

NRF: IBM presents the Virtual Mirror

IBM presented an application of its kiosk produced by one of its partners, EZface, called the Virtual Mirror. The kiosk snaps a photo of the user and presents…

Lantronix to launch new remote-management multiport devices

January 20, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. — Lantronix Inc., a provider of secure, remote device networking and data center management technologies, has announced the February…

Tier Technologies buys assets of electronic payment provider ChoicePay

January 20, 2009

Thepaypers.com: US payment services provider Tier Technologies has closed a contract to acquire ChoicePay, an electronic services provider with a suite of…

Wincor Nixdorf presents new automated checkout solutions, professional services

January 20, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — At this year's Wincor World conference, Wincor Nixdorf is presenting a wide range of products and services, demonstrating how the IT…

Payment processor breach could be among biggest ever

January 20, 2009

The Washington Post: A data breach last year at payment processor Heartland Payment Systems may have compromised tens of millions of credit and debit card…

Mobile boarding passes herald cell-phone self-service for travel

As more airports use paperless ticketing and mobile check-in, the technology spreads to other travel-related industries.  

NRF exhibitors, part 3: Self-service and transactions

In this last of three special looks at NRF Big Show 2009 exhibitors, we focus on providers of self-service and transaction solutions.

NRF: Point-of-decision signage from MicroSigns

At NRF 2009, MicroSigns introduced its 3.5-inch Microplayer interactive color displays. The small screens enable cell phone retailers to manage planograms and…

Cash Control: How Management Options Can Help Cut Costs

This special report, sponsored by Palm Desert National Bank, examines the various services and products available, including software to help manage your cash.

How to Select the Right Display for Your Kiosk Project

How well will your end-users perceive your kiosk? The right display is key.

Increased Automation May Be Key to PIN Security

Increased automation may be key to PIN security As networks crack down, remote management becomes an attractive option.

Remote Device Management: Improve Uptime and Generate Value

Remote management software lets users monitor and manage their machines anytime, anywhere and take action to solve problems before a kiosk becomes ineffective.

Touchsystems 40-inch screen designed for high-use interaction

January 19, 2009

HUTTO, Texas — TouchSystems Corp., an innovator of touch-enabled products, has announced the new P4050D 40-inch, large-format interactive touch LCD monitor for…

Advantech introduces ARK-6310-6M01E embedded PC for kiosks, gaming, automation

January 19, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. — Advantech, an ePlatform service provider, has introduced the ARK-6310-6M01E, a compact, high-performance embedded computer.

Atlanta airport passengers tops in self-service check-in usage, survey finds

January 19, 2009

Global Atlanta: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport leads airports around the world in the percentage of passengers that use online or kiosk…