Portugal implementing biometric ID cards

May 2, 2007

LUND, Sweden — Precise Biometrics AB, which develops and sells biometric security solutions based on fingerprints and smart cards, has won a procurement…

Apunix, IBM collaborative effort wins award

May 2, 2007

The Scentsa makes shopping for fragrances easier.

S.F. airport rolls out self-service kiosks

May 1, 2007

Aviationweek.com: San Francisco International Airport is rolling out the first of 35 Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) kiosks in its international terminal. SFO…

Japan's Narita Airport installing more CUSS kiosks

May 1, 2007

SINGAPORE — ARINC Inc. has won the contract to install common-use self-service (CUSS) kiosks for international passengers at Japan's Narita International…

Clinics sign with Galvanon for MediKiosk

May 1, 2007

MAITLAND, Fla. — Galvanon, an NCR Corp. company, announced new contracts with Dreyer Medical Clinic, Scarsdale Medical Group and Medical Clinic of North…

Contactless card use to eclipse 100 million by 2011

May 1, 2007

NEW YORK — With 582 million banking and payment smart cards in circulation worldwide, it is a wonder that the technologically savvy U.S. lags far behind much…

Exhibitors take Self Service Expo to new level

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Las Vegas show draws the right kind of traffic for exhibitors and attendees.

Shazamm launches new application Z-one

April 30, 2007

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Shazamm has announced the launch of its new application, Z-one.   Z-one combines Shazamm's proprietary asset-management platform ZMedia…

Nanonation adds staff, expands management team

April 30, 2007

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nanonation, provider of customer-experience software for kiosks and digital signage, has named Bryan Fairfield its new vice president of…

U.S. officials recommend better RFID security

April 30, 2007

Computerworld.com: Organizations that use RFID devices should systematically evaluate potential security and privacy risks posed by the technology, U.S.

Miami Dade Library installing self-checkout lanes

April 30, 2007

Cbs4.com: Miami Dade Library system plans to install its own version of self-checkout lanes. Once in place, anyone with a Miami-Dade County library account…

Self-service evolving with technology

April 29, 2007

Nj.com: For Deb Johnson, waiting in line to pay for something is so 1999. The 24-year-old Grand Rapids, Mich., resident is all about helping herself, which…

CUSS kiosks speed travel at Canadian airport

April 29, 2007

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Canada's busiest airport is providing a new level of convenience by installing advanced self-service check-in kiosks for United States-bound…

Barclays unveils 'wave and pay' for U.K. cabs

April 29, 2007

ZDnet.co.uk: Barclays has been working on a contactless system for taxis, and now the U.K. bank and Computer Cab have teamed to develop a…

MasterCard expanding contactless payment

April 29, 2007

Thestar.com: MasterCard Worldwide aims to enhance use of its PayPass technology in an effort to remain the world leader in the contactless payment business.

Wine Market Kiosk to debut at Chicago trade show

April 29, 2007

ATLANTA — Wine Market Tech announced the release of its Wine Market Kiosk application at the FMI Trade Show in Chicago.   Retailers can view the Wine Market…

Digital Signage Expo heads to Chicago

Interactive technology takes center stage at Navy Pier.

St. Clair celebrates 25th anniversary

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

April 29, 2007

The writer is editor of Digital Signage Today.   Last week, a small group of friends and business associates gathered at the Wine Cellar American at the Rio in…

Advanced functions, super ATMs capture spotlight at Self Service Expo

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

April 28, 2007

LAS VEGAS —  This year's Self Service Expo wrapped on April 26. About 2,500 exhibitors and attendees made their way to this year's show, which was touted by…

Elan, Infonox partner on multifunction ATMs

April 26, 2007

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Infonox and Elan Financial Services have partnered to develop a multifunction ATM that allows consumers to perform multiple financial…