Defining the kiosk industry's future -- part two

September 29, 2002

In the final part of a two-part series, kiosk consultant John Purcell offers his thoughts on the issues companies must contend with in order to make automated…

West Coast supermarket chain adds Healthnotes kiosks

September 29, 2002

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Supermarket chain Raley's Superstores is boosting its healthy offerings with the addition of Healthnotes touchscreen kiosks in 17 stores in…

KIS launches plug-and-go pilot program

September 26, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- Kiosk Information Systems, Inc. (KIS) has launched a pilot program for its new plug-and-go Shibby kiosks at various locations around…

Australia shopping centers adding pieLINK kiosks

September 26, 2002

PERTH, Australia -- pieNetworks Ltd. has signed an agreement with Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) to install its pieLINK Internet kiosks in shopping…

ICOA to market payphone kiosks globally

September 26, 2002

WARWICK, R.I. -- ICOA, Inc. (OTC:ICOA) has signed a five-year global marketing agreement with FranTech Strategies International, Inc. to market its…

Fashion retailer turns to kiosks for high-tech help

September 26, 2002

WADDINXVEEN, Netherlands -- Fashion retailer Mexx is bringing the catwalk to kiosks as it offers shoppers more high-tech help. The Germany-based chain has…

1stKIOSK demonstrates Mac-based platform

September 25, 2002

CHICAGO -- Kiosk development company 1stKIOSK demonstrated its Macintosh-based software platform, k-BUILDER, at Chicago's Frontline Expo Sept. 24-26.

Hospital declares self-service HR program a success

September 25, 2002

CHICAGO -- The Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, Conn., claims the self-service human resources program it launched more than a year ago is a success.

Delta lures New Yorkers with more kiosks

September 24, 2002

ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is adding more self-service check-in kiosks in a bid to lure impatient customers back to its terminals.

KIS moving to larger facility

September 24, 2002

BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- Kiosk Information Systems (KIS) is on the move with its kiosk design and manufacturing business. The company is moving at the end of…

In Vegas, Kiosks find a place at the gaming table

No, kiosks weren't the dominant topic at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, but the industry is making its presence felt.

Federated's holiday décor to include kiosks

September 23, 2002

CINCINNATI -- Federated Department Stores Inc. (NYSE:FD)(PCX:FD) is adding in-store computer kiosks to its new décor as the chain upgrades 42 stores…

KAL breaks 8,000 mark for product shipments

September 23, 2002

EDINBURGH, Scotland -- Software provider KAL Inc. announced Sept. 24 it has shipped more than 8,000 copies of its flagship Kalignite product throughout the…

The skinny on thin clients

September 22, 2002

Advocates of thin client servers are beating the drum for the technology as an important kiosk component. The technology's supporters say the servers are…

Human resources and kiosks

September 22, 2002

A wide variety of companies are discovering the benefits of human resources kiosks as a way to empower current employees and attract new workers. While return…

Office Depot to sell broadband service via kiosks

September 22, 2002

DELRAY, Fla. -- Office Depot will install Web kiosks in its 820 stores across the United States to market broadband service.

British Airways launches e-ticketing in Bangladesh

September 22, 2002

LONDON -- British Airways, one of the first international airlines to advocate the use of self-service check-in kiosks, is taking its e-ticketing services to…

Info Touch offering joint investment opportunities

September 22, 2002

BURNABY, British Columbia -- Info Touch Technologies Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange: IFT) is looking for investors in its selected e-service kiosk networks.

A touchscreen election saga

In a story similar to the 2000 presidential election, Florida's 2002 primary election was dogged by problems. This time, however, touchscreen machines were at…

Air New Zealand in line for check-in kiosks

September 19, 2002

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Air New Zealand passengers in at least two domestic airports will be able to use self-service, check-in kiosks starting in November…