Store-within-a-store

April 3, 2002

Two technology-based companies have joined hands to provide consumers a more personal touch to Internet customer service. New York-based CosmoCom, Inc., a…

Mexican Internet portal plans to cross the border

April 3, 2002

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's Todito.com plans to offer Mexicans working in the United States an alternative way to send earnings back home.

Internet Pub

April 3, 2002

SAWBRIDGEWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, United Kingom -- An Internet kiosk company in the UK is placing Internet kiosks where you might least expect it.

Photo-finishing firm picks CEO

April 3, 2002

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - A new company with plans to deploy photo-finishing kiosks throughout North America for users of digital cameras has hired a chief executive…

GameCom won't play with Global VR

April 3, 2002

ARLINGTON, Texas - GameCom Inc. has decided against acquiring Global VR, a manufacturer of virtual reality game platforms.

Picture this

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The popularity of digital photography and customers' need for instant photo gratification has led to new innovations in photo kiosks.

KAL posts record year for software sales

April 3, 2002

EDINBURGH, Scotland - A Scotland-based software company announced record sales for the year 2000 of its world-leading software platform for creating…

NBG gets Healthnotes contract

April 3, 2002

PORTLAND, Ore. - NBG Solutions Inc. has been selected to provide hardware for standalone information kiosks provided by Healthnotes Inc.

Centerlinq exec to speak at kiosk show

April 3, 2002

LOS ANGELES - Two key executives from Centerlinq have been invited to speak at an international forum on retail kiosks in London May 16-18.

The wow factor

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A Texas company is providing free public Internet access at shopping malls, and relying on an advertising revenue business model.

GameCom plans to acquire Ferris

April 3, 2002

ARLINGTON, Texas - Just a week after bowing out of an acquisition agreement with Global VR, GameCom Inc. said it has completed a letter of intent to acquire…

GameCom/Ferris announces year-end results

April 3, 2002

ARLINGTON, Texas -- GameCom/Ferris Inc. (OTCBB:GAMZ), created out of the merger of kiosk entertainment firm GameCom Inc. and virtual reality developer Ferris…

Full KioskCom coverage

April 2, 2002

ORLANDO, Fla. -  KioskCom 2001, the kiosk industry's largest annual event, is set to kick off April 22 at the Renaissance Orlando Resort in Florida.

The neon kiosk that lit up a show

Arral Industries brought a see-through acrylic kiosk enclosure to KioskCom 2002 to display its relationships. It did not reckon on the enclosure itself…

JustWebIt wraps up deal for gift-card imaging firm

April 2, 2002

OREM, Utah -- Kiosk management company JustWebIt.com Inc. (OTCBB:JWIT) has finalized a cash-and-stock purchase of Market Reach Communications Inc., a variable…

E*Trade drawn into GenesisIntermedia dispute

April 2, 2002

LOS ANGELES -- Electronic brokerage and financial transactions firm E*Trade Group Inc. (NYSE:ET) has been sued by three brokerage houses for loaning them…

Delta kiosk plans take flight

April 2, 2002

ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines is planning a major expansion of its self-service check-in kiosk program in order to speed up check-in times for passengers…

The buzz at KioskCom

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KIOSKmarketplace Editor Michael Jackman has been walking the floor every day for you. Here are some issues and impressions from this year's gathering.

Jiffy Lube tries Web-enabled kiosks

April 1, 2002

RALEIGH, N.C. & BRANFORD, Conn. - Customers waiting for an oil change or other services at Jiffy Lube® locations in North Carolina may find something new…

American Airlines supports self-help for flyers

April 1, 2002

FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is installing self service kiosks at 30 terminals. The machines, called OneStop Self-Service kiosks, reduce customer…