The future of cards, contactless and biometrics in payments

With big players like Mastercard and Visa now mandating that all new cards and payment terminals be contactless enabled, global growth of the technology is set…

Zivelo, FreedomPay team up on self-service POS partnership

May 16, 2019

Zivelo LLC is partnering with commerce platform FreedomPay on a fully integrated kiosk POS that provides a secure, fast and convenient payment experience.

Howard Technology to debut QSR kiosk next week

May 16, 2019

Howard Technology Solutions is debuting a QSR kiosk, called R-1, and targeting a new market with the offering.

Study: Cashless technology doesn’t cannibalize cash sales in automated retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Research confirms that cashless readers do not undermine cash sales in a vending machine. In fact, the cashless technology serves to improve both cashless and…

Zivelo, Dell collaborate on kiosk sales strategy

May 15, 2019

Kiosk maker Zivelo LLC is teaming up with Dell Technologies in an OEM strategy that will let Dell clients buy Zivelo’s digital solutions.

OptConnect debuts modem option for IoT services

May 15, 2019

OptConnect, a wireless services management provider, is launching into IoT with a smart embedded modem for IoT managed services.

Kiosks, interactive displays are set to explode in restaurants

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

Despite the proliferation of digital signage in restaurants, in most cases the screens have remained behind the counter. But that's changing, and changing fast.

Seiko Instruments, Bluestar partner on distribution

May 14, 2019

Seiko Instruments USA Inc. and Bluestar are joining forces in a distribution deal.

Iowa approves sports gambling

May 14, 2019

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has approved legislation allowing betting on sports event and the state’s racing and gaming commission is now at work on regulations…

San Francisco Board of Supervisors passes ban on cashless retail

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

San Francisco became the latest municipality to ban cashless retail as vulnerable populations demand equal access to shopping and dining service.

As convenience demand grows, smart lockers offer a versatile solution

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

As consumers continue to place value on the convenient solutions that make their lives easier, smart lockers and other self-service solutions will continue to…

ServiceGuru kiosks provide brands access to customer feedback, ratings

May 13, 2019

The ServiceGuru kiosk is helping restaurant brands, such as Subway, not only get customer insight on the food experiences, but also on individual customer…

Kwerk in pilot on Athenahealth Marketplace

May 13, 2019

CTS Healthcare's Kwerk automated workflow software is in pilot on the Athenahealth Marketplace, following months of testing.

When selecting kiosk payment devices, don’t paint yourself into a corner

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

When developing a payment kiosk, it's important to select your hardware before your operating system and programming language. Otherwise, implementing the…

Appetize enjoys robust order growth, expands kiosk customer reach

May 10, 2019

Point of sale and enterprise management platform, Appetize, is reporting a 40 percent jump in order size and is expanding its kiosk customer base across…

Amazon Go goes with cash in New York City

May 9, 2019

The first Amazon Go store in New York City opened for business this week and is taking cash as well as offering a cashierless checkout customer experience.

ecoATM Gazelle launches device-recycling kiosks in New York City

May 9, 2019

In a partnership with Davids Check Cashing, ecoATM Gazelle has launched a nationwide network of payment-for-electronic kiosks in New York City.

Nayax debuts newest cashless payment option

May 9, 2019

Nayax has launched a cashless payment card reader for Bluecode payments in Austria and Germany.

AI improves product selection, boosts revenue, efficiency for vending machines

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of vending operators described how AI allowed them to improve sales on an individual machine basis and boost operational efficiency.

Health care system installs prescription kiosks in Texas

May 8, 2019

Baylor Scott & White Health has introduced self-service kiosks in medical centers throughout the health care system's service area in Texas to make filling…