Kiosks cheaper than post office outlets: Postmaster General

October 10, 2010

More than half the 32,663 post office outlets generate less revenue than the average self-serve mail kiosk, Postmaster General John Potter told reporters at a…

Coke dispenser designed to ensure self-serve means selection

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The master marketer is taking beverage dispensing to the next level, and leading the way on self-serve in QSRs.

Self-serve kiosks could make FoodParc NYC's hippest eatery

October 7, 2010

Kiosk software firm NEXTEP SYSTEMS announced it is powering the new FoodParc, a 20,000-square-foot multiconcept eatery that opened last month in Kimpton's…

Telehealth intros blood pressure kiosk for the office

October 7, 2010

The United Kingdom’s Telehealth Solutions announced it has launched the Occupational Health Pod, a kiosk that allows users to measure their blood pressure and…

MetaSource to showcase 'RapidEnroll' retail loyalty kiosk

October 7, 2010

Bristol, Penn.-based MetaSource announced it will highlight its RapidEnroll loyalty solution with kiosks for retailers as a 2010 Corporate Sponsor of the Lead…

Retailers combine digital signage, kiosks to create flagship store within a store

Attention-grabbing signs and self-service kiosks help build a destination for passersby and in-store shoppers.

Global self-checkout market grew 23% in 2009: Study

October 6, 2010

Research firm RBR reported that the number of installed self-checkout (SCO) terminals worldwide totaled 111,400 at the end of last year, a 23 percent rise from…

Universal, NCR agree to 28-day delay for DVDs at BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosks

October 6, 2010

NCR Corp. and Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced that Universal’s new release titles will be available at NCR's BLOCKBUSTER Express DVD-rental…

Global Axcess names Caramuta COO

October 6, 2010

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Global Axcess Corp. announced that it has named Marc Caramuta to the newly-created position of chief operating officer, effective…

Opinion: Kiosk applications continue to transform healthcare experiences

Hospitals, doctors and other healthcare providers are turning to kiosks for a mix of uses, from check-in to the monitoring of patient well-being.

Oz airline restores booking, kiosk check-in services

October 5, 2010

Virgin Blue, the branch of Virgin Airlines that serves Australia, had disruptions to its booking and self-check-in kiosk operations last week, but reported its…

ATM and kiosk firm BBS Denmark changes name to Cryptera

October 5, 2010

Copenhagen-based BBS Denmark announced its international business will be conducted under a new name: Cryptera. The new brand name is intended to strengthen…

Flyers worldwide want expanded self-service kiosk offerings: Survey

October 5, 2010

Flyers around the world would like to see their kiosk self-service options expanded, with 70 percent saying they would like automated security checks and…

Acquire digital signage software a Turkish delight

October 5, 2010

Acquire recently announced that its software platform was chosen by Helios for its first installation of interactive digital signage systems in Turkey. A…

Biosign to buy med-kiosk firm Healthanywhere for $4.3 million

October 4, 2010

Toronto-based Biosign Technologies announced it will purchase for $4.3 million Healthanywhere, a privately-held eHealth solutions provider whose products…

Avius Insight kiosk provides real-time guest feedback at San Diego Zoo

October 4, 2010

The San Diego Zoo has introduced the Avius Insight touch screen kiosk to allow guests to comment on their experience, provide suggestions for improvement and…

DigitalSignage.com expands into self-service kiosk market

October 3, 2010

DigitalSignage.com, a provider of digital signage software and hardware, announced it will offer its products for self-service kiosk applications.

Coinstar to report 3Q results October 28

October 3, 2010

Bellevue, Wash.-based Coinstar will report financial results for the 2010 third quarter on Thursday, October 28, 2010, after the market close. 

Do-it-yourself music kiosk in the spotlight

October 3, 2010

The penny stock researcher Tech24.org recently highlighted Star Mobile Corporation, an Israel-based provider of mobile and live recording opportunities with a…

DSA picks CETWorld as tradeshow of choice

The Digital Screenmedia Association announced that it has named Customer Engagement Technology World (formerly KioskCom) its official tradeshow.