Welcome to the next generation KioskMarketplace.com

by Tom Harper — Pres, NWA

The publisher of KioskMarketplace.com welcomes readers to the re-launched and revamped kiosk industry news portal.

Many Asia Pacific consumers still prefer 'visit, touch, feel, buy' to kiosks

October 1, 2010

While there have been press reports of the popularity of kiosks and mobile shopping in the Asia Pacific region, many consumers there still follow the…

Fast casual, QSR dining chains opt-in for self-service technology

Kiosks generate larger tickets for restaurants but may not be right for all customers.

One Billion DVD rentals served! This is the new McDonald's

by Michael Rigato — V.P. of Operations, Signifi Solutions Inc.

In a word, WOW!  Can you imagine a company coming out of nowhere revolutionizing the DVD rental market? Well, it's happened. Redbox has rented 1 billion…

Electronic Coupons that make more sense

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

It’s like getting free popcorn at the end of the movie. It just doesn’t make sense to receive your coupons when you’re heading out the door of the grocery…

Getting ready for Consumer Engagement Technology World

by Frank Olea

Every fall I find myself looking forward to getting the kids back into school and a real work schedule. Seems the summer months can be real hard to get clients…

Retailers face either/or: kiosks vs. smart phones

September 28, 2010

Large retailers in the U.S. are torn between installing kiosks and implementing smart phone shopping technology, according to the Financial Times. (Free…

Asian TechFest showcases combo-robot doctor, kiosk

September 28, 2010

A conference on healthcare technology in Singapore offers a number of innovations that could become commonplace, including "Lucas", a motion-detecting robot…

Nickelodeon, HP to launch SpongeBob photo kiosk in Europe

September 28, 2010

Nickelodeon Consumer Products will partner in Europe with Hewlett-Packard to offer photo products featuring Nickelodeon’s properties through self-service…

Flextronics uses in-house team to design, deliver redbox kiosk

A request to redesign a low-performing device led to the DVD rental kiosk that serves millions everyday.

Should NCR rebrand the Blockbuster Express kiosks?

September 26, 2010

Following Blockbuster's bankruptcy filing last week, NCR Corp. quietly made moves to distance itself from the company whose name it licenses and uses on its…

ARAMARK's Burger Studio kiosk named tech innovator

September 26, 2010

For the ninth consecutive year, ARAMARK has been named to the 2010 InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business…

Kiosks could solve parking problem

September 26, 2010

Alexandria, Va., will spend about $1.3 million to replace 1,039 coin-operated, single-space parking meters with 125 multispace meters that can accept credit…

Mobile payments in the U.S. remain an attractive but elusive idea: Study

A variety of approaches to the concept are in the works around the globe as firms seek entry to this promising field.

Powersoft Global launches RFID solution for libraries

September 23, 2010

Powersoft Global Solutions, an Indian RFID company, announced it has released a standards-based, end-to-end RFID Library Self Service solution to capitalize on…

Patients, providers interacting through kiosks and online channels

September 23, 2010

As more healthcare providers offer patients electronic health records, patients are proactively using electronic tools such as Microsoft HealthVault and Google…

Border Patrol deploys HR kiosks to hire 2,200 agents

September 23, 2010

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Tucson Ariz. sought to hire hundreds at an event last week, according to the local ABC News station. The agency said it…

Opinion: Retailers should emphasize in-store sale of digital content through kiosks

by Anthony Bay — CEO, MOD Systems

Making the case for the consumer preference for in-store purchase of digital movies, games and music via a self-service kiosk.

Blockbuster files for bankruptcy; NCR reaffirms licensing deal

September 22, 2010

Blockbuster Inc. today filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under a plan that cuts its nearly $1 billion in debt and allows it a chance to reorganize its…

Gwinnett Med Center goes interactive with kiosk and online bill pay

September 22, 2010

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) announced the system-wide integration of an online bill pay system and the addition of an interactive…