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…

Axiomtek releases open-frame, slim-panel computer for kiosks

September 21, 2010

Taipei, Taiwan-based Axiomtek announced the release of new FDK series computers for indoor kiosks and other applications. The new open frame panel computer is…

Flextronics plant uses Lean manufacturing to produce redbox kiosks

The manufacturer of the redbox applies mass-production techniques to build one kiosk at a time.

Ticket kiosk opens for Broadway In Chicago producer

September 21, 2010

The theater producer Broadway in Chicago unveiled its newest ticketing innovation today at the upscale Water Tower Place mall — a self-service ticket kiosk.

Kiosk payments-processor USA Technologies reports 31% revenue rise

September 21, 2010

Malvern, Penn.-based USA Technologies, Inc. reported this week total revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter increased by 23 percent to $4.5 million, compared to…

NCR offers kiosk movie downloads at 12 airports

September 20, 2010

NCR Corp. and MOD Systems announced they are bringing digital movies to travelers with the first Download2Go digital kiosks at 20 InMotion Entertainment stores…

Pressure-sensitive kiosk security mat fights ID theft

September 20, 2010

Recognizing the vital need for increased protection against identity and information theft, Larco has introduced the hands-free and pressure-sensitive USB…

Kodak intros photo kiosk with quick collage capability

September 20, 2010

Eastman Kodak Co. introduced new kiosk photo software that allows consumers to create a photo collage that fit a selection of frames with precut cardboard…

Switch to kiosks brings sales jump

September 19, 2010

The AECOM engineering firm near Richmond, Va., replaced its vending machines in its employee break area with self-service kiosks and saw sales jump three to…

Mid-America Rockford shows redbox growth, Blockbuster decline

September 19, 2010

A Web page from the Rockford Register Star's business section on Sunday demonstrates the change that has swept the United States, as consumers shifted to…

AutoGov launches Medicaid eligibility tool for kiosk, phone and Net

September 19, 2010

Austin, Texas-based AutoGov's CEO, Rose Hayden, announced a new release of her company's flagship risk-management tool, CaseVue. This version introduces public…

Bike-share with kiosks growing across country this summer

Several cities initiated rental bike programs, promoting health, a green alternative and ease of use. 

Redbox to expand at c-stores nationwide

September 16, 2010

Redbox announced it has signed agreements with EZ Mart Stores Inc., Fastrac Markets, Murphy Express and VPS Convenience Store Group (Worsley Companies)…

IT soothes emergency department pain points

September 16, 2010

The huge growth in visits to emergency departments (ED) has hospitals using a number of treatment innovations including patient tracking software and…