Apple's kiosk patent: Are wireless iTunes downloads on the horizon?

Apple's recently granted patent for what appears to be an iTunes kiosk has the potential to turn the digital-download space on its head — or will it simply be…

ADFLOW Networks ranked among Canada's fastest-growing companies

June 2, 2009

TORONTO, Ontario — ADFLOW Networks, a provider of Web-hosted digital signage and interactive kiosk technology in the self-service vertical, announced today it…

Wincor Nixdorf to supply reverse vending systems for German retailer

June 2, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf has signed an agreement with NETTO Marken-Discount, a subsidiary of leading German food retailer EDEKA, to equip NETTO's…

Coinstar adding prepaid online gaming cards to kiosk offerings

June 2, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Through a partnership with leading online gaming companies, Coinstar will launch a line of digital entertainment products at U.S. retail…

IER to roll out self-check-in kiosks at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

June 2, 2009

SURESNES CEDEX, France — IER, a France-based designer and manufacturer of self-service ticketing and boarding-control solutions for major transportation…

IncentaHEALTH receives patent for HEALTHspot corporate wellness kiosk

June 2, 2009

DENVER, Colo. — IncentaHEALTH LLC, a Denver-based provider of corporate wellness programs, today announced that the U.S. Patent Office has awarded a patent to…

Commentary: Gain a competitive edge with a globally recognized green certification

Adopting the globally recognized ISO 14000 family of environmental standards and implementing an environmental management system can have a measurable impact…

CVS, Kodak agree to long-term kiosk deal

June 1, 2009

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — CVS/pharmacy and Eastman Kodak Company have announced a new long-term agreement naming Kodak as the national chain's provider of in-store…

NCR names new VP of entertainment solutions

June 1, 2009

TradingMarkets.com: NCR Corporation, has named Alex C. Camara as the company's new vice president and general manager of NCR Entertainment Solutions. The role…

Pan-Oston, Tolt Service Group partner for self-checkout management

June 1, 2009

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Pan-Oston, a designer, developer and manufacturer of retail checkout products, including the Utopia self-checkout solution, today…

NCR confirms move to Georgia, in-sourcing of ATMs

June 1, 2009

Dayton, Ohio-based NCR Corp. confirmed this morning that it is in fact moving its global headquarters to Georgia, despite a reported $31.1 million incentive…

ArcaTech on check imaging

Kirk Nelson, associate vice president with ArcaTech Systems, discusses the challenges facing large-scale deployments of check imaging in the self-service…

Curiosk wins Wine 2.0 competition

Curiosk recently walked away with the top award at this year's Wine 2.0 Business Plan Competition, where the hottest wine-related ideas or companies vie for…

Epicor announces immediate availability of Epicor ITSM 2009

May 31, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. — Epicor Software Corp., provider of enterprise business software solutions for the mid-market and divisions of Global 1000 companies, has…

Redbox hires video game exec, plans test rollout

May 31, 2009

Video Business: Kiosk operator redbox has hired its first senior-level video game executive, Mark Achler, and the company is planning its first large test of…

Report: Self-service provider NCR may move to Georgia

May 31, 2009

AJC.com: Rumors about NCR Corp. moving its global headquarters from Dayton, Ohio, to Atlanta are not being supported by NCR or government officials in Georgia.

Fujitsu releases self-wetting, adhesive protector sheets for touchpanels

May 28, 2009

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Fujitsu Components America Inc. has announced the release of self-wetting adhesive protector sheets that reduce surface damage to…

U.K. health officials install condom-dispensing kiosks aimed at teens

May 28, 2009

British Journal of Heathcare Computing and Information Management: New sexual-health advice and dispensing kiosks targeting teenagers are being installed by…

Blockbuster CEO announces ad campaign highlighting kiosks

May 28, 2009

Home Media Magazine: Blockbuster is launching new television and radio ads designed to drum up consumer interest in the brand's multichannel distribution…

Self Service Excellence Award winners, Part II

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A final look at the award-winning deployments from May's KioskCom Self Service Expo.