Hashtech Systems launches Nano kiosk line

June 30, 2009

MUMBAI, India — Hashtech, a self-service applications provider, has announced the launch of its Nano line of kiosks. According to a news release, the kiosks…

Phoenix Kiosk launches Celsius freestanding outdoor kiosk

June 30, 2009

TEMPE, Ariz. — Phoenix Kiosk Inc., an Arizona-based self-service hardware and software developer, today announced the launch of the Celsius kiosk model, the…

Blockbuster DVD-rental kiosks to offer competitive pricing

June 29, 2009

Home Media Magazine: Blockbuster Inc.'s just-rolled out Blockbuster Express rental kiosks will offer new releases for $1, not $1.99, as previously reported…

Profile: Nanonation president and CEO Bradley Walker

The software company's founder was recently inducted into the Self-Service and Kiosk Association's Hall of Fame.

Provision Interactive debuts responsive second-gen interactive 3D product

June 29, 2009

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Provision Interactive Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Provision Holding, Inc., announced that its second-generation proprietary "Air…

The SteriStation hand-sanitization kiosk

A look at SteriLyfe's SteriStation kiosk, which is made from lightweight, recyclable plastic and can withstand more than 5,000 uses. The kiosk offers free hand…

Research: $775 billion in kiosk transactions will be processed this year

June 28, 2009

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — New research from the IHL Group says transactions at self-service kiosks will surpass $775 billion in 2009 and will grow to more than $1.…

Global Axcess Corp. announces ATM, kiosk sales highlights

June 28, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Global Axcess Corp., an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today is providing an update on its latest sales…

SoloHealth to expand EyeSite kiosk to two new markets

June 28, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: SoloHealth, maker of the EyeSite vision-screening kiosk, has announced plans to expand into two new markets, more than doubling…

NCR Canada hires new president, heightens focus on self-service

June 25, 2009

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — NCR Corp. has named Luc Villeneuve the new president of NCR Canada.   According to a news release, Villeneuve comes from the…

RBR ranks NCR Corp. No. 1 in global self-checkout market

June 25, 2009

DULUTH, Ga. — NCR Corp. ranks No. 1 worldwide in the self-checkout market, according to Retail Banking Research Ltd., a strategic research and consulting firm…

EZ Card and Kiosk tech to be rolled out in Arizona jail

June 24, 2009

FRESNO, Calif. — Continental Prison Systems Inc., provider of the EZ-Card and Kiosk technology for cashless solutions, today announced a strategic alliance…

Provision expands 3D offerings with Samsung, Microsoft

June 24, 2009

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Provision Interactive has been busy expanding its 3D network and partnering with companies that will bring 3D interactive media to the…

Tourist-information kiosks to be deployed in South Africa

June 24, 2009

ITWeb: Vodacom, a provider of mobile communications and other services in Africa, is set to unveil a series of interactive kiosks that aim to attract and…

Digital-download kiosks in store for retail, other verticals

How successful will the technology be against its online competition?

Clear airport security kiosks shutting down

June 23, 2009

AVweb: Verified Identity Pass, the company that operates the Clear security-screening kiosks at about 20 major U.S. airports, announced it is shutting down…

TIO Networks reports Q3 net loss, revenue increase

June 23, 2009

BURNABY, British Columbia — TIO Networks Corp. has announced unaudited third quarter and nine-month financial results for the period ended April 30.   During…

Pan-Oston releases kits to make self-checkouts hearing impaired-friendly

June 22, 2009

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Pan-Oston, a leader in smart retail counter and checkout solutions, has introduced a kit that enables retailers, healthcare providers…

Best Buy exec: We're testing video game trade-in kiosks

June 22, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In an entry posted today on his blog, BarryJudge.com, Best Buy's chief marketing officer announced a test of video game trade-in kiosks in…

Happy birthday, barcodes!

This week marks the 35th anniversary of the first retail barcode scanner, installed in an Ohio supermarket.