'Freedom Toaster' kiosks let South Africans copy documents, textbooks, music

February 2, 2009

ITweb.co.za: A South African company called Breadbin Interactive is distributing touchscreen kiosks it calls Freedom Toasters, which can burn music, movies…

Mobile 'robot' kiosks may serve as building guides in the future

February 2, 2009

AutomatedBuildings.com: Companies that keep pace with accelerating technological change grab market before stragglers even realize their core business has…

Self-check-in comes to Ingalls Memorial Hospital

February 2, 2009

(Chicago) SouthTownStar.com: Ingalls Memorial Hospital has become the next in a long line of hospitals to embrace the value of self-service check-in and…

Avaya president says vertical solutions can succeed in tough economy

February 1, 2009

CRM Buyer: In a question-and-answer session about his first year as president of Avaya Global Services, Chris Formant said his company is focusing on…

Telequip announces new design for CX25 self-service coin dispenser

February 1, 2009

SALEM, N.H. — Telequip, a provider of automated coin-dispensing solutions, has announced a new design for its CoinXpress coin dispenser, the CX25, which is…

Virtual I Technologies kiosk provides live customer-service talkback

February 1, 2009

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — A kiosk line manufactured by Virtual I Technologies could help cash-strapped businesses curb labor costs during the current economic…

Improving the customer experience through service and automated checkout

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Wincor Nixdorf says its innovations in cash management and automated checkout are enhancing the shopping experience, for retailers and consumers.

Wincor Nixdorf launches new tech that shields ATMs from attacks

February 1, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf AG has announced the release of an enhanced security product for bank branches called ProTect.   According to a news…

Versatile kiosks let retail customers check credit availability

January 29, 2009

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Versatile Systems Inc. has announced that Mohawk, a commercial and residential flooring retailer, has made it easier for consumers to see…

Wincor Nixdorf's new POS application complies with new European payment standard

January 29, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf is moving toward the new European standard Electronic Protocols Application Software, which is now available as part of…

Wincor Nixdorf touts new security systems, including ProTect

January 29, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — In response to the growing number of attacks on automated teller machines, Wincor Nixdorf is demonstrating new technologies, including a…

NCR, Integrated Technology Group partner for self-service library solution

January 29, 2009

TechLINKS.net: The Integrated Technology Group (ITG), a division of Vernon Library Supplies Inc., has joined with NCR Corp. to develop and launch the next…

The real,- Future Store doesn't live up to hype

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

To see a slideshow of the future store, click here.   For the last few years, I've heard quite a bit about the so-called "store of the future" — a massive…

New Motorola MK500 retail touchpoint

The Motorola MK500 Micro Kiosk integrates Indyme Solutions retail technology. This compact, easy-to-install and affordable device allows retailers to put the…

Vodafone WOW Stores

YDreams developed this exciting shopping environment for Vodafone stores in Portugal, Lille, Bordeaux and Aix-en-Provence. Featured applications range from…

Move over TJX: Heartland data breach may be biggest yet

January 28, 2009

With literally tens of millions of card transactions at risk, malware found on the server of Heartland Payment Systems may make history.

NEXTEP teams with METRO diner for touchscreen kiosks, digital menu boards

January 28, 2009

TROY, Mich. — METRO Silver Diner has selected NEXTEP SYSTEMS to implement touchscreen order kiosks and digital menu boards throughout its new METRO restaurant…

Passersby bid on MASKARADE masks with digital screen

January 28, 2009

MONTREAL — The Farha Foundation, Quebec's leading AIDS fundraising organization, is displaying an interactive digital display screen that allows passersby to…

U*Tique launching fully automated luxury shop

January 28, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Automated retail start-up U*tique and beauty retailer STUDIO at Fred Segal are launching the U*tique Shop this February. U*tique Shop…

Carrefour to invest in self-service payments, NFC

January 27, 2009

International Supermarket News: Beginning February 11, Carrefour will work together with the country's leading mobile operators to put in place a series of…