Mobile ticketing report released by Research and Markets

November 2, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets, an international market research and market data firm, has released "Mobile Ticketing: Transport, Sport Entertainment…

Automated Postal Machine kiosks removed from Alabama post offices

November 2, 2008

The Cullman (Ala.) Times: Post office customers in Cullman, Ala., have noticed a change at the main branch. The convenience kiosk, where customers could use…

Fujitsu's U-serv self-service kiosks coming to theaters with Ready Theatre Systems' ticketing solution

November 2, 2008

RICHARDSON, Texas — Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has partnered with Ready Theatre Systems of Hartford, Mich., to provide Fujitsu's U-Serv 100 and U-Serv…

Microsoft info kiosk placed in front of Apple store

November 2, 2008

ITProPortal.com: It seems that Microsoft is taking its "I am PC" campaign directly before the Mac user, if reports of a new Microsoft kiosk popping up before…

Nine tips for a user-friendly interface

How to develop an interface that people will want to use.

TSYS announces plans to buy Infonox

November 2, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Total System Services Inc. has announced plans to acquire Infonox, a private California-based technology firm that specializes in payments…

In-Store Marketing Expo grows

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Las Vegas show attracts 300 retail solutions providers.

Austrailian retailer Myer inks photo kiosk deal with Kodak

October 29, 2008

SYDNEY, Australia — Kodak and Myer have announced a new partnership that makes Kodak the official supplier of photo-lab service for Myer customers.   According…

Digital downloads and DVD dispensing to be features of NCR movie kiosk

October 29, 2008

Video Business: NCR Corp. says it is plans to roll out hybrid machines that both dispense pre-recorded DVDs and provide digital-movie downloads in retail…

Court ruling causes Ryanair to nix plans for Dublin Airport check-in kiosks

October 29, 2008

Irish Examiner: Ryanair is refusing to install self-service check-in kiosks at Dublin Airport in Ireland after Ryanair lost a High Court bid to stop the Dublin…

Miami perp jailed for Internet kiosk scam

October 29, 2008

Network World: A Miami woman has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison and ordered to pay $18.2 million in restitution for a scheme to sell Internet…

Netkey Ready for IBM program receives validation

October 28, 2008

EAST HAVEN, Conn. — Netkey, provider of solutions for self-service kiosks and digital signage, has received validation from IBM for its Netkey Software…

New Zealand revamps airport; self-service baggage check-in, mobile ticketing on the way

October 28, 2008

(New Zealand) One News: Queues at New Zealand airport check-in gates could be a thing of the past, now that Air New Zealand has announced a $30 million revamp…

New European association focuses on self-service

October 28, 2008

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Representatives from several companies in the self-service industry have established the European Association for Self-Service — a new…

A cashless society?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A survey reveals increase in some consumers' use of cash.

Universal Studios policy for DVD kiosks entails more lawyers

October 27, 2008

Houston Business Journal: DVD kiosk operator TNR Entertainment Corp. has hired a law firm to support its review of a recent policy change by Universal Studios…

Interactive sports history kiosk is a home run for Memorial Coliseum

October 27, 2008

The (Fort Wayne, Ind.) News-Sentinel: Since 1952, the Memorial Coliseum has been the capital of Fort Wayne sports, and now it's become a showcase of sports…

InMotion kiosks provide music downloads for air travelers' iPods

October 27, 2008

Los Angeles Times: There's nothing more discouraging for the weary air traveler than to arrive at the airport only to remember that his iPod contains nothing…

A pharmacy kiosk from Parata

Video from KioskCom Self Service Expo 2008

Digital Signage Today publishes interactive tool, guide for selecting digital signage software

October 26, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today, the leading daily news and information portal covering the digital signage industry, announced the availability of its…