U.K.'s GWD Media sees success with self-service software

November 2, 2008

Sheffield Telegraph: A Sheffield developer of bespoke software is breaking boundaries in modern technology to revolutionize commercial activity. GWD Media has…

North Dakota kiosk can display everything Theodore Roosevelt

November 2, 2008

(Bismark, N.D.) KFYR-TV, Channel 5: The Library of Congress is shipping more than 600,000 documents about Theodore Roosevelt to Dickinson State University in…

Chamber of Commerce kiosk explains ups and downs of entrepreneurship

November 2, 2008

Phoenix Business Journal: The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is launching a new business center at its headquarters in Phoenix, where the business center, a…

LAX launches Global Entry kiosk program to speed travelers through customs

November 2, 2008

(Los Angeles) KABC-TV, Channel 7: Los Angeles International Airport has a new program to get U.S. travelers through customs quickly and efficiently. LAX and…

Security firm warns that Internet kiosks easily hacked

November 2, 2008

The (Malaysia) Star Online: Information in Internet kiosks can be hacked in just 10 seconds, warns Paul Craig, principal security consultant of…

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.