Remote kiosk monitoring offers control, security

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

October 31, 2007

KioWare Full allows an airport to remotely monitor and push content out to its network of terminals.

Touchscreen voting continues slide

U.S. states turn back to optical scanning machines.

SoloHealth seeks backing for vision-testing kiosks

October 30, 2007

Tech Journal South: Bart Foster came up with the idea for automated self-service vision-testing kiosks in malls and other public places while at CIBA Vision…

Retail store launches first UK self-service kiosks for all goods

October 30, 2007

Scotsman.com: Marks & Spencer is piloting self-service checkouts at its two flagship stores. If it is judged to be a success, the checkouts could be…

Express mail kiosk reaches sixth airport

October 30, 2007

Government Technology: The Portland International Airport in Oregon recently became the sixth airport in the country to offer Mailsafe Express kiosks that…

Jail kiosks sentenced to Indiana prison

October 29, 2007

Kokomo Tribune: Inmates at the Howard County Criminal Justice Center have seen an increase in the commissary items they are able to purchase. Keefe Commissary…

U-Scan kiosks tread outside grocery stores

October 29, 2007

FRISCO, Texas — Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has announced that Canadian Tire will install Fujitsu's U-Scan Genesis self-checkout system at more than…

Wincor Nixdorf expands to Russia

October 29, 2007

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf has established its own subsidiary in the Russian market, the company announced this week.   "We want to strengthen our…

Turnkey solutions steal focus at expo

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

First fall expo features digital signage, and other tech.

Norway rolls out biometric security kiosks

October 28, 2007

Security Document World: Norway has rolled out 21 biometric kiosks as part of its biometric ePassport and visa pilot scheme. The kiosks, which have been…

AirTran offers flight info through self-service Mobile Web

October 28, 2007

Orlando Business Journal: AirTran Airways has introduced a new Mobile Web program that allows customers to view their flight status, check in for flights and…

Walgreen sees movie-burning DVD kiosks at stores

October 28, 2007

The Washington Post: Walgreen Co. plans to put kiosks that can make DVDs of popular movies in drugstore photo departments next year, using a new system that…

Felix eyes expansion

October 28, 2007

Manchester Evening News: Felix Group is at last hoping to make its presence felt on Englands' High Streets with its MAX BOX vending ATM/kiosks. The kiosks…

TIO Networks to offer money transfer services with NEXXO

October 28, 2007

BURNABY, British Columbia — TIO Networks Corp., an automated bill-payment and financial-services network, and NEXXO Financial Corp. have formed a strategic…

Box Technologies announces kiosk partnership with Rittal UK

October 25, 2007

OXFORDSHIRE, England — Box Technologies, a Europe-based supplier of retail IT and mobile-computing solutions, has announced a partnership with…

MEI bill acceptor helps floral kiosks blossom

October 25, 2007

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — MEI has announced that its Series 2000 bill acceptor has been integrated into 24Hour Florist's new floral vending kiosk, enabling…

Wincor Nixdorf reports 10% gain in annual net sales

October 25, 2007

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf International AG has ended its 2006/2007 fiscal year with a 10-percent gain in net sales, the company reported this week.…

Experticity designated an IBM partner at Self Service Expo

October 24, 2007

NEW YORK — Experticity, a provider of live video-assisted customer support solutions, has announced that its customer service platform has been designated as…

Healthnotes launches new kiosk platform

October 24, 2007

PORTLAND, Ore. — Healthnotes has announced an all-new kiosk platform for delivering its "Fresh Ideas" program to shoppers. Healthnotes new interactive kiosks…

PFU Systems introduces digital signage kiosk at Self Service Expo

October 23, 2007

SAN JOSE, Calif. — PFU Systems has announced the availability of the first in its line of information kiosk and digital signage products. The Mediastaff DS is…