IBM previews 17-inch version of Anyplace Kiosk

February 15, 2006

ARMONK, N.Y. - IBM Retail Store Solutions announced in a news release it is previewing IBM Anyplace Kiosk models with integrated 17-inch infrared touchscreens.

Checking into the hotels of the future

February 15, 2006

CNN/Money: After years of false starts, the self-check-in concept is finally gaining momentum, said Richard Penner, a professor at Cornell University's School…

Zoom Systems looks to expand its automated retail centers

February 15, 2006

Denver Post: After deploying about 100 of its futuristic automated retail centers - which dispense everything from iPods to PlayStations - Zoom Systems is…

Shurgard installs INSOMNIAC kiosks in Chicago area

February 15, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - OpenTech Alliance Inc. announced in a news release that Shurgard Storage Centers Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust in the…

FlickStation Media launches revolutionary DVD kiosk

February 14, 2006

ATLANTA - The FlickStation, a revolutionary DVD kiosk from FlickStation Media, will make it easier for users to rent, return and repeat.

Giant stores to offer DVD kiosks

February 14, 2006

Gazette.net: Giant Food stores throughout the mid-Atlantic region will offer automated DVD rental kiosks, with each kiosk able to hold more than 500 DVDs, from…

Sanity Music offers music kiosks

February 14, 2006

News.com.au: Sanity Music, through the Sanity, HMV and Virgin stores, recently opened music kiosks where customers can pick 74 minutes of music from their…

VERO and Tranax provide self-service check cashing solution

February 14, 2006

PORTLAND, Ore. - VERO Inc., a financial services technology provider, announced in a news release a marketing relationship with Tranax Technologies Inc., a…

The Self-Service & Kiosk Show winter '06 opens in Orlando

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

February 13, 2006

The winter installment of The Self-Service & Kiosk Show opened today at the Doubletree Hotel at Universal Orlando. More than 40 exhibitors brought their…

Embassy Suites moves to self-service check-in

February 13, 2006

USA Today: This round-up of hotel re-design trends includes a look at Embassy Suites, which is eliminating its front desks, replacing them with self-service…

JCPenney launching 'virtual store' in Times Square

February 13, 2006

PLANO, Texas - J. C. Penney Company Inc. is set to launch the largest branding event in the company's history, featuring a 15,000-square-foot virtual store in…

Wireless Logix announces integration with MyFax

February 13, 2006

OTTAWA - Wireless Logix Group and Protus IP Solutions announced in a news release the integration of MyFax into the BizCenter Logix business center solution…

The Self-Service & Kiosk Show opens in Orlando, Fla.

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

February 13, 2006

The Self-Service & Kiosk Show opened Feb. 13 in Orlando, Fla. with more than 40 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest wares, from check-cashing…

Janelle Barlow addresses the importance of branding in self-service

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The author of the best selling "A Complaint is a Gift" and "Branded Customer Service" gave the keynote address at The Self-Service & Kiosk Show, Feb. 14, 2006.

Can RFID put an end to lost luggage?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

McCarran Airport has done away with barcodes in its baggage check department, opting instead for RFID tags. It's an experiment that has paid off with greater…

Fausto's Food Palace installs WinesandRecipes.com kiosks

February 12, 2006

KEY WEST, Fla. - Fausto's Food Palace Inc. announced in a news release that it has installed the WinesandRecipes.com kiosk in its Fleming and White St.

Pittsburgh airport to install universal check-in kiosks

February 12, 2006

USA Today: Pittsburgh International Airport will install its first one-size-fits-all kiosks this summer, allowing passengers from any airline to bypass ticket…

Prescription drug kiosks gain ground

February 12, 2006

Newsweek: Machines dispensing prescription drugs are popping up around the country. The automated kiosks are designed to shorten lines at pharmacist counters.

Nintendo kiosk will wirelessly transmit demos to portable units

February 9, 2006

REDMOND, Wash. - Starting next month, Nintendo will offer all DS owners free downloadable game demos and other downloadable content at thousands of…

Transactional financial kiosks on the rise

February 9, 2006

Tekrati: Transactional financial services kiosks are making a comeback as a vehicle for serving "fringe" banking users, according to research conducted by Aite…