Choosing the right tech for digital displays

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A number of expert panel discussions were conducted at the second annual Digital Retailing Expo, held May 18-19 at Chicago's Navy Pier Exhibition Center. Among…

New 'pavement pod' kiosks hit the streets in Liverpool

June 1, 2005

eGov Monitor: Seven new "pavement pod" kiosks are about to hit the streets of Liverpool, offering e-government applications and tourism information. The pods…

ICOA closes acquisition of WiSE Technologies

May 31, 2005

WARWICK, R.I. - ICOA Inc., a national provider of wireless broadband Internet networks and managed services in airports, restaurants, marinas and hot zones…

WebRaiser Technologies gets funding offer

May 31, 2005

The Sacramento Bee: According to columnist Bob Shallit, WebRaiser Technologies has received a term sheet - or offer of funding - from a venture capitalist. He…

McDonald's kiosks roll out in Germany, begin testing in Chicago

May 31, 2005

The Chicago Tribune: McDonald's has been testing kiosks that offer photo printing, CD burning and ringtone downloads in the Chicago area, with "probably West…

WHITE PAPER: Kiosks & Mobile POS Technologies

May 30, 2005

When JC Penney wanted to enhance its wedding registry, the company brought in Avenue A/Razorfish, who focused on market research to make sure the end result…

Flying through security

May 30, 2005

USA Today: Bill Connors lived out a business traveler's fantasy one March morning. When he got to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, he marched past 5…

Bemoaning the hotel check-in kiosk

May 30, 2005

New York Times: Dust collectors. That is what employees at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers call their new automated check-in kiosks. Reporting a failure…

Self-service kiosk comes to the courthouse

May 30, 2005

Oshkosh Northwestern: The information booth at the Winnebago County Courthouse is no longer staffed. Beginning next month, the courthouse will become a test…

Chicago McDonald's adds music-burning kiosks

May 30, 2005

MTV: If you thought the addition of apple slices to the McDonald's menu was odd, wait until you get a load of the Blaze Net kiosk. The burger chain is rolling…

Netkey launches new version of software platform

May 26, 2005

CHICAGO - Netkey Inc. announced in a news release the launch of Netkey 6.5, its latest version of Netkey's software platform for retail self-service and…

Hand Held Products Joins Microsoft's Smarter Retailing Initiative

May 26, 2005

Hand Held Products Announces Support for Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service Software Platform

May 26, 2005

CHICAGO & SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y.--May 24, 2005 -- Hand Held Products, Inc., a leader in image-based data collection systems for mobile, in-premise and…

Linux brings multimedia content to PIN-entry pad

May 26, 2005

LinuxDevices.com: VeriFone has used embedded Linux to build a secure PIN pad that doubles as an in-store advertising kiosk. The MX870 supports RFID, smart…

Star Micronics announces compatibility with Windows Embedded for POS

May 26, 2005

CHICAGO - Star Micronics America announced in a news release that its TSP700 high-speed POS printer has passed verification for Windows Embedded for Point of…

IBM to support Windows Embedded POS

May 25, 2005

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - IBM Retail Store Solutions announced in a news release it intends to enable Windows Embedded for Point of Service on select models of its…

New 3M product allows touch interfaces to be placed anywhere

May 25, 2005

METHUEN, Mass. - 3M Touch Systems Inc. announced in a news release a new touch technology platform, Interactive Surface Technology, which offers the ability to…

Wincor Nixdorf announces Windows Embedded POS support

May 25, 2005

AUSTIN - Wincor Nixdorf, supplier of IT solutions for the banking and retail industries, announced in a news release its support for Microsoft's Windows…

South African bank introduces new kiosks

May 25, 2005

Cape Business News: Capitec Bank has introduced a range of new revolutionary banking services as part of the bank's advanced technology-driven distribution…

Mall kiosk promotes New York city

May 24, 2005

Finger Lakes Times: Geneva, N.Y., is being promoted at a kiosk in EastView mall.