Finalists announced for KioskCom's Interactive Kiosk Excellence Awards

April 14, 2004

Organizers have announced the finalists in the 3rd Annual KioskCom Interactive Kiosk Excellence Awards contest. The winners will be announced at KioskCom…

DVD-rental kiosks get ready for their close-up

Is it 'Blockbuster beware' as new machines start to fling flicks at the masses?

CompUSA installs SoftwareToGo kiosks in 25 stores in 3 states

April 13, 2004

PLANO, Tex.--With an aim toward customer convenience, CompUSA has installed SoftwareToGo kiosks in about 25 stores in the Dallas, San Francisco and Seattle…

Ilford goes Aussie to help photo kiosk customers print instantly

April 13, 2004

AUSTRALIA--Print-on-demand kiosk systems in large-scale photo shops will allow consumers to make enlargements of prints instantly. And according to PC World…

Multichannel software is the medium for a clearer message in retail, other sectors

Approach allows consistent voice to reach customers throughout their experience.

Loudeye Corp. strikes a chord with Synergy Music Group

April 12, 2004

CinemaElectric, nReach look for upwardly mobile sales through partnership

April 12, 2004

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-CinemaElectric Inc. and nReach Inc. are targeting major electronics and mobile phone retailers, airports, train stations and restaurants to…

Denver turns to Parkeon to install parking pay stations in busy shopping district

April 12, 2004

DENVER-After parking pay-station kiosks from one company failed, the city has found a reliable alternative with Parkeon of New Jersey.

Building on success with other airlines, IBM installs kiosks for Ireland's Aer Lingus

April 12, 2004

DUBLIN--IBM has finished installing FastPass check-in service for Aer Lingus airlines at the Dublin Airport.

DFI Tech. develops new Tiger touchscreen computers

April 11, 2004

SAN FRANCISO-Two new Tiger brand open frame touchscreen computers have been developed by DFI Technologies, Inc.

British company develops photo booth for disabled users

April 11, 2004

MANCHESTER, England--Working Solutions (Creative IT) has developed Photopod, a new prototype photo booth designed especially for disabled users. It was…

Zbin joins FutureLogic as OEM sales manager

April 11, 2004

GLENDALE, Calif.--Thermal printer manufacturer FutureLogic Inc. has named Steve Zbin as its OEM Sales Manager. Zbin focuses on kiosk, parking, medical and…

Shop 'n Scan expanded in Dallas/Ft. Worth, wider rollout eyed

April 11, 2004

BOISE, Idaho--In a trial that shows promise, Albertsons has significantly expanded its Shop 'n Scan service at stores in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. If all goes…

Hotel chain installing check-in kiosks at Sheratons nationwide

April 11, 2004

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is installing self-serve check-in kiosks at its Sheraton Hotels & Resorts' facilities around the U.S…

Florida county's touchscreen voting machines to cost at least $1 million

April 11, 2004

Brevard County, Florida, needs to spend at least $1 million to buy ATM-like touchscreen voting systems by 2006, Florida Today newspaper reported.

Planar Systems acquisition of AllBrite Tech complete

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With its acquisition of AllBrite Technologies Inc. complete, Planar Systems Inc. is expanding its reach in the international kiosk and ATM markets. The $24.…

Tivoli and Wincor create self-service solution

April 9, 2004

PADERBORN, Germany - A new product for self-service terminals will allow ATM and Self-Service terminal (SST) owners to more effectively manage their networks…

Info Touch, Chapters announce Internet kiosk deployment

April 9, 2004

BURNABY, B.C. -- Info Touch Technologies Corp. (CDNX: IFT) has deployed 300 Internet-enabled kiosks to 77 Chapters Inc. (TSE: CHP) book stores across Canada.

About Elo TouchSystems

April 9, 2004

Founded in 1971, Elo TouchSystems pioneered touchscreen technology, helping to create an entire industry based on touch as a simplified interface between…

Getting in good with government

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Cutting through bureaucracy can be rewarding for kiosk companies, provided they're not in a hurry.