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The 2005 Software Review

April 6, 2005

Today's kiosks are only as exceptional as the software driving the application. You can find a software product for almost any type of kiosk application imaginable. These products are all designed to maximize kiosk function and profitability. Look no further than these pages for leading software solutions for your kiosk program.

1stKIOSK Software name: k-Builder for Mac OS X Current version: 1.3 First version launched: 2002, v1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Software to develop, deploy and manage interactive kiosks and dynamic digital signs. Multimedia authoring environment combined with the ability to save projects as standalone applications. Contains built-in project development environment, comes with on-screen keyboards for text and numbers for touchscreen use; user input integrates with Filemaker. All objects governed by properties that can be set via an Inspector palette. Context-sensitive online guide provides feature and function explanations. Compatibility: Mac OS X (10.2.x or later), Apple Quicktime and Applescript, 802.11b and 802.11g, Filemaker Pro Server for Mac and Windows, touchscreens, printers, barcode and card readers, RFID, ADA & Section 508. Pricing: $495.00 Major customers: Fortune 500, museums, hospitals, schools, convention centers. Ideal applications: tradeshows, interactive exhibits, digital signage. Web site:www.1stKIOSK.com

Advanced Internet Access LLC Software name: i-table! PBI (Public Browser Interface) Current version: 4 First version launched: 1997, v1.7 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Customizable, secure, built-in payment acceptance support, remote management, e-mail notification, Web browsing, public e-mail, instant messaging, video postcards, support for Microsoft Word/Excel; ability to add up to 20 additional third-party applications including games, business, POS, VoIP, etc.; real-time, Web-based reporting tools. Compatibility: Windows 98SE/2000/XP. (Windows XP preferred.) Pricing: $295.00. Quantity discounts available. Major customers: Best Western Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Radisson, La Quinta, Westin, Kroger Foods, NASA, Paytel. Ideal applications: building directory, public Internet access terminal, information kiosk, cyber cafes. Web site:www.i-table.com

Apunix Computer ServicesSoftware name: Apunix Kiosk Software for the Java Platform Current version: Apunix Kiosk Software for the Java Platform First version launched: 1998, Apunix Kiosk Software for the Java Platform Number of copies/licenses sold: 1,000 Capabilities: Easy interface to backend systems; RAD content development tool; point-and-click interface to peripherals; complete remote monitoring, management, and content update; extensive reporting capability. Compatibility: Apunix provides a complete solution, including the O.S. Pricing: Quantity-based. Major customers: Travel Centers of America, Henry Company, Sun Microsystems, Technology Portal, Inc. Ideal applications: Web portal and database-centric applications such as loyalty, promotion, transactional, information kiosks, HR. Web site:www.apunix.com

Burn A Song Software name: Digital Download Station Current version: 1.0 First version launched: N/A Number of copies/licenses sold: N/A Capabilities: Music burning and CD delivery station. Download and burn from more than 100,000 popular tracks licensed by labels. Compatibility: Windows XP Pro. Pricing: $12,500.00 Major customers: Undisclosed. Ideal applications: Retail, grocery, convenience, malls, airports, theatres; bringing an entire music/video store to a two-foot by two-foot space. Web site:www.burnasong.com

CeroView Software name: 3d Product Configurator Current version: 4.0 First version launched: 2001, v5.6 Number of copies/licenses sold: 7,000 Capabilities: Enables end users to spin, zoom and view objects from any perspective, three-dimensionally, as well as custom configure a product by adding accessories, components, changing color, etc. Software has a high compression technology, software-based rendering engine, and a file protection format. Compatibility: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP, Mac OS 8.5-9.2 OSX and Linux. Pricing: $1,000.00 - $1,600.00 per license, not including application development. Quantity discount. Major customers: NASA, JPL, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Intel, IBM, HP, Dell, Compaq, CNN, Reuters, Bloomberg, NEC, Sanyo, Casio, General Motors, BMW. Ideal applications: Product visualization, virtual interaction, product configuration, tracking changes, reporting final selection pricing. Web site:www.ceroview.com

Cyphermint, Inc. Software name: AAA KCA Current version: 2.30 First version launched: 2004, AAA Customer Service Kiosk Number of copies/licenses sold: 50 Capabilities: Hotel, air reservations; car rental; driving directions; account editing; change information; financial services; join or renew membership. Compatibility: Windows 2000 Pricing: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00 Major customers: American Automobile Association, Canadian Automobile Association. Ideal applications: Extending AAA/CAA retail presence to malls, airports, Departments of Motor Vehicles, and places where a full customer service office is needed. Web site:www.cyphermint.com/products_services/kiosk_integration.html

DIATOUCH, Inc. Software name: Digivey Survey Suite Current version: v2.3 First version launched: 2003, Digivey Survey Suite Number of copies/licenses sold: 500+ Capabilities: Interactive, multi-lingual, multimedia-capable; customized questionnaire development; real-time data compilation and reporting; concurrent display of questions in many languages; static and dynamic picture integration; interactive branching and skipping logic; input acceptance for address fields from magnetic stripe readers and scanners; coupon printing. Compatibility: Windows 2000/XP/Tablet XP. Pricing: $895.00 per suite license, $375.00 per data collection module license. Quantity discounts/corporate licenses available. Major customers: Hill-Rom, Mercedes Benz, Temple University, Gardner Corp., Tucson Children's Museum, Lord Fairfax Community College, Holiday Inn; ANZ Banking Group. Ideal applications: Survey research and marketing research at point-of-sale, point-of-service, point-of-care and point-of-experience. Customer satisfaction surveys, employee satisfaction surveys, patient satisfaction surveys, community polls, opinion polls. Customer feedback gathering for retail, hospitality, tourism, healthcare, aviation, banking, education, sports and entertainment industry. Web site:www.diatouch.com and www.digivey.com

DynaTouch Corp. Software name: TIPS Kiosk Management Suite Current version: 3.0.1 First version launched: 1988, TIPS Number of copies/licenses sold: 1000+ Capabilities: Web browser, full-screen graphical user interface, configurable navigation tool bar, pop-up keyboard, user volume and font size adjustment, database-driven URL filtering, built-in printer and I/O device management, remote monitoring/updates/data retrieval, flexible multimedia screensaver functionality, Web-based menu management and formatting, detailed usage logging, interactive survey functions, error logging and recovery. Compatibility: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP. Pricing: Pricing varies according to quantity and configuration. Major customers: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Veterans Administration, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Postal Service, Indian Health Service, Mexico Department of Labor. Ideal applications: Secure Internet/intranet portal, wayfinding with 3D maps and directions, human resources, customer/employee survey, personnel/facility directory, patient/medical education, form filling and printing, real estate/apartment locator, employee recruiting/retention, interactive multimedia marketing/informational display. Web site: www.dynatouch.com

EON Reality, Inc Software name: EON Sales Assistant Current version: 2.0 First version launched: 1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: 700 Capabilities: Authoring tool allows creation of interactive 3D sales applications. It enables customers to select and configure a product of their choice in full 3D. The customer can interact with a product by rotating, panning and zooming in on the product and key features in real-time. Accessories can be added to the model, and unlimited configurations can be created on the fly along with a custom brochure. EON CAD import tool, administration tool, user interface, custom brochures. Compatibility: Windows 2000 and higher Pricing: $29,995.00 Major customers: American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Office Depot. Ideal applications: EON Sales Assistant is an ideal application for any industry that is interested in creating a truly interactive sales tool where a customer can configure and design their products in 3D. Ideal applications: Automotive, industrial, furniture. Web site: www.eonreality.com

FlickStation Media, Inc. Software name: FlickStation OS ? DVD & Video Game Kiosk Software Current version: Beta v1 First version launched: 2005 Number of copies/licenses sold: Currently pre-selling. Capabilities: Internet-connected, personalized, member-centric DVD and video game rental interface with remote management capabilities and artificial intelligence engine. Compatibility: Operates on any DVD/video game rental machine, regardless of manufacturer. Pricing: Contact for pricing. Major customers: Undisclosed Ideal applications: DVD and video game rental machines. Web site: www.flickstation.com

Healthnotes, Inc. Software name: Healthnotes Kiosk Applications Current version: 7.9 First version launched: 1997, Healthnotes Online v1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: 6,000 Capabilities: Comprehensive health, food, drug and lifestyle information database. Tracks customer usage and provides a report on shoppers' top product interests for use in merchandising and promotions. Can be networked for updates and tied to loyalty programs, promotions and POS. Staff training module included. Compatibility: Windows 95/98/2000/NT, IE 5.5/6.0. Designed to run on multiple kiosk platforms including Healthnotes EasyAnswers Touchscreen Kiosks, and IBM and NCR kiosk hardware. Pricing: $1,595.00 for single one-year software subscription and license. Discount pricing may apply for quantities and multi-year contracts, and for bundled products that include Web content. Major customers: Longs Drugs, Kroger, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Wild Oats Markets, Whole Foods, Clemens Family Markets, Farm Fresh Supermarkets. Ideal applications: For use by supermarkets, pharmacies and health food stores to influence consumer behavior, enhance service, and drive sales with a consistent resource in-store and online. Web site: www.healthnotes.com

IDS Engineering Software name: Xpedient Current version: Xpedient 2005 First version launched: 2003 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Generalized kiosk control system with an extensive back office that allows users to: create their own content and shopping experience for their customers, maintain and manage thousands of kiosks from a central location, define and publish applications to one or thousands of kiosks worldwide, upload usage statistics and transactions to the corporate system. The software at the kiosk is hardware independent. Compatibility: SQL, Windows, OPOS. Hardware independent at the kiosk. Pricing: Undisclosed. Quantity discounts available. Major customers: Thornton Oil Corp. Ideal applications: Quick serve restaurants, deli, hotel check in/checkout, HR information, universities, hospitals. Web site: www.idsengineering.com

Innovation Management Group, Inc. Software name: Build-A-Board Keyboard Designer Tool, My-T-Touch Onscreen Keyboards Utilities Current version: 1.77 First version launched: 1995, My-T-Touch Number of copies/licenses sold: 1 million+ Capabilities: Programmable, sizeable, on-screen alphanumeric keyboard data entry. Integrates completely into Windows at the lowest level of the O.S. for network logon and control of all security components. Can be used to control any software application including legacy DOS (from a Windows shell), terminal emulators and thin clients. Provides virtually indestructible keyboards, macros buttons and numeric panels for more than 180 countries. Custom layouts can be created with IMG's Build-A-Board Keyboard Designer Tool. Compatibility: Windows 98/2000/NT/XP Embedded, thin client O.S's running from a wired or wireless Windows NT/2000/2003 terminal server. Pricing: My-T-Touch: $99.95, Build-A-Board: $199.95. Major customers: Offered or bundled by more than 85 percent of major automation, GIS/GPS, HMI, industrial, in-vehicle, medical, military, pen, public safety, ruggedized, tablet, wearable and whiteboard hardware and systems manufacturers worldwide. Ideal applications: Any interactive system based on a light pen, pen tablet or touchscreen input device. Web site: www.imgpresents.com

KING Products and Solutions Inc. Software name: KINGnet Kiosk Software Current version: Version 5.0 First version launched: 1999, KINGnet Version 1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: 5,000+ Capabilities: Hardware and software watchdogs, alarm management, state of health and uptime monitoring, ad and click reporting, logging and utilization statistics reporting. Compatibility: Windows NT/2000/XP/XP Embedded Pricing: $330.00 Major customers: AOL Time Warner, Bell Canada, Boeing, British Telecom, Chase Manhattan Bank, Christie's Auction House, Dulles International Airport, NASA, Pfizer, Royal Ontario Museum, The Library of Congress, The Smithsonian, U.S. Department of Justice. Ideal applications: Multimedia, multifunctional, transactional, informational, promotional, entertainment, wayfinding, VoIP, self-service. Web site: www.kingproducts.com

Kiosk Logix Inc. Software name: NetstopPro Current version: 4.00 First version launched: 1998, Netstop Number of copies/licenses sold: 17,000 Capabilities: Complete, secure, reliable, highly customizable software solution for public access terminals. Secure a PC for unattended locations, use default interface designs or design your own, and offer users several built-in applications. Users can browse the Web, send and receive e-mails, send pictures stored on digital cameras, send video e-mails, work on MS Word/MS Excel documents, etc. Compatibility: Microsoft 2000/2000 Pro/XP Pro/XP Embedded. Pricing: Enterprise: $245.00, Payment Pro: $295.00 Major customers: U.S. Army, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Princess Cruise Lines, McDonald's, Anheuser-Busch Credit Union, USAA Insurance, Concordia University, Carnegie Mellon University, Hilton Corporation, MSNBC. Ideal applications: Hospitality, retail, human resources, government, healthcare, financial, educational, pay-for-use public access. Web site: www.kiosklogix.com

KioWare Software name: KioWare/KioWare Lite/KioWare Server Current version: v5.0 First version launched: 2001, KioWare v1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: 1,000+ Capabilities: Browser lockdown software enables industry standard Web applications to run in a kiosk environment without reprogramming. Functionality includes O.S./browser security, user session management, attract screens, second monitor, security devices, XML remote configuration, remote monitoring, usage statistics collection/upload and remote content updating. Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 or newer, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or newer Pricing: $70.00 - $330.00 per license. Quantity discounts and enterprise licensing available. Major customers: U.S. Forest Service, Pierce County State of Washington, PNC Bank, National Weather Service, N.Y. State Department of Transportation, State of Louisiana, State of Tennessee, Hershey Medical Center, U.S. Coast Guard, Boston Medical Center. Ideal applications: Finance/banking, healthcare, advertising/media, community or campus wayfinder, retail, human resources, tradeshows and museum. Web site: www.kioware.com

Longflow Enterprises Ltd. Software name: Limnor Codeless Programming System Current version: 3.3 First version launched: 2004, 1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Codeless programming including math, string, array, variables and more; secure Web browsing; printing and printer monitoring; coin acceptor; smartcard reader; FTP; e-mail receiving and sending; all OLE DB and ODBC databases; data-binding to UI; Internet phone call; Web camera; scanner; launch and control external programs; reboot computer and auto-logon to O.S.; remote updating; remote monitoring; multi-lingual. Compatibility: Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 Pricing: $199.00 Major customers: Bal Kiosk (Spain), Control Data Ltd. (Thailand), Microcom-Wieland (Switzerland), Journey Education Marketing (USA), Industrial Energy Service Group (Canada), YORART VOF (Netherlands). Ideal applications: PC applications including business management applications, Internet cafe kiosk, Internet payphone kiosk, tourist kiosk, customer service kiosks. Web site: www.limnor.com

Macromedia, Inc. Software name: Macromedia Director MX 2004 Current version: MX 2004 First version launched: 1988, Director Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Multimedia authoring tool for interactive content for CDs, DVDs, kiosks or Internet users who have Shockwave Player. Supports a wide variety of media for creating kiosk content for educational material, product demonstrations or entertainment applications. Compatibility: Windows Intel Pentium III 600MHz or higher, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Macintosh, Power Macintosh G3 500 MHz or higher, Mac OS X 10.2.6 or 10.3 Pricing: New users: $1,199.00. Upgrade from 8.5 and MX: $399.00 Major customers: Gulfstream, Microsoft, Pearson Prentice Hall, Toys 'R Us (Times Square), ABC News, ESPN, MTV, Burger King, NASA, United Parcel Service. Ideal applications: Kiosk systems requiring rich, interactive multimedia, extensibility to include joysticks or Web-cams, Internet access, or needs to adhere to Section 508 accessibility requirements. Web site: www.macromedia.com/software/director

MarCole Interactive Systems Software name: Gift RegistryWorksT Current version: 6.0 First version launched: 1999, v1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: 29 Capabilities: Platform-independent, scaleable and modular gift registry solution for in-store and Web-based deployment. Self-service or assisted registry setup, scanners, multilingual user interface, product image capability. Supports multiple occasions including weddings, wish lists, etc. Three versions: Enterprise edition, Independent Retailer edition, Software Development Kit. Provides a high-performance controller servlet that supports pluggable views and business logic. Web page display is implemented using View Beans and Java Server Pages. Compatibility: IBM x, i, p and z series or compatible hardware and Sun servers. Platform independent: Windows, Linux, AIX, Solaris,OS/400; operates in all J2EE-compatible application servers, including IBM WebSphere, Apache Tomcat and Weblogic. Pricing: Approx. $1,000.00 per store Major customers: Linens 'n Things, Neiman Marcus, Boscov's Department Stores, Z Gallerie, Sur La Table, Linen Chest (Canada), Trimingham's, Cooks Emporium, David M. Brian, Shreve, Crump and Low; Schwarzschild Jewelers, Bed Bath 'n' Table (Australia), Calvin Klein. Ideal applications: In-store and Web-based gift registry and wish lists. Web site: www.marcole.com

Nanonation, Inc. Software name: Nanopoint Current version: 3.0 First version launched: 2000 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Enterprise-class software allows businesses to seamlessly integrate dynamic media with backend systems and a platform that monitors, measures and manages each interaction. Compatibility: Windows 2000/NT, Mac OS OSX Pricing: $200.00 - $1,000.00 per license. Quantity discounts. Major customers: Mazda, Petro, NHL's Minnesota Wild, Burger King, SBC, Yahoo!, Discover, 3M, J Lo, Kimpton Hotels, Nebraska Book Company, CampusLink, Continental Properties, Grand Hotel, Douglas Theatres. Ideal applications: High-impact, interactive, and integrated customer experiences for multimedia merchandising, information kiosks, customer loyalty, eCommerce, digital signage, HR. Web site: www.nanonation.net

NetBooth Corporation Software name: KioskSoftware.com Current version: 2.9 First version launched: 1995 Number of copies/licenses sold: 200+ Capabilities: Interactive secure browser combines security with functionality. Integrates touchscreen monitors, cameras, bill acceptors, barcode scanners, kiosk printers, industrial keyboards and credit card readers. Compatibility: Windows2000/XP/XP Embedded. Pricing: $50.00 per month per license, includes kiosk monitoring software. $585.00 with one-year support. Major customers: Hard Rock Hotel, Tropicana Hotel, U.S. Air Force, American Wagering, Flextronics, Excalibur, Sahara, Mandalay Bay, Orleans Hotel, Fitzgeralds, Digital Broadcast Systems, American Red Cross, Roche Diagnostics. Ideal applications: Retail catalog kiosks, public Internet access, self-service business centers, player tracking systems, ticket printing, content distribution, digital signage, human resources, photo kiosks, city guides, information center, betting terminals; self-service POS, navigation systems, entertainment portals. Web site: www.netbooth.com

Netkey, Inc.Software name: Netkey Current version: 6.2 First version launched: 1995 Number of copies/licenses sold: 50,000 Capabilities: Enterprise-level software platform secures, monitors and manages self-service and digital merchandising applications delivered through networks of kiosks, digital signs, PC terminals and other retail technologies. Multiple applications can be securely extended to the retail environment on unattended devices that are centrally controlled and managed from a single administrative desktop. Device remote monitoring, content scheduling and delivery; device and application security, reporting and analytics. Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000/NT/XP/Server 2003; Microsoft SQL Server Pricing: Contact vendor. Available as hosted ASP service or premise-based server software. Major customers: Bank of America, BMW, Borders, JC Penney, Target, U.S. Postal Service. Ideal applications: Retail, financial services, HR self-service, gift registry, loyalty, product lookup, assisted selling, deli and sandwich ordering, employee communications and training, online banking, digital signage. Web site: www.netkey.com

NetShift Software name: NetShift Builder & Runtime, NetShift Enterprise (Remote Management Software) Current version: 7 First version launched: 1996 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Flexible user interface configuration, payment, printing, remote management, remote monitoring and remote content functionality. Compatibility: Windows 2000/NT/XP. Pricing: Pricing on application. Major customers: HP, Nike, Eurostar, easyinternetcafe, P&O. Ideal applications: Community information solution, mobile phone top-up application, large format print-on-demand application, tourist information solution, pay to surf/Internet cafe, employee HR portal, interactive reception assistant, interactive car showroom solution. Web site: www.netshift.com

Online-Kiosks.Net Software name: Online-Kiosks.Net Current version: 1.75 First version launched: 2003 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Internet video messaging system provides targeted, timely and custom advertising messages on indoor billboards to high traffic areas, waiting rooms and lobbies. Compatibility: Windows (all platforms), Macintosh, Unix, Linux. Pricing: $54.95 per month and up Major customers: Undisclosed. Ideal applications: Employee and/or customer communications for midsize companies, banks and restaurants. Web site: www.Online-Kiosks.net

PROVISIO eKiosk Software name: SiteKiosk (by PROVISIO) Current version: 6.0 First version launched: 1996, SiteKiosk 2.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: 60,000 Capabilities: Secure Web browser; payment options including bill, coin, credit card, code; programmable and skinable video and photo mail; free skin design; content filtering; remote management; log files and stats; touchscreen support and a JavaScript-based programming language for software customization. Kiosk management tool for Internet cafes (SiteCafe). Compatibility: Windows 98/2000/NT/XP Pricing: $149.00 - $260.00 per license. Discounts for non-profit organizations. Major customers: OfficeMax, Daimler Chrysler AG, Siemens AG, Wincor Nixdorf, City of Los Angeles, UCLA, Time Warner Communications, Verizon Wireless, NVIDIA, CNN Interactive, Credit Union Bank Institutes, Gartner Group, IBM Corporation. Ideal applications: Kiosk systems or PCs requiring a secure Web browser. Web site/download: www.sitekiosk.com

Radiant Systems, Inc. Software name: Radiant Self-Service Current version: Radiant Self-Service First version launched: 1994 Number of copies/licenses sold: 5,000+ devices Capabilities: Graphical touchscreen interface with lead-through order entry, automated up-selling and cross-selling, integrated credit/debit processing; centralized management of menus, screens, promotions; integration to store technology, including the POS, kitchen production system, inventory management, pricing and reporting. Multiple hardware and installation options; one-stop solution provider for software, hardware, and related services. Compatibility: Built with open architecture and industry-standard Intel components. Easily integrated with specific site's network and other technology systems. Pricing: Varies based on project requirements. Major customers: Wawa, Sheetz, Burger King, Arby's, AMC, Lowes Cineplex, Edwards Theaters, Aramark Ideal applications: Entertainment, petroleum and convenience stores, hospitality, made-to-order food, deli grocery, quick-serve and fast-casual restaurant ordering applications that require integration with site point-of-sale and kitchen production systems, as well as centralized administration and reporting tools. Web site: www.radiantsystems.com

St. Clair Interactive CommunicationsSoftware name: Command & Control Current version: v7.0 First version launched: Undisclosed Number of copies/licenses sold: 70+ Capabilities: Remote management system for customer-facing devices including kiosks, digital displays, price checkers, POS displays and handhelds. Features include device status reporting, exception handling, content and software updating, self-service productivity reports. Compatibility: Interfaces with remote operations agents such as Kiosk Administrator and Multichannel Local Administrator. Pricing: Undisclosed Major customers: See Web site. Ideal applications: Operations, IT support, help desk, content organization and scheduling, market research and statistical analysis, revenue and ROI reporting. Web site: www.stclairinteractive.com

Scala, Inc. Software name: InfoChannel 3 Current version: 7.3 First version launched: 1987 Number of copies/licenses sold: 25,000+ Capabilities: Software suite creates, distributes, manages and monitors content across a network of screens; supports a wide variety of display devices including touchscreens, plasma screens, TVs, video projectors; also supports network configurations such as dial-up, LAN, Wi-Fi, terrestrial and satellite-based multicast networks. Integrates with other systems for dynamic content rendered on the fly at playback time. Compatibility: Windows 2000/XP. Pricing: $10,000.00. Hosting available for a monthly fee. Quantity discounts available for larger networks. Major customers: Tesco, Best Buy, T-Mobile, ShopRite, Virgin MegaStore, Bloomberg, Kiwi, Azizia-Panda Supermarket, McKee Foods, Burger King, Muvico, Warner Brothers Movie World, RaboBank, Nedbank, Carnival Cruise Lines, Harrah's Casinos Ideal applications: Dynamic signage, point-of-sale advertising and interactive multi-media kiosks. Web site: www.scala.com

Simpliciti.biz Software name: Simpliciti Locked Browser Current version: 1.04 First version launched: 2002, Simpliciti Locked Browser Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Lock down Internet Explorer and PC for use in public areas; attract loop and timer; site and URL restriction lists; download protection; popup management; NT security or local workspace security options; centralized configuration available; optional address bar, buttons, schemes. Compatibility: Windows 98 - XP Pricing: $69.95. Quantity discounts. Major customers: See customer list at www.simpliciti.biz/customer_list.htm. Ideal applications: Hospitals, museums, schools, government, public browsing, restricted browsing. Web site: www.simpliciti.biz/intro_download.htm

Touch N SurfKiosk software name: Internet concierge Station Current version: 3.0 First version launched: 1999, 1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: 1,000+ Capabilities: Internet, concierge, hospitality services, video e-mail, Voice-over-IP, coupon printing. Compatibility: Windows XP Pro. Pricing: $3,000.00 - $6,000.00 Major customers: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino, Choice Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Riviera Hotel, Ramada Hotels, Sands Convention Center, International airports. Ideal applications: Hospitality, airports, convention centers, convenience, tourist and travel locations requiring Web access, concierge/directory information or business center applications Web site: www.touchnsurf.com/interactive.html

Tribeworks Software name: iShell 4 Current version: 4 (r5) First version launched: 1998, iShell 1.0 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Complete multimedia authoring solution for kiosks, CD, DVD-ROMS and Internet players. Support for video, audio, still images, text. Intrinsic logic capabilities. Compatibility: Windows 98 and above, Mac OS X and above. Pricing: $495.00 Major customers: U.S. military, Brigham Young University, University of Georgia, Brookfield Zoo. Ideal applications: Various. Web site: www.tribeworks.com

WebRaiser Technologies, Inc. Software name: TSS Enterprise Current version: 2.5 First version launched: 2003-04 Number of copies/licenses sold: 2,500+ Capabilities: Comprehensive open platform that provides the framework and standards to develop, deploy and manage self-service technology networks. Includes TSS Developer, TSS WebPay, TSS Deployer, QRS Defender and TSS Director. Compatibility: Windows 9x/2000/XP. Pricing: Single license, volume discounts and bundled packages available. Major customers: See www.webraiser.com/history.html. Ideal applications: Human resource management, retail transaction and display, financial transactions and bill payments, hospitality and concierge services, customer relationship management; vending of prepaid cellular, Visa, VoIP, gift card, games, music. Web site: www.Webraiser.com

WireSpring Technologies, Inc. Software name: FireCast OS Current version: 3.1 First version launched: 2002, FireCast OS 1.1 Number of copies/licenses sold: Undisclosed Capabilities: Linux-based software platform for kiosks and digital signage combines a locked-down Linux operating system, secure browser interface and user-friendly administrative tools. Supports standard Web technologies. Includes a customizable user interface, multimedia screensaver and virtual keyboard features. High-quality video can be displayed in Quicktime, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 formats. Optional Web-based remote management. Supports kiosk peripherals such as touchscreens, thermal printers and magnetic card readers. Compatibility: Will run on any standard PC hardware system. A list of supported hardware is available at www.wirespring.com/Products/FireCast_OS/requirements.html. Pricing: $200.00 - $500.00 Major customers: Republic Bank, Group 1 Automotive, Siba Stores, Harley Davidson, GL Homes, Transeastern Homes, Kanes Furniture, ORNL Federal Credit Union, InBarMedia. Ideal applications: Retail, automotive and financial industries; applications include lead collection, instant credit applications, retail POP advertising and branded media/narrowcasting networks. Web site: www.wirespring.com

WiseVillage Inc. Software name: WiseNav Current version: 2.0 First version launched: 2003 Number of copies/licenses sold: 100+ of current version Capabilities: Intuitive, visual environment that permits users to search for and view information without relying on text. Software suite also includes administration tools for uploading and maintaining kiosk content. Full control of video and interactive content on video displays with video sequencing software. Compatibility: Windows and Linux platforms. Pricing: $450.00. Custom interface and integration costs vary. Major customers: BudgetHotels Network, Info Center Inc. Ideal applications: Retailers, financial institutions, government and others. Web site: www.wisenav.com

Working Solutions (Creative IT) Ltd Software name: Acquire Current version: 2 First version launched: 2003, Acquire v1 Number of copies/licenses sold: 4,000+ Capabilities: Rich media kiosk and screen network development system allows flexibility of page layout to display and control most media formats with layering and shaped masking on each page. Flexible and expandable with the ability to use ACQ plugins, such as Cyberbrowser secure Internet plugin, Cash, Credit Card, SMS Receive and SMS send, live news/weather feeds, etc. Rapidly layout pages of information using full-screen videos, graphics, Flash, sounds and other media. View the status of kiosks and deployments and run reports for usage from a central location. Compatibility: Windows 2000/XP Home/XP Pro/XP Embedded. Pricing: Price based on version and Editor/Player licenses. Major customers: Natwest, Royal Bank of Scotland, T-Mobile, I-Vu Ideal. Ideal applications: Retail, entertainment, shopping centers, in-store, corporate, tourism, estate agencies. Web site: www.digital-multimedia.tv/

Worldweaver Ltd. Software name: DX Studio Current version: 1.17 First version launched: 2003 Number of copies/licenses sold: 6,500 Capabilities: Interactive real-time 3D engine with a suite of 3D editing tools. With ActiveX support, plug interactive 3D into any Web browser or kiosk application. DX Studio takes advantage of the latest 3D hardware support to provide quality and realism when running full screen or in a window. Real-time special effects include rippling water, particles (such as smoke or sparks) and lens flares. Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003. Pricing: $220.00. One per developer, no per unit license fees. Major customers: Siemens, ABB. Ideal applications: Real-time visualization and control systems, product configuration systems, interactive walkthroughs of virtual buildings. Web site: www.dxstudio.com