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XONA Media launches next-generation management platform for movie kiosks

April 20, 2011

XONA Media, developer of movie kiosks capable of both traditional disc retail as well as digital media downloads, announced today the release of X-Suite 5.0 to help new operators compete in the fast-growing DVD, game and digital movie kiosk markets.

"The entire industry has been caught off guard by the success of automated DVD-rental kiosks," XONA Media COO Pete Popcke said in a press release. "In today's economic environment, consumers demand convenience and value — and are increasingly dissatisfied with the old choices."

The next-generation management platform for movie and game kiosks allows entrepreneurs and operating companies to better compete with national chains like redbox and NCR, Popcke said.

The X-Suite 5.0 software platform "represents the next-generation, enterprise-class, full-featured software suite, providing both large and small operators with the industry-leading management tools to maintain real-time control of a dynamic retail network," according to the release.

Capabilities of XONA X-Suite 5.0 include the following features:

• Advanced, Web-based systems for remote diagnostics and robotics management.
• Internet reservations of kiosk inventory.
• Promo-code campaign management.
• Email marketing and receipts to build customer loyalty.
• Full white label custom branding.
• Support for advance subscription rental programs.
• Digital media delivery and management.
• Full lifecycle inventory management system and EZ Load tools for on-site disc handling.
• 24/7 remote kiosk monitoring with automated notifications via email or SMS.
• Comprehensive customer service tools and real-time performance reports.
• Major movie trailers automatically downloaded and managed for overhead flat screen displays.
• And advertising-ready digital signage.