Commentary
How interactive kiosks will shape grocery's future
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
Self-service kiosks can easily help grocery stores improve their patrons' weekly shopping trips as well as the store's own bottom line.
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4 ways self-service solutions are enhancing the workplace
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
From check-in kiosks to virtual building directories, interactive digital signage, and automated smart lockers, many organizations are finding ways to simplify…
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Digital kiosk’s original purpose remains, extends to multiple applications
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
The purpose of first interactive kiosk in 1977 was to provide users information. That purpose continues to drive the expansion of self-service kiosks, which…
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Sports betting jumpstarts gaming and kiosks; (hey, cash isn't dead)
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Gaming continues to grow as a popular form of entertainment as more states permit sports betting. While not one of the larger kiosk verticals, gaming continues…
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Why digital kiosks keep finding more use cases
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
From providing access to maximizing efficiency, reducing wait times, and enhancing the overall customer experience, electronic kiosks can be used by businesses…
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Micro market acquisition speaks volumes about self-service progress
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The acquisition attests to the fact that the micro market improved the customer experience in the unattended break room — such as being able to touch a product…
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Remember the beginning user when designing custom kiosk interfaces
by Jeff LeBlanc — Director of User Experience, Advanced Kiosks
Designers need to be aware of the challenges that separate kiosks from websites or mobile apps and adjust the design process accordingly.
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Digital signage kiosks and digital displays – what’s the difference?
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
As more businesses and organizations find ways to incorporate technology into their daily operations and offerings to their customers, it's important that they…
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The politics of self-service technology strikes; strong stomach needed
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Retail and foodservice are on the front lines of the way automation is impacting jobs since they are the most visible workplaces the public sees on a regular…
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The ATM turns 50 in the US; 2019 brings more innovations
ATMs continue to be a mainstay in society as they become more more interactive with customers and more intelligent so operators can manage them with greater…
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3 ways digital kiosks drive retail sales
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
From improving convenience for shoppers to increasing store and employee capacity and promoting awareness, self-service retail solutions are helping…
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How AI enabled kiosks, robots will make offices healthier, more productive
Newer modalities of services will occur in businesses via AI-powered kiosks and robots that are mobile and feature tablets for providing a wide range of…
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4 BOPIS best practices for the back to school season
Today's consumers want to interact with brands in traditional and nontraditional ways, which is why retailers must excel at integrating their brick-and-mortar…
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How self-service ordering kiosks are transforming the QSR environment
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
From decreasing congestion to increasing order capacity and personalizing the customer experience, self-service food ordering kiosks are transforming QSRs as…
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As mortgage rates drop, here are 3 ways kiosks can improve the home buying process
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
From informational kiosks to thru-glass, digital signage, secure check-in and more, digital real estate kiosks are improving the home buying process by…
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UX considerations for designing kiosk interfaces: a closer look
by Jeff LeBlanc — Director of User Experience, Advanced Kiosks
When designing a kiosk interface, it's important to minimize user friction, maximize speed, create intuitive interfaces and avoid public shaming.
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The many ways digital kiosks make drivers’ lives easier
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
As self-service technology has continued to evolve, digital kiosks have made drivers' lives easier. From purchase to maintenance, testing and parking …
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4 ways digital kiosks are simplifying travel and tourism
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
From the first steps off the plane or out of the car, to the last steps out of the hotel, self-service kiosks are simplifying different aspects of the travel…
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Effective custom kiosk design begins with ‘knowing thy user’
by Jeff LeBlanc — Director of User Experience, Advanced Kiosks
A kiosk designer has to know and understand who will be using the system: the range of demographics, technical skills, probable mindsets, and even under what…
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The 3 main ways retailers are putting self-serve kiosks to work
by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks
Retailers of are putting self-serve kiosks to work to both enhance the in-store experience and bridge the gap between brick-and-mortar and e-commerce stores,
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