As the housing market stays strong, real estate kiosks offer 24/7 sales assistance

Designed to take on a multitude of tasks — from initial information gathering, to checking in for an appointment, and browsing listings—real estate kiosks can…

Self-serve kiosks reduce friction, but IoT learning can throw a curve

IoT is an exciting playground as machines are being built that do things faster, more accurately, and at a fraction of the cost than ever before. But customer…

Cashless expansion can’t leave cash-only customers behind; kiosks have a role to play

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk providers must recognize they cannot take the current expansion of self-service technology for granted if the technology fails to serve the needs of all…

Digital directory kiosks: a simplified and unique guest experience

Interactive directories can display up-to-date information and directions to help guests successfully identify and navigate their destination. They're easy to…

Considerations for selecting kiosks and securing deployments

Self-service kiosks for enterprise use require the right hardware configuration, scalable software platform and security features.

Experiential marketing set to take hold in 2019

Retailers are harnessing their power at physical locations through in-store opportunities to improve customer service.

As restaurants embrace self-order kiosks, remember the pioneers that led the way

by Michael Kasavana — Consultant, K-Team

QSRs and fast casual restaurants are deploying self-order kiosks at a rapid pace. A handful of leaders who led the way beginning in 2016 deserve much of the…

4 ways digital kiosks are transforming the patient check-in process

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

As patient check-in kiosks find their way into healthcare facilities and hospitals across the country, they're improving efficiency, providing secure access to…

8 digital signage uses in cannabis dispensaries

Recent applications of digital signage in marijuana dispensaries have highlighted how the merging of displays, content management software and point of sale…

Restaurant self-serve kiosks: Is the tipping point almost here?

by Michael Kasavana — Consultant, K-Team

Self-ordering kiosks are now more popular in quick service and fast casual restaurants than at any time in the past. A foodservice technology expert reviews…

How kiosks can help retailers simplify the busy holiday season

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Despite increases in online purchases, consumers are still turning to brick and mortar stores to meet their holiday shopping needs — especially those who find…

McDonald’s touchscreen study calls for zero tolerance approach

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The McDonald's touchscreens sampled in the U.K. study have caused no illnesses to date, indicating that the risk is being managed. But that’s not the end of…

Customer facing features for POS kiosks

Customer facing kiosks require platforms that integrate with legacy management services and APIs which enable newer cloud-based infrastructure and maintain…

5 ways colleges and universities can implement kiosks and digital signage on campus

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Colleges and universities can implement digital kiosks and signage for information sharing, bill payment, wayfinding, banner ID printing and check-in.

ADA compliant screen readers? Garbage-in, garbage-out...

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

The content in the coding of the software application must be compatible with the screen reader to be compliant with federal disability access rules.

Connected parking kiosks take the lead in creating 'smart cities' infrastructure

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Parking kiosks will provide much of the infrastructure for smart cities, which promise a higher quality of life for millions of people.

Outdoor kiosks and displays call for accelerated environmental testing

Kiosk and digital signage designers have to understand limitations of an outdoor display and what needs to be done in ensure it will survive in harsh…

Remembering Lyle Bunn: Digital signage analyst, consultant extraordinaire, friend

by Christopher Hall

Leading digital signage industry analyst and consultant Lyle Bunn died Oct. 9 of complications from colon cancer. He was a longtime friend of and contributor…

How to prevent digital skimmer attacks threatening e-commerce

Expanding e-commerce has drawn the attention of hackers adept at skimming credit cards. Companies active in online commerce need to pay attention to data…

Why electronic access control should be part of kiosk design

Electronic access solutions can serve as stand-alone access control devices, or they can be connected to a network for remote access control. While enhancing…