Commentary
Inventory vending opportunities go beyond industrial distribution
by Mark Hill — Founder, 1sourcevend
Vending machines have become more accessible with a lower cost of entry and software integration capability, making them ideal for point-of-use supply…
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Attack on voting machine technology claims a Nevada county: Who’s next?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Nevada county decision to replace electronic voting with hand counted paper ballots marks the progress the 'ban the machines' movement is making nationwide…
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Surging digital payments to drive self-checkout market in 2022 and beyond
by Pooja Sharma — Senior Content Writer, Global Market Insights Pvt. Ltd.
Increasing investments towards developing a robust infrastructure along with the flourishing travel and tourism trade will boost product adoption in the coming…
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How kiosks help QSRs fight inflation
by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.
Kiosks eliminate the need to roster more staff or hire temp workers during rush hours. With kiosks, QSRs will see a sizable reduction in labor costs.
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EV charging stations enter a more dynamic phase
by Steve Rogers — Content Writer, Index365
Charging stations are now seen as a place where people can charge their cars while they eat lunch or go shopping.
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How self-service kiosks boost the family entertainment center’s guest experience
by Cha Colores — Content Marketing Manager & Copywriter, Embed
Self-serve kiosks allow family entertainment centers to improve the guest experience, optimize on-site manpower, and enable real-time analysis and product…
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Smarter customers want smarter checkout
by Simon Powley — Head of Advisory Services, Diebold Nixdorf
Retailers need a smarter checkout that can cater to the full spectrum of outcomes their customers expect in a 'successful' retail experience.
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Emerging trends boost crypto ATM industry growth
by Nair, Priyanka Nair — Content Developer - Research, Global Market Insights Inc.
Crypto ATMs are among the safest ways of buying and selling cryptocurrencies. They can protect investors from constant price fluctuations and users are…
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5 things your kiosk should do
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
A kiosk program can require a lot of planning, from the high level aspects like design and function to the nitty gritty components like software and hardware.
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What's driving the growth of bitcoin ATMs?
by Marc Grens — Co-Founder and President, DigitalMint
There is no denying that bitcoin ATMs have seen incredible growth, but a number of factors are driving this rate of expansion in the bitcoin ATM space – it is…
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Voting machine integrity: Self service is on the line
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Given the credibility at stake, equipment reliability deserves the self service industry’s full attention, during the current election season and beyond.
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Industrial supply vending: Why the surge shows no signs of letting up
by Mark Hill — Founder, 1sourcevend
The pandemic and supply chain disruptions have accelerated the need for effective inventory visibility for industrial supply distributors. Vending and…
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EVs are coming in a big way – Will charging infrastructure be ready?
by Mike Harris — Head of Business Development, ELATEC Inc.
Significant investment is needed to develop the EV charging infrastructure required to keep pace with the rapid growth in EV adoption.
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Why healthcare kiosks remain essential in the changing medical landscape
by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
The pandemic was a catalyst for innovative healthcare solutions to keep operations efficient while ensuring safety is a top priority. Today, we’re seeing…
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What is the 'metaverse?'
Existing definitions of the metaverse all have their limitations. Imagine tweens interacting with one another in a space without the need for handheld devices…
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Considerations for local governments evaluating payment kiosk vendors
by Mansur Plumber — CEO, AdComp Systems Group
Government organizations are increasingly investing in self-serve kiosks to provide services to their constituents. While self-serve equipment can provide…
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3 steps for choosing the right POS printer
by Dawn Saquic — Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Touch Dynamic
Printers continue to be one of the most essential self-service devices for businesses and organizations. To make the best use of a printer, an organization…
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How digital kiosks help relieve US labor shortage
by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today
Businesses, especially retail, are turning to kiosks to attract customers, rely less on employees during a nationwide labor shortage, and hopefully return…
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How AI, real-time technology empower self service, QSRs
by Mark Perry — Global Business Manager, Cloudpick
Self-serve kiosks and quick-service stores have always been among the best, most efficient options to quickly grab food and beverage on the go.
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Bitcoin Depot at Circle K: an easy, intuitive buying experience
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Circle K recently deployed cryptocurrency ATMs that offer Ethereum and Litecoin in addition to bitcoin. Here's what a user experienced buying bitcoin from one…
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