Straiv introduces modular self-check-in kiosk for hotels

September 18, 2026

German hospitality technology company Straiv has introduced the Kiosk | PULSE, a modular indoor self-service system designed to automate hotel check-in and…

From Identity Document to Digital Workflow- How Automated ID Capture Reduces Manual Work and Accelerates Identity-Driven Workflow

Automated identity capture transforms IDs and passports into usable digital information. Plustek SecureScan scanners capture high-resolution images and extract…

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New York school adds visitor kiosk, wearable panic buttons

September 17, 2026

St. Christopher's School in Tonawanda, New York, has installed a visitor management kiosk and provided staff with wearable panic buttons as part of new…

ID Image Capture vs. ID Data Capture: What Does Your Kiosk or Self-Service Solution Need?

ID scanning is essential to many kiosk and self-service applications, but not every solution needs the same capabilities. This white paper explains the…

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Astral Hotels deploys AI-powered holographic check-in kiosk

September 1, 2026

Israeli hotel group Astral Hotels is introducing an artificial intelligence-powered self-service kiosk featuring a life-sized holographic avatar that can check…

HotelKey expands self-check-in kiosk deployments

August 26, 2026

HotelKey is expanding deployment of its self-check-in kiosk as hotel operators look to automate routine front-desk functions and provide around-the-clock…

The Connected Guest Journey: Arrival to Departure

Connected technology helps hospitality businesses create more seamless, convenient experiences across the guest journey. This blog explores how connected…

HID, Soloinsight, CTS strengthen visitor check-in kiosk security

August 13, 2026

HID has integrated its ATOM document reader and U.ARE.U facial recognition module with Soloinsight's CloudGate visitor management platform and a self-service…

Building a Self-Service Kiosk? 5 Questions to Ask About ID and Document Scanning

Building a Self-Service Kiosk? Here are 5 Questions to Ask About ID and Document Scanning Choosing the right scanner is an important part of kiosk design.

AI age verification opens self-service opportunities

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers, regulators and technology providers are deploying systems that can estimate a customer's age in seconds, determine whether additional identification…

Sine adds automated ID verification to visitor check-in kiosks

July 16, 2026

Sine, Honeywell's visitor and contractor management platform, has introduced Advanced ID Check for its SinePoint Pro iPad kiosks, adding automated identity…

Vendfun targets smaller hotels with Nano-S check-in kiosk

July 10, 2026

Malaysia-based Vendfun has introduced the Nano-S, a compact self-check-in kiosk designed for independent, boutique and smaller hotels seeking to automate guest…

Self-service becomes retail infrastructure

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…

Healthcare check-in kiosk market projected to grow at more than 10% per year

May 20, 2026

A new report from QY Research projects strong growth in the global healthcare check-in kiosk market as hospitals and medical providers continue investing in…

BLM installs fee collection kiosks at 3 Montana campgrounds

April 24, 2026

Visitors to three campgrounds within the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in central Montana can now pay camping and recreation fees using…

Connecticut seeks to limit self-checkout kiosks

April 22, 2026

A proposed bill in the Connecticut legislature would impose new restrictions on the use of self-checkout kiosks in retail stores, according to a report in The…

NYC medical group intros patient check-in kiosks

April 15, 2026

Montefiore Medical Group in New York has introduced self-service digital kiosks in select waiting rooms to speed up patient check-in and improve overall…

KIOSK Information Systems and AOPEN Solve the ‘Digital Front Door’ Reliability Crisis at HIMSS 2026

KIOSK Information Systems and AOPEN are addressing healthcare’s “digital front door” reliability challenges with resilient, always-on kiosk solutions at HIMSS…

The Benefits of Scanning IDs in Self-Service Kiosks

From improving customer experience to supporting regulatory compliance,  kiosks with ID scanners offer measurable advantages for operators and end users alike.

From Transactions to Experiences: Empowering Associates to Drive Operational Efficiency

Learn how retail is moving beyond the checkout as companies prioritize engagement and emotional connection throughout the customer journey. This blog…