More banned-item kiosks appear at airports

February 28, 2006

Chicago Tribune: CheckPoint Mailers is increasing the presence of its airport kiosks that allow patrons to mail home items that they would not be allowed to…

Buying smart cards in Jersey could become easier

February 23, 2006

Asbury Park Press: Vending machines that sell and refill borough parking authority smart cards in Red Bank, N.J., could be coming to a downtown bank lobby…

Half of DMV tasks could be moved to self-service, study finds

February 16, 2006

Ashland (Tenn.) City Times: At least 50 percent of business done at driver's license stations can be completed either online or at self-service kiosks in the…

Denver library will offer downloadable films

February 16, 2006

Rocky Mountain News: Next month, the Denver Public Library system will become the first in the nation to allow people to download movies and concert videos…

H&R Block, 7-Eleven team up for tax refund check-cashing

February 7, 2006

DALLAS - For the second year, H&R Block clients can head to 7-Eleven stores equipped with Vcom kiosks as a quick alternative to receive cash from their…

DVD rental kiosks coming to Marine bases

February 1, 2006

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - ELO Media announced in a news release it has formed a relationship with Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) to install its DVmatic…

The 2005 Kiosk Awards: Entries for General and Best New Kiosk Application

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Find out who has entered what into the Best New Kiosk Application and the General categories of the 2005 Kiosk Awards.

Post office to close all-night window

January 19, 2006

The Tennessean: A 24-hour post office in Nashville is closing its all-night window, thanks to the Automated Postal Center kiosk. At midnight Feb. 17, the…

Smart cards, kiosks ease Army life

The Treasury Department, U.S. Army and NCR have deployed a smart card/kiosk program that simplifies payments for soldiers overseas. The troops can use the…

Indianapolis airport takes step toward Registered Traveler program

January 10, 2006

Information Week: The long-talked-about Registered Traveler program is picking up momentum as its national rollout this summer nears. Indianapolis…

Smarte Carte adds services for travelers

January 9, 2006

Pioneer Press: Smarte Carte provides baggage cart, locker and stroller services at more than 1,000 airports, train stations, bus terminals, shopping centers…

Wincor World '06 highlights comprehensive banking, retail solutions

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Innovation in system architecture is changing the way retailers do business. At Wincor World 2006, more than 70 Wincor partners from around the world will be…

U.S. Army deploys NCR kiosks for military personnel

January 3, 2006

ATLANTA - Self-service kiosks from NCR Corp. are helping provide U.S. Army soldiers with a less stressful way to manage their finances while stationed at…

Kiosk magazine changes name to Self-Service World

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

January 3, 2006

Kiosk magazine, published by Louisville, Ky.-based NetWorld Alliance (which also publishes this Web site), is undergoing a change, and with the new year comes…

Five things to expect in 2006

January 2, 2006

USA Today: The newspaper suggests five big business trends looming for the coming year, and one of them is the predicted success of Registered Traveler, the…

Parking kiosks add features

December 20, 2005

ePaynews: Automated parking meters that support multiple payment options and use sensors, photography and wireless technology for self-enforcement are to reach…

CASE STUDY: New cash-counting system keeps inmate funds on lockdown

December 19, 2005

TW Vending has teamed up with MEI to develop a new inmate trust account system that provides prison facilities with a time-saving, money-generating, and safer…

Boston transit kiosk system on track

December 19, 2005

CBS 4 Boston: The Boston Transit Authority is moving forward with its automated fare collection system and it should be running systemwide by the end of next…

Self-Service 2006: A look ahead

December 19, 2005

Experts and insiders predict the year ahead for the industry.

Rochester adds trip-planning kiosk

December 14, 2005

10NBC: The Rochester (N.Y.) Genesee Regional Transportation Authority unveiled its new trip-planning kiosk at the Rochester Downtown Development Corp.'s office…