Continental Prison Systems getting ready to make Utah jail 'cashless'

January 14, 2010

Continental Prison Systems Inc., dba EZ Card & Kiosk, which bills itself as "the industry leader for taking city and county jails ‘cashless'," is…

Australian public transit self-service smartcards still hitting snags

January 11, 2010

Australia's AUS $1.3 billion smartcard public transit ticketing system finally rolled out late last year, with "less than auspicious" results, says Robert…

India's navy getting into a la carte kiosk act

January 6, 2010

The Indian Navy recently installed an information kiosk and teller at the offices of its Principal Controller of Defense Accounts, according to…

The self-service industry's best and worst of 2009

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We look at this year's top five self-service influencers and one we'd like to forget.

Gov. Schwarzenegger unveils touchscreen kiosk as part of Calif. Medal of Valor program

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December 13, 2009

CaliforniaNewswire.com reports that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week unveiled a touchscreen kiosk as part of the state's Medal of Valor award…

L-1 Identity Solutions introduces driver's license processing kiosks

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December 9, 2009

L-1 Identity Solutions, a provider of identity solutions and services, today announced the release of automated kiosks for processing driver's license renewals…

Entrepreneur creates controversy with 'Amber Alert' kiosks

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A new kiosk's goal is to help find lost children, but some say the concept is misguided and confusing.

Canadian bill to allow prescription drug sales at kiosks

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December 2, 2009

Canada's CBC News reports the Ontario legislature has passed Bill 179, which will allow prescription drug sales through self-service kiosks. The Web site says…

U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposes permanent Global Entry kiosk program

November 22, 2009

According to a report from Business Travel News, the United States Department of Homeland Security has proposed to make its test Global Entry kiosk program…

Virginia government deploys check-in kiosks statewide

September 20, 2009

Medical Check In Systems Inc. has announced the deployment of its Customer Service Check In kiosks in court and probation offices across the state of Virginia.

U.S. Army deploys information kiosks at Fort Lewis

September 3, 2009

The United States Army has deployed 10 "OneStop Army" kiosks at high-personnel-traffic locations at Fort Lewis in Washington state.

New Mexico DMV deploys SeePoint kiosks state-wide

August 26, 2009

SeePoint Technology has announced the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles has deployed more than 170 of SeePoint's touchscreen self-service terminals…

Pennsylvania moving forward with wine-vending kiosks

July 21, 2009

Interactive kiosk part of war memorial in Massachusetts

July 16, 2009

(Providence, R.I.) WLNE-TV: The Massachusetts State House has plans to construct an interactive memorial meant to honor local servicemen who have died in…

Preview: JustTouchIt 2009, South Africa's first kiosk conference

A world-class sporting event has helped set the stage for the first and only kiosk-industry tradeshow in a growing South African market.

Pennsylvania governor puts stop to wine kiosk plan

July 8, 2009

PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has temporarily shelved the state Liquor Control Board's plan to sell wine via vending machines in grocery stores.

Advantech embedded platform used in Taiwan bike-share kiosks

July 7, 2009

IRVINE, Calif. — Advantech, an ePlatform service provider, has announced that its ARK-4180 embedded platform is being used in a "YouBike" rental kiosks…

Indiana prisoners visit family, friends via videophone kiosks

July 1, 2009

The Associated Press: Since February of this year, prisoners at Indiana's Rockville Correctional Facility have been able to conduct visits with loved ones…

EZ Card and Kiosk tech to be rolled out in Arizona jail

June 24, 2009

FRESNO, Calif. — Continental Prison Systems Inc., provider of the EZ-Card and Kiosk technology for cashless solutions, today announced a strategic alliance…

Pan-Oston releases kits to make self-checkouts hearing impaired-friendly

June 22, 2009

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Pan-Oston, a leader in smart retail counter and checkout solutions, has introduced a kit that enables retailers, healthcare providers…