Self-service kiosks debut at UK post office

August 2, 2010

The United Kingdom's Isle of Man post office is introducing self-service kiosks to reduce long lines, the BBC reports. Customers will be able to use the 'Pay…

DOJ updating ADA to improve access to Internet, ATMs and kiosks

July 25, 2010

The Washington Post recently ran a dispatch from the Associated Press reporting that the Justice Department is taking public comments on how to modernize the…

New York's Ulster Co. using digital signage, kiosk to promote tourism

July 25, 2010

Ulster County, N.Y., is using digital signage and kiosks to promote tourism around Ulster, the county's top industry, according to the Daily Freeman newspaper…

Innovation expert tells Congress: Self-service industry boosts U.S. economy

by Missy Baxter — journalist, Baxter Publishing

Recent studies indicate that the self-service industry is creating high-skill and higher-pay jobs, as well as fueling increased productivity and efficiency in…

Bahrain eGovernment Authority intros gov't services kiosk

June 28, 2010

As part of the Bahrain eGovernment's Authority effort to provide convenient electronic services through multiple channels, the authority recently announced its…

San Antonio to launch B-Cycle kiosk supply

June 17, 2010

According to bizjournals.com, the San Antonio City Council has approved an RFID-enabled bike sharing, rental and tour program. B-Cycle will supply a system of…

SmartGate kiosk at second New Zealand airport

June 14, 2010

Trans-Tasman travel has opened SmartGate today at its second New Zealand airport, according to a story on scoop.co.nz. SmartGate is a kiosk and gate system…

Think tank calls for government support of self-service tech

by Christopher Hall — w, t

The nonpartisan Information Technology & Innovation Foundation issued a report in April calling for government policies supporting self-service technologies…

Beijing launches bike-share kiosks, aims for 1,000 kiosks, 50,000 bikes

May 26, 2010

According to Agence France-Presse, Beijing officials are working to revive the city's once-vibrant bicycling culture by launching a bike-share kiosk program…

Michigan expands license-renewal kiosks

May 20, 2010

The Michigan Secretary of State office has added another license-renewal kiosk to a growing deployment in its branch offices. According to a Secretary of State…

Senate Financial Reform Bill passes without ATM amendment

May 20, 2010

The U.S. Senate late Thursday voted 59 to 30 to pass the "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010," known to many as the Financial Reform Bill.   A…

Harkin Amendment suffers second blow

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

The ATM industry wipes its brow as the proposed fee-cap appears mortally wounded.

Harkin Amendment draws fire from industry groups

ATM, banking, funds transfer organizations voice opposition to the proposed ATM fee cap.

Harkin Amendment draws fire from industry groups

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

ATM deployers and others are voicing strong opposition to proposed fee cap

Knoxville replaces city satellite office with kiosks

May 7, 2010

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that the city has closed its Five Points satellite office in East Knoxville and plans to replace the five laid-off…

Guam rolling out kiosks for people self-representing in simple court cases

April 27, 2010

The (Guam) Pacific Daily News reports that the Guam judiciary, in partnership with Guam Legal Services Corp., is rolling out Self-Represented Litigant, or…

Ill. governor briefly considers digital-download tax

April 23, 2010

The Chicago Tribune reports that Ill. governor Pat Quinn last week backed off from a tax on digital downloads that he proposed to help fix the state's budget…

Michigan self-service license renewal stations pass 550,000 transactions

April 18, 2010

After five years, Michigan's Self-Service Station program for conveniently renewing vehicle license plate tabs has served more than a half-million…

Passport kiosks key to U.S.-Germany travel agreement

April 15, 2010

BTN Online reports that the U.S. and Germany have agreed to a traveler reciprocity program that will make it easier for qualified residents to travel between…

Valparasio council considering regulations on outdoor kiosk placement

April 15, 2010

The Munster, Ind., Times reports that the Valparasio, Ind., city planner has asked that city to consider new rules regarding self-service kiosks.   City…