Trusted traveler kiosks expediting Customs clearance

February 15, 2010

The United States Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, for "trusted" or low-risk international travelers, expedites clearance through U.S.

New Delhi rolling out municipal kiosks

February 9, 2010

Between now and October about 2,000 municipal kiosks are set to spring up around the Indian capital of New Delhi, according to Afaqs!, which bills itself as…

Internet kiosks to help bridge the digital divide in New Delhi

February 9, 2010

The Delhi SC, ST, OBC, Minorities, Handicapped, Financial and Development Corporation (DSFDC) plans to deploy 15 Internet-enabled interactive kiosks across…

Bill in Congress would mandate blind-accessible interfaces on all kiosks

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February 8, 2010

The Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind, if enacted, would make new technology a must for all self-service units.

Continental Prison Systems moving into Clark County, Nev., jail

February 4, 2010

Continental Prison Systems Inc., dba EZ Card & Kiosk, announced today that it has installed the first phase of its EZ Technology lineup of products and…

Iowa library builds own self-checkout kiosk, saves tens of thousands of dollars

February 1, 2010

A librarian for the Kirkendall Public Library in Ankeny, Iowa, built a self-checkout kiosk for the library — for only $1,500 — according to The Des Moines…

Missouri using kiosk to help highlight earthquake awareness in New Madrid Seismic Zone

January 31, 2010

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is using an interactive kiosk to help highlight Earthquake Awareness Month in the state, according to the Kansas…

Philly more than doubling its self-service parking kiosks

January 28, 2010

The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) says it plans to more than double the number of its multi-space self-service parking kiosks over the next two months…

Census Bureau using interactive kiosks to encourage participation

January 25, 2010

The United States Census Bureau is using interactive kiosks to encourage Norwalk, Conn., residents to get counted, according to The Hour newspaper in Norwalk.

Mich. secretary of state branch office to be replaced by self-service kiosk

January 24, 2010

The office of Michigan's secretary of state announced Friday that its branch office in Frankenmuth, Mich., would close and have part of its functionality…

Continental Prison Systems taking two Colorado jails cashless

January 21, 2010

Continental Prison Systems Inc., dba EZ Card & Kiosk, announced today that it has scheduled the full installation of the EZ Technology line-up of products…

Fujitsu to demonstrate PalmSecure biometric authentication tech to Congress

January 21, 2010

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. earlier this week announced that the company will demonstrate its MedServ Patient Kiosk, featuring the Fujitsu PalmSecure…

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…