203 vs. 300 DPI for printers: an updated guide

Switching from 203 to 300 DPI is based on the specific user need. An expert reviews the key considerations that determine which DPI best suits your application.

EMV’s impact on kiosk owners, part 1

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

The US trails other markets in converting to the more secure EMV protocol for equipment that accepts credit cards. Credit card brands have issued cards with…

Looking for secure self storage? Kiosks play a role

by Kelsie Collins — Marketing Content Writer & Editor, Advanced Kiosks

A secure storage facility requires three elements: a kiosk, an internal lock system and a break-in alarm. In addition to security, the system brings efficiency.

Maintenance and other considerations for outdoor kiosks

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

With kiosks finding more uses in more location types, the demand for outdoor kiosks continues to grow, posing a set of special considerations. An industry…

The price of self-service, part 1: lowering the cost of kiosk hardware and components

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

Hardware and components have to be tested for compatibility and reliability. Most hardware companies will give a prospective customer a free 30-day evaluation…

4 Predictions for touchscreen software in 2017

by Casey Dubbs — Marketing Manager, Horizon Display

Touchscreens are everywhere, and the technology behind it is continuing to advance. From next-gen haptic touch technology to content delivery software…

Kiosk printers 101: How to ensure reliablility

by Kiosk Marketplace

Anyone who has dealt with printers knows they have a bad tendency of jamming, running out of ink and generally being a pain in the neck. Kiosk printers…

Custom kiosk apps build better ROI

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The best customer experience is a customized experience. Thus, custom kiosk applications can help craft the ideal customer experience that delivers an…

The benefit of bill-payment kiosks

by Kiosk Marketplace

Bill-payment kiosks can provide great benefits to retail customers, as long as you keep the basics of availability, security and customer experience in mind.

Choosing and sourcing quality kiosk components part 2

by Ben Wheeler — Director of Marketing and Sales, RedyRef

Last time, we discussed how to choose the right kiosk components for a project. This week, we conclude with the second stage of kiosk development and component…

Kiosk printers move to 3D

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Until recently, kiosk printers were limited to receipts and other 2D items. Now, the sky is the limit with 3D printing enabling countless possibilities from…

Choosing and sourcing quality kiosk components

by Ben Wheeler — Director of Marketing and Sales, RedyRef

The decision to design and manufacture a new kiosk for your business isn’t generally one made lightly. You need to know just what aspects of component…

How NFC tech can improve your kiosk

by Frank Olea

As NFC phones become the norm, it is allowing for the implementation of new features and functions in interactive kiosks that give kiosk operators the ability…

Five pitfalls to avoid when dispensing cash

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

Dispensing bills greatly increases the complexity of the device and the logic required by your kiosk application in order to gracefully complete a cash…

Three technologies set to change self-service in 2015

by Marek Narkiewicz — CEO, GWD Media Ltd

From beacons to bitcoin, these technologies are poised to make a major impact on self-service in the coming months.

Dramatically increase a kiosk application's performance with local caching, pt. 2

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

In the second part of this two-part series I'll cover a couple of cool options for persistent local storage in the Web browser. In part one I covered the…

Dramatically increase a kiosk application's performance with local caching, pt I

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

In the first part of this two-part series we'll cover the benefits of caching data locally on a kiosk, the sort of data you'll want to cache and some helpful…

Out with the old and, eventually, in with the new: self-service and the changing payments landscape

Is there a way to strike a balance – a way to effectively utilize new technology and enhance the consumer experience, all the while blazing a technological…

5 tips for creating massively scalable kiosk applications

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

Scalable design doesn't happen by accident -- it requires careful planning and an upfront time investment.

How to Design a Responsive Kiosk User Interface - Part 1

by Andrew Savala — CEO, KioskSimple

If your kiosk's user interface appears sluggish, you can expect your customers will opt for interacting with a cashier, which defeats the purpose of having a…