Jetstar expands self-service with SMS boarding

May 22, 2011

IBM announced this week that it has helped Jetstar Airways expand its self-service offering for passengers to include SMS boarding.

Star Micronics to demo printers at Kiosk Europe Expo

May 16, 2011

Star Micronics will exhibit its range of kiosk printing solutions May 24-26 at the Kiosk Europe Expo in Messe Essen, Germany.

DSL releases all-in-one panel PC for kiosks

May 16, 2011

Datasound Laboratories, a U.K.-based company known as DLS, has designed an all-in-one panel PC specifically for industrial automation and information kiosks.

AOpen media players powering digital signage, kiosks at Screenmedia Expo

May 15, 2011

This week's Screenmedia Expo in London will include a number of AOpen Digital Engines powering digital signage, kiosk, 3-D, point-of-sale, vending machine and…

Advantech launches Intel-powered IPC

May 11, 2011

Advantech has launched the embedded ARK-1503 system, a fanless, embedded IPC powered by an Intel Atom D525/D425 processor with DDR3 support and integrated…

Kiosks staying cool with EIC Solutions

May 10, 2011

EIC Solutions, Inc., a manufacturer of thermoelectric air conditioners and electronic enclosures, recently designed a cooling system for an outdoor…

Consumers creating virtual postcards via kiosks

Send A Message kiosks are gaining popularity in the hotel and entertainment industries.

CETW: Actineon and the need for speed

Custom PCs are great for the kiosk and digital signage industry, but only if they can be turned around quickly, says Scott Reese.

HP expands retail portfolio with kiosk, POS solutions

HP's technology can be used in a variety of settings, including retail, hospitality and healthcare.

Cryptera introduces outdoor payment terminal

April 27, 2011

Cryptera, a provider of secure payment solutions, has announced the launch of an outdoor payment terminal that is focused on providing a more cost-effective…

Check-cashing kiosk serves underbanked

Chexar and Nexxo partnered to design an all-in-one, check-cashing solution.

X2O launches new version of vClips video kiosk

April 19, 2011

X2O Media has announced that it will launch at CETW 2011 a new version of its Xpresenter vClips video kiosk powered by the company's next-generation NITRO…

Toshiba debuts self-encrypting hard drive

April 17, 2011

Toshiba has introduced a series of self-encrypting hard drives (models MKxx61GSYG) that the company said will benefit kiosks by adding extra security.

Experts discuss making kiosks accessible to the blind, Pt. 2

Several companies have already designed kiosks that can accommodate blind users.

Using touch technology to make kiosks more accessible

by Flint Bradley — Head of Sales & Marketing, F-Origin

I'm excited to be featured blogger for KioskMarketPlace.com and SelfServiceWorld.com, and it's my goal to write about kiosks with an emphasis on what we at…

MEI launches XL capacity cashbox

April 13, 2011

MEI has introduced CASHFLOW SCXL, which includes a cashbox capable of holding up to 2,200 notes. According to a company press release, the increased…

Travel group lobbies for security-screening kiosks

The U.S. Travel Association is pushing for a domestic trusted traveler program.

Deploying kiosks that work

by Frank Olea

I'm sure like most people that are going to read this blog you're looking for a formula that will help you to deploy a successful kiosk project. Like most…

Bicycle kiosks use Zytronic technology to ensure sustainability

April 11, 2011

Bicycle rental kiosks in London are using Zytronic's Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT) to protect touchscreens from bad weather and threat of vandalism…

Kiosk helps city honor vets

April 10, 2011

Honoring veterans of Burleson, Texas is a little easier with Operation Remember, a kiosk project in the city's Veteran's Memorial Park.