Small POS touchscreen now available

June 21, 2012

J2 Retail Systems, a provider of touchscreen technology, has launched the J2 225, its touchscreen computer. The compact unit has a sleek, modern appearance…

Solvport sold to Marlin Equity Partners in TRM Copy Centers deal

June 20, 2012

Skyview Capital LLC, a privately held investment firm based in Beverly Hills, Calif., has announced the successful sale of TRM Copy Centers LLC and its…

Educational iPad kiosks on rise in schools and universities

June 19, 2012

Kiosks featuring iPads and aimed at educational programs, marketing campaigns, information portals and recruiting events are on the rise with school…

3 aspects of high-quality kiosk software

by Craig Martin — Client Contact, Reality Interactive, LLC

The user experience design, remote monitoring capabilities, and on-site care of your software solution will determine its effectiveness to serve you and your…

Choosing the right paper for your kiosk: Thermal paper sensitivity

by Stephen Enfield — vp, POS Supply Solutions

This is part one of a three-part series that will delve into the aspects of thermal paper that affect its grade.

Seiko launches new POS printer

June 12, 2012

Seiko Instruments has released a new line of receipt printers — The Qaliber RP-E Series — that offers print speeds of approximately 1.15 feet per second to…

Key Innovations to unveil payment solution for parking kiosks

June 6, 2012

Key Innovations will unveil its modular payment solutions for parking kiosks June 10-13 at the International Parking Industry Expo in Phoenix. The KSD600…

Vision-Box closes the loop in the card issuance cycle

May 21, 2012

Vision-Box S.A., a provider of biometric products and electronic identity solutions, has launched vb i-dispenser, an all-in-one and self-service-operated…

AMD launches AMD embedded R-Series APU platform

May 21, 2012

AMD today launched the AMD Embedded R-Series accelerated processing unit (APU) platform. Designed for mid- to high-end graphics-intensive applications such as…

Visualant focusing on kiosk industry

May 10, 2012

Visualant Inc., a provider of color-based identification and diagnostic solutions and security solutions, is focusing on the kiosk industry through its…

HABEY releases fanless chassis for kiosks, digital signage

May 10, 2012

HABEY USA, a manufacturer of embedded computer and an associate member of Intel Intelligent Systems, has extended its proprietary EMC-900 fanless chassis to…

Intel dropping new ultra-compact computer form factor for digital signage, kiosks

May 2, 2012

According to ExtremeTech.com, details are leaking out of a new, ultra-compact computer form factor from Intel Corp., dubbed NUC for Next Unit of Computing:

SeePoint launches 22-inch touchscreen

May 2, 2012

SeePoint Technology has released a 22-inch LCD touchscreen that can be integrated into its entire line of standard and custom kiosks, according to a company…

Start-up ecoATM takes in another $17M for recycling kiosks

May 1, 2012

San Diego-based start-up ecoATM, developer of kiosks that automate the buy-back of used mobile phones and other used portable electronics directly from…

Why tablets can't fully replace stand-alone kiosks

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

Tablet kiosks are becoming popular, and business owners naturally want to catch up on the trends.

Debate this: Voting kiosks

Are voting kiosks a must-have for a smooth election process or an expensive headache?

Charity ski race takes donations through iPad kiosks

April 18, 2012

According to a recent announcement, iPad Enclosures last month donated kiosk hardware and software services to a fundraising event for Operation Smile, a…

Gores Group buying TE's Touch Solutions

April 16, 2012

The Gores Group, a Los Angeles?based private equity firm, has announced that through an affiliate it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TE…

Dawar launches multitouch display with all-glass construction

April 11, 2012

Dawar has released its multitouch projected capacitive touch screen technology in an all-glass solution aimed at medical, instrumentation and industrial…

5 critical questions for your next hardware vendor

by Craig Martin — Client Contact, Reality Interactive, LLC

Without great hardware from a great supplier, the odds of a successful deployment fall fast.