NRF show goes big on self-service

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Solution providers show retail the benefits of self-service tech.

Posiflex to show multipurpose media player for digital signage or kiosks at NRF BIG Show

January 11, 2013

At this year's National Retail Federation BIG Show, Posiflex is announcing new retail and hospitality products in development, including an …

Tensator set to display digital signage Virtual Assistant, self-service at NRF Big Show

January 7, 2013

Tensator, a global provider of queue management and customer journey solutions, today announced it is launching several new digital signage and self-service…

Sojourn kiosks offer dual convenience (Video)

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Portability and modularity offer ease of use in a traveling kiosk installation. 

Cambrios and eTurboTouch to debut touchscreen coating at CES

January 4, 2013

A partnership between Cambrios Technologies Corp. and eTurboTouch Technology Inc. has resulted in the creation of clear coating, large-area touch sensors that…

WakaWaka Power charges smartphones with solar energy (Video)

January 2, 2013

Mobile charging technology is proving a popular subject on the crowd-sourced funding platform Kickstarter. But unlike the unsuccessful go at bicycle-powered…

The kiosk crystal ball: Predictions for 2013

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Kiosks and self-service will see increased evolution in 2013, as smartphone use soars and tablet options expand. 

The Top 10 kiosk stories of 2012

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Thanks to the power of website analytics, we have tallied the list of our most-read stories of 2012.

AVT, Intel team to transform intelligent vending

December 26, 2012

AVT Inc. announced last week that it will integrate Intel products into their automated retail systems, touting that the partnership will position the…

3M introducing new large-format multitouch display at ISE 2013

December 19, 2012

Diversified technology company 3M will exhibit the latest addition to its multitouch HD digital signage display product line at this year's Integrated Systems…

The year of the tablet: Top kiosk trends of 2012, Pt. I

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Tablets took center stage in 2012, with mobile and social media integration reaching deeper into the market.

NCR buys Retalix in $650 million cash deal

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The world's largest supplier of ATMs acquires Retalix's retail software POS business to build its end-to-end offerings.

Technical challenges to NFC implementation: Lessons from the aviation industry

From passport readers to frequent flyer cards, NFC in aviation calls for the highest level of security.

CETW12: Shuttle launches new digital signage player in North America

November 9, 2012

Earlier this week at Customer Engagement Technology World, Shuttle launched a North American unveiling of the latest addition to its digital signage and kiosk…

CETW12: Restaurant CEO gives inside look at iPad ordering solution

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The nearly $100,000 system will pay for itself in 9 months, according to the Blazing Onion Burger Co. chief.

Microcom Corp to showcase new thermal ticket printers at INTIX 2013

November 8, 2012

Microcom Corp., a global provider of thermal printers, will showcase its new 428plus ticketing series printers at the 34th Annual INTIX Conference and…

Info kiosks to help travelers at Port Columbus Int'l Airport

November 7, 2012

Hewlett-Packard Co., along with software developer Hanson Inc. and manufacturer Meridian Zero Degrees, have deployed 10 touchscreen information kiosks at Port…

CETW12: Top 5 for Day 1

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The show must go on; here's a look at what to expect.

FutureLogic announces extension on agreement with Aristocrat

October 31, 2012

FutureLogic announced today that it has extended its agreement with Aristocrat to remain the global technology partner for thermal ticket printing, promotional…

Meridian's self-service kiosk solutions gain recognition

October 30, 2012

North Carolina-based Meridian, a self-service software and kiosk company, was named one of the finalists for the North Carolina Technology Awards 21 selection…