Leading kiosk topics in 2018: self-checkout, self-order and more

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The best read stories of 2018 covered a wide range of topics, with self-checkout and restaurant self-order technologies among the more popular themes.

Customer facing features for POS kiosks

Customer facing kiosks require platforms that integrate with legacy management services and APIs which enable newer cloud-based infrastructure and maintain…

Custom America acquires POS-X

October 15, 2018

Custom America, a global leader in professional ticketing, printing and scanning technology, has acquired point-of-pale systems and peripherals provider POS-X…

Kiosk Marketplace seeks your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The first annual industry census received overwhelmingly positive response, as many readers recognized the need for an informative tool to help companies with…

Chinese technology firms develop facial recognition for hotel check-in and payment

September 28, 2018

Shiji Group, a network solutions provider for hotels, working with Fliggy, the travel service of Alibaba, has integrated facial recognition for hotel check-in…

How 5G, combined with IoT, will make mobile carriers the enablers of retail engagement

Video, gaming, AI, robotic, AR/VR platform CIOs and CTOs looking to embrace newer digital transformation solutions should look holistically within the mobile…

Lolly teams with Optomany to offer POS payments with self service

August 24, 2018

Lolly, a provider of point-of-sale and other payment technologies, has teamed with Optomany, pioneer of the PCI point-to-point encryption standard in the U.K.…

Real estate kiosks help buyers find their dream home

Homebuilders and realtors use real estate kiosks to get up-to-date information in buyers' hands, allowing them to sift through all the options to find…

Briggo installs self-serve coffee kiosk with app-based ordering at Austin airport

July 19, 2018

Briggo, a provider of a self-serve coffee kiosk and a coffee ordering app, has installed a kiosk near gate 8 at the Austin airport, according to Austin360. The…

Apek redefines room management with Skedway platform

June 22, 2018

Apek, a provider of kiosks and digital signage, recently introduced a Skedway platform for room management that fully integrates with Microsoft Office 365 and…

DataVan introduces AI-based self-serve solutions

June 4, 2018

DataVan, a 30-year-old point of service designer and manufacturer based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, has brought together partners from a diverse range of…

Self-order kiosks let loose at National Restaurant Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year's exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers rush…

Foodservice technology innovations point to a bigger role for kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

With technology evolving on multiple fronts in today's foodservice industry, foodservice operators are facing more pressure than ever to improve their business…

ICXA extends Elevate Award submission deadline

March 29, 2018

The Interactive Customer Experience Association is extending the deadline for submissions for its annual Elevate Awards. The new deadline is Friday, April 13…

Elite Manufacturing Technologies introduces outdoor menu boards

February 8, 2018

Elite Manufacturing Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of precision sheet metal components and assemblies, has introduced outdoor menu boards available in…

Kiosk Information Systems teams with gift registration platform provider

January 9, 2018

Kiosk Information Systems has partnered with Jifiti Gifting Solutions, provider of a gift registration platform, on a self-service gift registry experience for…

Aristocrat Technologies acquires promotional kiosk solution for gaming

December 8, 2017

Aristocrat Technologies has acquired the source code and hardware design for a promotional kiosk solution developed by Phi Gaming, LLC, according to a press…

Impulsify introduces self-pay kiosks for hotel gift shops

November 10, 2017

Impulsify Inc. has introduced ShopPoP, a self-pay kiosk designed for unattended retail purchases at hotel pantries or gift shops, according to…

Agilysys adds 'grab n go,' cafe features to self-service kiosk

October 17, 2017

Agilysys Inc., a provider of hospitality software solutions, announced enhancements to rGuest Buy, the company's self-service kiosk solution that extends…

Virtual concierge: A new level of personal assistance for hospitality

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The intelligent virtual assistant gives companies an opportunity to leverage their existing digital infrastructure to offer personalized assistance to…