News from the Self-Service & Kiosk Show, day 2

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 29, 2006

Watch Kiosk Marketplace in the coming days for full coverage of the Show.

Wine kiosk helps customers choose the right bottles

September 20, 2006

Fortune: A 2005 Gallup poll showed wine overtaking beer in popularity with Americans. And according to British firm ISWR/DGR, the United States is expected to…

Redbox DVD kiosks add online reservation

September 18, 2006

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — Redbox, operator of fully automated DVD rental kiosks, announced it is adding an online reservation functionality.

Ticketing kiosks changing the cinema experience

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Cinemark's self-service ticketing program eases traffic during peak hours — and might represent the new face of the box office.

2006 Self-Service World Market Survey

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Self-Service World magazine surveyed 100 decision-makers at medium-sized and large companies, asking them a variety of questions about what self-service means…

Report: Self-service helps optimize service delivery

August 31, 2006

Destination CRM: Self-service is an alternative to accomplishing some of the same goals of outsourcing, although the payoff may occur more gradually. Like many…

Cashless gaming kiosk debuts at Casino Pauma

August 31, 2006

LAS VEGAS — Seven EDITH cashless gaming kiosks have been installed at Casino Pauma, a Native American gaming establishment in Pauma Valley, Calif. The kiosks…

ZOOX Stations announces turnkey kiosk for online gaming

August 29, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Colo. — ZOOX Stations, a wholly owned subsidiary of KIOSK Information Systems, is Sept. 28 formally launching its first turnkey pay-for-use game…

NASA launches kiosk for astronomy project

August 29, 2006

PASADENA, Calif. – Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the world-renowned NASA research and development center, recently deployed SeePoint's newest M-Kiosk to showcase…

ZOOX Stations unveils online gaming kiosk

August 29, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Colo. — ZOOX Stations, a wholly owned subsidiary of KIOSK Information Systems, is Sept. 28 formally launching its first turnkey pay-for-use game…

KioskCom award winners: Swift Transportation

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Trucking company uses self-service to tackle an enormous HR workload.

Esprida launches Healthnotes LiveConnect kiosks

August 15, 2006

Santa Barbara, Calif. — Esprida Corp., provider of remote-management solutions, announced the launch of Healthnotes LiveConnect, a global in-store consumer…

Pro-Tech names 'renegade executive' Don Turner CEO

August 15, 2006

ATLANTA — Self-styled "renegade executive" Donald H. Turner was named chief executive of Pro-Tech Solutions. Turner will lead the company's three business…

AgeBand kiosk system used to combat underage drinking

August 15, 2006

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. — Heineken USA and Precision Dynamics Corporation, provider of automatic wristband identification, are joining to ensure that all…

KIOSK Information Systems meets European compliance directive

August 14, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Colo. — KIOSK Information Systems, provider of self-service kiosk solutions, announced its compliance with the European directive 2002/95/EC on…

Software interfaces look to the future

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The days of the purely functional interface are over, giving way to the "citizen designer" and the rise of a new aesthetic.

KioskCom 2006 award winners: WebRaiser, The Axxess Group

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

WebRaiser's software platform is at the heart of a business striving to help the unbanked get the services they need.

SubWorks kiosks achieve fast ROI

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

C-store deli concept proves that customers are ready for touchscreen food-ordering - and restaurateurs should be, too.

Nanonation: Success in the heartland

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Back from a triple victory at the KioskCom awards, the software pioneer continues to set the pace for customer experience design.

Zoom picks up speed with two high-profile placements

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Two recent deals are attracting a lot of attention for Zoom Systems, the company that is bringing the "robotic store" concept to retail.