Who's Who: Francie Mendelsohn

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

June 14, 2006

One of the kiosk industry's most beloved analysts boasts a fascinating background - from her career at the National Security Agency to the time she won big on…

Summit Research publishes two new reports

June 7, 2006

ROCKVILLE, Md. - Summit Research Associates Inc. announced the publication of two new reports: Kiosks and Internet Technology - Global Statistics and Trends…

Olea launches Kiosk Builder

June 1, 2006

LOS ANGELES - Olea Exhibits has developed a new Web-based sales initiative to capitalize on a gap in the traditional kiosk marketplace.

Reebok quietly unveils shoe-design Web site, kiosks

May 30, 2006

The Patriot Ledger (Boston): Reebok International has quietly unveiled a new Web site where customers can design their own sneaker models online and have the…

NCD calls for tougher accessibility standards on airport kiosks

The National Council on Disability has released a position paper, "Access to Airline Self-Service Kiosk Systems," that calls on the U.S. Department of…

IBM announces 17-inch Anyplace Kiosk

May 15, 2006

RALEIGH, NC - IBM announced its first ultra-compact kiosk with a 17-inch touchscreen. The new IBM Anyplace Kiosk 17-inch models are designed to enable business…

30 Minute Photos takes 'Starbucks approach' to photo kiosks

May 8, 2006

VIENNA, Va. - 30 Minute Photos Etc. redesigned its Irvine, Calif., photo-finishing store with new Lucidiom automated photo machines and fixtures to encourage…

Kiosk branding 101

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May 7, 2006

Attracting customers to kiosks is all about losing the "gray box effect." D2 Sales president Sandy Nix, an expert on branded kiosk enclosures, explains the…

Winners of the 2006 KioskCom Excellence Awards announced

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For the fifth year, KioskCom has handed out accolades to the best self-service applications and providers. Here are the big winners.

EDITH cashless gaming kiosk wins award

April 19, 2006

LAS VEGAS - QuikPlay's EDITH (Electronic Debit Interactive Terminal Housing) has been recognized as one of Casino Journal's Top 20 Most Innovative New Gaming…

Satisfied customers aren't enough

April 9, 2006

This article appeared in the Retail Self-Service Executive Summary, Spring 2006.

Pushing the enclosure envelope, part 1

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

While traditional designs still make sense for a great number of applications, there are other times that call for something special. We take a look at some…