The pros and cons of 5G

5G is a great opportunity for developers to deploy applications that take advantage of fast, high-speed lower latency networks. But like any data network, it's…

Diebold Nixdorf misses earnings, meets revenue expectations

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

Diebold Nixdorf's retail business slowed in Q3 while its banking business performed. Overall, the firm's banking customers have been receptive to its new DN…

Epson teams with KlickTrack to help cannabis retailers thrive

October 30, 2019

Epson America, Inc., a supplier of point of sale solutions, is partnering with KlickTrack, a POS software and inventory management provider, to provide a POS…

Standard Cognition acquires autonomous checkout provider DeepMagic

October 29, 2019

Standard Cognition, a provider of autonomous checkout technology, has acquired the assets of DeepMagic, a New York startup also focused on unattended…

SnapPay introduces facial recognition solution

October 28, 2019

SnapPay, Inc., a provider of a payment gateway that allows North American merchants to accept digital payments from Alipay and WeChat Pay users, has introduced…

Elo enhances I-Series for Windows

October 25, 2019

Elo, a provider of interactive technology solutions, has launched its I-Series 2.0 for Windows, an enhanced version of its multi-purpose fixed-tablet form…

BLM Technologies installs Peerless AV kiosks in 185 bank branches

October 24, 2019

BLM Technologies, a Minneapolis provider of technology solutions, has completed the first phase of a kiosk and digital signage project for one of the…

Elo 55-inch interactive display integrates camera, Windows module

October 24, 2019

Elo is launching a 55-inch interactive display that is the latest addition to its 4K line, according to a press release.

Lavu partners with Omnivore to bring POS technology to foodservice

October 23, 2019

Lavu, a provider of mobile point-of-sale systems for foodservice operators, has partnered with Omnivore, a universal POS connection for third-party foodservice…

OptConnect's ema:Play development kits to provide Banyan Hills Technologies’ IoT platform

October 23, 2019

OptConnect, a provider of managed wireless services, has partnered with Banyan Hills Technologies to integrate Banyan's customizable IoT platform, called…

Sports betting jumpstarts gaming and kiosks; (hey, cash isn't dead)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Gaming continues to grow as a popular form of entertainment as more states permit sports betting. While not one of the larger kiosk verticals, gaming continues…

Applova launches kiosk for QSRs, retail

October 21, 2019

Applova Inc., a fintech provider specializing in ordering and engagement technologies and formerly known as Apptizer, has launched the Applova Kiosk with…

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions promotes Steve Fox

October 21, 2019

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has promoted Steve Fox from vice president of global services to senior vice president, head of global services. He will…

JCM Global teams with eConnect to improve casino security using facial recognition

October 17, 2019

JCM Global, which provides its patented FUZION technology, is partnering with eConnect to further increase casino security and enhance surveillance and audit…

Noble partners with Epson to streamline in-venue mobile food, drink orders

October 17, 2019

Noble, an on-premise experience platform that streamlines food and beverage operations for venues, has adopted the Epson TM-m30 and TM-T20II POS receipt…

The dark side of restaurant automation: data management challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service kiosks, and other automation technologies, deliver greater efficiencies to restaurants, but managing the data for managing equipment presents more…

Star Micronics introduces second generation of kiosk printers

October 15, 2019

Star Micronics, a manufacturer of mobile, point of sale and customer engagement technologies, has introduced a new generation of its SK1 kiosk printers, the…

Salad Station pins growth on robotic kiosks

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Salad Station sees its use of the a salad-making robot as a great way to replicate the chain in new locations where real estate is scarce and pricey.

Gilbarco certifies Transaction Network Services for POS payments

October 11, 2019

Gilbarco has certified Transaction Network Services as a managed network service provider for its Gilbarco Passport point-of-sale system that is being rolled…

Betson teams with Vagabond to support Fixturelite self-checkout markets

October 9, 2019

Betson Enterprises, a distributor of vending and amusement equipment, is partnering with Vagabond to distribute Vagabond's suite of services, including…