Biometric identity verification unleashes new roles for kiosks (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The rapid expansion of biometric technology will create new opportunities for self-serve kiosks to play a bigger role in verticals where identification…

Marketing solutions provider to deploy Provision's 3D Savings Center kiosk

July 14, 2017

PRN, a Stratacache company and a provider of in-store shopper marketing solutions, has partnered with Provision Interactive Technologies, Inc., a provider of…

ECRS self-service solution to offer Seiko Instruments' receipt printer

July 14, 2017

Seiko Instruments USA Inc.'s thermal print division has signed an agreement with ECRS, a manufacturer of POS retail technology products and services, to allow…

NEXTEP Systems teams with LevelUp on POS integration

July 13, 2017

NEXTEP Systems, a provider of self-order POS solutions, has partnered with LevelUp, a U.S. mobile payment platform, to make the ordering experience faster and…

Kiosk payment solution passes European Central Bank certification

July 13, 2017

The APS Compact NL payment kiosk marks the latest addition to Unixfor S.A. automatic payment systems and the first European Central Bank Article 6-certified…

Automatic micro-bakery cooks and dispenses fresh baguettes on demand

July 10, 2017

Le Bread Xpress, an automatic micro-bakery, cooks, stores and delivers fresh hot baguettes on demand, according to a product announcement.

Mouser Electronics teams with engineer on ‘Shaping Smarter Cities’ project

July 7, 2017

Mouser Electronics Inc., a distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, is teaming up with engineer Grant Imahara for the "Shaping Smarter Cities…

Inventorum demos iPad POS app in Frankfurt

July 7, 2017

Inventorum GmbH, a POS solution provider, will demonstrate its iPad POS system incorporating couponing with Star Micronics' combined Bluetooth printer and cash…

Traci Martin, Olea Kiosks’ director of vertical markets, named to Kiosk Hall of Fame

Lightning, it appears, can strike twice.

STEGO products provide frost protection in hazardous areas

July 5, 2017

The STEGO convection heater CREx 020 and compact thermostat REx 011 provide frost protection in hazardous areas, according to a press release.

Fresh food vendor teams with USA Technologies to enable contactless payments

June 30, 2017

USA Technologies, a provider of cashless and mobile transactions in self-serve retail, is partnering with JuiceBot, a California based technology company…

Provision Interactive Technologies partners with Discount Drug Mart on 3D Savings Center kiosks

June 29, 2017

Provision Interactive Technologies Inc. has entered into a multi-year partnership agreement with Discount Drug Mart Inc. to install Provision's proprietary 3D…

Expanding digital signage capabilities drive growth for outdoor interactive kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Interactive kiosks are providing outdoor environments with new ways to promote their offerings as well as new revenue opportunities in the form of paid digital…

Kiosk manufacturer imageholders teams with Keyzapp on key management kiosks

June 28, 2017

Kiosk manufacturer imageholders has teamed with Keyzapp, a key management software developer, to deploy a floor standing kiosk for estate agents, letting…

BLM Technologies receives certification for EMV card printer maintenance

June 28, 2017

BLM Technologies, a provider of digital signage, information technology services, payment hardware and other financial institution hardware, has added EMV card…

Touch Dynamic introduces EMV Level 3 certified tablet

June 27, 2017

Touch Dynamic, a manufacturer of all-in-one touch systems, industrial PCs and mobile point-of-sale devices, has teamed with Datacap Systems Inc. to create what…

Zenmonics and Source Technologies partner to deliver banking kiosk solution

June 27, 2017

Source Technologies, a provider of integrated solutions for managing financial transactions and other secure business processes, has teamed with Zenmonics, a…

American Green introduces biometric verification for dispensing age-restricted products

June 26, 2017

American Green has introduced a vending system that enables the vending of controlled or age-restricted products using biometric verification, according to a…

Ziosk partners with Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Restaurants

June 23, 2017

Ziosk, a maker of ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the table tablets, and Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Restaurants, part of International Meal Company…

Equipment maker Leer Inc. introduces all-steel ice vending machine

June 21, 2017

Leer Inc. USA, a manufacturer of ice merchandisers, announced an all-steel construction ice vending machine. The VM40 delivers a contemporary look and 24/…