Self-service tech company to be honored at White House event

September 13, 2012

Self-service technology company Zivelo announced that it has been named as an honoree to the 2012 Empact100 list by Empact, an organization that focuses on…

New kiosk chassis displays announced by 3M

September 10, 2012

Massachusetts-based 3M Touch Systems Inc. announced today the release of the 3M Dual-Touch Chassis Display, according to a company press release.

Consider this deployment paradigm: The kiosk as a 'toaster'

by Craig Martin — Client Contact, Reality Interactive, LLC

The overall development process, from concept to pilot, may only take 10-14 weeks, but some of the decisions made at the beginning of the process are the most…

Red Clay School District finds a voice with new kiosks

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A Delaware school district deploys kiosks to improve communication with students and parents.

AVT announces automated self-service shops

September 5, 2012

AVT Inc., an automated self-service technology company, announced today the development of a new version of its VendStore24 system. The Corona, Calif.-based…

Reno parking kiosk problems continue

August 23, 2012

Curb System, the embattled Reno, Nev., parking kiosk manufacturer, has asked the Reno City Council for an extension on its August deadline to complete work and…

IKEA checks out of self-service

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Deployment quirks made kiosks actually increase wait-time and inconvenience for shoppers.

Antimicrobial copper keyboard could help disinfect kiosks

August 16, 2012

Operator Interface Technology announced today the pending release of an antimicrobial copper keyboard for use in public kiosks, medical facilities and military…

Casio releases business tablet aimed at retailers

August 14, 2012

Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio announced the release of an Android-based tablet designed for commercial and business use. Retail workers will soon be…

City of Reno takes revenue hit from parking kiosk glitches

August 13, 2012

A year after installing electronic parking kiosks on public streets, the city of Reno, Nev., has lost about $300,000 in revenue, an article in the Reno…

Fujitsu chooses Cincom software to enhance efficiency, logistics

August 2, 2012

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a manufacturer of kiosks and self-checkout systems, has selected Cincom Systems' Cincom Acquire to improve its…

Armodilo iPad Kiosk available with Apple keyboard tray

July 25, 2012

Armodilo Display Solutions has added the option to add an Apple Bluetooth keyboard to its iPad Kiosk with the optional keyboard tray accessory for its…

Choosing the right paper for your kiosk: Thermal paper thickness

by Stephen Enfield — vp, POS Supply Solutions

This is part two of a three-part series that delves into the aspects of thermal paper that affect its grade.

Tokyo toy co testing augmented reality kiosks

July 16, 2012

A Tokyo toy company is testing kiosks with augmented reality capabilities to allow shoppers to interact with toys even when they're still in packaging.

Company attempts to 'revolutionize checkout' with mobile platform

July 6, 2012

After a successful test project in a Washington supermarket, QThru is officially launching its mobile platform allowing shoppers to scan items with their…

Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off

Estonian tech company says new Skype-capable kiosks will drive traffic and ad revenue for customers.

Woman launches bill-pay kiosk company in Malta

July 5, 2012

Maltese citizens will soon be able to pay their bills, order a taxi and and top up their phones from one of 400 kiosks being set up across the island…

Why Penn's wine kiosk failed: Part 2

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

In this series, we have been discussing why the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's Wine Kiosk project failed. In this post, we will focus on the more than…

Vending kiosks providing retailers variety of solutions

From dispensing products to tracking consumer behavior, vending kiosks are the new go-to retail solution.

New technology brings 'ease of online shopping' to brick-and-mortar stores

June 27, 2012

A new product to enable interactive cross-selling via iPads in retail stores is now available from software company LightSpeed. The solution will arm retailers…