App gives restaurant-goers self-service song choices

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Roqbot allows restaurant customers to select the music played while they eat.

5 considerations for a mobile kiosk solution

Traditional kiosk applications are shifting toward a mobile solution set that utilizes smartphones, tablets and other devices.

Near-field wireless tech for kiosks, mobile to exhibit at MWC

February 15, 2013

The TransferJet Consortium announced it will be exhibiting at Mobile World Congress 2013 held at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. TransferJet is a…

Denver Walmarts testing Scan & Go

February 15, 2013

Shoppers at nearly 40 Walmart stores in Denver are testing the retail giant's Scan & Go checkout app, according to a report on thedenverchannel.com. 7NEWS…

Pageonce offers bill payment via mobile to local businesses, individuals

February 15, 2013

Pageonce, a provider of bill payment services via mobile devices, has announced that it's expanding its payment services with Pay Anyone, a service that caters…

EMN8 named a 'most promising' company by Forbes

February 7, 2013

EMN8 Inc., a provider of transactional engagement platforms across mobile, online, kiosk and call center for the limited-service restaurant industry, has been…

Kronos enhances employee self-service, mobile capabilities for SMB workforce management

January 31, 2013

Kronos Inc. today announced a series of enhancements to its cloud-based workforce management suite for small and midsize businesses. The Kronos …

Voto app brings democracy to shopping

January 29, 2013

Retailers looking for a tool to boost customer engagement have a new mobile application to add to their array of choices. The iPad kiosk company ArmorActive…

NCR, Elavon team up to offer small biz mPOS solution

January 25, 2013

NCR Corp. and Elavon, the merchant acquirer owned by U.S. Bancorp, have announced that they are pooling their collective talents to offer a POS solution for…

Electric vehicle charging stations add mobile payments

January 17, 2013

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are a big convenience for earth-friendly drivers. And with a new service from ParkNOW! and SemaConnect, EV drivers can…

NCR's PayPal partnership makes 'everyday easier'

PayPal brings its digital wallet to NCR's broad footprint of retailers and restaurants.

Fujitsu intros mobile-heavy self-checkout portfolio

January 14, 2013

Fujitsu ramped up its retail offerings today as the company announced a suit of new services to enhance the consumer's checkout process.

NRF show goes big on self-service

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

Solution providers show retail the benefits of self-service tech.

NCR Mobile Shopper goes live in Wis. grocery store

January 11, 2013

A small-scale grocery chain has gotten a high-tech checkout makeover with the help of NCR's Mobile Shopper. Wisconsin-based Woodman's Food Markets announced…

A new GUI: Mobile, self-service and information kiosks (Commentary)

Kiosk pro discusses the complexities of a graphical user interface and gives a tutorial on mobile optimization.

The kiosk crystal ball: Predictions for 2013

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

Kiosks and self-service will see increased evolution in 2013, as smartphone use soars and tablet options expand. 

Mobile self-service apps could be a must for businesses

December 20, 2012

As mobile self-service apps become more commonplace with consumers, it is up to businesses to determine how best to use the tools to their advantage, according…

Guess? CIO discusses benefits of in-store iPads

December 18, 2012

In a recent Q&A on openforum.com, Guess? Chief Information Officer Michael Relich admitted that two years ago, the fashion retailer had a bit of a…

MoneyGram rolls out kiosks in Texas, more mobile in 2013

December 10, 2012

It has been an active and lucrative year for MoneyGram. The Dallas-based money transfer company has seen double-digit growth from online, mobile and kiosk…

Tampa to launch 'smart bike' bicycle sharing

December 6, 2012

Self-service bicycle sharing is on its way to Tampa, according to baynews9.com. Partnering with a company called myBike, riders will use a mobile app to locate…