Transaction Network Services acquires Brazilian IoT technology provider

January 22, 2019

Transaction Network Services has acquired mobile and Internet of Things communications specialist Link Solutions Eireli, known as Link, a move that will…

Columbus gets its first free Wi-Fi, interactive kiosk

December 27, 2018

Experience Columbus, in partnership with the city and other organizations, has announced the city's first interactive kiosk available to the public, offering…

Prankster behind Mister Softee jingle on LinkNYC kiosks comes clean

December 21, 2018

The mystery of the spooky Mister Softee ice cream jingle on the LinkNYC kiosks has finally been solved, according to gizmodo. The self-identified culprit is…

Downtown Little Rock to receive 12 more Wi-Fi kiosks

December 20, 2018

Little Rock, Arkansas, lawmakers recently authorized 12 additional Wi-Fi kiosks for the downtown area. The 7-foot kiosks will be provided through a Smart City…

DeepMagic introduces “Qick Kiosk” cashierless stores

December 20, 2018

DeepMagic, a New York City-based technology company, uses a combination of computer vision and artificial intelligence to provide self-contained, cashierless…

Intersection installs Wi-Fi kiosks in Philadelphia

December 17, 2018

Intersection, a smart cities technology and media company, has begun installation of public Wi-Fi and data kiosks in Philadelphia, according to The Inquirer.

Civiq Smartscapes to install smart kiosks at Boston convention center

December 14, 2018

Civiq Smartscapes, a kiosk solutions provider, will provide smart kiosks for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority's Boston Convention and Exhibition…

NEC Display Solutions introduces 2 projector replacement models with LCD technology

December 6, 2018

NEC Display Solutions of America Inc., a provider of commercial LCD projectors and displays, has announced the launch of two projector replacement models, the…

Aopen teams with Volta on digital advertising network

December 5, 2018

Aopen, a technology company that specializes in products and services for cloud-based applications, has partnered with Volta, a provider of free electric…

Customer facing features for POS kiosks

Customer facing kiosks require platforms that integrate with legacy management services and APIs which enable newer cloud-based infrastructure and maintain…

Kiosks may spur 5G connectivity in New York City

November 21, 2018

LinkNYC Wi Fi public kiosks in New York City may drive the advent of 5G connectivity as they can serve as foundations for 5G repeaters and small cells.

USA Technologies Inc. offers contactless debit solution for Canada

November 1, 2018

USA Technologies Inc., a provider of cashless solutions for kiosks, vending machines and other unattended devices, has announced the availability of its…

Detroit district court joins DivDat no-fee payment kiosk network

October 31, 2018

The DivDat Kiosk Network has added the 36th District Court in Detroit to its no-fee kiosk network. Individuals can now pay fees and fines owed to the court on…

On Track Innovations certified on Canada's Interac network

October 31, 2018

On Track Innovations Ltd., a provider of NFC and cashless payment solutions, has received a renewed certification on the Interac interbank network.

Connected parking kiosks take the lead in creating 'smart cities' infrastructure

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Parking kiosks will provide much of the infrastructure for smart cities, which promise a higher quality of life for millions of people.

Newark, New Jersey, inaugurates public Wi-Fi, information kiosks

October 29, 2018

Last week, Newark, New Jersey, officials gathered in Military Park to celebrate the activation of the city's first LinkNWK kiosks. 

NCR to enter payments arena with acquisition of JetPay

October 25, 2018

NCR Corp. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Allentown, Pennsylvania-based JetPay, a provider of end-to-end payment processing and human capital…

Ingenico Tetra SI solution combines scalability, security with go-to-market speed

October 24, 2018

Ingenico Group is introducing its enhanced Tetra Semi-integrated solution to enable merchants to scale and adapt to changing market needs driven by growing…

TNS to acquire unattended payments provider Advam

October 16, 2018

Transaction Network Services has agreed to acquire Advam, a payments specialist in the unattended and e-commerce payments segments. The acquisition will allow…

UK airport ransomware attack proves need for improved digital security

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Digital screens that go into kiosk mode are easy targets for ransomware attacks. "Whitelisting" is one technique that can reduce the likelihood of a successful…