2016 was the year of QSR digital kiosks and 2017 promises even more innovation

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Last year was the year that self-serve order kiosks made big waves in the restaurant sector. This year promises to bring more growth to kiosks thanks to new…

Stevens Point, Wisconsin to install parking kiosks

January 31, 2017

The city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin has decided to install parking kiosks near the university and downtown, according to The Pointer at the University of…

Has the time finally arrived in the US for the automated c-store?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser

Automated food and convenience retail stores have existed for many years, but in the U.S. they have never gained the traction they have achieved in Europe.

Miami-Dade officials approve Civiq Smartscapes contract to install Wi-Fi kiosks

January 27, 2017

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved an agreement with a Massachusetts company to install kiosks with free Wi-Fi near transit stops around…

Civiq Smartscapes to install internet kiosks with 55-inch touchscreens in downtown Chicago

January 25, 2017

Civiq Smartscapes said it will install internet kiosks with 55-inch touchscreens as part of an AT&T Smart Cities pilot, according to The Chicago Tribune.

Voting now open for 2017 Most Innovative Kiosk Awards

The 2017 Most Innovative Kiosk Awards recognize excellence and innovation in eight user categories -- financial, telecommunications, healthcare, restaurant…

AT&T to deploy free Wi-Fi kiosks in Chicago

January 5, 2017

AT&T and the city of Chicago will begin piloting smart bus shelters and information kiosks — both with free Wi-Fi — within the next couple of months, the…

Miami-Dade, Florida officials question Wi-Fi kiosks contract

January 4, 2017

Miami-Dade County, Florida officials have raised questions about a proposed deal with Civiq Smartscapes LLC to provide up to 300 informational kiosks with…

How companies are leveraging outdoor kiosks to improve the user experience

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

There are many use cases for outdoor kiosks that enhance the user experience by streamlining processes that might otherwise require long wait times or…

Pennsylvania awards $207,000 to historical site for trails and kiosks

December 19, 2016

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has committed to investing $207,000 toward purchasing land for trails and educational kiosks…

Kingston, New York considers Parkeon parking kiosks

December 15, 2016

Kingston, New York lawmakers are considering authorizing the city to borrow $125,000 to purchase 13 payment kiosks from Parkeon in order to begin charging…

Visit Orlando to deploy information kiosks at service plazas

December 8, 2016

Visit Orlando information booths will start to appear at service plazas along the Florida Turnpike Tuesday, according to WMFE-FM. Representatives from the…

Helsinborg, Sweden selects Infinitus outdoor kiosks from Zytronic

December 5, 2016

The city of Helsingborg, Sweden, has selected Infinitus digital signage kiosks to deploy a network of interactive outdoor digital totems for residents and…

Waterloo, Wisconsin seeks help in building outdoor visitor kiosks

December 2, 2016

Waterloo, Wisconsin’s Community Development Authority and Community Development Committee are working on building and installing kiosks around the city for…

New Rochelle, New York to install over 100 Palo kiosks

December 1, 2016

The city of New Rochelle, New York will install more than 100 Palo Wi-Fi kiosks in its downtown, according  to The Journal News.

Five ways travel and tourism should be using digital signage

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Digital signage has introduced a new way to provide audiences with engaging information. From retail to healthcare, numerous industries are starting to…

High-tech 'farm to fork' vending machines slated for Toronto subways

November 28, 2016

Former food delivery service Feast will bring high-tech vending machines stocked with their "farm to fork" lunch offerings to the PATH, a network of…

Bicycle rental kiosks a big hit in Columbus, Indiana

November 23, 2016

ColumBIKE bicycle rental kiosks have proven a big hit in Columbus, Indiana, according to The Republic. In the first six months of operation, all 78 bikes have…

Pittsfield, Massachusetts installs parking kiosks that accept coins, cards and app-based payment

November 23, 2016

The city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts has installed two of 45 parking kiosks for the downtown, according to the Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield. The kiosks will…

Meridian installs kiosks for Richmond County, North Carolina tourists

November 18, 2016

Tourists in Richmond County, North Carolina can learn about restaurants and attractions from outdoor and indoor kiosks deployed by Meridian. Meridian, working…