3 features of the state-of-the-art kiosk keyboard

A state-of-the-art keyboard is one that's on the screen.

Commentary: The importance of securing kiosk hardware, enclosures

Designers of self-service systems should give careful consideration to hardware that controls and affects access to the enclosure.

Is your kiosk following regulations?

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

Because kiosks are products available at public facilities, they are subject to various types of regulations and must meet federal standards. Not all of these…

Sainsbury's signs up for NCR's predictive services for POS and self-checkout

January 17, 2012

NCR Corp. recently announced that U.K.-based supermarket chain Sainsbury's has entered into a five-year managed service agreement which will see Sainsbury's…

Rug Doctor prescribes kiosks for retail partners

January 11, 2012

Rug Doctor recently deployed kiosks to simplify the rental and return process for its carpet-cleaning rentals.

President Clinton, new technologies headed to NRF 2012

More than 22,000 attendees will explore the latest technologies to help improve their customer experience.

Why you should be using thermal printer cleaning cards

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply

As I have discussed in previous posts, regular maintenance of your kiosk is important to keep it running smoothly. This week I will be focusing on thermal…

CETW11: Rhombus in New York (Video)

November 21, 2011

Installation and rollout services provider Rhombus Services spoke with Networld Alliance Executive Editor Joseph Grove at the New York Customer Engagement…

Glass looking half-empty for wine kiosks

August 30, 2011

The hits keep coming to Pennsylvania's wine kiosk program. Not only did Wal-Mart announce last week that it's cancelling a contract that would have placed…

4 features of a robust kiosk printer

Down printers are a big cause of kiosk failure. Here's how to keep them up.

Philly parking kiosks malfunctioning

May 30, 2011

Some Philadelphia Parking Authority parking kiosks recently have been partially disabled by a still-unexplained glitch that resulted in the kiosks rejecting…

Cleaning card now available for card readers in kiosks

May 26, 2011

As concern of failed credit card transactions continues to rise, POS Supply Solutions, is now offering Waffletechnology Smart Card Reader Cleaning Cards to…

True Grit: Miners to test kiosk durability

March 7, 2011

Dirt, grit and moisture will be no match for Zytronic's Projected Capacitive Technology's touch sensors -- at least that's the bet Australian kiosk…

Top uses for kiosks in the hospitality industry

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

The hospitality industry has obviously seen its share of challenges as travel and leisure budgets still border on "non-existent" for many Americans. Although…

Inside the kiosk: It’s game on with gamer towers (slide show)

Kiosks house gaming systems while displaying digital signage.

Kiosks could help golfers improve short games

We've heard of RoboCop, but there's a new robot in town. RoboPutt, a self-service kiosk that gives putting lessons, is free to deploy for owners of golf…

Construction workers dig kiosks

February 20, 2011

Contractors are using kiosks in the field to speed up projects.

Utility company using new software to protect kiosk networks

February 14, 2011

OPSWAT and ZIVELO are working together to provide the largest utility company in Missouri, Ameren Corporation, with anti-malware solutions. Ameren recently…

Wine kiosks to return

January 11, 2011

Pennsylvanians may once again toast with kiosk-purchased wine.

Reducing Kiosk Costs with Third-Party Service Vendors

An outside service provider can help control kiosk maintenance costs, but there are steps deployers can take to get the most for their money.