News from the Self-Service & Kiosk Show, day 2

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 29, 2006

Watch Kiosk Marketplace in the coming days for full coverage of the Show.

Intel debuts dual-core processors for embedded apps

September 27, 2006

EET: Intel Corp. announced the launch of its dual-core E6400 and T7400 for embedded applications, ranging from bank ATMs to POS systems. The announcement, made…

Scala opens office in France

September 26, 2006

EXTON, Pa. — Scala Inc., provider of end-to-end digital signage software, announced the creation of Scala Broadcast Multimédia France SAS, a wholly owned…

McDonald's adds digital signage in Philippines

September 13, 2006

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — McDonald's locations in the Philippines have added digital signage systems, built on the Scala InfoChannel platform and implemented…

Eight-foot video bar, kiosks unveiled at Chicago McDonald's

September 6, 2006

BURR RIDGE, Ill. — Targeted media company TAP.tv marked its expansion into the quick-serve-restaurant segment through a multimedia installation with leading…

Subway expands touchscreen ordering program

September 5, 2006

Naples (Fla.) News: There are 44 Subways using touchscreen kiosks for ordering across the United States, and they're becoming available in the United Kingdom…

Summit Leasing partners with KIOSK Information Systems

August 24, 2006

LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — Summit Leasing Services announced that it has been selected as a leasing partner for KIOSK Information Systems.

IBM Anyplace Kiosk to ship with Windows XP preloaded

August 14, 2006

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — IBM Corp. announced a new model of its Anyplace Kiosk, which will ship with Windows XP Professional pre-loaded. The Anyplace Kiosk is…

Redbox DVD-rental kiosks moving into Seattle, Oklahoma City

August 8, 2006

Video Business: DVD rental kiosk maker Redbox is planning a growth spurt over the next several years, said Tim Hale, the company's vice president of…

Ohio Subway implements first drive-thru touchscreen kiosk

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

July 27, 2006

SUWANEE, Ga. — Pro-Tech Solutions announced the implementation of its Pro-Tech drive-thru kiosk at a Subway restaurant in Mentor, Ohio. The kiosk stands…

Restaurant self-ordering is 'here at last'

July 25, 2006

Chain Store Age: Burger King's slogan, "Have it Your Way," invites consumers to order their burgers just the way they like them — whether that be with or…

Culver's Frozen Custard tests kiosks for ordering

July 25, 2006

Nation's Restaurant News: A franchisor-owned Culver's Frozen Custard restaurant in Wisconsin has begun testing kiosks for customer ordering. The company is…

Kiosks moving into QSRs slow but steady

July 13, 2006

ePaynews: Restaurant technology solutions are evolving to include food-ordering kiosks, many with payment functions, support for RFID-based credit and debit…

Fuddruckers installs IBM kiosks in kitchens

July 13, 2006

AUSTIN, Texas — "World's Greatest Hamburgers" maker Fuddruckers is about to become one of the first known restaurant chains to use interactive kiosks in its…