Wincor Nixdorf introduces retail software to U.S.

January 10, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas — Wincor Nixdorf, has announced the U.S. introduction of its TP.net software solution — an advanced, end-to-end platform that provides retailers…

NCR kiosk allows consumers to scan, return purchases

January 10, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — A recent NCR Corp. survey showed that 64 percent of consumers consider the ease of returns as somewhat or very important. Now NCR's new…

NCR raises 2007 earnings view

January 10, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — NCR Corp. says it expects 2007 earnings from continuing operations to exceed previous guidance. On Thursday, the company said earnings per…

Microsoft reveals more about Surface touchscreen at CES

January 9, 2008

PC Magazine: During his keynote speech at CES 2008 on Sunday, Bill Gates touched on Microsoft's upcoming Surface Computing platform. Since then, the company…

Interactive digital signs point wine fans in right direction

January 9, 2008

LONDON — Retec Digital announced that it has developed a touch-enabled digital sign used for wine retailing. Retec says the touchscreen is designed to impact…

NCR self-service offer takes wait out of gift-card purchases

January 9, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — Gift cards have become one of the easiest and most appreciated forms of gift-giving, although standing in a long line of shoppers to purchase…

Livewire implements casino promo kiosk

January 9, 2008

YORK, Pa. — Livewire International Inc. has announced the deployment of a transactional kiosk solution at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. The…

NCR announces digital media kiosk

January 9, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — NCR Corp. has extended its self-service portfolio into the digital media market with the announcement of NCR Xpress Entertainment, a…

Blockbuster to test digital media kiosks

January 9, 2008

Video Business: Blockbuster plans to begin testing electronic download kiosks in its stores over the next several months, chief executive Jim Keyes told…

TouchTunes installs 30,000th digital music system

January 9, 2008

NEW YORK — TouchTunes Corp., an out-of-home interactive entertainment network, has announced that it installed its 30,000th digital music system. This…

New NCR scanner increases self-checkout speed

January 8, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — Consumers who hate to wait may soon be able to check out faster thanks to NCR's RealScan 78OFX scanner. The scanner, included in NCR's FastLane…

Device lets shoppers scan as they go

January 8, 2008

SouthCoastToday.com: A new way of grocery shopping has been introduced at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairhaven, Mass. It's called easySHOP. Customers carry…

Fujitsu to sell Modiv Media's DeliVision

January 8, 2008

BOSTON — Modiv Media has announced a technology, sales and marketing partnership with Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. As part of the agreement, the two…

Small companies and all-in-one kiosks

Smaller kiosk manufacturers woo buyers.

Experticity to offer live customer support with NCR EasyPoint kiosks

January 7, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — NCR Corp. and Experticity, provider of live, video-assisted customer support solutions, are collaborating to offer Experticity's…

Olea to debut 'green' kiosk design at NRF

January 7, 2008

LOS ANGELES — Olea Inc., a designer and manufacturer of self-service kiosks, has announced plans to debut its "green" kiosk, which is made from…

NBC to provide kiosk downloads at CES

January 7, 2008

Video Business: Entertainment kiosk company Mediaport has inked its first video-download deal with a major studio, NBC Universal. The pact will kick off Jan.

Tommy Hilfiger Denim launches interactive storefront

January 7, 2008

LONDON — Customers at selected Tommy Hilfiger Denim stores can now join the Hilfiger Hall of Fame by adding their pictures to an interactive storefront…

Self Service Excellence Awards online entry form now available

January 6, 2008

TRUMBULL, Conn. — KioskCom Self-Service Expo is now accepting submissions for its Self Service Excellence Awards.   According to a news release, KioskCom…

NCR FastLane extends self-service options

January 6, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — Retailers who have deployed NCR Corp.'s FastLane self-checkout kiosks can extend FastLane's capabilities to shoppers in other parts of the…