IBM introduces WebSphere software

December 16, 2004

SOMERS, N.Y. - IBM today introduced new WebSphere software designed to extend computing to the edge of business, according to a news release. The new software…

Info Touch Technologies announces 2004 financial results

December 16, 2004

Canada NewsWire: Info Touch Technologies Corp. (TSX-V: IFT) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004.

Friendlyway completes reverse merger with Biofarm

December 15, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO - Friendlyway, Inc. today announced the closing of a stock exchange transaction with Biofarm, Inc., according to a news release. Under the terms…

Best Buy kiosks use music theory to recommend CDs

December 14, 2004

San Mateo County Times: Need a recommendation for a new music CD? Forget your friend. Use a sophisticated computer program that employs music theory to match…

eAnytime kiosks offer self-service drycleaning drop off and pick up

December 12, 2004

COLUMBUS, Ohio - eAnytime Kiosks Incorporated announced that it has entered into a partnering agreement with Crystal Resort Cleaners to place computerized…

An ATM approach to movie rentals

December 12, 2004

Boston.com: Eduardo Alvarez's start-up company, Boomerang Movies, is building a kiosk to dispense DVDs. Alvarez want to compete with online rental companies…

Wincor Nixdorf unveils two new kiosks

December 9, 2004

AUSTIN, Texas - Wincor Nixdorf Inc. announced the release of two new kioks on Dec. 10, according to a company news release.

Wireless, surfboard-shaped kiosk key to BMW campaign

BMW is readying a new sporty vehicle, and with it comes a groundbreaking new kiosk, the X3 Lite. These kiosks fold down, are wireless and have a changeable…

Technik introduces CD/DVD dispenser

December 9, 2004

COLUMBUS, Neb. - Technik Mfg, Inc. introduced a new product line to dispense CDs and DVDs from kiosks and vending machines, according to a press release.

Cyphermint partners with PayStar to provide prepaid Visa debit services

December 8, 2004

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - A strategic alliance of Cyphermint, Inc. and PayStar Corporation will supply Worldwide Communications Group, Inc.'s (WWCG) underserved…

Frost & Sullivan selects Hand Held Products for award

December 7, 2004

SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y - Frost & Sullivan honored Hand Held Products, Inc. with its Market Penetration Leadership Award, according to a news release. The…

Planar launches touchscreen monitors for POS, POP

December 7, 2004

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Planar Systems, Inc. is launching an expanded, comprehensive suite of touchscreen monitors. According to a news release, the new monitors are…

Kiosks sweeten the pot for Fannie May Candies

December 7, 2004

CHICAGO - With Fannie May Candies shops reopening in the Chicago area, the company is introducing an innovative new way to market them through mail order…

Fortunes telling

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Contributing Editor Lief Larson predicts what the New Year will bring for the hottest self-service applications.

Wincor Nixdorf releases provisional figures for fiscal 2003/2004

December 6, 2004

PADERBORN, Germany - Wincor Nixdorf AG has beaten its forecasts once again, closing its 2003/2004 fiscal year to September 30, 2004 with new record figures…

Sprint, BMW sign multimillion-dollar agreement

December 6, 2004

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Sprint announced a new three-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with BMW Group Data Center Americas. According to a news release, Sprint…

IBM survey says holiday shoppers want to avoid long lines

December 6, 2004

SOMERS, NY - According to a recent IBM survey, holiday shoppers are searching for ways to avoid long lines, packed parking lots, poor customer service and…

WiseNav wins Best Exhibitor award for WiseStation

December 6, 2004

MONTON, Alberta - WiseNav, a division of WiseVillage Inc., Canadian manufacturer of WiseNav spatial navigation software and the new WiseStation super kiosks…

Coinstar launches common stock offering

December 6, 2004

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) plans to offer 3 million shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering, according to a news…

ACS launches enhanced Web site on kiosks throughout Alaska

December 5, 2004

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") announced the launch of its revamped Web site (www.acsalaska.com) according to a news…