Zimmerman joins NetWorld Alliance as kiosk editor

April 17, 2003

CHICAGO - Technology journalist Christine Zimmerman has joined the staff of NetWorld Alliance's KIOSKmarketplace.com as kiosk editor. She will be the primary…

Thai entertainment company, Sony to use kiosks for digital music downloads

April 9, 2003

BANGKOK, Thailand -- EOToday.com, an e-commerce unit of entertainment firm GMM Grammy Plc will be spun off as a new company as part of the group's expansion…

Verizon and 7-Eleven providing phone services at Vcom kiosks

April 8, 2003

NEW YORK CITY -- Verizon customers in select markets now can pay their phone bills through Vcom kiosks in 400 7-Eleven stores.

NCR receives patent for electronic signature capture

April 1, 2003

ATLANTA -- NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) says that it has been awarded a patent for electronic signature capture, the technology that allows consumers to "sign…

Motorola adds customer service kiosks in Hong Kong

April 1, 2003

HONG KONG -- Motorola is introducing multimedia kiosks called Motozone at its five retail shops in Hong Kong.

Wal-Mart uses kiosks to send messages of support to military

March 31, 2003

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart customers can send one of 15 pre-written messages of support to members of the military via gift registry kiosks located in…

Another c-store uses Radiant kiosks for food orders

March 31, 2003

ATLANTA -- Convenience store chain Wawa, Inc., is using Radiant Systems' (Nasdaq:RADS). Customer Self-Service (CSS) kiosks at more than 500 of its stores…

Radiant kiosk helps customers get fed while they fuel

March 27, 2003

ATLANTA -- Kiosk provider Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RADS - News) says that Sheetz, Inc. has deployed one of its Radiant outdoor kiosks, along with Radiant…

KioskCom award nominee files for Chapter 11

March 20, 2003

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Fullplay Media Systems, a digital media company that was deep in debt despite reports of ever-higher sales, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…

GlobalShop makes it official - Vegas in 2004

March 17, 2003

CHICAGO - GlobalShop officials announced the retail exposition will move to the Sands Expo & Convention Center at the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las…

Self-Serve Helps Biz 'Cash In on Consumer Behavior'

Self-service kiosks can help retailers make buying decisions, especially for modern consumers who are cautious and well-informed. That's the message one expert…

Network of kiosks, digital signs expands

March 13, 2003

SEATTLE - More than 900 AT&T Wireless retail stores are now equipped with interactive kiosks and digital signage from Mercury Online Solutions.

UK company to use broadband satellite at music kiosks

March 12, 2003

GERMANTOWN, Md. -- Hughes Network Systems Europe (HNSE), Europe's leading provider of broadband satellite solutions, has signed a multi-year contract with…

Tips on using kiosks to improve the customer experience

March 10, 2003

In this column, provided by IBM, learn how kiosk deployments are most effective as part of an overall customer-service strategy.

Photo kiosk makers race to retail

New technology and growing consumer demand are pushing established companies like Kodak to introduce new and improved photo kiosks. The influx of others, like…

Sony in, Kodak out at Kinko's

March 3, 2003

LAS VEGAS - After a four-store test in Dallas-area stores, Kinko's announced that it will install Sony PictureStation photo kiosks at 800 of its 1,100 U.S.

Outdoor kiosks bring self-service out of the cold

February 27, 2003

ATLANTA - Radiant Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: RADS) has created a kiosk designed for outdoor use, one that is already helping convenience store customers order…

Self-checkout vendor rolls out new products at trade show

February 24, 2003

MONTREAL -- A dual belt takeaway system leads the list of upgraded self-checkout products on display from Optimal Robotics (NASDAQ: OPMR) at the Food Marketing…

Self-service shopping option intro'd by NCR, Symbol

February 23, 2003

DALLAS - Shoppers will soon be able to scan items in the aisles of stores, drop them into carts and pay on the way out, if a collaboration between NCR Corp.

Palm to distribute software for handhelds via kiosks

February 19, 2003

CANNES, France -- Palm (Nasdaq: PALM - news) has launched a program designed to simplify the process of getting software into the hands of wireless handheld.