Seiko Instruments introduces thermal printer for entry-level kiosks

May 14, 2008

TORRANCE, Calif. — Seiko Instruments USA Inc.'s Thermal Printer Division, a provider of thermal printer technology, announced a new small-form-factor…

NextWindow to introduce next-gen touchscreen

May 14, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — NextWindow, a designer and manufacturer of optical touch technology, announced the introduction of its new 2150 Optical Touchscreen for…

Exhibit space going quickly for fall's KioskCom Self Service Expo Europe

May 12, 2008

LONDON — Exhibitor space is already at a premium for KioskCom Self Service Expo Europe, scheduled for Oct. 1-2.

Meridian Kiosks unveils latest outdoor kiosk design

May 11, 2008

ABERDEEM, N.C. — Meridian Kiosks has announced the latest addition to its outdoor kiosk line.    The Titan kiosk has watertight construction and a NEMA …

Healthnotes kiosks change name to Aisle7

May 11, 2008

Progressive Grocer: Healthnotes, a provider of wellness marketing programs for food and drug retailers, has changed its name to Aisle7 in a new branding…

European market growing

Summit Research's report takes a look at trends in the kiosk industry.

MEI launches retail banknote recycler for self-checkout systems

May 8, 2008

WEST CHESTER, Pa. — MEI, a developer of unattended payment systems, launched its Cashflow Banknote Recycler for self-checkout operations in all retail…

Kiosk Europe Expo and Digital Signage Expo open in Germany

by David Drain

May 7, 2008

ESSEN, Germany — The second annual Kiosk Europe Expo opened Tuesday with a new component this year: Digital Signage Expo. The co-located expos are organized by…

ADC Nordic appointed to distribute Zebra's kiosk printers

May 7, 2008

OpenPR: ADC Nordic announced that it has been appointed by Zebra Technologies to distribute its range of kiosk printers in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Meijer's new photo-finishing kiosk install completed

May 5, 2008

The Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press: In 2007, Meijer Inc. became the first retailer in the United States to introduce Hewlett Packard's advanced Digital Photo…

IBM's new self-checkout system allows consumers to pay anywhere in the store

May 5, 2008

IBM Corp. has announced a new self-checkout system that allows customers to check out from just about anywhere in a retail environment. This new self-checkout…

NCR FastLane self-checkout update offers refined design and energy-conserving features

May 4, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio — The next-generation self-checkout solution from NCR Corp. provides consumers with an even more streamlined self-service experience and expands…

Central and Eastern Europe

Kiosk companies are testing the market in CEE.

More than software

May 4, 2008

PROVISIO software helps secure and remotely access kiosks in Toronto Goodyear Gemini stores.

NCR eyes self-service solutions for Southeast Asian markets

April 30, 2008

Inquirer.net: NCR Corp. is looking to apply its self-service technology from automated teller machines in banks to other industries like healthcare and…

New KioWare software products released

April 29, 2008

YORK, Pa.  — Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has released Version 6.3.0 of KioWare Lite and KioWare Kiosk Basic and version 4.1 of KioWare Server. KioWare…

Retailers focus on convenience, self-service to fight online

April 29, 2008

Brand Republic: Retailers are planning to introduce fresh store concepts to counter competition from the Internet by making shopping more convenient. According…

‘The year of digital media' for NCR

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

NCR execs tout 2008 as being a year of change in the self-service space.

Pa. Liquor Control Board seeking wine kiosk proposals

April 27, 2008

Philly.com: The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is seeking proposals for a contractor to operate up to 100 wine kiosks throughout the state. The kiosks, a…

VeriFone to focus on security and unattended payment systems at Kiosk Europe

April 27, 2008

ESSEN, Germany — VeriFone, a secure electronic payment solutions provider, will host a drop-in Security Advisory Clinic May 6 at Kiosk Europe 2008. Visitors…