Kiosk companies feeling effects of slowdown

Dot-coms aren't the only victims of hard times. Kiosk companies, particularly those in the gaming and Internet public access business, are in trouble, too.

St. Jones is Netplex's guardian angel

A veteran kiosk application designer with six years in the business, St. Jones' applications might work miracles in a tough business.

A hard look at kiosk software

March 20, 2002

In the Software Research Center, KIOSKmarketplace takes a look behind the screens at how software makes a successful kiosk.

Do kiosks need browsers?

Many kiosks use them, though some kiosk application designers think they're a waste of time. But no Web browser should get on a kiosk without modifications.

American Airlines expands check-in service to Houston

March 19, 2002

HOUSTON - American Airlines has expanded its OneStop Self-Service check-in service, adding kiosks at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The…

Kiosk software takes center stage

Executives from three leading kiosk software companies discussed the state of the industry as KioskCom Europe kicked off in London.

Sony, Olympus display kiosks at photo show

February 24, 2002

ORLANDO, Fla. - As part of their strategies to enhance product share in the digital photo finishing sector, Sony Electronics Inc. and Olympus America Inc.

Measuring success isn't always about counting profits

Think kiosks are all about ROI? Think again. Here are five ways professionals measure kiosk program success that have nothing to do with cash transactions at…

KIOSKmarketplace asks: In this economic climate, what changes will kiosk buyers be making?

Our experts give different forecasts of how kiosk buyers will cope with a difficult economy.

Who's Who: Thor Ibsen

February 21, 2002

The transition from the automotive world to the kiosk sector has so far proven a smooth ride for former Ford Motor Co. executive.

Kodak, Polaroid go digital for PMA

February 21, 2002

ORLANDO, Fla. - Updated digital photo kiosks and long-awaited projects will be unveiled at the 2002 Photo Marketing Association's (PMA) annual convention…

Reaching new capacity

A group of manufacturers have recently entered the capacitive touchscreen market, emphasizing the market's potential despite the potential fates that befall…

Requiem for a software company

First Wave Inc., one of the pioneers of the kiosk software industry, has closed its doors, a victim of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and other factors.