Duo arrested for 'skimming' credit card info at self-service gas stations

May 18, 2011

A pair of high-tech bandits stole more than 3,600 credit card numbers with six electronic devices — known as "skimmers" — planted at five gas stations in…

Auburn University Selects Versatile’s SyncSeer™ To Manage Sports Venues

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Versatile Systems Inc. today announced that Auburn University has selected Versatile’s SyncSeer™ Venue Management Solution. Maintaining student safety and…

Emergent, Meridian Zero partner to bring self-service to government

May 12, 2011

Emergent, an IT solutions provider, and Meridian Zero Degrees have partnered to sell kiosks to government offices for use in a variety of ways, including…

When two become one: Corporate Safe Specialists merges with Fire King

May 3, 2011

Corporate Safe Specialists Inc., a Posen, Ill.-based provider of cash-management products and services has merged with its portfolio company, FKI Security…

Kiosks keeping Floridians safe

April 24, 2011

Residents living at Fairway Preserve in Naples, Fla., are feeling safer than ever now that they have a kiosk-based security system in place.

Toshiba debuts self-encrypting hard drive

April 17, 2011

Toshiba has introduced a series of self-encrypting hard drives (models MKxx61GSYG) that the company said will benefit kiosks by adding extra security.

Kiosk security breach gives employees access to private info

April 13, 2011

A five-month breach in security at hospital kiosks in Massachusetts allowed employees access to one another's personal pay stub information.

Travel group lobbies for security-screening kiosks

The U.S. Travel Association is pushing for a domestic trusted traveler program.

Malaysia Airlines gets on board with self-service

February 20, 2011

To simplify customers' travel experiences, Malaysia Airlines is investing about $100 million in its Passenger Services System over the next 10 years, according…

Kiosk manufacturers turning to McAfee for security

February 15, 2011

McAfee Inc. today announced that it has manufacturer relationships to secure devices from manufacturers in multiple markets, including kiosk deployers NCR…

Company develops more intelligent video surveillance software

February 14, 2011

According to a press release, BS/2, a developer of software solutions for the banking sector, has developed ATMeye.iQ, an application that gives self-service…

Utility company using new software to protect kiosk networks

February 14, 2011

OPSWAT and ZIVELO are working together to provide the largest utility company in Missouri, Ameren Corporation, with anti-malware solutions. Ameren recently…

Protecting National Security

SeePoint Technology developed a kiosk to boost communication of classified info to government scientists.

Schools more secure thanks to kiosks

January 13, 2011

A kiosk system is tightening security in schools around the country, said Kevin Allen, president of LobbyGuard Solutions, the company that makes the kiosks.

US Customs expands trusted-traveler kiosk program

January 5, 2011

According to the Federal Register, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expanding two of its trusted traveler programs, NEXUS and the Secure Electronic…

Sydney Airport expands biometrics use

January 4, 2011

Sydney Airport has expanded its use of facial recognition technology, launching new kiosks and a "SmartGate" to allow international travelers to quickly…

Mail contraband home via airport kiosks

December 27, 2010

Travelers stopping at Chicago airports won't have to throw out bottles of expensive perfume or other items usually banned from airplanes. Instead, they can…

New Android phone could replace your wallet: Google CEO

November 18, 2010

The soon-to-be-released Google Android Gingerbread mobile phone will include Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, allowing for mobile payments with the…

Telcos launch 'Isis' mobile payments system

Telecom companies serving 200 million mobile phone customers take on the established payments system in the United States by offering payments via smart phone.

Finding success in self-service: Kiosk execs discuss 'How to's'

Leaders offer ideas on engaging consumers and partners to launch winning products.