New Zealand Airline security kiosk loophole exposed

June 22, 2010

Airlines and the director of the Civil Aviation Authority in New Zealand have been working together to close a loophole in airport security, after a local…

Quest Adds Passlogix v-GO Single Sign-On to Technology Services

June 16, 2010

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California-based technology management firm Quest has announced it has expanded its solutions portfolio for banking, healthcare…

New kiosk to help investigators recover data from mobile devices

May 25, 2010

Digital forensics specialist Paraben Corp. has announced the release of the DS Box, a self-contained cellular phone and PDA data acquisition unit built into a…

TIO Networks reports transaction revenue growth in Q3 2010

May 17, 2010

Kiosk component manufacturer TIO Networks reported its 31st consecutive quarter of transaction growth with the third quarter of this year. The company reported…

NEC opens biometrics research center

May 14, 2010

The Wall Street Journal's Market Watch reports that NEC has established the NEC Biometrics Excellence Center in Bangalore, India. The facility will focus on…

Inside the Kiosk: cash handling and security

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

One of the most critical aspects of a kiosk deployment – securing the money – is often overlooked.

Despite encouraging numbers, self-checkout fraud a worrisome occurrence

April 30, 2010

A Network World story on retail theft notes self-checkout fraud as a "top tactic" used by retail thieves.   The article notes that, while overall theft numbers…

Quantas to test mobile check-in this summer

April 29, 2010

Network World reports that Australian airline Quantas plans to pilot-test a mobile check-in system in July at a number of airports across that country. The…

Video: PFU Systems combines virtual and hard-copy features in security check-in kiosk

PFU Systems' kiosk uses hard document scanning, printed barcode-enabled ID tags and virtual communication to simplify building/campus security and check-in.

Wincor Nixdorf launches enhanced ATM security solution

April 28, 2010

Wincor Nixdorf Inc. today announced the launch of an enhanced PC/E Terminal Security multi-vendor ATM security software suite. The enhanced suite, comprised of…

Israel lifts ban on iPads

April 25, 2010

Voice of America news service reports that Israel has lifted its ban on travelers bringing iPads into the country.   According to the report, Israeli officials…

SPVA names new board members

April 25, 2010

The Secure POS Vendor Alliance (SPVA), a non-profit business organization founded by Hypercom, Ingenico S.A. and VeriFone, announced today three new members of…

Apple patents self-service check-in app for iPhone

April 23, 2010

Apple has patented a self-service airline check-in application for its popular iPhone mobile device, according to the website Patently Apple. The app…

Allscripts patient kiosk uses hand-vein biometrics for secure identification

April 5, 2010

DotMed News reports that Chicago-based health records service provider Allscripts recently demonstrated a patient self-service kiosk that uses hand vein…

Upgrades, compatibility complicate self-service customs plans in New Zealand

April 4, 2010

The adoption of a $37.9 million customs security check system has met resistance in New Zealand, according to a report from New Zealand–based news service…

United Airlines launches mobile check-in capabilities

March 28, 2010

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) announced it has launched mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes, enabling customers to check in using a mobile phone or…

United Airlines Launches Mobile Check-in Capabilities

March 28, 2010

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) announced it has launched mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes, enabling customers to check in using a mobile phone or…

Fujitsu intros PalmSecure LT for SSO biometric authentication solution

March 3, 2010

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. has announced the PalmSecure LT for SSO device, a compact, cost-effective version of the company's award-winning palm vein…

Trusted traveler kiosks expediting Customs clearance

February 15, 2010

The United States Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, for "trusted" or low-risk international travelers, expedites clearance through U.S.

Secure POS Vendor Alliance announces five new members

January 24, 2010

The Secure POS Vendor Alliance (SPVA) recently announced five new members, bringing its inaugural year total to nearly 20.