Diebold partners with Kitestring on POS tech

April 14, 2026

Diebold Nixdorf has entered into a partnership with Bentonville, Arkansas-based Kitestring Technical Services to expand its point-of-sale offerings for…

France's ESS system faces technical issues ahead of implementation deadline

April 7, 2026

Reports from industry trackers indicate ongoing technical issues with France's rollout of the European Union's Entry/Exit System just days before its April 1…

What makes the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show a must-attend event?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show takes place December 14-16 in Miami Beach this year. Here are the many reasons to attend.

National Retail Solutions wins 2 2026 CVAI Awards for AI, business transformation

March 9, 2026

National Retail Solutions has been named a dual winner in the inaugural 2026 CVAI Awards, presented by ChannelVision and Beka Business Media.

National Retail Solutions Partners with El Especialito to Launch Contest with $1,000 Prize

National Retail Solutions (NRS) is proud to announce its collaboration with El Especialito, the nation’s largest Spanish-language weekly newspaper, to launch…

MaxBotix releases presence detection solution for kiosks

January 20, 2026

MaxBotix unveiled its ProxiView-EZ Series for presence detection at kiosks and smart buildings. It can detect people from 1 millimeter to 5 meters away…

OptConnect acquires DPL Wireless

January 14, 2026

OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, has acquired DPL Wireless, a cellular connectivity and IoT company for ATMs. OptConnect plans to…

IBASE Wins TCSA Sustainability Report Silver Award for the Second Consecutive Year

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of industrial embedded and edge AI computing platforms, announced that it has once again received the…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 6: The Power of Loyalty-Driven Retail: Engaging Customers Beyond the Sale

In this episode of Let's Talk Retail our Director of Sales Executive Duffy Fron is joined by Troy Stelzer of Xenia Retail. In this video they explore how…

Integrating AI into self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Learn how AI will change self-service at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

How to prevent ATM, kiosk downtime

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A webinar from Switch Always On discusses the common causes of self-service downtime and how to prevent them.

Top 10 benefits of HR kiosks for employees

HR kiosks empower organizations to enhance HR operations, optimize internal workflows and improve the overall employee experience.

Modulate expert shares insight on responsible AI in voice channels

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Mark Frumkin, director of customer success at Modulate, shares expert insight on how online retailers can deploy…

Presented by Modulate

Mircom launches next-generation access control platform for modern buildings

October 27, 2025

Mircom Group of Companies has introduced an integrated access control platform designed for residential and mixed-use buildings, combining advanced hardware…

Exhibitor spotlight: Tech 2 Success

by Kiosk Marketplace

Tech 2 Success will be displaying its innovative task management app at ARKI.

Exhibitor spotlight: INFI

by Kiosk Marketplace

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show(ARKI) is the place to be to see the past, present and future of self-service technology. Held in Tampa from…

Presented by INFI

Classic meets modern: How vending is evolving in the age of AI

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As the industry shifts from analog to intelligent, always-connected devices, Carpenter and Laszig look ahead to what's next for automation, from expanding…

Zebra Technologies, Tulip partner on mobile-first manufacturing platform

October 8, 2025

Zebra Technologies and Tulip are collaborating to integrate Zebra's connected mobile computers with Tulip's composable frontline operations platform, creating…

AMP brings AI-driven membership and POS to the car wash lane

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

AI, personalization and durable hardware are at the center of AMP’s approach to rethinking the car wash experience.

Resilient Retail: Building Agile and Secure Operations to Combat Labor Shortages and Shrink

From intelligent automation and real-time monitoring to integrated loss prevention tools, the most resilient retail operations are those that can respond to…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.