Sizing them up

August 8, 2004

Los Angeles Times: In an effort to solve the problem of ill-fitting shoes, FormaLogix is testing innovative foot-measurement kiosks in select Foot Locker…

Is self-checkout an invitation to steal?

August 8, 2004

NRF: Many retailers worry that self-checkout kiosks make shoplifting more attractive. It could be a big problem. According to one count, there were about…

World's first 'hybrid' self-checkout installed

August 8, 2004

DUESSELDORF, Germany and ATLANTA - METRO Group has installed a self-checkout from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) that reads radio frequency identification (RFID…

Simple solutions: Make more money with your kiosks

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Winning kiosk programs are, by the majority, designed to meet a need of a customer base, and subsequently help the business by empowering the customer. But…

Diebold admits Maryland primaries' software was not federally qualified

August 5, 2004

The Baltimore Chronicle: Diebold has admitted, in an official report to Alameda County, California election officials, that electronic voting software used in…

Cocoa Beach police taps Mesh Networks technology

August 3, 2004

CommsDesign - Mesh Networks Inc has won a contract, along with integration partner Scientel America Inc., to outfit the police department of the City of Cocoa…

BT and Lastminute join forces for restaurant bookings kiosk

August 2, 2004

Lastminute.com - BT has joined forces with Lastminute.com to bring broadband to Britain's restaurant industry with the launch of an online booking system. The…

Planar addresses retail needs with display-based integrated marketing solution

August 2, 2004

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Planar Systems, Inc. launched the first of several display-based interactive marketing solutions designed to address changing needs in the…

CASE STUDY: CBC Uses Info Touch's Express Software to Deliver Information to Visitors

July 29, 2004

The CBC teamed up with Info Touch Technologies and KIS to launch a kiosk project for secure public access to e-commerce and e-information portals. Learn more…

Multi-use kiosks not a sure thing, says Frank Olea

In response to the prospect of new revenue streams, some C-store operators have deployed kiosks that offer multiple services such as bill payment, prepaid…

Continental Airlines clears runway for automated check-in with Expand Accelerators

July 26, 2004

ROSELAND, N.J. - Expand Networks, a provider of Application Traffic Management systems, announced in a company new release that Continental Airlines is using…

Design for the customer's experience

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One of the easiest ways to control kiosk deployment costs is to use a systematic and scientific approach to designing ease of use into the customer experience.

Netkey closes $3 million funding

July 21, 2004

BRANFORD, Conn. - Netkey, Inc. has successfully closed on an extension of its Series C funding for $3 million, according to a company release.

Netkey makes CEO change

July 15, 2004

BRANFORD, Conn. -- Netkey Inc., provider of management software for self-service kiosks and interactive technologies, has named V. Miller Newton chief…

Sheraton Krakow uses IP telephones with touchscreens to deliver customer service

July 15, 2004

WARSAW, Poland -- Cisco Systems (Nasdaq:CSCO) and NextiraOne, announced in a company release that the completion of an integrated Cisco Internet Protocol…

3D: Reach out and touch

Images that float in space will catch most consumers' attention. But 3D imaging is not only eye-catching. Many kiosk vendors are once again looking at 3D…

High-tech kiosks show signs of recovery

July 11, 2004

The Canadian self-service kiosk industry seems to be making a comeback, according to GLOBEANDMAIL.comAccording to the article, a Summit Research Associates…

Input Technologies introduces its AdaptaKey programs for OEMs

July 11, 2004

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Input Technologies introduced the AdaptaKey customizable system for owners of MetalKey industrial keyboards, according to a company…

IBM introduces open client services for the Mexican marketplace

July 6, 2004

ARMONK, N.Y. - IBM has launched new services to help companies in Mexico leverage customers to leverage the benefits of Linux for industry applications beyond…

Self-service revolution

July 5, 2004

WASHINGTON - The self-service revolution is taking consumers out of lines, reducing their wait times and giving them control, according to an article in the…