Software News & Media

USA Technologies proxy fight doesn't faze new CEO

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Facing a proxy challenge, USA Technologies' new leadership cites recent performance improvement and looks forward to a shareholder vote on the proposed board…

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Coronavirus snags equipment supply chains, delays some deployments

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service equipment manufacturers have experienced supply chain disruptions, especially those who source products from China.

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PayRange app to help vending and laundry machine users with insufficient funds

March 16, 2020

PayRange Inc., a network for everyday purchases, has launched a program to support to payment app users at apartments, dorms and other unattended retail…

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VenueNext teams with FreedomPay on kiosks at universities

March 13, 2020

VenueNext, a provider of point-of-sale and mobile commerce technology, has partnered with FreedomPay, a payment technology provider, to integrate FreedomPay's…

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ACLU sues federal agencies over facial recognition at airports

March 13, 2020

The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union have filed a lawsuit challenging the secrecy surrounding federal law enforcement use…

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Avanti Markets’ updated app simplifies user registrations

March 12, 2020

Avanti Markets, a micro market provider, has announced the release of its new mobile app which includes an improved user interface experience and…

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Access Hospitality teams with QikServe on self-service solution for hospitality

March 12, 2020

Technology provider Access Hospitality, part of The Access Group, has announced a kiosk solutions partnership with QikServe, a digital self-service platform…

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AirDroid Business announces website whitelisting for kiosk mode, other features

March 9, 2020

Sand Studio, a mobile device management solution provider, announced new features and improvement updates to enhance usability, flexibility and security for…

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Amazon to sell cashierless tech to retailers

March 9, 2020

Amazon plans to start selling its cashierless technology, called Just Walk Out, to other retailers and already has signed deals in place.

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Lavu to waive fees for customers affected by coronavirus

March 6, 2020

Lavu, a POS system provider for restaurants and bars, is preparing to help customers who may be impacted by the coronavirus by waiving software hosting fees…

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USA Technologies urges shareholder to call off proxy contest

March 5, 2020

USA Technologies, Inc. said it will recommend the company opt out of two anti-takeover statutes and is urging a key shareholder, Hudson Executive Capital, to…

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Answers needed to questions about biometric data in unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Government regulators are already placing restrictions on the use of biometric identification to protect consumer privacy. Future restrictions are possible…

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SeePoint teams with Court Video Conferencing Services for correctional facility videoconferencing

March 4, 2020

SeePoint Technology has partnered with Oxnard, Calif.-based Court Video Conferencing Services to provide custom-built kiosks for an ongoing deployment of the…

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PayRange sues KioSoft for patent infringement

March 4, 2020

PayRange Inc., which provides a mobile payment solution for non-networked unattended retail machines, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against KioSoft…

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USA Technologies' shareholder opposes management change and proposed directors

March 3, 2020

Hudson Executive Capital LP, a New York-based investment firm and the largest shareholder of USA Technologies, Inc. with ownership of approximately 16.2% of…

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USA Technologies names new officers and board directors

March 2, 2020

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payment services and software platform for unattended devices, has named a new CEO and president, a new CFO and some new…

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Hospitality tech provider adds wayfinding solution for kiosks, signage

February 27, 2020

Uniguest, a hospitality engagement technology provider, has introduced Wayfinder, a solution that can be used with tablets, digital signage or digital…

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GetWireless to distribute OptConnect wireless products

February 26, 2020

OptConnect, a managed wireless services company, has selected GetWireless Llc. to distribute its connectivity solutions. With this partnership, GetWireless…

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PayRange Inc. raises $70M to upgrade machines to accept mobile payment

February 24, 2020

PayRange Inc. has secured $70 million in funding to digitize unattended retail machines at no upfront cost to machine owners, according to a press release.

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2020 Kiosk Market Census Report: Record growth continues

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the newly-released 2020 Kiosk Market Census Report. Kiosk…

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