Why digital kiosks hold the key to brand loyalty

Besides optimizing operational efficiency, boosting sales and streamlining the ordering process, interactive kiosks can also deliver increased customer loyalty.

Nets launches facial recognition pilot in Copenhagen office park

December 9, 2019

Nets, a European digital payments firm, is launching a trial of facial recognition for payments for up to 1,000 office workers in Copenhagen. 

Indian startup launches mobile utility bill payment kiosk using blockchain

December 4, 2019

A Bengaluru, India based startup called XPay.Life has created a blockchain-based transaction framework that supports the full spectrum of bill payment services…

Vispero teams with Storm Interface on assistive tech for visually impaired

December 4, 2019

Vispero, an assistive technology provider for the visually impaired, is teaming with Storm Interface to combine its JAWS screen reader with Storm's assistive…

Specialty retailer Boot Barn taps kiosks to deliver 'infinite aisle'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Boot Barn uses kiosks to provide customers an 'infinite aisle' to find what they are looking for, regardless of whether it is physically available in the store…

How do electronic smart lockers work?

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

As consumers continue to place more value on solutions and services that help make their everyday tasks more efficient and convenient, automated smart lockers…

Smile! 3D facial recognition is raising kiosk value

3D facial recognition, well established in China, is in its early stage of adoption in the U.S. Despite privacy concerns, the technology will make transactions…

Meridian announces international expansion in the UK

November 22, 2019

Meridian has announced a franchise, Meridian Digital Solutions Limited, based in Leicestershire — around 90 miles northwest of London, to serve all European…

Palmer Digital Group introduces EV charging kiosk

November 22, 2019

Palmer Digital Group has introduced its PDG EVTOWER electric car charging kiosk designed for QSRs, retail, theaters, casinos, grocery stores, hotels, municipal…

The Vitamin Shoppe introduces Vengo Labs interactive kiosks to drive trial of new products

November 21, 2019

The Vitamin Shoppe, an omnichannel retailer of nutritional products, has included Vengo Labs' interactive sampling technology in its new innovation store in…

Top trends in kiosk access control: What to watch for in 2020

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Card reader technology plays an important role in access control and user identification, and the technology continues to evolve. David Koma of Elatec USA…

Denver's Empower Field at Mile High introduces self-service concessions

November 18, 2019

The Denver Broncos, in conjunction with Aramark, its new food and beverage provider, unveiled on Friday concessions improvements at Empower Field at Mile High…

National Entertainment Network to deploy 5,000 more USAT cashless payment systems

November 15, 2019

National Entertainment Network Llc. has signed an agreement to deploy USA Technologies Inc.'s NFC-capable ePort Connect cashless payment system on 5,000 of…

Zytronic teams with Itoki on interactive conference table

November 14, 2019

Zytronic Displays Ltd., a U.K.-based manufacturer of touch sensors for ATMs, digital signage, self-service kiosks and gaming machines, recently enabled Itoki…

Kiosk Marketplace needs your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The census will provide statistics on the industry's size and scope, and will serve as a helpful tool in allowing companies in the industry to measure their…

Michigan town replaces coin-operated parking meters with solar powered kiosks

November 13, 2019

The City of Lansing, Michigan has replaced 80 coin operated parking meters with solar powered pay stations as part of a five-year plan in partnership with…

Podcast explores how to ensure connectivity integrity

Jason Dorough of Digi International discusses what companies and organizations need to consider when embarking on an interactive digital journey, including the…

ParTech to acquire Restaurant Magic for $42M

November 8, 2019

ParTech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. and a global provider of point of sale solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has…

Samsung introduces digital pen interactive display

November 7, 2019

Samsung Electronics America Inc. has introduced its Samsung Flip 2 digital interactive display, the latest addition to the Flip lineup, transforming the…

4 ways self-service solutions are enhancing the workplace

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

From check-in kiosks to virtual building directories, interactive digital signage, and automated smart lockers, many organizations are finding ways to simplify…