Security software firm releases kiosk app with new features

August 4, 2017

Building Intelligence, a software provider of technology solutions for security practitioners and facility operators, has released its latest version of SV…

Biometric technology Part 3: Consumer acceptance grows as kiosk industry weighs its options

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry recognizes the benefits biometric technology provides, but manufacturers are looking for improvements in reliability, integration with…

Biometric identity verification unleashes new roles for kiosks (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The rapid expansion of biometric technology will create new opportunities for self-serve kiosks to play a bigger role in verticals where identification…

The Importance of Secure Kiosk Software

When devices need to operate independently in an unattended environment, there are concerns that must be addressed. What is done to secure the physical kiosk…

Kiosk connects seniors and staff to critical information at Utica, New York center

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Touchscreen kiosks are improving interactivity for care givers and people who need access to information to better manage their lives.

American Green introduces biometric verification for dispensing age-restricted products

June 26, 2017

American Green has introduced a vending system that enables the vending of controlled or age-restricted products using biometric verification, according to a…

Inside the Box: Shut the Front Door

by Deanna Salas — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

Locker kiosks also called smart lockers are enabling click-and-collect retailers to make inventory more accessible and easier to track.

Brown University students develop smart kiosk for choosing recipe spices

June 12, 2017

A group of Brown University students has developed a smart kiosk called Zest that uses computer vision to recommend spice combinations for cooking.

AR Systems releases backend management system with anonymous shopper tracking

June 12, 2017

AR Systems, a provider of self-service kiosks, automated retailing systems and custom vending solutions, unveiled its new backend management system that…

SoftBank buying Boston Dynamics to boost robotic advancements

June 12, 2017

Robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics, owned by Google's Alphabet Inc., is being acquired by SoftBank Group Corp.

KioWare for Windows kiosk software adds devices and features

June 8, 2017

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has released a new version of KioWare for Windows, supporting a number of new devices, according to a press release.

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 2 – What operators can do

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As hacking becomes a bigger threat to computers, kiosk operators must stay current with operating systems and invest in kiosk software. Kiosk experts offer…

Fujifilm releases software solution with photo transfer app

May 31, 2017

Fujifilm recently released its new GetPix kiosk software solution with the its GetPix transfer app and updated greeting card templates, according to a press…

How vulnerable are kiosks to hacking? Part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology advances, computers become more susceptible to hacking and unintended use scenarios. Kiosks are also vulnerable to these attacks.

The Beautiful and the Beastly Side of The Internet of Things

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

"One of the things that strikes me with many of the applications that we see ramping up around the Internet of Things, is the intense focus on the “sexy” part…

The Three Things You Can do to Embrace the Internet of Things

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

THE NUMBERS ARE STAGGERING, AND IT’S ALL MELDING TOGETHER.

IoT is Real, and The Economics Are Pretty Compelling

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

It wasn’t that long ago when the first smartphone came out, and we saw the pace of connected devices and associated mobile applications accelerate beyond what…

2017 IoT Predictions: Get ready, 2017 is going to pave the way for IoT adoption

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

Make room for IoT. It’s a necessary step to moving any business forward. What can the world expect from IoT technology in the upcoming year?

Basics of IoT 3-Part Series: Part 1 Data Analytics

by Steve Latham — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

Today, it seems like we’re reading about more advanced and intelligent kiosk implementations across every industry. Managing data flowing to and from these…

Inside the Box: Monitoring heartbeats

by Deanna Salas — CEO, Banyan Hills Technologies

When a machine sends a heartbeat, it’s sending a message saying, “Hey I’m online, I’m alive.” Measuring heartbeats can not only tell an operator whether a…