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…

Food Online Ordering Systems integrates with Epson's printer for online ordering solution, including self-order kiosk

May 23, 2017

Food Online Ordering Systems, a provider of custom, in-house online ordering solutions for restaurants, has certified Epson America, Inc.'s latest product…

Hacked digital signage displays porn in Union Station

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Commuters at Union Station got a little more than they asked for when a recently installed display began to play porn videos.

Technology fuels demand for industrial supply distribution systems, part 2: computer peripherals

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As more companies provide employees with computers, managing computer peripherals has become a growing sector for providers of worksite product distribution.

Bill Butler to replace Tom Weaver as CEO at Kiosk Information Systems

May 15, 2017

Kiosk Information Systems has named Bill Butler chief executive officer of the company, succeeding Tom Weaver, CEO since 2012, the company announced. Weaver…

Provisio releases new kiosk content management system

May 10, 2017

Provisio has announced new versions of its kiosk software for Windows and Android. SiteKiosk Windows 9.4 and SiteKiosk Android 2.7 support SiteCaster CMS, a…

Agora.io teams with KioWare to make kiosks more interactive

May 9, 2017

Agora.io, a provider of real-time communications solutions, has teamed with KioWare, a provider of OS, desktop and browser lockdown security for the kiosk and…

EMV’s impact on kiosk owners, part 2; merchant operators have time to comply

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

Recognizing merchants have encountered difficulty integrating EMV compliant payment equipment, credit card issuers have postponed chargebacks for fraudulent…

PROVISIO releases new Kiosk Content Management System (CMS)

PRIVISIO has released new versions of the company's kiosk software for Windows and Android. SiteKiosk Windows 9.4 & SiteKiosk Android 2.7 support SiteCaster…

Kiosk company imageholders to display finger vein technology at London convention

May 3, 2017

Kiosk manufacturer imageholders will exhibit new finger vein technology by Sthaler at RBTE at London Olympia, May 8-9, according to a press release.

EMV’s impact on kiosk owners, part 1

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

The US trails other markets in converting to the more secure EMV protocol for equipment that accepts credit cards. Credit card brands have issued cards with…

Coborn's pharmacies to deploy blood pressure kiosks and health IT platform

April 25, 2017

PharmaSmart International Inc., a manufacturer of health screening kiosks and a developer of health IT and health management solutions, will deploy its blood…

365 Retail Markets acquires POS provider Readytouch

April 25, 2017

365 Retail Markets, a provider of micro market kiosks, has acquired ReadyTouch, a provider of self-service point of sale software for onsite food service…

Technology provider teams with equipment manufacturer on ‘touchless’ vending machine

April 24, 2017

Vagabond, a provider of technology, operations and commerce solutions for the food and beverage industry, and Automated Merchandising Systems, a vending…