VendPro goes cashless via USAT partnership

August 31, 2016

VendPro Refreshment Services, a vending and micro market company, has teamed up with USA Technologies Inc. to upgrade its machines with cashless technology.

Kiosk software intros Android 7.0 support

August 17, 2016

Kiosk software company KioWare has launched Version 3.10 of KioWare for Android. It is designed to lock down Android 7.0 into kiosk mode, according to a press…

Paralan launches custom kiosk solutions

August 12, 2016

Paralan Kiosk Solutions, Paralan's kiosk division, has announced its newest line of custom kiosk solutions, which includes both indoor and outdoor kiosks…

Internet of Things market to reach $3B by 2021, report says

August 12, 2016

The global Internet of Things platform market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 30.8 percent and reach more than $3.3 billion by 2021…

Canadian vending group integrates mobile payments

August 11, 2016

The Canadian National Vending Alliance, a coalition of the largest vending operators across Canada, announced that it has partnered with PayRange to bring…

KioWare celebrates 25th anniversary

August 2, 2016

Analytical Design Solutions Inc, the producers of kiosk software KioWare, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The company primarily focuses on kiosk software…

LinkNYC kiosks are unable to stop porn viewing

August 2, 2016

LinkNYC has converted a large number of pay phones into Wi-Fi kiosks. However, some New York City residents are using the kiosk to access porn and pleasure…

Contactless technology: cutting through the jargon

NFC, HCE, BLE: these are just a few of the confusing acronyms for new contactless technologies. It's time to set the record straight on exactly what these…

Custom kiosk apps build better ROI

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The best customer experience is a customized experience. Thus, custom kiosk applications can help craft the ideal customer experience that delivers an…

Veloxity speeds up phone charging with kiosks

July 20, 2016

Recently, Veloxity launched its latest generation of phone charging kiosks called LockerPower Lite. The kiosks are designed to provide quick charging and more…

Keeping an eye on your kiosk with remote software

Businesses are continuing to tap into the gold mine of kiosks. However, unmanned self-service devices can be difficult to maintain and protect. Remote…

iVision Mobile sees 2 million interactions with kiosks

July 1, 2016

Cloud-based mobile marketing company, iVision Mobile Inc., has announced the completion of several acquisitions in 2015 and 2016. The company has also seen…

Android kiosk software enables remote installation

June 29, 2016

KioWare has launched Version 3.9 of KioWare for Android. The software has added new Samsung features to allow the user to more easily install remote…

The quest for kiosk software

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Finding the right software is crucial for your kiosk or digital signage deployment. You need to consider user interface, component integration and security…

Payworks bringing in EMV for POS

June 22, 2016

Point-of-sale company Payworks has announced an expansion of its POS payment integration with online payments company Stripe, according to a press release.

The role of kiosks and virtual currency in omnichannel services

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Some believe that kiosks are outdated and that virtual currency is used only by criminals. However, it's important to look at the bigger picture and see how…

The kiosk solution to cyber attacks

by Frank Olea

Hackers are gradually becoming more successful, especially with ransomware, which has forced several hospitals to pay bitcoin ransoms. One way to help solve…

Decision Logic integrates POS system

June 10, 2016

Decision Logic has partnered with PAR Technology Corp. to integrate the PAR Brink POS system. This will allow restaurants to access point-of-sale data through…

Remote kiosk management best practices

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

A routine remote update for a Kansas City smart kiosk led to users being able to access the desktop and play Solitaire. The kiosk managers got lucky this time…

Digital marketing spend to jump big by 2020

May 27, 2016

A new Juniper Research study predicts spend on digital retail marketing will double by 2020, hitting $362 billion. Spend hit $174 billion last year, according…