GuestComment acquired by Terillion

January 3, 2013

Online reputation management firm Terillion announced its acquisition of GuestComment, the onsite hotel and restaurant guest feedback platform that utilizes…

A new GUI: Mobile, self-service and information kiosks (Commentary)

Kiosk pro discusses the complexities of a graphical user interface and gives a tutorial on mobile optimization.

Wincor Nixdorf to present 'Always Open' checkout solution at NRF Big Show

December 28, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf announced its newest multifunction automated checkout solution, the BEETLE /iSCAN EASY Hybrid, that is set for presentation at the upcoming…

Study of human brain could improve self-checkout

December 28, 2012

A recent study of how the human brain recognizes and processes visual information, by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, could lead to…

The Top 10 kiosk stories of 2012

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Thanks to the power of website analytics, we have tallied the list of our most-read stories of 2012.

Touchtown launches digital signage apps for senior citizens

December 27, 2012

"There's an app for that" now applies for senior living providers and residents in senior living communities, says multimedia messaging provider Touchtown…

Charging kiosks: Threat or convenience?

December 26, 2012

Secure smartphone charging kiosks are already a reality. Machines are hitting the streets that offer users a locked compartment to prevent thieves from swiping…

KIOSK intros network management software

December 19, 2012

KIOSK Information Systems announced today the release of KIOSK CORE. The software solution provides new advances in kiosk network management software and…

PROVISIO intros SiteKiosk for Windows 8

December 17, 2012

PROVISIO announced today the release of SiteKiosk 8.6 for Windows 8. New features include enhanced digital signage and VoIP calling functionality by fully…

MokiManage intros cloud-based monitoring and alerts

December 12, 2012

MokiMobility announced new features to its MokiManage software that enables businesses to configure their tablet digital signage kiosks with tools like Apple…

Searchable touchscreen digital sign honors fallen soldiers at Pa. cemetery

December 12, 2012

At Prospect Hill Cemetery in York, Pa., a 46-inch touchscreen digital sign was installed as a memorial to the more than 6,000 soldiers killed in the Iraq and…

Meridian and Hirease team for HR self-service software

December 10, 2012

Hirease and Meridian announced recently a joint solution for customers seeking kiosk and self-service software for human resources.

Livewire announces success of NYC interactive phone booth launch

December 6, 2012

Livewire Digital announced yesterday the successful deployment if its eConcierge Content Management System and interactive digital signs throughout the city of…

Smartphone self-checkout app launched by QThru

December 5, 2012

QThru, a mobile point-of-sale platform that enables consumers to shop, scan and check out using their smartphones, announced today the launch of its mobile app…

Mobile maps offer untapped resources for parks

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

State and national parks enter the mobile world with a cached map app that functions as a self-service tour guide.

Details revealed of Redbox's video streaming service

November 30, 2012

Although Redbox and Verizon have been silent on details surrounding the joint-venture video streaming service Redbox Instant by Verizon, gigaom.com uncovered…

NCR buys Retalix in $650 million cash deal

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The world's largest supplier of ATMs acquires Retalix's retail software POS business to build its end-to-end offerings.

TIO provides mobile bill payment in El Paso

November 28, 2012

Bill payment company TIO Networks Corp. has announced that it's helping another local utility with a mobile bill payment app. This time it's El Paso Electric…

Technical challenges to NFC implementation: Lessons from the aviation industry

From passport readers to frequent flyer cards, NFC in aviation calls for the highest level of security.

W Technologies intros digital kiosk-based mobile rewards

November 14, 2012

W Technologies Inc. recently announced that it has added the ability to create custom mobile loyalty kiosks designed for greater on-site engagement of mobile…