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…

MokiMobility leveraging iOS 6 and Apple Configurator for its iPad kiosks

November 7, 2012

MokiMobility has added new improvements to its iPad kiosk that leverage iOS 6 and Apple Configurator, according to a company announcement.

CETW12: Top 5 for Day 1

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The show must go on; here's a look at what to expect.

Meridian's self-service kiosk solutions gain recognition

October 30, 2012

North Carolina-based Meridian, a self-service software and kiosk company, was named one of the finalists for the North Carolina Technology Awards 21 selection…

Five paths leading to a nightmare deployment

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Self-service is a growing industry. More and more companies can see the value of integrating a self-service solution in their business. Consumers are becoming…

MokiMobility intros MokiTouch Pro

October 25, 2012

MokiMobility today announced the release of MokiTouch Pro, a tool to engage customers with Web and media content in iPad kiosks. 

MobiManage intros new system for tablet kiosks

October 23, 2012

MobiManage announced today that it has partnered with iPad Enclosures to provide a set of tablet enclosures to secure tablet solutions, manage content across…

Merger brings competitiveness, consolidation to industry

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

European solutions providers benefit from merging software and hardware expertise.

X-Factor expands product offering

October 22, 2012

X-Factor Communications, a provider of interactive digital media network software and services, announced today it has released new products for the digital…

Wincor Nixdorf updates its automated checkout portfolio

October 22, 2012

At last week's Wincor World event, Wincor Nixdorf's lineup of self-checkout solutions added a few new offerings. 

More uses announced for Kodak Picture Kiosks

October 17, 2012

In another move to utilize its global footprint of photo kiosks, Eastman Kodak Company announced an agreement with the cloud media service provider SolaByte…

USA Technologies intros cashless payment options for kiosk market

October 16, 2012

USA Technologies Inc. announced the expansion of its cashless payment and M2M services in the kiosk market with electric vehicle stations sold by an existing…

Four essential pre-deployment considerations

by Craig Martin — Client Contact, Reality Interactive, LLC

Deployment is the bridge between the final development phase and the remote monitoring and management phase of a digital merchandising project. It's the phase…

NCR to exhibit convenience store solutions at NACS show

October 8, 2012

At the National Association of Convenience Stores show in Las Vegas this week, NCR will put on display a number of solutions for the quick-stop shopping…