Microsoft Surface hits the U.K. market

March 2, 2009

PC Pro: Microsoft's Surface, a 30-inch touchscreen table that allows people to move pictured objects with their fingers, has arrived in the United Kingdom…

Ask the Experts: Kiosk user interfaces everyone can use

March 1, 2009

How can a kiosk user interface be designed so that consumers of all ages - from 16 to 60 - feel comfortable using it? Cam Stewart, director of Phosphor…

Kazakhstan readies kiosks for Electronic Government project

February 25, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Amdocs, a provider of customer experience systems, has been chosen by the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide customer relationship management (CRM…

Hacking self-service

One software expert found more than 30 ways to hack a Windows kiosk. Next up: Linux.  

GK Software releases GK/Retail 12 with new tech for retail store automation

February 19, 2009

SCHOENECK, Germany — GK SOFTWARE AG has announced the immediate availability of GK/Retail 12, the newest release of its Store Automation suite of products…

ITESmedia releases version 4 of its SUITE for kiosks, digital signage

February 18, 2009

MONTREAL, Quebec — ITESmedia, developer of a platform for digital signage and interactive kiosks, announced the launch of ITESmedia SUITE, version 4.

BVM's new LV-67D chip saves power for kiosks, POS, digital signage

February 17, 2009

Electronicstalk.com: BVM has added the LV-67D to its range of mini-ITX form factor motherboards for embedded applications, including digital signage, kiosks…

Ask the Experts: What are the benefits of cashless self-checkout machines?

February 16, 2009

Chris Gilder is chief executive of Meridian Kiosks, which is partnering with software company NEXTEP SYSTEMS to market a new line of cashless self-checkout…

New kiosk line from Meridian, NEXTEP skips the cash to speed the checkout

The two kiosk companies have paired to launch a new, low-cost alternative for self-checkout.

BroadSign International helps LevelVision take it to the floor

When the company needed help building a network, it looked to BroadSign International's SaaS platform to help manage the content.

New Netpresenter software informs employees with kiosks, digital signage and PCs

February 4, 2009

NEW YORK — Netpresenter, communication software vendor and the company behind AMBER Alert Netherlands, has introduced the latest version of its Newsfeed…

Avaya president says vertical solutions can succeed in tough economy

February 1, 2009

CRM Buyer: In a question-and-answer session about his first year as president of Avaya Global Services, Chris Formant said his company is focusing on…

Improving the customer experience through service and automated checkout

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Wincor Nixdorf says its innovations in cash management and automated checkout are enhancing the shopping experience, for retailers and consumers.

Wincor Nixdorf 1Q results shows increases in sales, net income

January 18, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf has released its first-quarter 2009/2009 financial statements and they indicate an increase in both sales and net…

VeriFone announces MX880 payment system

January 14, 2009

NEW YORK — VeriFone Holdings Inc. recently introduced the MX880, a customer-facing multi-function payment system that combines a tactile keypad with the…

Microsoft's Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 unveiled at NRF

January 14, 2009

NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. has released its latest offering from its Windows Embedded Ready product line. Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 is the next generation…

American Portwell Technology's new systems for self-service kiosks use low power, no fans, Intel Atom processors

January 13, 2009

FREMONT, Calif. — American Portwell Technology, Inc., an innovator in the embedded computing market, announced its new WEBS family of embedded system…

NRF: Micro Industries kiosk screen tall enough to show life-sized baby giraffe

January 11, 2009

NEW YORK — Micro Industries today introduced the Touch&Go Messenger 65P, a high-definition retail touchscreen tall enough to display a life-sized baby…

ViewSonic chooses 3M MicroTouch system as interface for kiosk-friendly display

January 7, 2009

LAS VEGAS — 3M Touch Systems, a subsidiary of the 3M Company and a manufacturer of touch technology, and ViewSonic Corp., a global provider of visual display…

Esprida, ACF partner for remote customer-flow management

January 5, 2009

WESTON, Fla. — Esprida Corp. and ACF announced today a partnership to provide a new solution that allows businesses and agencies to use remote management…