Storefront photo kiosk sweeps experts' choice awards at DIMA conference

March 11, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Storefront.com, a provider of software infrastructure for customer-facing self-service technologies to large retail operators, including photo…

Library self-service grows quietly

Distributors say new technology saves scarce manpower for other tasks; new vending machines also extend libraries' reach beyond their walls.

Schools, universities offered free event log software for networks, including kiosks

March 5, 2009

ATLANTA — Dorian Software Creations, Inc. is offering free licensing to schools, colleges and universities for its patented Total Event Log Management Suite.…

Digital Signage Expo Featured Exhibitors: The software and content providers

As content was a focus of the pre-show day and expo, we highlight the featured content providers and the software that drives it.

Ask the Experts: Identifying the characteristics of a good narrator for kiosk voice prompts

What should deployers of self-service kiosks look for when selecting a narrator for the kiosk's voice prompts? Allison Smith, a professional voice actress who…

Noritsu to buy Lucidiom, its recent photo kiosk partner

March 2, 2009

Orange County (Calif.) Business Journal: Noritsu America Corp., a maker of photo software, scanners and printers, said it plans to buy Vienna, Va.-based…

Lucidiom's new photo kiosk software encourages upselling

March 2, 2009

VIENNA, Va. — Lucidiom has further integrated in-store and online operations in the latest version of its kiosk software, APM 7.0.

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.