Unicru announces new on-site device, IVR hiring solution

January 17, 2005

PORTLAND, Ore. and NEW YORK - Addressing the unique on-site hiring challenges of small footprint retailers and restaurants, Unicru Inc. announced two new…

Virgin Atlantic introduces DIY Check In

January 16, 2005

WEST SUSSEX, United Kingdom - Virgin Atlantic launched its DIY Check In the introduction of self-service kiosks at Heathrow Terminal 3 and online check-in via…

Kiosks to aid homeland security at JFK International Airport

January 12, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge announced that the United States would begin deploying enhanced technology to expedite…

Busch Gardens deploys self-service ticketing kiosks

January 6, 2005

St. Petersburg Times: Self-service cash registers are a big hit in supermarkets. Self check-in is standard at airports. Now Busch Gardens has deployed…

Las Vegas airport deploys free Wi-Fi network

January 3, 2005

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Aruba Wireless Networks (Aruba) announced that the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport will provide the country's largest free…

Budget Hotels to use WiseNav technology

December 15, 2004

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and EDMONTON, Alberta - WiseNav has signed an agreement with Budget Hotels Network Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BUDH), an on-line…

Holographic controls add sizzle to kiosks

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R. Douglas McPheters, president of HoloTouch, Inc., adds sizzle to kiosks with patented holographic technology.

Kiosks feed taste for food favorites

December 9, 2004

The Chicago Tribune: Kiosks are moving beyond tasks like dispensing money and tallying groceries to selling hot dogs, chocolate and pizza. Greg Swistak…

DigitalPersona and Trans Biometric Technologies provide secure benefit enrollment

December 8, 2004

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and COLUMBUS, Ohio - White Castle fast-food hamburger chain is using DigitalPersona, Inc.'s fingerprint authentication technology to…

Planar launches touchscreen monitors for POS, POP

December 7, 2004

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Planar Systems, Inc. is launching an expanded, comprehensive suite of touchscreen monitors. According to a news release, the new monitors are…

Fortunes telling

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Contributing Editor Lief Larson predicts what the New Year will bring for the hottest self-service applications.

J.D. Power report shows most passengers don't use express check-in

December 6, 2004

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Less than one-quarter of airline passengers take advantage of curbside service or self-service kiosks, preferring to check in at the…

Kiosks build brand loyalty

The right kiosk can extend a company's brand, reach new markets and sell more products. A successfully branded kiosk attracts and engages customers in a…

Wine retailer creates buzz with SeePoint kiosks

December 2, 2004

NEW YORK - New York City wine retailer Discovery Wines recently opened to acclaim - receiving great reviews from The New York Times, New York Magazine, the New…

SMART Technologies provides interactive kiosk to World Cup event

November 30, 2004

CALGARY, Alberta - SMART Technologies Inc. announced its sponsorship of the 2004 CIBC Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup held November 27 to December 5, 2004.

Delta Air Lines expands electronic ticketing

November 28, 2004

ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines' worldwide customers can enjoy more convenient electronic ticketing (ET) as Delta begins interline ET agreements with British…

Xilinx,Pixel Velocity to deliver biometric technology

November 28, 2004

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Xilinx Inc., a leading programmable logic supplier, and Pixel Velocity, an image processing solutions company, announced a collaboration to…

ByePass kiosks enable passengers to check-in, upgrade

November 23, 2004

ORLANDO, Fla. - AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) has enhanced its ByePass self-service check-in kiosks to give passengers…

BioWise launches biometric ID kiosk

November 23, 2004

WEMMEL, Belgium - BioWise recently introduced its BioThenticate Totem, a low cost biometric authentication kiosk, according to a news release. BioWise…

Five tech attractions in Boston

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The Kiosk Show in Boston will offer dozens of exhibits featuring the latest in end-solutions. Fortunately for attendees, the city itself is known for its…