NCR sprinkles new kiosks, ATM frills into conference mix

A self-service shipping kiosk led a small contingent of debuts at the company's Washington conference.

Norwegian grocer launches digital menu boards

June 20, 2006

OSLO, Norway - Norwegian grocery retailer NorgesGruppen has launched its new Shell FRESH concept, which offers healthy, delicate and enticing fast food…

Australia green lights facial recognition kiosk

June 19, 2006

Australian IT: The $67 million customs automated border processing system will begin operating next year with a single SmartGate Series 1 kiosk in each of the…

Millennium Technology Group named NCR reseller

June 19, 2006

ATLANTA - Millennium Technology Group Orlando, has been named as an NCR RealPartner reseller of the NCR EasyPoint Xpress Check-In self-service kiosk, NCR…

Deployers split over charging for hotel Internet

Either way, the industry is growing as business travelers demand more and better Internet access at hotels.

NCR announces addition to hotel check-in suite

June 15, 2006

ATLANTA - NCR Corp. announced in a news release a new kiosk for hoteliers who want a smaller footprint and easy-to-manage design.

Aviation center adds self-service ticketing

June 15, 2006

EVERETT, Wash. - Visitors to the new Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour are on the cutting edge. Not only do they get to see the latest…

Travelers embrace boarding-pass kiosks in hotels

June 13, 2006

The Washington Times: Do-it-yourselfers have one more place where they can take care of business while avoiding human contact: the hotel. The Hilton Washington…

Retail Systems exhibitors feel the need for speed

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Line-busting queues up as a self-service mainstay, with several suppliers meeting the demand to move the masses.

Airline tickets soon to be a thing of the past

June 6, 2006

CNN: Old-fashioned airline tickets will be relegated to the history books next year if an industry lobby group gets its way. Almost 48 percent of tickets…

Self-service security program aims to shorten wait time at airport

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An "express lane" approach to airline security has a number of benefits - and some stern critics.

MOD announces media kiosk, despite recent setback

June 1, 2006

The Seattle Times: Seattle-based MOD is announcing its CD-burning kiosk for retailers, with Starbucks as its first customer, just days after Starbucks…

Standards take center stage at NACStech 2006

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The annual technology summit of the National Association of Convenience Stores was host to the gamut of devices that power c-stores - and the standard that…

Restaurants moving slow toward self-service ordering

May 31, 2006

Chicago Tribune: Shoppers can buy gas, check in for a flight or scan their own groceries without the help of a clerk, but the self-serve kiosks revolutionizing…

Self-service, kiosk developers exhibit at Retail Systems 2006

A number of self-service innovators turned up for the 2006 Retail Systems show in Chicago, held May 21-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Florida kiosks will track movement of buses

May 29, 2006

Bradenton Herald: Buses in Florida's Manatee and Sarasota counties will one day soon be fitted with satellite technology that will allow riders to monitor the…

Funeral homes adopting video-tribute kiosks

May 29, 2006

Kansas City Star: Video memorials, once the province of the very wealthy, are becoming more affordable as video cameras become more common in homes. Funeral…

CASE STUDY: SITA on passenger empowerment

May 24, 2006

In an industry that is shifting from a transportation-centric to a traveler-centric model, airports and airlines have much to gain from implementing business…

VIDEO: McCarran Airport, Southwest allow baggage to be checked at hotel

May 24, 2006

CNN: Travelers flying Southwest Airlines out of Las Vegas can take advantage of McCarran Airport's new SpeedCheck Advance program, which allows fliers to check…

Giant interactive display installed at O'Hare

May 24, 2006

Media Life: Accenture has just erected a giant interactive display at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The Accenture Interactive Network debuted with a…