The KMC Top 6: July's top kiosk stories

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

With the summer entering its final month, it's time to take a look back at the top six most-read articles on KioskMarketPlace for July.

Will tablets replace traditional kiosks?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Tablet kiosks appear to be taking the kiosk market by storm. However, are tablets truly superior to traditional designs?

Self-checkout industry experiences growth, report says

July 23, 2015

The self-checkout industry is experiencing growth in western Europe and Japan, according to a report by RBR.

Self-service kiosk market will grow by 11 percent, new report says

July 20, 2015

The self-service kiosk market will grow at 11 percent CAGR, according to a new report entitled "Global Interactive Kiosk Market 2015-2019."

Three steps to delivering ROI with analytics from your kiosk deployment

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Big data gets all the headlines these days, but it can easily lead to information overload unless you utilize these three proven steps to manage and harness…

ICXSummit15: Kiosk, digital signage and mobile payments reduce customer waiting

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Kiosks are one key element in improving overall customer experience and reducing wait times.

Are ATMs on their death bed?

With the rise of mobile, are ATMs and other cash dispensers on the way to the graveyard of outdated devices? Do we really need ATMs?

Why retail robots are ridiculous

When it comes to the retail market in 2015, the key word is omnichannel. Consumers today need and want the ability to have a shopping experience their way, but…

How generational differences impact thoughts on security and self-service

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

Knowing how millennials and Gen Z-ers feel about data security is a critical component to understanding how, and if, these individuals will be comfortable…

Self-service vending kiosk built to replace cafe draws negative reaction

June 22, 2015

A snack kiosk built to replace a demolished cafe has drawn a negative community reaction from Whitley Bay, U.K., with many residents calling it a "garden shed…

Automated passport control kiosks experience rapid growth

June 19, 2015

Automated passport control kiosks have experienced a compound annual growth rate of 70 percent in North America, according to an Acuity Market Intelligence…

What is a kiosk anyway?

by David McCracken — President, Livewire Kiosk, Inc.

While the "phone" of today and the "phone" of 20 years ago share the same name, they are completely different in practice. We’re seeing the same transformation…

Japan and China to hold vending machine summit

June 9, 2015

Traditional rivals Japan and China will be joining together for a vending kiosk summit on June 16, according to a report by Financial Times.

Kiosk segment to experience highest growth in self-service industry, report reveals

June 5, 2015

The self-service technology industry is expected to be worth $31.75 billion by 2020, with the kiosk segment achieving the greatest growth, according to a…

Millennials and Gen Z-ers: how generational differences impact the kiosk market

by Laura Miller — Director of Marketing, Kioware

Kiosks traditionally serve the purpose of allowing customers to check out or access information without the assistance of a customer service representative.

SFO lands 40 passport control kiosks

May 11, 2015

San Francisco International Airport recently unveiled 40 new automated passport control kiosks to expedite the customs entry process for international arriving…

The future of kiosk security is now

by Frank Olea

Kiosk expert blogger offers a look at the rise of biometrics in kiosk security.

Kiosks in Health Care 101

The health care industry is increasing its use of self-service kiosks in areas ranging from patient check-in to doctor consultations to the filling of…

Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Networld Media publisher named among 'Top Women in Media' in Folio: awards

April 8, 2015

The annual list includes publishing executives who have 'fearlessly moved their brands, teams and companies in new directions,' according to the sponsor.

Commercial building owners should take tech cues from airlines

In many respects, office buildings are at the same technological crossroads airports were at years ago, when the only way to get to their gate involved waiting…