Kiosk Marketplace calls for your input for annual industry census

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk Marketplace is once again asking readers for input for its annual Kiosk Marketplace Census.

5 Ways Self-Service Kiosks Can Boost Retail Sales

The following five ways self-service kiosks can boost retail sales will show how these changes can help retailers compete in today’s market.

SaaS & More: Different Business Models For Software Developers

SaaS, HaaS, and On-Premises: Different Go-to-Market Models for Software Developers and ISVs

Self-service Surge, Step Forward OEMs

Self-service kiosk technology has been on the rise for years, across fast food restaurants, in cinemas and entertainment venues, in banks and across retail…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

16 reasons to adopt digital signage

The time of digital signage has arrived, and organizations without it are going to get left behind.

Presented by DigitalSignageToday.com

How to protect touchscreens from COVID-19

The potential of publicly used touchscreens to spread harmful bacteria and disease has been well-documented, even prior to the current pandemic. Here's how to…

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The new self-service surge has arrived: Step forward OEMs!

by Richard Thompson — Sales VP, Global OEM, Zebra Technologies

The coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…

The self-service surge: step forward OEMs

The Coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

COVID-19 drives contactless payments; new emphasis on sanitation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coronavirus pandemic has driven a preference for self-checkout and contactless purchases. Will the unattended retail industry be able to assure customers…

Coronavirus disruption and the 'big tech' debate

by Shelly Palmer

Is this the moment that big tech proves that big data can be used for the greater good? What is big tech's role in the fight against coronavirus?

Coronavirus jumpstarts self-service innovation worldwide

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coronavirus has driven self-service technology entrepreneurs to use technology to allow consumers to order and pay for everyday needs without having to go…

Answers needed to questions about biometric data in unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Government regulators are already placing restrictions on the use of biometric identification to protect consumer privacy. Future restrictions are possible…

2020 Kiosk Market Census Report: Record growth continues

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The kiosk industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the newly-released 2020 Kiosk Market Census Report. Kiosk…

How self-service operators comply with biometric regulations

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology providers using biometric identification believe they can comply with stringent consumer protection laws despite some recent lawsuits.

Windstream’s cloud-based suite enables retailers to meet today’s customers’ needs

Today’s customer is highly connected and expects to be able to click and collect, do curbside pickup and have an immersive in-store experience.

The ‘Store of the Future’ has already arrived, says Appetize exec

Tools like cloud technology and microservices are now necessary, while 5G will bring exponential growth to device connectivity and allow a more media rich…

Self-service to be mainstream at UK QSR, casual dining markets in next year

February 5, 2020

Within the next 12 months, kiosks will be mainstream in U.K. quick-service and casual dining restaurants, according to research commissioned by Bristol-based…

Networld Media Group names Elliot Maras editor of Vending Times

February 4, 2020

Elliot Maras has been named editor of Vending Times, a role he will hold in addition to his existing role as editor of Kiosk Marketplace, a position he has…

Navigating the consumer journey in the digital age

by Scott Robinson — Director of Future Retail Product Line, Kodak Moments

Personalization shouldn't stop at the kiosk or the website. Retailers can enhance their promotions through marketing platforms that promote and influence…

Will 2020 be the breakout year for 5G?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

5G cellular service has been introduced to several markets, but use is limited due to the need for consumers to have compatible phones. Experts, nonetheless…