Urban repopulation fuels 'smart cities' kiosks, Olea Kiosks report notes

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The repopulation of urban centers has encouraged governments to improve access to transportation and various types of public information. Smart cities kiosks…

Crime Stoppers kiosk to assist police in Gloversville, New York

March 9, 2017

Gloversville, New York officials and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers unveiled a kiosk at city hall that will display information on wanted criminals, feature…

Kiosk company imageholders teams with Queen's University Belfast on expo floor standing tablet kiosks

March 6, 2017

A kiosk manufacturer, imageholders, recently delivered two expo floor standing tablet kiosks with a straight graphic panel and a frosted shelf to Queen's…

Civiq Smartscapes to install 6 interactive kiosks in Texas county

February 23, 2017

Bexar County, Texas residents and visitors will soon be connected to free Wi-Fi kiosks after the county and Commissioners Court unanimously approved a pilot…

Philippines to launch Asean information kiosks

February 21, 2017

The Philippine Information Agency will launch three information kiosks in Davao and Tagum City for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations 2017 on…

Rwandan solar-powered kiosk company seeks to create Africa's biggest Wi-Fi network

February 20, 2017

African Renewable Energy Distributor, a provider of a mobile solar kiosk for charging phones,  has broadened its offering and now labels itself as a…

How to get an education kiosk using grants

by Kelsie Collins — Marketing Content Writer & Editor, Advanced Kiosks

Kiosks can help students check in to school and find where they need to go. They also provide event information to the school community. There are both public…

Portland, Oregon considers Civiq 'smart city' solution

February 2, 2017

Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Dan Saltzman announced that the city of Portland, Oregon is exploring the Civiq "smart city" solution, according to a Civiq…

New York City's Second Avenue subway gets MTA On the Go kiosks

February 1, 2017

New York City commuters now have access to four digital MTA On the Go kiosks with eight digital screens to better schedule, plan and map out trips across the…

Miami-Dade officials approve Civiq Smartscapes contract to install Wi-Fi kiosks

January 27, 2017

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved an agreement with a Massachusetts company to install kiosks with free Wi-Fi near transit stops around…

Civiq Smartscapes to install internet kiosks with 55-inch touchscreens in downtown Chicago

January 25, 2017

Civiq Smartscapes said it will install internet kiosks with 55-inch touchscreens as part of an AT&T Smart Cities pilot, according to The Chicago Tribune.

LinkNYC kiosks serve over 1 million users in less than a year

January 19, 2017

More than a million people signed up to use free Wi-Fi service at New York City's LinkNYC kiosks since they deployed less than a year ago, the city said…

Employee kiosks save HR time, money and resources

You enter this giant retail store and you’re looking for a bathroom…

What’s in store for 2017? Part 3: Innovation calls for more customer education

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology improves, the kiosk industry has to educate two main user groups about the benefits kiosks provide – the locations that host kiosks and the…

AT&T to deploy free Wi-Fi kiosks in Chicago

January 5, 2017

AT&T and the city of Chicago will begin piloting smart bus shelters and information kiosks — both with free Wi-Fi — within the next couple of months, the…

Miami-Dade, Florida officials question Wi-Fi kiosks contract

January 4, 2017

Miami-Dade County, Florida officials have raised questions about a proposed deal with Civiq Smartscapes LLC to provide up to 300 informational kiosks with…

What’s in store for 2017? Part 1: Kiosks build on a strong foundation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser

With positive momentum carrying over from 2016, a healthy stock market and continuously improving technology, most kiosk industry observers are optimistic…

How companies are leveraging outdoor kiosks to improve the user experience

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

There are many use cases for outdoor kiosks that enhance the user experience by streamlining processes that might otherwise require long wait times or…

Meridian digital signage solution powers wayfinding

December 21, 2016

Meridian Kiosks has launched a digital signage kiosk wayfinding solution called MzeroDirectMe, according to a press release. The solution is built on…

Pennsylvania awards $207,000 to historical site for trails and kiosks

December 19, 2016

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has committed to investing $207,000 toward purchasing land for trails and educational kiosks…