Mobile device manufacturers agree to standardize software

April 25, 2010

The Washington Post reports that Sharp, Panasonic, Fujitsu and NEC will use a standard software platform for future mobile devices.   The move is expected to…

Israel lifts ban on iPads

April 25, 2010

Voice of America news service reports that Israel has lifted its ban on travelers bringing iPads into the country.   According to the report, Israeli officials…

Next-gen charging kiosks provide more than just a quick jolt

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

Multimedia capability expands potential deployment possibilities.

Esprida showcases 3G/4G connectivity in remote management platform

April 18, 2010

Esprida Corporation has announced the release of Esprida Enterprise 7.3, the company's most advanced remote device management platform. Among many new…

NEC deploys LTE Wireless base stations

April 7, 2010

NEC Corp. on Thursday announced it has begun shipping wireless base stations supporting NTT Docomo's scheduled launch of LTE service in December 2010. …

Sixnet's wireless offers connectivity options for retail, financial applications

March 10, 2010

TMCnet reports that Sixnet, which specializes in machine-to-machine networking solutions for industrial and wireless markets, has released a new family of M2M…

First solar-powered Rural Internet Kiosk installed in Kenya

March 2, 2010

The first solar-powered Rural Internet Kiosk, aimed at empowering rural African youth through Internet access, has been installed in Kenya, according to a…

DSE: MediaTile demos new interactive HumanKiosk

February 25, 2010

MediaTile featured its new HumanKiosk with the Sprint 4G network and real-time "interactive audience measurement" at this year's Digital Signage Expo in Las…

Walsh Wireless unveiling wireless kiosk, digital signage network solution

February 21, 2010

Cellular wireless solution provider Walsh Wireless today announced plans to unveil its Total Connectivity Solutions, a new line of turnkey wireless service…

Focus on Escalate Retail's new Pocket Kiosk

by

Escalate Retail is offering a novel approach to all-channel commerce, using shoppers' own smartphones as a "Pocket Kiosk."

Jetstar to add text ticketing to self-check-in kiosks on the road to 100% self-service

January 28, 2010

Budget airline Jetstar recently announced a new wrinkle in its plan to make check-in 100 percent self-service.

ISign Media Solutions to integrate wireless tech into IBM AnyPlace Kiosks

January 19, 2010

Ontario-based iSign Media Solutions Inc. today announced a new partnership with Skipton Group Inc. to integrate iSign's Bluetooth OEM software into IBM's…

Apple's kiosk patent: Are wireless iTunes downloads on the horizon?

Apple's recently granted patent for what appears to be an iTunes kiosk has the potential to turn the digital-download space on its head — or will it simply be…

Apple may roll out iTunes kiosks

May 10, 2009

AppleInsider.com: Apple has filed a 19-page patent conceptualizing a line of wireless iTunes kiosks that would allow iPod, iPhone and Mac users to download…

Special summit will again offer secure, open forum for deployers

by Kiosk Marketplace

Away from suppliers and media, users can share questions, concerns for their self-service projects.

IMS launches new portable patient kiosks

April 12, 2009

Health Data Management: Atlanta-based International Medical Solutions has introduced portable patient kiosks for hospitals and physician practices. Connected…

Handheld scanners boost sales by 10 percent

April 12, 2009

The Hartford Courant: Stop & Shop has deployed new hand-held scanners in several of its Connecticut stores. The purple devices allow customers to keep a…

The Benefits of Retail Kiosks

Few industries stand to gain more from self-service than retail. Learn how to get the most from kiosks and other digital merchandising technologies.

Cowboys, Yankees stadiums introduce new apps for self-service kiosks, digital signage

March 9, 2009

The Boston Globe: Sporting events of the near future will rely on self-service technology to enhance the game experience. Kiosks will provide ticket upgrades…

Mobily interactive stores earn award from Retail Design Institute

February 22, 2009

JEEDAH, Saudi Arabia — Mobily's use of technology and multimedia earned a first place in the Retail Design Institute's 2009 International Store Design Awards…