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Smart City – CityPost Information Kiosks Coming to Jersey City’s Streets

Up to 50 kiosks offering information about Jersey City will be installed throughout the city’s neighborhoods.

Source: jerseydigs.com

City Hall issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for these types of devices at the end of 2017. The RFP stated in part that “kiosk designs shall be of a modern aesthetic and shall reflect Jersey City’s streetscapes and architecture,” adding that at least one must be installed at or near all of Jersey City’s PATH stations, the Martin Luther King Drive and West Side Avenue Hudson-Bergen Light Rail stops, and at least two Jersey City Housing Authority complexes. The RFP also required applicants to include at least one kiosk per ward in their proposal.

 

Smart City Media was awarded the contract earlier this year. The company has also installed CityPost kiosks in cities like Little Rock, Kansas City, and Louisville.

Smart City Kiosks Project Dallas – Example RFP

Smart City Dallas specs

Smart City Dallas Example RFP Part of our continuing selection process for “Anatomy of an RFP” the current smart city deployment RFP in Dallas is a good example. This RFP will be awarded in July 2023. Docs Included: General RFP proposal Insurance requirements Locations for the kiosks Maps Revenue model spreadsheet MWBE Suppliers – (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises) Kiosks… Read More »

Smart City Kiosks – 35 digital CityPost kiosks to go online downtown before DNC

As reported on BizJournals Feb 2020 – By Sean Ryan  – Reporter, Milwaukee Business Journal Feb 20, 2020, 10:37am CST Updated Feb 20, 2020, 11:03am CST Before the Democratic National Convention in July, 35 digital kiosks will be installed along the Milwaukee streetcar line and at downtown hot spots to direct visitors to restaurants and stores, provide free Wi-Fi service and generate an… Read More »

Kiosk Software – KioWare Windows simplifies kiosk set up

Newest KioWare for Windows Released Highlights are: New KioWare Classic Importer Tool.  KioWare has added an importer tool that allows users of KioWare Classic for Windows to import their configuration settings easily for use with the new KioWare for Windows (nice feature for existing user base). Super easy/simple attract screen set up.  KioWare has added a new option… Read More »

Kiosk Software – Wi-Fi Management & Expanded Guided Setup Assistance

android kiosk software

Kiosk Software – NEW to KioWare for Android – Improved Wi-Fi Management & Expanded Guided Setup Assistance Kiosk Software Version 3.13 of KioWare for Android is now available. New Guided Setup options have been added to make it easier to create a custom start page, set up your device to play videos, and add a start page for use with… Read More »

Self-Service Kiosk Market Research Report To Be Formally Released in Feb 2021 – Sign Up

Introduction Self-Service Kiosk Research Report 2021 The Kiosk Association has been working with a major research firm on putting together a comprehensive and vetted self-service kiosk market research report  and the release of the report is due in February. We are in final review with the data firm providing our input. Over 50 companies participated. There have been… Read More »

COVID SARS Persistence on Common Substances – A Balanced Perspective

From Forbes Oct2020 — Article quotes new Australian research study on the effect of temperature on persistence of SARS-CoV-2 on common surfaces such as stainless steel, paper, glass, cotton, vinyl and polymer. The main point is that surfaces which are relatively cool are going to be more prone to harboring infection.  68 degrees F is comfortable for the… Read More »

Kiosk Software – Dynatouch Releases TIPs Kiosk Software

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DynaTouch launches new website for TIPS™ Kiosk Management Software, the most secure and ADA/508 compliant kiosk software on the market www.TIPSkiosksoftware.com San Antonio, Texas. – November 15, 2016 – DynaTouch, a pioneering self-service kiosk solutions provider, announced that they have launched the TIPS™ Kiosk Management Software website. TIPS (Touch Information Presentation Software) has been the… Read More »

Touchscreens for Retail & POS – New Sponsor Elo

touchscreen self-order Elotouch

Elo (aka Elotouch) We know touch – it’s our only business. In fact, we invented the touchscreen over 50 years ago and haven’t stopped since. Every 21 seconds, a new Elo Touchscreen is installed somewhere in the world. We obsess over details to exceed the highest quality standards. Description: Our product portfolio includes a broad selection of interactive… Read More »

Social Security Kiosks – Visitor Intake Kiosks (VIPr) Awarded to KIOSK

SSA Visitor Intake VIPr

Social Security Kiosks Big contract for Social Security Administration announced for ADA-compliant kiosks. News from ReliaSource which was actually awarded the contract ($15.6M total?). Looks like $4M of that was service and maintenance. Interesting how it was titled “Visitor Intake Processing”. Summary Brief Great news for local manufacturer KIOSK winning a contract worth a total of $19M over… Read More »

NRF Kiosks – Pyramid NRF 2019

Press release NTS Retail and Pyramid Computer at NRF 2019: Presenting new self-service solutions for telco retail Leonding, New York: At this year’s NRF Retail’s Big Show in New York City – a key event in retail every year – NTS Retail and Pyramid Computer will be showcasing two innovative self-service prototypes, specifically developed for consultation-driven retail. Both… Read More »

Telehealth Kiosks to Improve Access, Costs, Part I

From Olea Kiosks TheLab. Written by Richard Slawsky. Telehealth Kiosk Improving Access By delivering services where consumers live and work, telehealth providers eye a new, more efficient channel for medical care. No matter what a person’s political persuasion may be, there’s one thing on which nearly everyone can agree: Healthcare costs continue to rise despite efforts to rein… Read More »

Resource – Sunlight Readable High Bright Displays & panelbrite

Sunlight Readable Displays (High Bright) Sunlight-readable displays (or high bright)  are a core component of outdoor kiosks and self-service.  Along with the enclosure and typically the PC, the high bright display is a main economic component and reliability is paramount. And that means in some very challenging environments. A parking lot unprotected in Dallas Texas in the summertime… Read More »

Kiosk Manufacturer Association News – ADA Committee Chairpersons for KMA Announced

Kiosk Manufacturer Association with ADA, NRF, and Emergency Kiosk updates PRESS RELEASE  UPDATED: OCT 8, 2018 05:00 MDT EASTLAKE, Colo., October 8, 2018 (Newswire.com) – The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (aka KMA) is pleased to announce the appointments of inaugural Chairpersons for the ADA and Accessibility Committee. Laura Miller of KioWare (https://kioware.com) and Randy Amundson of Frank Mayer, Inc. (https://frankmayer.com) have… Read More »

PCI EMV Kiosk 2019? EMV Compliance Kiosk

payment gateway

PCI EMV Compliance Kiosk Update – Unattended The deadline for merchants to bring payment devices into compliance with EMV standards passed more than three years ago, but there are still non-compliant devices in the marketplace. A year ago, KioskIndustry.org published a piece looking at the state of adoption of Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) requirements among kiosk deployers… Read More »

Self Service Kiosk News Feb 2023

dunkin donut drive thru

Kiosk Industry Self Service News Feb 2023 DENVER, Colo., Feb. 20, 2023 (NEWSWIRE) — It’s President’s Day. And the Kiosk Manufacturer Association news centers around dispensing machines/kiosks and in particular legal cannabis and naloxone. In the naloxone news: last year (and year before) there were zero dollars budgeted by state, local and federal agencies for kiosks that dispense… Read More »

Touchscreen FAQ – Are All Kiosk Touchscreens Created Equal?

Contactless kiosks and touchless kiosks are easy for Windows and Android

Interactive Touchscreen Comparison Introduction Interactive touchscreens come in several varieties. Here’s a quick overview of the types and the applications to which each is best suited.  Whitepaper by Olea Kiosks Although interactive touchscreens have been around in one form or another since the late 1970s, over the past 10 years or so they’ve become an integral part of… Read More »

Are All Touchscreens Created Equal? – Best Practice Kiosk Touchscreen Monitor

TDS Touch Display

Are All Touchscreen Monitors Created Equal? Reprinted from TheLab by Olea Interactive touchscreens come in several varieties. Here’s a quick overview of the types and the applications to which each is best suited. Although interactive touchscreens have been around in one form or another since the late 1970s, over the past 10 years or so they’ve become an… Read More »

Kiosk Software – KioCall video conference software

KioCall

Video conference kiosk software KioWare has added a new video conference kiosk product called KioCall that works with KioWare for Windows to add video conferencing to a kiosk. Video conferencing (via externally run applications) has been available in the past but never has it been so simple to implement and cost effective to run. KioWare has also released a… Read More »

Case Study – Hospital Wayfinding Kiosks Self-Service

Qwickmedia Stanton Wayfinding Case Study

Stanton Territorial Hospital and QwickMedia Hospital Self-Service Kiosks by Qwick Media are powerful communication tools. While fully customizable, these touchscreen kiosks offer significant benefits for the modern healthcare industry: Improve the bottom line by significantly saving staff hours, reducing administrative work, and relieving staff from answering common, repetitive questions Inform patients and visitors about your unique facility,programs, and… Read More »

Frank Mayer Kiosks – In-Store Kiosk 2021 Predictions

In-Store Kiosk Predictions

In-Store 2021: Retail and Point of Purchase Predictions Intro When I wrote the “What’s in Store for 2020” blog last December, I could not have predicted what was to come in three short months. My closing statement promised a bright future for retail and the point of purchase industry in 2020. Instead, a worldwide pandemic shifted industry conversation… Read More »

Large Format Display Touchscreens Gain Market Share

Where Do Large-Format Displays Work – aka Go Big or Go Home! Writer: Richard Slawsky – Adjunct Professor, University of Louisville Contributing Members: Keyser, AcquireDigital, LG Business Solutions, Panasonic Other Contributors: Barco, Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Azumo, Dave Haynes/SixteenNine In Brief No longer the realm of outdoor or indoor mass display, moving into corporate, banking and retail… Read More »

Digital Menu Boards — Panasonic ClearConnect™ Restaurant Solutions

Panasonic ClearConnect

Digital Menu Boards for Drive-Thru Restaurants Editors note: Drive-thru is becoming the new norm given the effect of the pandemic. McDonald’s already gets 75% of their sales from Drive Thru.  Historically restaurants have drawn from a diverse set of providers for all the various components that comprise a drive-thru solution. Get the screens from A, the software from… Read More »

Digital Menu Board – Nanonation includes LG System-On-A-Chip SOC

Digital Menu Boards LG and Nanonation

Digital Menu Board News Big news out of Nebraska this week. Nanonation Commandpoint now supports the LG system-on-chip (SOC) platform.  That’s at least four of the mega-major OS for digital menu boards supported by Nanonation.  Next up Google? For more information you can always email [email protected] Lincoln, NE September 8, 2022: Nanonation announces the launch of support for LG… Read More »