Monthly Archives: October 2014

NEMA & IP Ratings Outdoor Kiosks – FAQ

Last Updated on May 12, 2024 by Craig Allen Keefner NEMA Ratings and What They Mean Here’s our quick, in-a-nutshell rundown of the most commonly called-for NEMA ratings, and what each one means: NEMA 1: Indoor-use enclosures that protect internal components from solid foreign objects and contaminants (like falling dirt), and also provide limited protection to personnel by… Read More »

DMV kiosk is demonstrated at Registry of Motor Vehicles

Last Updated on May 9, 2021 by Craig Allen Keefner WORCESTER — Music played and a television was on. It was pleasant enough, but the Registry of Motor Vehicles on Main Street Tuesday afternoon was not the place any of the several dozen customers inside probably wanted to be. Source: www.telegram.com Picture of Safran Morpho unit Posts 2026:… Read More »

Beauty Cosmetic Kiosk – The rise of the humble kiosk

Last Updated on May 29, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner As consumers continue to spend money on affordable luxuries like nail care; start-ups and big players alike are looking to kiosks rather than retail stores to cash in on these opportunities.   Source: www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com And then you have Sephora and Benefit deploying interactive terminals and vending machines ala… Read More »

APC Kiosks expand in North America and the Caribbean

Last Updated on March 25, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner In the past week, Denver International Airport, Lynden Pindling International Airport in The Bahamas, and Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba have all announced they will join the ranks of the 25 North American airports currently offering expedited border control processing to international travelers via Automated Passport Control… Read More »

Kiosks installed at Adams County jail

Last Updated on October 28, 2014 by Craig Allen Keefner NATCHEZ — Ordering commissary in the Adams County jail is now a … Source: www.natchezdemocrat.com Swansons in MS. Paying cash bonds, collecting cash upon entry, relatives can deposit funds. Swanson, a division of Trinity Services put in the kiosks for free (valued at $116K) and recoups investment via fees… Read More »

Denver installs 16 BorderXpress APC kiosks – Airport World Magazine

Last Updated on October 24, 2014 by Craig Allen Keefner Denver International Airport has installed 16 BorderXpress automated passport control (APC) kiosks to expedite the customs entry process for international travellers. Source: www.airport-world.com Nice photos and story on new addition to CBP area.  Through a competitive bid process, Innovative Travel Solutions – a business unit within Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR)… Read More »

McDonalds Kiosk News – Automation at restaurants

McDonalds Kiosk Times Square

Last Updated on April 7, 2025 by Craig Allen Keefner McDonald’s Kiosk News McDonald’s this week described plans to install self-ordering kiosks and mobile ordering at its restaurants. It isn’t the only food chain turning to automation. Source: www.computerworld.com Good article using Chili’s. McDonalds in the U.S. has been a bit of a luddite but then there isn’t… Read More »

Rite Aid Dumps Apple Pay

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner After accepting Apple Pay at all of its stores on the Apple Pay launch day on Monday (Oct. 20), the $26 billion 4,600-store Rite Aid pharmacy chain apparently changed its mind and yanked support from those stores Wednesday (Oct. 22), with no official explanation. Source: www.pymnts.com Speculation –… Read More »

Amazon opening holiday kiosk in Roseville Galleria

Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Amazon Kiosk News After nearly two decades of relying almost exclusively on e-commerce, Amazon said Wednesday it will soon open temporary holiday kiosks at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville and a San Francisco mall. The big Internet retailer said the kiosks will give shoppers a better opportunity to… Read More »

iPatientCare to Exhibit at Upcoming MGMA

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Las Vegas, NV, (PRWEB) October 23, 2014 — Visit iPatientCare Booth#641 at MGMA 2014 Annual Conference, October 26-29, 2014 at the Las Vegas, NV Source: www.prweb.com iPatientCare, Inc., a pioneer in mHealth and cloud-based ambulatory EHR and integrated Practice Management announced to exhibit and showcase the Patient Kiosk, Clinically-driven Revenue… Read More »

Is McDonald’s Planning to Replace Its Cashiers With Computer Screens?

Last Updated on November 25, 2016 by Craig Allen Keefner After McDonald’s announced yet another round of disappointing earnings yesterday—its quarterly profits fell 30 percent—the Wall Street Journal editorial page took a moment to gloat. “So even one of the world’s most ubiquitous consumer brands cannot print money at its pleasure,” it wrote. “This may be news to… Read More »

Armodilo to display tablet kiosk line at iMenu Expo

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Armodilo Display Solutions announced plans to showcase its Armodilo iPad Tablet Kiosk line at CRFA’s iMenu Expo at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto, March 3-5. Also set to display with the tablet kiosks is the Tablet Fit-Kit system, the… Source: www.digitalsignagetoday.com New tablets showing at restaurant show.… Read More »

Leftovercash kiosk converts foreign currency

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Got a few extra euros laying around the house?Bring them to Northridge Fashion Center, where Leftovercash’s automated kiosk can convert your find into a Lowe’s gift card or a donation to Make-a-Wish of Greater Los Angeles, among o Source: www.dailynews.com Leftovercash currently accepts Canadian dollars, British pounds, euros,… Read More »

CPI to launch new cash recycler in Q1

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Crane Payment Innovations has expanded its SC product line to include note-recycling product SC Recycler, scheduled for launch in Q1 2015. Source: www.kioskmarketplace.com Two note recycler in a very small footprint. Nice transition between the CashFlow and the BNR product line.  Will find most use in the vending… Read More »

Kiosk Monitoring and Administration software

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Remote monitoring software by Working Solutions. Source: www.kioskmonitor.com Good stuff – Kioskmonitor solution is designed to provide you with a complete set of tools you will need to remote support any number of self service interactive kiosks installed. in the field. Remote kiosk managment is achieved by two technologies… Read More »

EMV – MasterCard Roadmap Liability Shift

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner EMV Liability Shift – October 2015 is when the “liability shift” happens. As it stands now (this could change) – as of October 2015- if you are not accepting EMV – that’s OK, but MasterCard will not accept liability for any fraud that merchants incur. That excludes ATM… Read More »

Creative Solutions Consulting – Business Strategy

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Creative Solutions Consulting, LLC is a consortium of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals offering executive-level business experience and thought leadership to assist companies in achieving both short-term business goals as well as strategic business results. Source: www.creativesolsconsulting.com Top notch consulting firm headed up by Janet Webster. Core competencies include business consulting… Read More »

KioWare Releases New Versions of Kiosk Software

Last Updated on January 14, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Version 3.4 of KioWare for Android is now available. Also available is Version 7.3.0 of KioWare for Windows. With External Device Support for a plethora of new devices, this latest release of KioWare Kiosk Software Products allows for integration with new payment, printing, and security devices. Source: www.sitekiosk.com… Read More »

ZIVELO Global Kiosk Solutions Partnership with Panasonic

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) October 16, 2014 — Interactive touchscreen kiosk pioneers, ZIVELO, and Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, announce today that the two companies have entered into a reseller partnership to deliver best-in-class kiosk solutions to Panasonic business solutions clients worldwide. Source: www.prweb.com Posts 2026: 2,952

SAP fraud prevention at Biometrics 2014

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner  one week from now in London, the latest trends and security techniques will be shown at Biometrics 2014. Learn how the most current technology can mitigate SAP insider fraud. Come visit us with Fujitsu at STAND W60 to see how SAP users are combining PalmSecure biometric readers with SAP-certified… Read More »

Digital Signage Solutions – Best Practices

Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by Craig Allen Keefner Digital signage requires additional considerations for successful deployment. These guidelines will help you make the most of your screen or kiosk designs. Source: www.applieddevicetechnologies.com Good list of To-Do’s Posts 2026: 2,914