RBTE is Europe’s biggest and fastest growing retail solutions event and is firmly established as the must attend event for retail. Source: www.retailbusinesstechnologyexpo.com One of our key members is speaking at the upcoming Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE) to be held in London at Olympia March 10-11th. Post Views: 774
Fitness On Demand announced plans to unveil its latest virtual group fitness kiosk at the International Health Racquet and Sports Association trade show on March 12th in Los Angeles, California. MI Source: www.prcarbon.com Post Views: 788
Japan is facing an aging population in the coming decades and that means more people requiring care, and less people to provide it. In an effort to meet the shortfall, RIKEN and Sumitomo Riko Comp… Source: www.gizmag.com Post Views: 808
The TapSnap portable photobooth is a perfect showcase of how Olea Kiosk’s expert craftsmen combine form and function to create a cutting edge product. Source: www.olea.com Good project to look at different design factors that go into a project. Post Views: 1,134
MinuteKey There are multiple copy key kiosk manufacturers but the largest is Minutekey. The most widely used and deployed would be MinuteKey. They make their own branded key copy kiosks (such as Lowes) and also white label and do more exotic such as Pet tagging. Find a MinuteKey Location What types of keys will MinuteKey duplicate? This machine… Read More »
The lengthy lines that can typically be seen at California Department of Motor Vehicles offices may become a thing of the past, now that new self-service terminals are being offered. Source: hanfordsentinel.com The DMV recently announced that 50 do-it-yourself kiosks have arrived at field offices throughout California — Hanford’s DMV office included. The terminals let drivers renew their… Read More »
NCR will provide European discount retailer, TEDi with innovative point-of-sale (POS) solutions to improve customer service and drive sales. Source: www.ncr.com NCR RealPOS™ 50 systems will be deployed at TEDi’s approximately 1,400 stores across Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia and The Netherlands in the next two years. Four hundred units have already been delivered to TEDi stores. Post Views:… Read More »
Domino’s Pizza’s virtual ordering assistant Dom, which lets consumers dictate orders via mobile devices while on-the-go, has reached a half-million orders since its 2014 launch, suggesting that more food brands should consider investing in voice ordering technology Source: www.mobilecommercedaily.com Post Views: 817
For the past few years, there’s been a nasty little rumor going around that kiosks are dead. With the rise in popularity of mobile apps, some people are simplifying the picture to conclude that apps will soon replace kiosks completely. To which I say… If kiosks are dead, we better get ready for the zombie apocalypse. Roles of… Read More »
“Before [the recent spate of breaches], “It was ya I get it security, blah, blah, but I don’t have outrun the bear, I just have to outrun you,’” says David Cowan, a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. “Now you have to outrun the bear. It is coming after you.” Source: techcrunch.com When it comes to data breaches, retailers… Read More »
Frank Mayer & Associates has engaged Excentus, owner and operator of the Fuel Rewards program, to design and produce tablet-based kiosks to support its loyalty program. Source: www.cspnet.com Features of the kiosk include magstripe readers that allow customers to swipe and activate their rewards cards and changeable graphics and brochure holders to advertise seasonal promotions. The tablet-based… Read More »
Kiosk Mode & Assigned Access Mode Article reprinted from Kioware and author Jim Kruper date Feb 2014 Generally, kiosk mode is usually meant to refer to a particular “mode” that most browsers offer. “Kiosk Mode” is offered by browser applications (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox etc) to run the application full screen without any browser user interface such as… Read More »
Build-A-Bear Kiosk News Turnaround has allowed Overland-based stuffed toy retailer to post first annual profit since 2010. Source: www.stltoday.com Soon, however, those captivating stuffing machines will be placed closer to the front of the stores to increase their visibility. The machines are also getting a new shape and design to make them more eye-catching, Build-A-Bear’s CEO Sharon Price… Read More »
CEO Corner Where we talk to the “Big Cheese” and find out more about who they are and their company. The choice of who you do business may come down to the look in the eye and a simple handshake. Ten Questions for Jim Kruper with Kioware What is your company name, location and your position? Analytical Design… Read More »
Kiosk Group Introduces Revolution Enclosures for iPads, Tablets and Standard Touchmonitors – February 20, 2015 – Source: news.thomasnet.com Mike James and Kiosk Group offer up some new innovative designs which work from 9″ tablet to 32″ portrait mode. Post Views: 701
Kiosks will provide information about businesses, services and attractions. Source: www.norwalkreflector.com James said the goal was to place kiosks where visitors are most likely to stop. Chamber and bureau officials plan to add a couple more kiosks each year at different locations, also funded through bed taxes. Those taxes are part of a hotel guest’s bill. James estimated… Read More »
Infographic visualization created by Boston Technology illustrates the facts, trends, different types, challenges and future of wearables in healthcare. Source: hitconsultant.net Post Views: 885
Melbourne Airport is introducing 28 shiny new kiosks that can be used for automatic check-in by international airlines. And what operating system are … Source: www.lifehacker.com.au Melbourne Airport’s site boasts: Using the latest technology from SITA and BCS, the new kiosks have an improved look and feel to best meet a passenger’s needs. Post Views: 1,033
Many chain restaurants have begun offering computerized kiosks and push-button ordering systems. Source: www.kansas.com In Wichita, Chili’s, Applebee’s and Abuelos are using table-side tablets and kiosks as a supplement to the wait staff. The tablets allow patrons to make requests and pay their bill at the table. They can even use them, for an extra charge, to play… Read More »
Broadband and cable TV provider Cox Communications Inc [COXC.UL] and the Cleveland Clinic medical center will announce on Thursday a new venture to develop in-home healthcare services, stepping into a market that is poised to grow as medical care goes digital. The Cleveland Clinic, a world-renowned academic medical center based in Ohio, will offer expertise to help create… Read More »
Disney gets personal with MyMagic+ ORLANDO — Turnstiles, who needs ’em? In fact, at the Magic Kingdom’s entrance, they no longer exist. And soon, you won’t even need a paper ticket to enter the Happiest Place Source: www.usatoday.com From Earnings Call Feb 3– Is there any – on MyMagic+, is there if anyway you can give us some… Read More »
YouGov BrandIndex tracks public perception of thousands of brands across the world every day. Source: www.brandindex.com Broken out across twenty sectors or so, the leaders and losers in Brand and Customer Satisfaction Kiosk Industry is the news engine for the Kiosk Manufacturer Association or KMA which is a global organization focused on better self-service for customers and employees through kiosks… Read More »
Fine list of best Payment oriented business ideas and most innovative new ventures. Source: www.theinnovationproject2015.com Categories: Best POS Innovation, B2B Innovation, Cash Innovation, Small Business, Checks, Prepaid, New Tech, and more. Post Views: 723
A new kiosk at Rockdale County tax commissioner office in Conyers, Ga., allows citizens to renew their vehicle registrations without waiting in line for the next available window clerk. Source: www.rockdalecitizen.com Once the computer verifies that the vehicle has passed inspection, the car owner can swipe a debit or credit card for payment and the license plate sticker… Read More »
American Green has created a marijuana vending machine that accepts Bitcoin. Source: bitcoinist.net Before long these things are going to serve up a DVD along with a slice of pizza and a coke to go with everything. I am not sure about Bitcoin. The units look to be renderings. Post Views: 848
Automated-X, Inc. today announced QUICKflickUSA, Inc. , its entertainment rental kiosk subsidiary, now has kiosks installed and operational in Ohio Source: www.heraldonline.com All 13 Remke locations feature a QUICKflick entertainment kiosk, with one location featuring two kiosks. Details of the contract have not been released. “For the first three months of operations, we are very pleased with the… Read More »
There are numerous ways retail giant Wal-Mart assesses customer service feedback from its 5,000 U.S. stores. But there is evidence that a kiosk positioned directly in the front of the store could be a new way Wal-Mart solicits direct customer service feedback from its 140 million weekly shoppers. Source: www.thecitywire.com Seeking Alpha analyst Brian Gilmartin writes that one… Read More »
Fiscal 2014 was good to TIO Networks as well and saw the company pump up revenues 25% from the preceding cycle to $50.87 million with gross margins for the year also experiencing a bump to 29.4% from 21% reported a year ago. Source: www.stockhouse.com Keeping up with Hamed Shahbazi at TIO. 2015 looks to be another breakout year… Read More »
Gatwick Airport is the first airport worldwide to introduce kiosk payment for self bag drop systems so as to simplify baggage check-in for its customers. Materna recently has been awarded the contract for this and will install 50 systems at Gatwick Airport starting in April 2015. Materna’s self bag drop system comes with an intuitive graphical user interface… Read More »
The toy industry may be about to see a major shift, as 3D printing begins inching its way into the manufacturing process. With a promise of customization, and t Source: 3dprint.com This week at Toy Fair 2015 in New York City, PieceMaker has unveiled their latest 3D toy printing kiosk with several major upgrades and changes. The first upgrade is quite significant. The new… Read More »
(BLACK PR WIRE) == Intermedia Touch is working with Baptist Health South Florida and has developed a state-of-the-art, digital interactive kiosk in recognition of Black History Month. The kiosk provides health facts and other historical facts and information on the African-American culture and diaspora. Source: www.blackprwire.com The dynamic 55” multi-touch educational kiosk includes key facts and information on health… Read More »
Remember when to make a phone call to a client while on the move, you would have to use one of the 73,000 red telephone boxes throughout the country? Source: www.propertyweek.com Better keep an eye on those Tardis phone kiosks in UK. Some of them have been brought back into service. Red Kiosk Company, is repurposing and transforming… Read More »
Renewing your Ohio vehicle registration might soon be as easy as a trip to your local supermarket. Source: www.cleveland.com The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is preparing to test self-service kiosks in supermarkets in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The machines are part of the agency’s “BMV4U” pilot project set to… Read More »
KioWare Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI), the parent company of KioWare, has been in business since 1991 providing client/server database and web development consulting services. The maturin… Source: kioskindustry.org Kioware feature article on kiosk industry. Along with full Windows versions, Kioware has 3rd gen Android clients with remote monitoring and alerts. Feature support such as ChromeCast. Post Views: 813
You Said You Want a Revolution Once again, Kiosk Group, Inc. shakes up the kiosk industry with the introduction of their new Revolution 16, a kiosk enclosure specially designed for iPads and tablets, and ready to integrate a full line of peripheral devices. 5 February 2015 / Frederick, MD Today, Kiosk Group, Inc. is debuting the next phase of self-service… Read More »
