Kiosk Cloud Technology News As a member of a team that strives to be the world’s greatest service company, I am proud to announce that Rackspace has earned leader positions in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Enabled Managed Hosting in North America and Europe, for the… Source: www.rackspace.com Editor Note 2022 — how quickly things change. Once the darling,… Read More »
70 page Verizon breach report for 2015 detailing the many ways data is breached and to what extent. Whether it is malware, or virus or whatever. Source: thinclient.org 70 page PDF detailing for 2015 PostCounter: 111
execs from hershey, affectiva and wild blue technologies talked about using tech kiosk to decipher emotion and drive consumer conversions retail
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EcoATM, a maker of in-store kiosks where shoppers buy used phones, tablets and other electronics, is a failure, according to an analyst who tracks the comp
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Windows 10 has just arrived and there’s a new Privacy Policy and Service Agreement from Microsoft coming swiftly in its wake. Take a close look at them… Source: thenextweb.com PostCounter: 114
Prisons are finally getting a high-tech upgrade to whatever wherever.
The only hitch: everything comes at a cost, including emails, which require a paid virtual “stamp” to go through to recipients. Stamp pricing varies depending on the prison, but each one goes for about the same cost as a physical stamp.
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The company’s various services are now offered at over 1,200 facilities in 34 states, ranging from low-security outfits to supermax prisons. In 2014, inmates sent over 14.2 million emails and 650,000 mobile payments through JPay’s systems. Over 40,000 JP4 Android tablets — the most up-to-date JPay tablet at the time — were purchased.
Blog article on designing kiosk application to scale. Creating a kiosk application capable of scaling from a handful of kiosks at a single location, up to thousands of kiosks spread across multiple regions requires that you design for scalability from day one.
Source: blog.kiosksimple.com
1. Offload computation to the kiosk to reduce the workload on the server
2. Choose the right database engine based on the nature of your data
3. Use a reliable content delivery network with geo-location to rapidly deliver content
Brightbox Inc., a global platform provider of networked mobile device recharging and engagement solutions, announced it teamed with Panasonic to keep the throngs attending this past weekend’s VidCon 2015 charged and engaged.
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In the US, cash in circulation grew 42% between 2007 and 2012 (Credit: Getty Images)
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Read the entire article on bbc.com — It’s tempting to forecast the demise of cash. In fact, people have been predicting the end for physical money for nearly 60 years. With the rise of credit cards, contactless payments and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin the death knells have only gotten louder.
The Netherlands is an interesting case study to look at more closely, because their retail sector has recently embraced card payments in a big way. There are now 1,400 supermarkets in the Netherlands with registers that don’t accept cash.
In the UK, half the transactions by consumers in 2013 were with cash
As a result, card payments in the Netherlands have been growing by about 7 to 8% annually over the past few years. And yet, cash is still king. In 2012, there were 2.7 billion card payments, but an estimated 3.5 to 4 billion payments were made with cash. “Even in supermarkets which all accept debit cards, cash is still used heavily,” Jonker says. “For the time being we think cash will keep on having an important role.”
Studies of other nations tie in with these finding
basically, Windows 10 makes the 7-year-old netbook work better than on Windows XP, which was clearly an operating system whose system requirements made it a bit more appropriate for such old hardware.
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Here it comes…One last shot by Microsoft. They are due for a success. Hopefully it comes with relaxed (and cheaper) licensing.
F&I documents, vehicle sales agreements, brochures and more, we all know that dealerships are businesses that rely heavily on printed products.
Source: www.autoremarketing.com
The company has made NFTouch available in a variety of dealer packages. FRG shared the base package for the product includes four “wheel” kiosks (digital stands next to a showroom vehicle) and a showroom Master kiosk (which provides discount coupons, showcases campaigns, monthly features and specials). The Digital Wheel Stand allows the sales manager to instantly change vehicle pricing and offers.
The packages are customized in an effort to suit dealer needs, and the kiosks are leased over a set term, with delivery and installation within 60 days of ordering.
And for shoppers that might not have made it to the dealership within store hours; they can receive information, as well. The company also offers an After-Hours kiosk, which sits just inside the dealership window and works through glass.
Premier Tax Free Shopping unveils self-service refund platform
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The kiosk is connected to all till points in-store, and automatically recalls the purchase information as soon as the receipt is scanned.
Using inbuilt scanners, the tourist can simply scan their passport and sign the form using an inbuilt signature pad. Respecting all local and international regulations, the printed tax-free form is fully compliant, and in some countries, such as France, it is linked to Customs to synchronise with local systems.
The Cameron County Clerk’s office has installed self-service kiosks in Brownsville and San Benito .
Source: www.brownsvilleherald.com
The kiosks, which offer instruction in both English and Spanish, allow county residents to pay misdemeanor court fines quickly, easily and conveniently, officials said.
Announcing newest Bill Pay Kiosk Outdoor thru wall JACK in a small city market. JACK Flash Update: The city of Winnsboro has a population of around 3400 & about 1000 water accounts. Winnsboro JACK went live Sunday, July 19th, & during only the first three days of operation JACK completed over 60 successful transactions (payment times range from… Read More »
On the heels of launching a beauty line for The Honest Co., Jessica Alba is further expanding her $1 billion empire with another brilliant business strategy: opening airport kiosks for all those last-minute travel essentials. Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com PostCounter: 117
If you’ve been sifting through your wallet and counting the increasing number of chip-enabled cards you can find in there, you’re probably becoming more and more confident that EMV is finally happening in the U.S.
Source: www.paymentssource.com
Key basis — According to a DDPR survey of 26 ISOs and acquirers in the first quarter, only 30% had an interest in pursuing a partnership or a vendor relationship for EMV. That compares to 72% for mobile point of sale, 68% for digital loyalty, 62% for semi-integrated payments solutions, 58% for integrated payments and 46% for e-commerce gateway.
SHANGHAI, China, July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — As the biggest event dedicated to the Vending and OCS industry in…
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SHANGHAI, China, July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — As the biggest event dedicated to the Vending and OCS industry in Asia, the 12th China International Self-Service, Kiosk & Vending Show will move to Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and will be held from 16-18 September, 2015. Covering an area of 25,000 square meters, the show is expected to attract more than 500 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors from home and abroad.
Concurrent show: China International Digital Signage, Audio Visual Integration and Equipment show.
Exhibits Profile
The show offers an excellent networking platform for all participants to experience the latest innovative technologies and market development trends in Vending and OCS industry at home and abroad. Exhibiting products include vending machines; machine accessories, components and spare parts, services; currency recognition system; self-service terminals and solutions; payment systems; mobile payment terminal equipment; self-help printing equipment; vended beverage, coffee and foods; remote data transmission, and other products and solutions. China Self-service, Kiosk & Vending Show provides an incomparable platform for exhibitors and visitors to exchange ideas, promote businesses and reinforce relationships in the vending and OCS industry.
On-site Events
A series of educational programs will be held concurrently including 2015 Worldwide Vending Operators Conference; Award Ceremony in Vending Industry; Intelligent Innovation and Transformation in Retail, etc. Attendees can learn about advanced and successful experiences from developed countries including USA, Japan, European countries and the current market status in Chinafrom our event. All these educational programs can help us to tap international trade channels between Chinese and overseas markets, to jointly explore the solutions to challenges and development opportunities and to promote the steady, healthy and sustainable development of the Chinese Vending & OCS industry.
“Smart Day”, presented by five experience sections including Smart Mall, Smart Hotel, Smart Class, Smart Restaurant & Smart Waiting Room will be decorated by the newest technologies and products provided by our exhibitors to offer audiences an interactive experience of smart life in the future. Decision makers from leading brands in Retail, Hotel, Education, Catering and Transportation industries will be invited to experience by themselves. The effective interaction will comprehensively demonstrate how digital signage can improve customer communication across a wide range of industries.
Overseas Partners
The China International Self-Service, Kiosk & Vending Show has been held successfully for 11 years and is the most influential event dedicated to Vending & OCS industry in Asia. Our show has receivedstrong support from overseas associations such as: NAMA (National Automatic Merchandising Association); EVA (European Vending Association); ANEDA (Asociación Nacional Española de Distribuidores Automáticos) and JVMA (Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association). China is a rapidly-developing country and a huge potential market. As a professional organizer of China Vending Show for more than ten years, we are dedicating ourselves to Chinese market and will continue learning from mature markets in developed countries. We work hard together with everyone engaged in this industry to contribute to the sustainable development of China Vending industry.
2014 Overview
2014 China International Self-Service, Kiosk, Vending Show has attracted 13197 visitors from more than 50 countries and witnessed a growth of 23.4 percent compared with the previous year. The total exhibition area reached 25,000 square meters, more than 500 well-known companies including Fuji Bingshan, Aucma, CPI（MEI）, Easy Touch, Leiyun Feng, Snow, Miquan, Zhongji, Junpeng, Le Vending, Jinhe, Fulei, ITL, Fujitsu, JCM, Minhao, Kubota, Intel, Hantai and others came to our large event. Among all the visitors according to statistics, 39.81 percent attended for collecting market information; 32.23 percent were looking for a partner; 11.37 percent visited the show for future exhibiting; 13.51 percent came to purchase, and 3.08 percent attended for on-site conference. The China Vending Show promotes a better and more functional interaction between sellers and buyers.
Exhibition Space is now on sale!
Leading companies have confirmed their participation in the 12th China Self-service, Kiosk & Vending Show including Fuji Bingshan, KUBOTA, AUCMA, Sanden, FUJITSU, Panasonic, KIMMA, LEIYUNFENG, EASY TOUCH, UBOX, LOTTE and others. Exhibition space is now on sale. Come and join us to showcase your products and solutions in front of more than 20,000 professional visitors dedicated to the Vending & OCS industry.
Special reminder: For booth reservations, please note that the only organizer and sales company is Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Contact us for more details:
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd. VDS Team
Tel: +86 21 3339 2569
Contact: Ms. Kim Chen
Email: [email protected]
Website：www.chinavending.com.cn
SOURCE UBM Sinoexpo
Just as telephones and television revolutionized the communications industry, a telehealth station called Healthspot is expected to do wonders when it comes to treating acute healthcare illnesses. Source: www.19actionnews.com PostCounter: 112
Leftovercash is a convenient kiosk that will convert your foreign currency to cash or gift cards.
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Cyber Hacks Source: krebsonsecurity.com Good read and privacy arguments from both sides. PostCounter: 107
“HealthSpot” is announcing a roll-out of its first 25 telemedicine kiosks in RiteAid’s throughout Northeast Ohio. Source: www.cleveland.com Rollout announced in Northeast Ohio PostCounter: 109
Provide its electric utility with a turn-key solution that is integrated, cohesive, cost effective, and provides its customers with interactive kiosk devices where they can check their account balance and due date, make utility payments via cash,…
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Engineering firms to prepare plans for the installation of wayfinding kiosks at multiple locations and to provide related engineering inspection services.
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We have configured Kiosk mode on Physical Desktop. When user connects to view via “Kiosk mode” he is not able to access physical desktop anymore. I was
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All Nippon Airways (ANA) earlier this month launched the nation’s first self-service bag drop for domestic passengers at Japan’s busiest airport, and annou Source: www.airport-business.com Nice unit. PostCounter: 122
LCSD to launch upgraded Leisure Link Self-service Kiosks – up-to-the-minute news and headlines. 7thSpace is a online portal covering topics such as Family, Business, Entertainment, Headlines, Recipes and more. A place for the whole family featuring many different sections to chose from. Source: 7thspace.com PostCounter: 114
Source: www.linuxvoice.com Good interview. PostCounter: 116
UBER kiosks and Senior Living A relatively new transportation innovation, San Francisco-based Uber first drove into the senior care space in October when it launched its uberASSIST offering. Source: seniorhousingnews.com PostCounter: 112
Embross Group is becoming a new global force in the travel kiosk business with acquisition from IBM
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Falls result in 11,000 fatalities annually, according to the Joint Commission—so it’s no surprise Epic already has a national taker to test out the new tool. Source: www.healthcaredive.com PostCounter: 113
After 10 years, 5,000+ customers and over 300,000 screens deployed, we’re gathering the innovators, thought-leaders and pioneers that have shaped this industry to join us at the inaugural Digital Experience Conference. Source: www.cvent.com Impressive speaker list for Fourwinds Interactive user conference. Vidya Nagarajan Google – Product Manager, Chrome for Work “Google’s Global Vision for the Future of Digital… Read More »
The potential of facial-recognition biometrics is huge and new marijuana-dispensing kiosks could push it into the mainstream. But a look at the iPhone’s biometric efforts could signal the path forward — and some side roads to avoid.
Source: www.computerworld.com
Adding biometrics to the sales process.
TriMas Corporation has selected manufacturer, SlabbKiosks to provide kiosks for its Benefits Program. | Virtual Strategy Magazine is an online publication devoted entirely to virtualization technologies.
Source: www.virtual-strategy.com
The kiosks are being used as an Employee Health and Wellness Resource Center that includes a variety of electronic resources for employees. The Center currently uses six (6) customized X7 kiosks that provide online health management programs along with other employee services with two additional units which will also be included as part of the Center.
Wayne Akers Ford is utilizes the complete Digital Dealership System solutions to enhance the bottom line and CSI in the store. What makes your store different?
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