Monthly Archives: December 2018

Facial Recognition Kiosk Software for Windows Released

Facial Recognition Kiosk Software KioWare for Windows version 8.16 is now available with support for Omron’s Facial Recognition Device. It also now allows for the transferring files from connected phones or tablets to the kiosk. Facial recognition is becoming commonplace and being used in multiple scenarios.  Recently Hertz announced facial recognition being used now in renting a car… Read More »

Participate in Retail Advisory Council for ADA & Accessibility for Self-Service and Kiosks

We are inviting any and all Retail companies to become a member of our Retail Advisory Council.  There is no cost and you are partitioned in a “safe harbor”. A distinct group segment from the actual kiosk manufacturers, or the installation and logistics companies, the financing companies or the companies providing components. We here at the Kiosk Manufacturers… Read More »

Walmart Kiosks Photo Tour – Pickup, ATM, Dr. Scholls and More

Craig is a  senior staff writer for Kiosk Industry Group Association. He has 25 years of experience in the industry. He contributed to this article. We were in Walmart the other day and couldn’t resist. There was a new pickup area with kiosk. Along the way we took some other shots too.   Comments? [contact-form to=”craig@catareno.com” subject=”Comments General”][contact-field… Read More »

People Wanted – Meridian Needs Engineer

Published originally on Meridian blog. Link here. Meridian Continues to Grow: Searching for Their Next Innovative Engineer Aberdeen, NC — December 11, 2018 — Meridian, an industry leading manufacturer of indoor and outdoor kiosks, interactive digital signage, and self-service software, recently announced plans to continue expanding their Engineering and Design team. In doing so, Meridian is looking to onboard… Read More »

Biometric Kiosks Car Rental Check-In and Check-Out Using Facial

Editors Note: News post published by Hertz 12/11/18 Hertz and CLEAR Partner to Reimagine the Car Rental Experience Travelers Can Now Get on the Road Faster Than Ever Before by Using their Face or Fingers at the Exit Gate NEW YORK and ESTERO, Fla., Dec. 11, 2018 – Hertz and CLEAR today announced the launch of Hertz Fast Lane powered… Read More »

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. was a founding charter sponsor of the Kiosk Industry Group. A short profile follows. Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. Kiosks Frank Mayer kiosks are the gateway to connecting with consumers at retail.  A authentic kiosk experience includes online sales, product demonstrations, consumer behavior tracking, mobile applications, employment, and much more. Founded in 1931,… Read More »

White Paper — Quality Matters

As self-service technology has continued to develop and evolve over the years, so has its demand and the ways in which it’s produced. As this transition has occurred, some manufacturers have opted to forego quality in order to increase their output quantity. What many forget or fail to understand, however, is that the two—quality and quantity—do not have… Read More »

The 2018 QSR Drive-Thru Study

It seems that all anyone in the restaurant industry can talk about these days is off-premises dining. From mobile-powered delivery to kiosk-driven takeout and all of the other increasingly accessible food occasions outside the four walls, off-premises is revolutionizing how guests interact with food businesses—and how those businesses design their customer experiences.

Source: www.qsrmagazine.com

A look at the major restaurants and where they are going with Drive Thru