Solar Powered Lockers Introducing our Solar-Powered Locker, the next generation of parcel delivery and storage solutions. With its innovative solar power supply, this system requires no connection to the grid, providing a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for parcel management. The modular design ensures easy installation and flexibility, while the use of clean energy reduces environmental impact. đź‘Ť Editors… Read More »
Giada Showcases Embedded Computing Embedded World 2026, one of the world’s most influential exhibitions for embedded systems and industrial computing, took place from March 10–12, 2026 in Nuremberg Messe. At the event, Giada Technology presented its latest embedded computing and industrial hardware solutions designed for digital signage, industrial automation, and intelligent edge applications. It signals that Giada is using Embedded World 2026 as… Read More »
Kiosk Hardware: The Foundation of Self-Service Innovation Kiosk manufacturers provide the physical foundation of self-service: enclosures, displays, payment peripherals, edge compute, and environmental hardening. Their design decisions determine uptime, accessibility, serviceability, and lifecycle longevity—often over five to seven years. Kiosk Hardware – The Foundation Choosing The Right Partner Edge Computers AI and NPU Kiosk Components At its core,… Read More »
Optimizing Kiosk Uptime: A Guide to Service, Warranty, and TCO Kiosk services are the most underestimated pillar—and often the most critical. Installation, monitoring, break-fix, software updates, compliance audits, and field support determine whether kiosks deliver ROI or become operational liabilities. Kiosk Service Providers Service and Warranty Build a Field Service Offering Service Offerings Kiosk OEMs: Why They Matter… Read More »
Photo provided by the National Retail Federation. NRF Big Show 2026 Report One would be guilty of hyperbole to say that the NRF Big Show in New York City has become the largest self-service technology show in the world. But a veteran attendee can certainly say the number of unattended service exhibits has surged every year, driven by… Read More »
OptConnect Acquires DPL Wireless: A Shift Toward Intelligence-First IoT The acquisition of **DPL Wireless by OptConnect signals a meaningful evolution in the IoT connectivity market—particularly for unattended infrastructure such as ATMs, kiosks, vending, micro-markets, lockers, and EV charging. This is not a scale-for-scale deal. It is a vertical intelligence play. DPL Wireless has long specialized in ATM and… Read More »
Photo provided by the Consumer Technology Association. Tech Report from Las Vegas Everyone knows AI is changing the way we live. What became obvious walking the CES show this week is that everything from making the morning coffee to using the toilet to knowing the best route to get to wherever you’re going when you leave the house… Read More »
Cover photo provided by the Consumer Technology Association. CES 2026 Preview Economic uncertainty hangs across much of the globe, but technology remains on the march. AI spending will continue to rise in 2026, with 68% of CEOs increasing investment, according to Teneo, the CEO advisory firm. Next week’s CES show in Las Vegas (Jan. 6-9) will preview much… Read More »
FAQs — For IT, Deployment & Field Services Self‑service kiosks behave like any other distributed IT endpoint: they need power, network, OS hardening, remote management, and a realistic rollout plan that focuses on site readiness rather than just shipping hardware faster. We also recommend our Kiosk Service series of articles.​ Who installs self-service kiosks? Kiosks are typically installed… Read More »
Thinking about AI I am a writer. Always have been. I actually have many fans of my writing. For sure I have critics. It comes with the territory. My english teachers/professors rotated between gifted and you’ll never be a writer. Little did I know they were all wrong. I am glad I ignored all of them. This weekend… Read More »
Kiosk Installation and Deployment Checklist Organizations often assume that speeding up kiosk manufacturing will accelerate their rollout. In reality, the true constraint isn’t production—it’s site readiness. Deployments stall when construction, power, networking, integrations, and staff workflows are not fully prepared. Getting hardware earlier actually creates new problems: kiosks sit idle in storage, components get misplaced, operational teams scramble,… Read More »
Outdoor Kiosk Best Practices, Manufacturers & Weatherproof Solutions Designing a weatherproof kiosk design for outdoor environments involves far more than simply moving it outside. From weatherproofing and sunlight readability to thermal management and rugged enclosures — outdoor kiosk design demands specialized engineering and thoughtful placement.In this guide, we explore the key design considerations, showcase leading manufacturers, and offer… Read More »
A Look at the Past and Into The Future with Digital Signage or Better Digital Screenage Digital signage has come a long way—from flickering neon and bulky CRT displays to today’s ultra-thin, AI-enhanced, cloud-managed systems. Yet, despite the explosive growth and visibility of digital signage in every sector—from retail to airports—its history has remained surprisingly under-documented. This post… Read More »
Here is our free listing database External Links Digital Signage —  digital-signage.blog +  AVIXA xchange Payment & POS — kioskindustry.org Retail automation and Vending –  retailsystems.org Edge computing like thin client, miniPC and media players (hardware as rule) Patient Kiosk Healthcare — patientkiosk.io New AI focus portals https://ai-computer.me https://automation-ai.org https://vending-retail.com https://voiceorder.net https://vending-ai.org Supplemental Menu Boards — menu-board.net EV Charging — ev-charging-stations.org Asia Group — kioskasia.org Europe… Read More »
Supplier and Vendor Companies in Kiosk Industry Discover the world’s leading supplier and vendor companies in the kiosk industry, offering solutions for self-service technology, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more. From kiosk manufacturers to AI-powered assistive devices, this directory connects businesses with innovative partners who deliver hardware, software, accessories, and comprehensive consulting services. Explore recognized kiosk industry leaders and… Read More »
Kiosk Questions That Are Most Often Asked Worth examining the AI engines to see what questions they are most often asked, when it comes to kiosks. With Google we can see “keywords” but tougher to understand the surrounding context. ChatGpt October 2025 Here are the top five kiosk questions people most often ask as of October 2025: What… Read More »
Acrelec on Dynamic Digital Menus CEO Thibaud Denolle of Acrelec talks about the new dynamics of digital menu boards. Non more “one menu fits all”. Aligning your menu offerings with what’s available, profitable, and relevant in real time. From Menu Board and QSRWeb. Digital menu boards in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) From QSRWeb — Digital menu boards in quick-service restaurants (QSRs)… Read More »
Updated UL 62368 – What You Need To Know Key Points: IEC 62368-1 Safety Standard for ICT and AV Equipment New replacement standard for UL 60950 is released, 62368-1. Cost is $725 for PDF and UL doesn’t provide any list of changes from one edition to another. You do need to be running Windows so you can use… Read More »
The Hidden Benefits of Self-Order Kiosks Nice video by Acrelec covering main benefits of self-order kiosks. Self-order kiosks have become a familiar sight in restaurants, offering convenience and efficiency to customers. But beyond the obvious advantages, these kiosks bring several hidden benefits that can transform operations and elevate the dining experience. Let’s uncover what makes self-order kiosks a game-changer for restaurants.… Read More »
How China Sees Outdoor Kiosk Manufacture One of our APAC members is Best Kiosk. Kitty is the main rep and here is a nice article by her on outdoor kiosks Editors Note – featured image is from Olea Kiosks – expert outdoor kiosk manufacturer Kiosks have become very helpful tools for businesses. Whether placed indoors or outdoors, they… Read More »
Outdoor Digital Signage Drive Thru and Kiosks For good info on an outdoor display, digital signage, kiosks and drive-thru’s one of our favorite sources is Keyser. Their latest blog entry on Outdoor displays doesn’t disappoint. Did you know about IK ratings? What vandalism might an outdoor advertising display for Tesla in 2025 be prepared for? Summary Overview of IP… Read More »
Digital Kiosks for Smart City We see these digital kiosks for smart city projects at least once a month. Today Dallas issued one and it bears analysis to understand. We run a separate Smart City website and LinkedIn group for Smart Cities. We post RFPs and RFIs there. Summary of Deal 150 kiosks in play potential $770K payoff… Read More »
Kiosk Report – Los Alamos kiosk_paper.html The 1995 Los Alamos Kiosk Paper This paper, titled “The Los Alamos Kiosk System,” was published in 1995 by researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory. The primary authors were E. James Purcell and Michelle M. Hall. Key Points The paper describes an innovative kiosk system developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory for… Read More »
So How Much Does it Cost to Service a Kiosk Questions we are asked include just what are the usual service and maintenance costs associated with a kiosk. Determining the service cost for a kiosk involves several factors. We’ll put all the “details” aside for now. Here is real life “current” example of request. SOW SCOPE OF WORK_Final… Read More »
Digital Signage Companies Many of our members are digital signage companies. If you are looking for Digital Signage Company then this is a good place to start. Digital Signage Companies Nanonation – custom kiosk software & digital signage 22 Miles – Digital Signage and Wayfinding LG Electronics Business Solutions Acquire Digital – advanced digital signage and wayfinding technology software Peerless AV – large… Read More »
Kiosk Monitoring “Stop flying blind. Learn how advanced Kiosk Remote Monitoring transforms self-service operations from reactive repairs to proactive uptime. Discover the essential features for managing large-scale kiosk deployments efficiently.” “Whether you run Windows, Android or Linux a kiosk monitor is highly recommended. Automated alerts for any condition good or bad helps you sleep at night. The Critical… Read More »
Listing of Orphan Posts To make sure google has these kiosk pages indexed we include them here. Reported from LinkScan Sep 14th — 28xx HIPAA Kiosks Section 508 Kiosks Windows Lockdown For Kiosks Android Lockdown Browser Digital Signage CMS Standard Kiosk Enclosures Tablet AIO Design Kiosk Software Custom Tablet Kiosks Payment Kiosk and Bill Pay Kiosk Kiosk Case… Read More »
Sabino Canyon Upgrades Ticketing Kiosks Quite the project in Arizona with a wide variety of ticketing kiosks in a very challenging environment. Outdoor Ticketing Kiosk Arizona. Contact Advanced Kiosks for more info Overview: A renowned natural attraction in southern Arizona has integrated a sustainable and tech-savvy approach to enhance the visitor experience. Replacing old diesel shuttles, the Regional… Read More »
Hotel PMS – Property Management Systems for Hotels Backgrounder In 2025, the hotel property management domain (hotel PMD) is undergoing significant transformation, driven by both technological innovation and evolving guest expectations. Here are the most notable developments: 1. AI-Powered Property Management Becomes the Standard Artificial intelligence (AI) is now deeply embedded in nearly all leading hotel platforms, moving from a… Read More »
EV Charging Station Digital Signage by LG and Broadsign Multi-Partner Collaboration Streamlines EV Charger Deployment, Management, and Advertising, Helping Property Owners to Maximize Revenue ORLANDO, Fla., June 15, 2023 — LG Business Solutions USA has unveiled an attractive new digital signage display for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, an integrated solution that is expected to help maximize… Read More »
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 »
Small Format PCs, iPads and Tablets Come in Handy Editors Note: With all the media attention on McDonald’s Kiosks, it would be easy to think kiosks all come in 32 inches or 46 or 55 inches. The fact is that only Mcdonald’s comes like that. You can see Samsung and LG in the introduction of self-order kiosk stay in the 20-inch… Read More »
Digital Menu Boards – How Much They Cost and What About Installation? In this article we’ll look at two of the major considerations for digital menu board. First what are the costs and second, lessons from installation case study for major restaurant chain. For installation case study we have the McDonald’s Drive Thru Menu Board case study. Digital… Read More »
EV Charging Station News Press release by Volta. Note that Peerless-AV makes these for Volta. For more information email [email protected] Volta Announces Collaboration Expansion with Walgreens SAN FRANCISCO, February 14, 2022 – Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA), the industry leader in commerce and people-centric electric vehicle (“EV”) charging, today announced the expansion of its collaboration with Walgreens to target installing 1,000 DC (direct… Read More »
Editors Note – the feature image shows the founder of Olea Kiosks back in 2008. Sorghum kiosk for IBM Anyplace. Zero Carbon Footprint, Green Kiosks, Fitness and Health Kiosks We note developments in the green environmentally sensitive area. Many companies are adopting a more eco-friendly branding stance and using social mechanisms to inform users on their initiatives towards… Read More »