Embedded Systems Award for Giada Giada’s announces that the company has been elevated to the status of Intel® Prestige Partner, highlighting a significant strengthening of its relationship with Intel. Giada has been honored as an Intel® Prestige Partner, which is presented as an important milestone for both Giada and the broader technology sector. This recognition reflects Giada’s capabilities… 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 »
The Edge AI Paradigm Shift: Processing PHI on the Device The push to modernize patient check-in has led to a dangerous oversight in hospital IT. In the rush to implement touchless interfaces, voice recognition, and biometric authentication, many facilities are relying on cloud-based Artificial Intelligence. Bottom-line? For patient-facing kiosks handling PHI, edge inference should be the default architectural… Read More »
Forget the chatbot hype. The real revolution in self-service isn’t about generating text—it’s about local, split-second decision-making. For 2026, the baseline specification for kiosks and digital signage has shifted. We are moving away from reliance on unstable cloud connections and moving toward Edge AI Inference. Whether you are deploying QSR voice ordering (NRA), audience analytics in retail (NRF/ISE),… Read More »
What Giada Is Highlighting Giada is exhibiting at ICE Barcelona 2026, where visitors can find the team at Booth 3D70. At the show, Giada presents its latest innovations in embedded computing, designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern casino and gaming environments. ICE Barcelona is widely recognized as the premier international exhibition for gaming, entertainment, and technology,… Read More »
Kiosk Mode Kiosk Mode protects your systems from public hacks. Recently there was a large RFP for kiosk enclosures (at a federal cemetery). The procuring office indicated that no computers would be required as they had existing stock of some older Dell laptops. The laptops run Windows 7 (consumer edition). Deploying self-service computers with an unsupported (and often… Read More »
Kiosk Mode Lockdown Windows Editors Note: As much as we appreciate Microsoft supporting some sort of kiosk mode we can’t help but wish they could recommend “assistive” products like KioWare and Sitekiosk which eliminate the “learned my lesson” or didn’t. Companies who have spent years analyzing and dealing with the situation have a much more robust, time-saving and… Read More »
In 2026, compliance is no longer a legal review process—it is a system architecture decision. Organizations deploying kiosks, self-checkout, or unattended retail must now design for accessibility, AI-driven loss prevention, and zero-trust security from day one. This checklist is not theoretical. It reflects what regulators, auditors, and operations teams will actually enforce in production environments. The 2026 compliance… Read More »
30 Years of Self-Service & Kiosk Evolution For most industries, history is marketing.For the self-service kiosk industry, history is proof. Long before “digital transformation” became a buzzword, kiosks were already solving real-world problems—reducing friction, extending access, and automating transactions. What is now called AI, edge computing, and unattended retail is simply the next phase of a journey that… Read More »
The Restaurant Tech Stack of 2026: Accessibility, Android, and the 30% Ticket Lift Self-service in restaurants has crossed the tipping point from labor mitigation to revenue optimization. Leading QSRs are now seeing 20–30% higher average tickets driven by structured upsell, visual ordering, and AI-assisted recommendations. The 2026 stack is no longer a kiosk—it is a coordinated system of… Read More »
China’s upcoming Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) marks a decisive shift in the global technology landscape. Rather than focusing primarily on economic growth, Beijing is doubling down on technological sovereignty and industrial independence, particularly in hardware sectors such as semiconductors, AI accelerators, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. For global hardware vendors—and for industries that rely heavily on embedded computing, displays, and… Read More »
Weekly News Digest for Self-Service and Retail Tech ## Strategic Watch List & Financials Walmart ($WMT): Automation vs. Human Touch Walmart reached a $1 trillion market cap this month. Strategically, they are shifting 65% of stores to automated servicing but are notably reintroducing manned registers in select zones to combat “self-checkout friction” and shrink. Source: Walmart’s Omnichannel Strategy Diebold Nixdorf ($DBD): Strong 2026… Read More »
What Is Kiosk Software? Kiosk software defines how users interact with the system—and how operators manage it at scale. This includes application software, remote device management, content control, analytics, security, and integration with POS, EHR, CRM, or payment platforms. Software Companies 2026 Standard for Edge AI and NPU Remote Monitoring More Remote Monitoring Digital Signage Software Sitekiosk Amazon… Read More »
Why Enterprise Self-Service Must Be Built to Survive 5–7 Years of Reality They are long-lived operational infrastructure—closer to POS systems or industrial equipment than to tablets on a stand. Yet many kiosk programs still begin as cheap pilots, optimized for speed and aesthetics rather than lifecycle stability. Those pilots often succeed just long enough to justify expansion—then fail… Read More »
Self-service kiosks are not disposable devices Nice writeup on planning longterm by Olea Kiosks — Successful large-scale kiosk deployments must be designed from the start for long lifecycles, operational stability, and real-world constraints—prioritizing enterprise-grade edge computing, serviceability, and risk reduction over short-term cost or speed. Summary Self-service kiosks are not disposable devices but long-term operational infrastructure, especially in… Read More »
ISE Barcelona Tradeshow Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Barcelona has firmly established itself as the world’s most important trade show for professional AV, digital signage, and systems integration—and its relevance to self-service and kiosk technology continues to grow every year. What began as an AV-centric event is now a global showcase for connected experiences, AI-driven interaction, and software-defined… 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 »
Your Mobile Phone As your SCO Self-checkout is no longer just a row of terminals at the front of the store. Sam’s Club is in the middle of a radical experiment: remove traditional lanes altogether and replace them with mobile Scan & Go plus AI-powered exit verification. Costco and Walmart are moving in almost opposite directions, revealing three… Read More »
Why It Matters for Kiosks, AI, Payments, and Self-Service in 2026 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) quietly set the tone for the next decade of technology competition with the release of the U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 (USSS). While framed as a policy document, the implications are immediate and operational—especially for companies working in kiosks, unattended retail, payments, AI,… Read More »
And The Winners Are LG’s new self-order kiosk offers easy access for all and smart chat features — What stands out about LG’s newest kiosk is how it puts access first. Instead of treating ease of use as something added later, the system uses voice-driven AI so people can speak their choices – browsing options, selecting items, finishing… Read More »
The New Intelligence Behind Self-Service: How AI Is Transforming Kiosks By Mike Jarmus, Founder & Market Research Strategist, Maverick Market Research, LLC I. The New Intelligence Behind Self-Service Kiosks have long delivered speed, consistency and convenience. Today, they’re evolving again infused with artificial intelligence that listens, learns and adapts. Voice recognition, computer vision and data-driven personalization are redefining… Read More »
Complimentary Trial Kit With KioskIndustry Promo Code First things first — here is the promo code and contact information for your complimentary Hercules Duo trial kit with Remote Restart. Contact Dennis below for more information, and take advantage while it is available. It will be withdrawn after the first 100. DPL Wireless Complimentary Trial kit including Hercules Duo with Remote… 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 »
Signage and accessibility on display at Future Travel Show WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Widely regarded as “the CES for aviation,” FTE Global continues to redefine the future of air transport, returning to Long Beach, California in 2025. Join The Industry Group for this landmark event, once again co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, forming the largest and… Read More »
Solutions for Cash Handling and Identity Verification Welcome to our latest supporter. Innovative Technology is a UK-based global leader in cash handling and identity verification solutions. Founded in 1992, the company designs and manufactures equipment like multi-coin hoppers, banknote validators, and recyclers that automate millions of cash transactions worldwide. Their technology also includes AI-powered biometric products for facial… Read More »
Recommendations for Edge Computing for Digital Signage Top Intel MiniPCs for AI Digital Signage (August 2025) Digital signage with AI capability demands miniPCs that offer high performance, excellent connectivity, support for multiple displays, robust reliability, and efficient cooling. Here are the best Intel-powered options currently available, focusing on models with strong AI support and suitability for commercial signage… Read More »
What Next For the Self-Service Industry? We heard about it last week and noted it on the homepage. Zebra has a knack for this. Think Motorola for example. Rumors were that Crestview wasn’t entirely happy with the results at Elo. Rumors of the sale were at RetailNOW. We are sad to see Elotouch, once again, sold off. They… Read More »
Digital Signage by Giada We are pleased to welcome Giada to our gold sponsor family. For more information contact [email protected] — Her mobile is +86 18033066318 — You can find Lily on LinkedIn. We have an article on Amazon Fresh (case study) and also Giada was also awarded Best of 2024 Self-Service Kiosk Award Winners – Press Release… Read More »
Intel Proposes New Modular Design To Aid Repair Intel is proposing a modular and easily repairable design to reduce e-waste. The design involves separating the all-in-one motherboard into three pieces, making it easier to service and upgrade. This approach could significantly reduce the amount of e-waste generated each year and make repairs and upgrades more accessible for users… Read More »
Mini-PC Quote Example with Tariff Talk about a rollercoaster… The White House seems to have a new strategy every three days. The only thing for certain would seem to be uncertainty where it all ends up. The winners seem to be Europe and Asia for now. To measure the practical effect we looked at core component for kiosks… Read More »
Smart Vending Machines Getting Smarter Guest Columnist on Vending and the new Smart Vending. Carl Goodwin is a technical expert in multiple areas: Smart vending, health, oil/gas, retail, gov, biotech, telecoms, R&D, AI, ML. Based in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Supporting Member: Intel — nice whitepaper on Smart Vending What happens when a traditional vending machine is equipped… Read More »
ADVANTECH Finalizes AURES Acquisition Introducing the “ADVANTECH-AURES” Brand to the Global Market TAIPEI, Taiwan – Oct 4th, 2024 – ADVANTECH (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in AIoT and artificial intelligence, announced today that it has finalized its acquisition on block shares of AURES Technologies SA, a French Company renowned for its POS and KIOSK Brands. On October 1st,… Read More »
Disabled Shoppers Struggle With Inaccessible Self-Checkouts Dec 1, 2022 – New article from Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on inaccessible self-checkouts. Blind people, wheelchair users and others say the design of typical self-service machines prevents them from shopping independently. By Katie Deighton — we continue to see major media taking the “increase our viewership” tactic by less than accurate… Read More »
Kiosk Industry Database Here we keep our list of resources and companies involved in kiosk industry. This is a free list. Send entry to [email protected] Our Major Markets We have a couple of “primary” areas as well as supplemental properties. Primary Kiosks — https://kioskindustry.org is primary Digital Signage — digital-signage.blog + AVIXA xchange Payment & POS — kioskindustry.org Retail automation and Vending… Read More »
Kiosk Components Component provider quick list Pyramid Computer Intel Kiosk Insight Touch Actineon BOCA Systems Ticket & Receipt Printers TDS TOUCH Touchscreens Ventus – managed wireless connectivity VidaBox – Transform any tablet into a professional kiosk! UCP Unattended Payments Innovative Technology Goldfinger Monitors – Digital Signage Crane CPI Ingenico Payment Storm Interface Modern kiosk and digital signage systems are no longer just “screens on… Read More »