ROOSEVELT, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Parabit Systems Completes Installation of Custom Welcome Center Installed within JFK International…
Source: www.prnewswire.com
iSIGN & Rich Multimedia Smart Antenna for Airport
Airports Plan to Invest in Self-Service Kiosks | Acuant
Telehealth that matters: 4 ways healthcare become chicken soup
Don’t drink the Kool Aid. There are still some big challenges out there.
Source: medcitynews.com
good read
thin client: Public Cloud Drives Company To Next Level
Red Hat’s annualized run rate from public cloud reached $100 million in the fiscal second quarter.It is silently becoming a cloud computing powerhouse via its c
Source: seekingalpha.com
growth is in container technology and not the heavier vm/image.
Marijuana kiosks – Wrap on CWCBE
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Recently the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo was held in Los Angeles. We have some pictures of the show but also a quick interview with David Ellerstein, CEO of Jane, one of the leading cannabis compliance companies today.
Here is his feedback on the show.
- What was your overall impression of the show?
To date, the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo in Los Angeles was the best show we have attended. It was a well-planned show by the folks at CWCBE, with constant Exhibit Hall flow and very informative speakers. The attendees were comprised of a diverse group across all business segments and demonstrated real business acumen and sophistication, which to me further signals the maturing of the industry.
- What was the biggest trend or hot topic being discussed?
The hottest topic being discussed was the just announced wide-ranging proposals for the regulating of the California medical marijuana industry. This will pave the way for California voters to legalize the recreational use of marijuana during the 2016 elections. California has long been characterized as the “Wild West” of cannabis, so this legalization and legitimization of the business and industry was needed and will generate hundreds of millions or more in tax revenues for the state.
Regulation Issues For Marijuana Cannabis
- Legal alternative to “organic”. Organic Cannabis Association of Denver could begin certifying cannabis as pesticide-free this fall in 2015. One standards group is Clean Green. Based in Crescent City, Calif., Clean Green has certified more than 100 cannabis grow operations, processors and collectives in the western U.S. All active certifications are listed online. Denver Post article 9/2715
For More Information
- Vinnie Fiordelisi, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, (954) 873-4954, [email protected]
- CWCB Expo – link – Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo
- Jane – Compliance You Can Bank One
Interesting products
- Sleep aids which do not contain any THC include Mary’s Medicinals which utilize Cannabidiol. The 2×2 transdermal patches are precisely dosed to 10mg or 20mg. Eliminating more dangerous alternatives like Ambien. More information.
Kiosk Tradeshows – BAI Retail Delivery Banking Services
Financial Kiosk Case Studies
Financial Kiosk services have been around for a long time. These are often a billpay kiosk for courts and utility billpay but can also be financial services, cash back, ATMs and many other financia…
Source: kioskindustry.org
New additions include 7 by ARCA
PT’s Entertainment Group Unveils Rewards
PT’s Entertainment Group has launched a mobile app that complements its award-winning tavern experience with on-the-go rewards.
Source: www.nevadabusiness.com
Uber free way for drunken drivers to get home
Uber is set to launch a new way to hail a driver that it says will also make roads safer.
Source: m.kirotv.com
Kiosk Software – SiteKiosk Version 9 Released!
New version 9 released by PROVISIO yesterday. Windows 10 support. Major release. We’ll take it for a test drive later this week.
Source: www.provisio.com
Features:
- Simplified the licensing model to Basic and Plus variants.
- Support for Windows 10 (2618/3044).
- New Chrome-based browser with customizable user interface (3092).
- Script support for keyboard emulation input devices (2783).
- Reworked and simplified configuration tool (3041/3149).
- Filtering of top-level domains added to content filter (3108).
- Added easy to use size adjustment to onscreen keyboards (3010).
- Maintenance screen can be controlled with a SiteRemote job (2788).
- New SiteRemote Client stati: maintenance and emergency mode (2980).
- New SiteRemote job type that allows to create an idle time between two job steps (2879).
YVR’s BorderXpress Wins Airport Innovation of The Year
CAPA Centre for Aviation recognizes home-grown border clearance solution on the global stage
RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 7,…
Source: www.prnewswire.com
RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – CAPA Centre for Aviation has named Vancouver Airport Authority’s BorderXpress self-service border solution the 2015 Airport Innovation of the Year. Announced at the CAPA World Aviation Summit in Helsinki, Finland on October 7, this prestigious award recognizes the impact of YVR’s industry-leading border clearance solution on the travel experience at airports around the world.
CAPA Centre for Aviation is the leading provider of independent aviation market intelligence, analysis and data services. Its annual Aviation Awards of Excellence reward airlines and airports that demonstrate strategic industry leadership amidst changing industry conditions. Candidates for the awards are shortlisted by the CAPA team of analysts and aviation partners, and then reviewed by an esteemed panel of judges. A new category for 2015, the airport innovation award is given to the airport or IT supplier responsible for the most powerful information technology innovation in the airport sector.
“Vancouver Airport Authority has been a pioneer with its development of BorderXpress Automated Passport Control Kiosks, which have reduced border waiting times by over 50 per cent,” said Peter Harbison, CAPA Executive Chairman. “The judging panel selected Vancouver Airport Authority for being extremely innovative and taking the strategic initiative to develop a product that has significantly impacted the airport sector.”
Events and trade shows this month
Event reminder that this month there are several events going on:
- Next week Oct 12 is MGMA in Nashville — big healthcare
- Also there is NACS in Vegas
- Finally there is BAI Retail Delivery 2015 in Vegas. Quote a few exhibitors will be there it looks like. All financial services.
- Week of 19th: Fourwinds Interactive Forward in Denver. We will be attending this event.
- Week of 26th: Money 20/20 at Venetian in Vegas. Looks to be a big show.
- Finally there is the Home Care and Hospice Association in Nashville. This is oriented more for telehealth, thin client and telemedicine crowd.
Airline Check-in Kiosks – Southwest fixed glitch – flights to normal
On Sunday, the unspecified computer glitch forced Southwest to manually check-in many passengers, requiring agents to write out boarding passes by hand. Online and mobile check-in appeared to be mostly unaffected, and many customers were able to check in via Southwest’s airport kiosks. The biggest hold-up came for fliers trying to check bags for their flights.
Source: www.usatoday.com
ATM Market Growth Positive
A million new ATMs installed in the last five years
The worldwide ATM installed base grew 7% in 2014, to reach three million units, according to RBR’s newly published Global ATM Market and Forecasts to 2020 report. This comes just five years after the two million mark was passed, and RBR forecasts that the four million mark will be passed by 2020.
China and India are leading the charge
Driven by strong economic growth, increasing disposable income and huge numbers of people entering the banking system, China’s ATM installed base has almost tripled in size since 2009. Having surpassed the USA in 2013, China is forecast to pull further ahead of the rest of the world over the next few years, as banks deploy ATMs to meet customer demand in branches.
The new study shows that India has also seen rapid growth over the last decade, and by the end of 2014 it was the fourth largest ATM market worldwide, behind only China, the USA and Japan. By 2020, growth from both banks and IADs is expected to have pushed India’s installed base to roughly the same size as that of the USA, with only China forecast to be larger. There are currently a huge number of rural communities in India without access to electronic banking facilities, but this is slowly changing, and continued growth in the banked population will be a major driver of further ATM deployment.
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) will grow almost as rapidly as Asia-Pacific – Iran and Nigeria will add the largest numbers of new ATMs outside Asia-Pacific, with increased levels of cardholding and ATM usage encouraging banks to expand into rural areas in both of these markets.
ATM numbers in central and eastern Europe decline
2014 marked only the second time the installed base of an entire region has contracted, as regional powerhouse Russia and several other countries in central and eastern Europe (CEE) saw their ATM numbers decline.
The Russian economy has taken a hit from falling oil prices, and has been impacted by western sanctions imposed after the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014. Ongoing unrest has also had economic consequences for Ukraine, home to CEE’s second largest ATM installed base, which has seen an 18% decline in its number of ATMs over the past year.
Installed base in several mature ATM markets expected to contract
10 of the 17 major markets in western Europe witnessed falls in ATM numbers in 2014, with the biggest drop seen in Spain, where many banks continue to streamline their branch networks and ATM fleets in the wake of recent mergers in the financial sector. While in some markets these falls are temporary, RBR’s research suggests that the number of ATMs in six of these markets will continue to fall, for at least the next five years.
In other regions too, mature markets will see little, if any, growth. In Asia-Pacific, five countries will experience annual ATM growth of just 1% over the next few years, while Australia – the region’s second oldest ATM market after Japan – will see its installed base contract, as cash usage is challenged by contactless payments and non-cash ATM facilities face stiff competition from other delivery channels.
Growth in ATM numbers nevertheless expected in all regions
Despite the fall in ATM numbers in several mature markets, RBR forecasts that the overall number of ATMs will increase in all six world regions between now and 2020. Asia-Pacific and MEA will be the main engines of growth, while the other regions will witness more modest rates of expansion.
From young markets with large unbanked populations, to the most sophisticated where consumers can choose from an increasingly wide array of banking channels, the ATM remains a vital touchpoint between banks and their customers. Banks continue to rely on ATMs to expand their reach while managing infrastructure costs, and this, combined with a growing requirement for banking services, ensures demand for ATMs will remain strong for the foreseeable future.
Company Update – Ingenico and Devices
Ingenico devices for attended and unattended circa October 2015. Brochures and collateral including Ingenico Partner offering.
Source: retailsystems.org
Brochures for current devices and partners plus useful links. Recommended. The new Bluetooth devices for tablets are intriguing!
China Kiosk Show
SHANGHAI, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The 12th China International Self-service, Kiosk & Vending Show, held concurrently with iFair 2015, ran from September 16-18, and drew over 22,000 attendees and 250 exhibitors. The show was organized by Shanghai
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- Two women pose inside a glass box at an event resembling a trendy China kiosk. Nearby, a large advertisement features two women in red dresses holding shopping bags, with the text Welcome Again, Girl. The lively setting appears to be an exhibition or trade show.
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- Amid a green and blue-themed conference, a speaker stands at the podium while attendees are seated at tables. A presentation screen displays text behind them, as whispers of innovation in China buzz through the air like the hum of a vending kiosk.
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- A busy convention hall buzzes with activity, featuring various booths, including a notable China kiosk. A large blue and orange sign hangs above as people walk or gather in lines, some holding bags. The shiny floor reflects the movement, while uniformed staff members assist attendees.
UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd and the Shanghai Multi-media Industry Association, co-organized by Shanghai Tiansheng Exhibition Service Co., Ltd, and supported by the Shanghai Communication & Broadcasting Industry Association, Beijing All-view Technology Co., Ltd and the Shanghai Internet of Things Industry Association.
iFair is a comprehensive show that included the following shows:
- The 12th China International Self-service, Kiosk & Vending Show;
- Shanghai International Digital Signage, Audio Visual Integration and Equipment Show;
- Intelligent Education & Online Class Show
Covering an area of 20,000 square meters, the iFair Show attracted more than 250 exhibitors and over 22,000 visitors. The conferences and trade exhibits with the latest trends and technologies, top-notcheducational programs and multiple interactive activities provided an extraordinary experience for all attendees.
The show attracted 22,077 visitors from 77 different countries and regions, including Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, Singapore, the USA, the Philippines, Australia, Russia, UAE,Indonesia, Turkey, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Egypt, Canada, Israel, Italy, Spain, Germany,Belgium and Poland.
Among the attendees, 19,869 were from China and 2,208 from abroad. The number of visitors had increased by 91%, hitting a historical high together with the number of countries. This was the first session of the iFair Show organized by Shanghai UBM after acquisition. The success of iFair 2015 was also a demonstration of Shanghai UBM’s strong soft power, which includes professionalism, diverse experience and high-quality service.
Download the China-iFair-Post Show Report for the trade show including vendors and demographics. 250 exhibitors and 22,000 attendees.
Of all overseas visitors, 52.6% were from Asia (excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), 17.8% were from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, 14.3% were from Europe, 5.4% were from North America, 3.5% were from South America, 3.3% were from Africa, and 3% were from Oceania. The top 20 countries and regions were Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Russia, Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, Singapore, the USA, the Philippines, Australia, the UAE, Indonesia, Turkey, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Egypt andPakistan.
Nearly a hundred industrial leaders participated in the forums and summits held together with the show. These educational programs focused on the current hot issues of the respective industries and attracted more than 1,000 attendees.
2015 Worldwide Self-service Terminals Conference
During the Awards Ceremony, nine prizes were presented, including prizes for the Most Innovative Vending Machines, the Top Ten Professional Managers, Personalities of 2014 in the Chinese Vending Industry, and Lifetime Contribution Award in the Chinese Vending Industry.
Mr. Jeff Parks, the representative of NAMA, delivered a speech on the challenges and opportunities faced by the American vending and OCS industries.
Mr. Kiyoaki Takeda, the chairman of the Japanese Vending Machine Manufacturers Association, also shared his rich experience in the vending industry. The topic of his speech was, “The Current Situation of the Japanese Vending Industry and the Prospects of the Chinese Vending Industry.” The second round of the Sino-Japan exchange meeting in the vending industry was also warmly welcomed as experts fromChina and Japan explored the current hot issues and prospects of this industry together with their audiences.
Mr. Guo, Marketing Director of Sudiyi, talked on the topic of “How does Sudiyi promote the development of the Intelligent Cabinet Industry?”
Public Training, presented by the China Vending College, was still as popular as during the last several years.
2015 China Digital Signage Conference
Digital Signage can be used widely in many industries, including Display, Retail, Advertisement, Software, etc. The Digital Signage Conference gathered numerous well-known experts from Intel, Philips, 56iq, All View & Bus Online, etc. to explore the multiple development and revolution of the digital signage industry together. The conference not only promoted the communication of professionals, but also laid out the prospects of the industry.
2015 China Intelligence Industry and IOT Forum
Supported by the Shanghai IOT Chamber of Commerce, this forum focused on intelligent products and innovative services. Brilliant speeches were given by the executive chairmen of the Shanghai IOT Chamber of Commerce, the Intelligent Health Branch and the Intelligent Logistic Branch. The chairmen promoted the communication of elites in IOT enterprises and inspired the attendees with their unique and professional insights.
2015 China Online Education Forum
The 2015 China Online Education Forum was one of the most influential forums in East China. More than 20 famous speakers from online education and related industries came to deliver their speeches on four fields: Technical Support for online education, Digitalization of K-12 Online Education and Education, Operation of Online Educational Platform and The Current Situation and Prospects of Online Education. The forum focused on the healthy and sustainable development of the online education industry. Within two days, nearly 1,000 visitors had attended and shared their valuable experiences and viewpoints together with the industrial leaders.
The Stunning Debut of “Smart Day”
“Smart Day” was an interactive exhibition presenting life in the future as influenced by the newest technologies. The exhibition area was made up of five sections, which were the Smart Shopping Mall, Smart Hotel, Smart Restaurant, Smart Classroom and Smart Waiting Room, and decorated with displays of the latest technologies and innovative solutions. Thanks to the sponsorship of Super Brand Mall, LeTV, Huangtaiji, Richintech and Seeyoo, numerous visitors came to experience various high-tech products and solutions, such as digital windows, transparent LED walls, outdoor 3D projection, digital posters and self-service ordering machines. These products were expected to affect daily life in the future and left all the participants with a deep impression.
iFair+ Idea Mart
iFair+ Idea Mart is an incubation platform jointly built by Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo, InnoSource and IC Coffee for entrepreneurs from the intelligent hardware industry. Over 100 venture capitalists visited on site. Idea Mart provides an excellent networking platform for small to medium-sized entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and ideas, and help venture capitalists to find projects really worth investing in.
See you in 2016
In order to meet the needs of visitors from different regions and different levels, iFair 2016 will be held in both Shanghai and Shenzhen.
- iFair Shanghai 2016
Date: Mar. 9-11
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
- iFair Shenzhen 2016
Date: Oct. 12-14
Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre (SZCEC)
With a new appearance and rich experience, we are looking forward to seeing you at iFair 2016!
Please visit our website for more information: www.ifairchina.com
Profile of Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd is a professional O2O event company that operates trade shows/events/online B2B platforms formed from a joint venture between Shanghai Sinoexpo International Exhibition Ltd and UBM Asia Ltd, a division of UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Shanghai UBM organizes 62 international trade shows covering an exhibition area of 900,000 square meters. Shanghai UBM also boasts eight online B2B platforms and four industrial publications. We provide one-stop solutions for eight main market sectors, namely Furniture (Furniture/Manufacturing & Supply), Hospitality (Hotel, Shop, Hotel Furniture, Food & Beverages), Design & Deco (Construction materials, toilet facilities, design & decoration), Ingredients (Pharmaceutical, Food, Machinery, Nutraceutical, Starch), iFair (digital signage, self-service terminals, intelligent education) and lighting. Our platform attracts more than 350,000 professional buyers from around the globe. Headquartered in Shanghai, UBM Sinoexpo operates three regional offices in Beijing,Guangzhou and Zhongshan in China with a total headcount of more than 350.
Contact Us:
Ms. Kim Chen
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd
Tel: +86-21-3339 2569
Email: [email protected]
We-chat: ifairchina
Walgreen’s Rite Aid purchase could bring new digital health partners
Walgreens Boots Alliance will acquire Rite Aid for $9 a share, or a total of $9.4 billion, the companies announced yesterday. The merger represents a major consolidation in the drug store sector in the United States — according to the Wall Street Journal, the combined marketshare of Walgreens and Rite Aid will be 46.5 percent compared to 30 percent from CVS, Walgreen’s closest rival.
Source: mobihealthnews.com
So what might Rite Aid bring to the table? In some areas, it merely matches Walgreens feature for feature. For instance, Rite Aid launched its mobile app for prescription refills in 2012, two years after Walgreens. It beat Walgreens to the punch with telemedicine integration, working with Optum to connect its customers with Optum nurses and other providers via Optum’s videochat-enabled NowClinic service, powered by American Well. But that service has now been discontinued.
But Rite Aid does have two digital health partnerships that Walgreens doesn’t have. For one, health kiosk company higi signed an agreement last year to distribute more than 4,000 kiosks to Rite Aid stores. At the kiosks, users can take their vital signs, including blood pressure, height, and weight. Users can create an account which gamifies their vitals reading it, converting it to a single “HigiScore” that represents the user’s overall wellness (including vitals signs as well as “lifestyle” and “community” scores drawn from device integrations and social media), and “HigiWatts,” which are points users get for visiting kiosks regularly. Higi also has a mobile app available to facilitate further engagement with the platform. Notably, higi also works with Walgreens competitor CVS.
Panera cashier kiosks dystopian?
Look from inside of Paneras. The tablet units look to be from Lillitab.
Panera plans to bring Panera 2.0 to all its locations nationwide — 400 locations, or roughly 50% of the chain, will be updated by the end of 2015. The rest will be rolled out in 2016. This Panera at 23rd and Park Avenue has already been brought up to speed.
Kiosk Hardware Software – New Supported Devices Search
Search by supported devices to find magtek, magstripe, barcode readers and EMV devices that work with kiosk software.
Source: www.sitekiosk.com
Nice search facility by KioWare. Searched for proximity and found the Digiports for example. Ditto for Larco security mat and presence. KioWare is lockdown for Android and Windows customer and corporate work terminals,
Slideshow – Veteran Memorial deployment in Dayton
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Yesterday was a great day at the Hospice of Dayton as they unveiled the new Veteran’s Memorial and new EuroTouch FMO 32″ outdoor kiosk to honor regional Veterans. As a Vet, I was very honored to be part of this wonderful, patriotic initiative!
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- An outdoor electronic kiosk, dedicated as a Veterans Kiosk, is embedded in a brick wall. Its touchscreen display showcases a blue interface with a keyboard layout. A plaque honoring veterans is mounted beside it.
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- A Veterans Kiosk is mounted on a brick wall, displaying information and images honoring veterans. The digital screen enhances the memorial sites tribute atmosphere.
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- People in uniform stand in a line during a ceremony near flagpoles and a reflecting pool, surrounded by trees and brick structures. Attendees observe from a paved area, some near a veterans kiosk. Its a calm setting, possibly a memorial or official event.
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- A Veterans Kiosk memorial features two globe sculptures on brick pedestals, surrounded by seven flags, including the American flag. White and yellow flowers adorn the foreground, with a tree and water providing a serene background.
Product info – Premier Poles and Kiosk Stands
11/19/2015 — New product info for kiosk stands by Premier.
Here are three of our latest options for dual pole stands and/or carts offered by Premier Mounts:
- The Dual Pole Anchor Base (PSD-DPAB) is a low profile design to anchor a variety of dual pole installations to wood or concrete floors. Cable outlets offer cable management for a clean look.
- The Modular Video Wall Frame for 55″ Flat Panels (MVW554UNS-2) is a model specific mount for NEC X554UNS and Samsung UD55D displays. This versatile solution can be mounted in portrait or landscape orientation to any dual pole cart or stand, or it can also be suspended from the ceiling. Quick release buttons make it easy to install displays.
- The Small Video-Conference Camera Shelf for Dual Pole Carts and Stands (PSD-CAM2) safely supports equipment up to 25 lb. It features a center slot for securing a video-conferencing camera, which is ideal for mobile cart applications.
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Quietyme quirky, connected device to up patient satisfaction
Sometimes the ways technology can improve the patient experience are complex new sensors, patient engagement apps, or telepresence robots.
Source: mobihealthnews.com
Kiosks for transfer of money in town shop
The Western Union Company, a leader in global payment services, has announced that its Western Union Money Transfer services have opened within the Alnwick WHSmith store via its self-service kiosks.
Source: www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
Uber Offers Breathalyzer Kiosk On Thanksgiving Eve
Uber says Philadelphia is the only place where the kiosk will be this week.
Source: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Not sure if you’ve had too much to drink?
Uber set up a breathalyzer kiosk in Manayunk tonight and provided free rides for many people out on Main Street.
The location is known as a popular night for drinking and partying, and Uber’s Breathalyzer Kiosk was almost as popular.
Many people used the UberSMART breathalyzer kiosk, which was set up in a highly trafficked area of Manayunk, to see their blood alcohol level.
In turn, the company provided free rides home, up to $20, regardless of blood alcohol level.
The general manager for Uber Philadelphia says safety has always been a top priority at Uber.
Uber says Philadelphia is the only place where the kiosk will be this week, but they’ve also had the kiosk in a few other locations in the past including Miami, Austin, Toronto, Montreal and Cincinnati.
ChargeItSpot Adds Loyalty to Charging Stations
New line of phone charging stations incorporates card scanner feature allowing retailers to offer complimentary phone charging exclusively for loyalty members
Philadelphia, PA (…
Source: www.benzinga.com
The charging stations feature a built-in card scanner that enables complimentary phone charging as an exclusive benefit for loyalty card members. The technology also enables clients to collect and append opt-in data – like email addresses and phone numbers – from loyalty members.
Retailers and mall operators aren’t the only ones able to benefit from this next generation of charging kiosk. Casinos, stadiums, and any brand with a loyalty or membership program are prime targets for this new technology. The kiosks can also help drive new loyalty sign-ups. If a customer is not an existing loyalty member, the touchscreen will direct them to the nearest on-site location where they can sign up to become a member, and then get a free phone charge.
Virtual Concierge Kiosk – Ponzi scheme case
A Jupiter-based Virtual Concierge business was either a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 1,800 investors out of $81 million or it was a legitimate enterprise started by an innovator with a great idea.
Those were the two scenarios 14 jurors heard Tuesday in attorneys’ closing arguments in federal court in West Palm Beach. Joseph Signore,…
Source: protectingyourpocket.blog.palmbeachpost.com
The Signores’ company JCS Enterprises, and Schumack’s firm TBTI sold 22,547 kiosks to investors. The kiosks were to be placed at hotels and other venues to provide people information and coupons and allow them to access services such as remotely ordering food.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Carlton told jurors, “I told you this was a case about lying to people in order to get their money. I told you it was all one big fat lie.”
Carlton said the two “big lies” investors were told was that electronic kiosks they purchased for about $3,000 each would be placed in various venues such as casinos and that investors would receive $300 a month for 36 months from advertising revenue.
In reality, Carlton said, testimony during the trial that lasted over a month showed that only 182 of the Virtual Concierge machines were manufactured and only 84 were ever in operation. The company started in 2011 had a mere $21,000 in advertising revenues.
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Holiday shopping season malware targeting
New sophisticated software takes advantage of lack of end-to-end encryption in many retailer backends and getting card data, including EMV, from consumers. Cyber criminals never sleep.
Source: www.theexaminer.com
This new ModPOS malware has taken advantage of a flaw in the internal in-store processing of debit and credit transactions still using magnetic stripes as well as using the new EMV Chip and Pin cards; the processing flaw, now known to the retail industry, is that the internal processing systems utilized by many major retailers does not support end-to-end encryption, and does not also properly encrypt data in memory, allowing that data to be captured and sent to distant cyber crooks. According to iSIGHT, “Criminals can then reuse card data, even from EMV cards, to make online (card-not-present) transactions.”
Tithing Kiosk – Moorhead church sets up ‘Giving Kiosk’
It’s the season of giving and as you look for that spare change in your pocket or purse, a local church is providing another option for you to give.
Source: www.valleynewslive.com
And the kiosk has been more than successful.
“Out of our overall giving, over 40% is digitally,” Dornfeld says. “Either through our giving kiosk or people that have it automatically coming out of their checking or their savings or their credit cards. Couple times a month, monthly or however else they want to do it.”
Kiosk Manufacturer Association member drive
Kiosk Manufacturer Association member drive
Less than 20 days to take advantage of the Charter Member December drive. $299 for 2016 this month. You can join using Paypal or Credit Card.
Source: kioskindustry.org
Trade Show to be held in March in Vegas. 24 booth pavilion part of of DSE. Contact Craig or visit the site. Charter Sponsors for 2016 being accepted.
CrossChx debuts Queue electronic check-in for hospitals
Fast-growing Columbus startup CrossChx Inc. this week debuted Queue, a digital check-in system for hospital waiting rooms that reduced wait times by 80 percent at test hospitals. It synchronizes with the company’s system for securely uniting and correcting a patient’s medical records linked to a fingerprint. Next year the company plans a mobile health-data app, all towards creating an “Internet” for health records with each patient serving as an IP address.
Source: www.bizjournals.com
Flyte Systems Adds Custom Mobile Airline Arrival Information
Specialized Arrival URL Keeps the Holiday Inn’s Shuttle Team on Schedule for Airline Crew Airport Pickup
Source: www.prweb.com
Banks Reject New York City IDs, Leaving ‘Unbanked’ on Sidelines
More than 670,000 people have obtained the identification cards since the program began in January. One of the program’s goals is to help many of those people obtain bank accounts. But some of the biggest banks in the city — including JPMorgan Chase,Bank of America and Citigroup — will not accept the cards as a primary source of identification, even though their federal regulators and some smaller banks have approved their use.
Source: mobile.nytimes.com
Good article on unbanked in New York, Thanks Kirk at ARCA!
Kiosk Software Free – Lockdown Browser for Windows
Free Kiosk Software (evaluation only)
SiteKiosk is now available with Windows 10 and Chrome support.
Kiosk Software Free
Miami, December 23 — The latest release of SiteKiosk Windows supports Windows 10 and features a Chrome-based browser with customizable browser toolbar, a content filter with top-level domain filtering, a new onscreen keyboards with size-adjustment option and more. Free trial available at www.sitekiosk.com
Sitekiosk kiosk software, locks down your computers and devices in public locations like retail stores, hotels, banks and lobbies. You have a choice between Windows Kiosk Mode, or Android Kiosk Mode.
The software restricts user access to display only your allowed websites, applications or multi-media campaigns in a secured environment. It also protects user data. SiteKiosk provides a large selection of customizable start page templates, browser skins, on-screen keyboards, Internet content filter, an intuitive configuration tool and many other features. The out-of-the-box software can be easily installed and configured within minutes.
PROVISIO also provides a remote management and monitoring solution at www.siteremote.net which allows you to publish engaging multi-media campaigns to your remote SiteKiosk clients and maintain your machines.
Visit www.sitekiosk.com to learn more about the new kiosk software release and PROVISIO’s software solutions for self-service and digital signage devices. Free trial versions are available for all software products.
Traditional Retail and Connected Consumers’ Expectations
Traditional Retail on collision course with Connected Consumers’ Expectations – Retail Automation
Source: retailsystems.org
Astute retailers like Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Target, Westfield Malls and Wal-Mart are among a growing list of retailers launching internal innovation labs dedicated to modernizing and understanding the preferences and needs of the connected consumers.