Editors Note: We have direct experience using TDS Touch and found them to be very reliable, very cost-effective and many are designed as drop-in replacement for premium EloTouch
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DigitalBusiness also acts as a reseller for TDS Touch and offers a 15 inch and 21 inch All-In-One desktop computer (Windows, Android or Linux). Approximate cost is $750 for 15 and $1350 for the 21. See the All-In-One Touch Computer Solutions products page at DigitalBusiness.us
On the news front, Qwick Media and subsidiary Waterfillz are now offering timely sanitizer kiosk additions to their manufactured line of products.
Our 3 models of floor enclosure kiosks are now being offered with built-in sanitizer kiosk application. These can be outfitted with either touchscreen or as digital-only for important notices and ad revenue.
With Waterfillz products we are offering up our redesigned 2 head water refill station used for events and construction sites to now accommodate Sanitizer application as well.
All units are set up to accept our distributed Billows brand BIB’s (Bag in Box) system with 12-litre size units available of hand sanitizer.
A clean and simple system for refilling and built for the rigors of public installations.
For many international travelers arriving at U.S. gateway airports, travel has eased dramatically this summer, thanks to airline investments in passport kiosks. At LAX, it is Delta that has taken the lead, installing ten passport kiosks in LAX Terminal 5, where it is the sole occupant and which is in the […]
For reference – costs are not typically disclosed, but in May Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for the US Airways component of American, paid $2 million for 24 kiosks, which works out to about $83,000 each.
Who knew, after 25 years of running an honest sincere company, I would get involved in monkey business, and be proud of it :).On April 18th 2015, cash and credit card donations started pouring into our donation kiosk at the Houston Zoo’s Ape habitat.This kiosk is different from ones we have built in the last 10 years. It does not have a touch screen, but rather the old style lighted push buttons for visitors to select their cause (Gorillas or Chimpanzees) and then pay by credit or cash.The kiosk
July 2021 Update — See the updated KMA PCI EMV Credit Card Reader Update – includes a preview of v6 devices from Ingenico. We also have finalized 30×10 matrix of POS devices and specific capabilities and features.
From PCI SSC – The COVID-19 pandemic is quickly changing how many small merchants accept payments. Merchants that previously only had brick-and-mortar locations are moving to accept e-commerce and over-the-phone transactions. PCI Security Standards Council shares key
considerations to help small merchants keep their customers’ payment data secure in this rapidly changing environment.
One tip from Kiosk Industry Group is to understand and know what access, if any, your vendors and supply chain have access to. The Target breach for example was due to a vendor using out-of-date free Malware protection on their PC and getting in via Microsoft infrastructure.
TIP #1: REDUCE WHERE PAYMENT CARD DATA CAN BE FOUND
The best way to protect against data breaches is not store card data at all. Many small merchants are offering curbside pickup now and are accepting telephone payments in lieu of former face-to-face transactions. Avoid writing payment card details down and instead enter them directly into your secure terminal. More Information: PCI SSC Special Interest Group Paper: Accepting Telephone Payments Securely
TIP #2: USE STRONG PASSWORDS
The use of weak and default passwords is one of the leading causes of payment data breaches for businesses. To be effective, passwords must be strong and updated regularly. Weak and vendor default passwords are a frequent source of small merchant breaches. More Information: Strong Passwords Infographic
TIP #3: KEEP SOFTWARE PATCHED AND UP TO DATE
Criminals look for outdated software to exploit flaws in unpatched systems. Timely installation of security patches is crucial to minimize the risk of being breached. One way to keep up with all the necessary changes is by ensuring vulnerability scans are performed regularly to identify security issues. PCI Approved Scanning Vendors (ASVs) can help you identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in your Internet-facing payment systems, e-commerce website, and other systems, providing a report of your vulnerabilities and how to address them—for example, what patches to
apply. Be sure to act upon the results of ASV vulnerability scans and keep your software up to date. More Information: Patching Infographic
TIP #4: USE STRONG ENCRYPTION
Encryption makes payment card data unreadable to people without a specific key, and can be used to protect stored data and data transmitted over a network. Ask your vendor whether your payment terminal encryption is done via a Point-to-Point Encryption solution and is on the PCI SSC’s List of PCI P2PE Validated Solutions. If you are setting up a new website, confirm the shopping cart provider is using proper encryption, such as TLS v1.2, to protect your customers’ data. More Information: Information Supplements on Use of SSL/Early TLS
TIP #5: USE SECURE REMOTE ACCESS
To minimize the risk of being breached, it’s important that you take part in managing how and when your vendors can access your systems. Criminals can gain access to your systems that store, process, or transmit payment data through weak remote access controls. You should limit use of remote access and disable it when not needed. If you must allow remote access, ask your vendors to use multi-factor authentication and strong remote access credentials that are unique to your business and not the same as those used for other customers. More Information: PCI SSC Secure Remote Access Infographic
TIP #6: ENSURE FIREWALLS ARE CONFIGURED PROPERLY
A firewall is a device or software that sits between your network and the Internet. It acts as a barrier to keep traffic out of your network and systems that you don’t want and didn’t authorize. Firewall rules can seem complex, but configuring them properly is vital to security. If you require additional assistance to properly configure your firewall, seek help from a network professional. More Information: Resource for Small Merchants: Firewall Basics
TIP #7: THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK
Hackers use phishing and other social engineering methods to target organizations with legitimate-looking emails and social media messages that trick users into providing confidential data, such as payment card number, merchant account number or password. Small merchants should be extra vigilant and be on the look out for common phishing and social engineering hacks. More Information: Beware of COVID-19 Online Scams and Threats
TIP #8: CHOOSE TRUSTED PARTNERS
It’s critical you know who your service providers are and what security questions to ask them. Is your service provider adhering to PCI DSS requirements? For e-commerce merchants (and those of you that recently started accepting e-commerce payments in lieu of face-to-face payments), it is important that your payment service providers are PCI DSS compliant, including the service provider that manages your payment process (your “payment service provider” or PSP). More Information:
In the current mobile marketplace, desktop sites, apps, in store signage, and mobile sites combine to create a consumer experience that may or may not be consistent across all mediums. In April’s STORES Magazine, Peter Johnson writes about how MandM e-retailer identifies this issue and works to resolve it. Graham Benson, IT Director at MandM Direct, says
What you need now more than ever is a soft of ubiquitous consumer experience across all channels. It’s very difficult to achieve the same user experience with the same functionality if you’re running an app, a separate mobile site and a separate PC site.
True. What better way to incorporate these mobile communications into your brick and mortar experience, than to present consumers with those same applications and mobile experiences via an in store kiosk? Download a mobile app (via Google Play for Android devices, or iTunes for Apple), and lock it down with kiosk software. No extra cost (barring the minimal costs of the device and the enclosure/stand) and no additional programming. Another solution, build a site that is optimized for all devices and incorporates responsive design. Then broadcast that site to mobile, tablet, desktop and kiosk devices. In short, do it once and make it count for as many mediums as possible.
Retail solutions
Also in the April edition of STORES is an article by Karen M. Kroll about mid sized retailers and their ability to view inventory across channels including e-commerce, brick and mortar, catalog and mobile sales. Making this full inventory available to store visitors is one way to optimize the use of this solution. Visitors should have access to kiosks that display the store’s website and online inventory. In this particular case, the technology that enables live inventory tracking is a Celerant solution.
Leveraging solutions with kiosks
What solutions and consultants are being used to streamline the retail process? No matter what solution is identified, it often only takes one extra step to allow kiosks to leverage the solution in yet another direction, making inventory management pay in yet another way. Ultimately, consultants looking for ways to leverage their solutions as far as possible may find kiosks are a simple solution with strong ROI and scalability.
Staples to buy retail-focused software firm PNI Digital: TORONTO (Reuters) – Staples Inc said on Monday it wil… http://t.co/nlQaiewfgR
Craig Keefner‘s insight:
Vancouver-based PNI said with Staples’ support it expects to significantly expand the services it offers to its retailers and partners. Its software, which powers both online and in-store platforms, is currently used by retailers such as Costco and Walmart Canada.
KioWare software now available to federal, state, & local government agencies through a GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract – KioWare.com
Craig Keefner‘s insight:
KioWare is sold throughout the world in over 80 countries to businesses, as well as federal, state/regional, and local government buyers. KioWare’s clients include the US Air Force, Coast Guard, Army Reserves, and Army Corps of Engineers, Department of State, and more than 50 cities and counties nationwide.
“KioWare’s success in the marketplace can be attributed to our high commitment to customer service. We pride ourselves on listening and acting on customer feedback.” explained Jim Kruper, President of Analytical Design Solutions, Inc. “Typically this translates into new software features. However, as we expanded into the federal market we learned our customers valued the ability to purchase through GSA Schedule Contracts because of the amount of time they saved during the procurement process.”
Exchange gift card for cash with Coinstar kiosk. Insert your card and the machine then generates a bid for your card. Accept it and it prints token for cash.
Coinstar President Jim Gaherity joined guest host Kim Holcomb on the show today to share how you can transform loose change and unused giftcards into cold hard cash.The traditional Coinstar kiosk allows customers to change loose change into cash or e-certificates.
Craig Keefner‘s insight:
Nice video interview with Coinstar president explaining how gift card exchange kiosks work
What does Panera 2.0 look like? – St. Louis Business Journal
The rapid pick-up, or mobile ordering, is already in place in 149 locations in Minnesota, St. Louis and Detroit, and Panera is looking to have it completely rolled out nationwide by the end of the year. Enhanced To-Go and Eat-In, or kiosk service, is currently in place in four bakery-cafe locations in Boston, and 10 locations in Charlotte, N.C. This year, Panera will roll it out to six more locations in Charlotte and the Dallas market; the nationwide rollout will take place in 2015 and 2016.
TECA Kiosk Cooling & Heating makes a wide range of solid state thermoelectric cooling products, including air-conditioners, cold plates and liquid chillers.
Nice writeup on the impact of cheap components. Example is cash dispenser with cheaper plastic shutter and how that one part of the overall assembly bleeds red ink into overall operation.
On the casino floor loyalty cards provide a flood of analytics for casino operators, allowing them to track the playing habits of individual patrons and reward them accordingly, as well as letting them see which games were the most popular and kept patrons playing the longest.
This week, Microsoft released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 but a significant number of users are reporting installation issues that causes the update to fail to install.
Save money with our cost-effective ADA compliant patient check-in desktop or wall mounted kiosk.
Compact footprint fits easily onto desks, counters or podiums, offering maximum flexibility for those who don’t need large free standing kiosks.
Streamlined desktop tablet kiosks feature high-definition touch monitors and a range of optional accessories to fit your needs, including tightly integrated credit card ready systems.
Allows patients to quickly check-in for scheduled appointments, make copayments, pay outstanding balances, review insurance information and patient rights information.
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We are happy to present the latest addition to our lineup of digital signage display solutions, the Landscape/Portrait Kiosk! This unique solution combines the elegance of Peerless-AV’s indoor kiosks, with added functionality to support most 15″, 22″, or 32″ digital signage displays in either landscape or portrait orientation.
From entertaining to wayfinding, this new kiosk is an ideal solution for any indoor application setting, including hospitality, retail, corporate, and more. A high-performance, premium powder coat finish protects the unit and extends the product lifespan, however, a wide range of custom aesthetic options are also available. The kiosk comes in black (KIP522) or silver (KIP522-S), with the ability to customize the aesthetics (vinyl wraps, logos, custom paint) to best match branding.
The stylish kiosk body allows for the ultimate placement flexibility with an unobtrusive, flat base that can be free-standing or bolted to the ground. Internal storage cable management conceals all cabling to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance, while also creating an easy to access point for electric and data cables, allowing for simple installation and maintenance. This also presents protection for media players, routers, and other components.
The six outlet, UL and cUL-approved surge suppressor with 6′ cord protects voltage-sensitive components from damaging power surges. For theft protection, the kiosk features hex pin screw locks on the rear door.
The Landscape/Portrait Kiosk (KIP522) is available for purchase directly through Peerless-AV and authorized distribution networks.
Automated Border Control Kiosks Reach 71 Installations
C. Maxine Most Principal, Acuity Market Intelligence
Border authorities have embraced digital identification and biometric-based automation to simplify and accelerate border control processing. Acuity’s latest report on border control kiosks reveals that 71 installations deploying 2283 border control kiosks are active at 59 ports of entry across the globe. These include Automated Border Control (ABC) Kiosks, Automated Passport Control (APC) Kiosks, and Primary Inspection Kiosks (PIK).
As airports and other ports of entry struggle to keep up with increasing volumes of global travelers, automation is the only solution for border control. Integrated digital Identification technology, including document readers and biometrics, allow border agents to securely facilitate low risk international travelers while focusing expensive, high value human resources on genuine threats.
The number of border control kiosks increased more than 60% over last year with CAGR projected to exceed 20% for the next 3 years. The US and Canada dominate the market landscape with 60% and 35% of all border control kiosks deployed. Though only about 100 kiosks are deployed at ten locations across the Caribbean, Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, Acuity expects the use of these highly efficient and cost-effective border control solutions to migrate broadly within existing regions while expanding to include Asia, Latin America, and Africa over the next few years.”
Today, kiosks are deployed at just a few cruise ports, but Acuity expects broader use of kiosks at more seaports and land crossings over the next three to five years. Vancouver Airport’s Innovative Travel Solutions group dominates the global market with more than 60% kiosks unit and installation market share.
Acuity Market Intelligence’s “APC Kiosk Deployment List” (http://www.acuity-mi.com/APCdep.php) provides details for all kiosk border control deployments including location, program, owner, units, vendors, costs, and market share analysis.
About Acuity Market Intelligence: Acuity Market Intelligence (http://www.acuity-mi.com) is an emerging technology strategy and research consultancy with a proven record of accurately anticipating biometric and digital identity market trends. Follow us on twitter @cmaxmost
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 an additional experienced Kiosk Design Engineer.
“We’re excited to continue growing the Meridian team as we move into the new year,” said Meridian CEO, Chris Gilder.
Meridian’s plans to continue expanding their Engineering and Design team follows their decision, earlier this year, to restructure their manufacturing leadership. Welcoming Eric Frank, Engineering Manager, to the Meridian team was a key aspect of that restructuring. As Engineering Manager, Frank is now responsible for leading Meridian’s engineering and design teams and collaborating with sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to create new designs and improve upon existing ones. The Design Engineer will work directly under Frank and will play a key role in the fast-paced engineering team.
In addition to collaborating with Frank, and other members of the Engineering and Design team, the Design Engineer will also be working directly with the sales and production teams, as well as some of the largest tech companies in the world on a regular basis. The primary responsibilities of the Design Engineer will include creating sheet metal self-service kiosks and related products in SolidWorks, creating 3D-view and isometric drawings, and working from printed drawings, as well as taking conceptual drawings and renders and creating designs from those concepts.
“As self-service solutions have grown in popularity and found their place in a variety of industries, Meridian has noticed a steady increase in demand—especially for custom solutions.”
With nearly 20 years of experience in creating self-service solutions, Meridian is a kiosk industry pioneer, therefore the Design Engineer must also be well-versed in the kiosk industry and possess a proven portfolio of unique and effective designs.
Meridian is a self-service industry pioneer and fully integrated manufacturer of kiosks and digital signage. For nearly two decades, Meridian has specialized in helping companies optimize brand impact and extend brand reach. The Meridian team understands that together great minds create even greater solutions.
Partnerships such as Intel, HP, Panasonic, Samsung, NEC, and others have allowed Meridian’s team to collaborate, challenging the status quo to create innovative and engaging self-service solutions.Meridian differentiates itself by building kiosk solutions completely in-house.
When Mzero software was born in 2009, Meridian became one of the largest end-to-end self-service solution providers in North America. By owning the entire process, Meridian can guide clients from start to finish, creating a robust solution to help reach specific goals.
Meridian’s headquarters are located in Aberdeen, NC – only a 10 minute drive to Pinehurst and Southern Pines, NC. For more on what the Moore County area has to offer, visit our local Convention and Visitors Bureau website, www.homeofgolf.com.
To learn more about the Design Engineer position and apply, interested candidates can visit https://www.meridiankiosks.com/meridian-seeks-experienced-kiosk-design-engineer/.
As wireless kiosks, digital signs, EV charging stations, and other customer self-serve devices become thinner and smaller the need for a tiny cellular router becomes greater.
Source: www.optconnect.com
Cellular routers have come a long way and this unit is one of the smallest and best I think.
New projector mounts feature higher load rating and enhanced flexibility for mounting heavier laser projectors
AURORA, Ill. – October 16, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, today announced the addition of two new Heavy Duty Universal Projector Mounts (PJR125 and PJR125-POR) to the brand’s award-winning range of mounting solutions.
Designed for use in applications including corporate, education, home entertainment, retail, live event, museums, and theme parks, the Heavy Duty Universal Projector Mounts support a wide range of projector models, including laser projectors, large venue projectors, and heavy LCD/LED projectors. Offering the largest mounting pattern in the industry, the mounts also accommodate projectors weighing up to 125 lbs., with the PJR125-POR model being the only mount on the market that supports portrait-mounted projectors weighing over 75 lbs.
“We are excited to continue the expansion of our line of universal projector mounts to offer a solution that supports more projectors than any other standard mount on the market,” said Brian McClimans, Vice President of Sales for Americas and APAC, Peerless-AV. “Our new Heavy Duty Universal Projector Mounts prevent projector sag and image realignment, while providing flexibility and a robust aesthetic that is perfect for any heavy duty projector.”
Peerless-AV’s projector mounts feature a low-profile design and simple Hook-and-Hang™ feature to help installers when securing the projector and making adjustments. The mounts include six universal legs (four pre-installed) that provide additional support for projectors with more than four mounting holes and are completely adjustable.
Both mounts contain a universal adaptor plate that extends up to a 25.5″ mounting pattern to accommodate most projector models. In addition, the mounts’ tilt, roll, and swivel features are all lockable to prevent even the smallest shift in image. Plus, cable management allows cables to be routed through the mount and out of sight.
Peerless-AV’s Heavy Duty Universal Projector Mounts (PJR125 and PJR125-POR) are available now through Peerless-AV direct sales representatives and authorized distribution networks.
For over 75 years, passion and innovation continue to drive Peerless-AV forward. We proudly design and manufacture the highest quality products, ranging from outdoor displays to complete kiosk solutions, digital signage mounts to wireless systems. Whether a full-scale global deployment or custom project, Peerless-AV develops meaningful relationships and delivers world-class service. In partnership with Peerless-AV, you are trusting an award-winning team of experts who will support your business every step of the way. For more information, visit peerless-av.com.
California Closets has been on a mission to create a consistent look for its 150 showrooms located across the country. For most of the retailer’s 41 years of operation, its stores have sported very different looks, in part because approximately two thirds of the locations are franchises rather than corporate-owned stores.
The company’s other big brick-and-mortar challenge has been finding enough square footage in its stores to show off multiple examples of the retailer’s creative, customized closet designs. California Closets offers designs for every room in the house, with a wide range of functionalities, materials and finishes — far more variations than could be shown even in a football-field sized showroom. Larger showrooms can house as many as 10 displays, but the retailer creates customized storage spaces for bedrooms, pantries and garages, so there’s a constant fight for space.
We are excited to be working with AMP and adding the state of the art 6500 Android self-service device to our portfolio of products.”
— Robert Chilcoat
A Weatherproof Android solution to drive clean & contactless unattended payments
LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 2020 — UCP Inc., a leading distributor of EMV compliant payment solutions with a special focus on unattended verticals, has partnered with AMP (Advanced Mobile Payment) to bring weatherproof Android-based Smart EMV terminals to customers in unattended verticals. The 6500 goes far beyond a typical unattended payment device, and instead acts as a Smart communication hub to power every part of the self-service experience, from digital marketing and customer interaction to secure payments and enabling MDB devices. This user-focused solution allows UCP to deliver options to drive sales, engage users, and support new and emerging payment types like Contactless, Apple Pay, and QR codes.
The UCP and AMP agreement allows customers to leverage both the industry expertise and vertical knowledge of UCP while gaining access to AMP’s state-of-the-art smart hardware and certified payment software. This focused partnership will bring new opportunities in all kinds of unattended verticals, from kiosks and self-service, to Smart vending, parking, and fuel.
“At AMP, our focus is on collaboration and open platforms where partners and third parties can work with us to create unique, useful, and delightful experiences for their customers.” Said Robert Downton, VP of Sales, North America at AMP. “An agreement with a partner like UCP is a perfect scenario for us, as we can combine our powerful technology offering with their deep vertical knowledge to offer customers a platform where they can be inspired to create powerful unattended experiences. In a post-pandemic world, we are focused on delivering clean, safe, self-service products that can drive sales and engagement while reducing face-to-face contact, and this partnership provides exactly that opportunity.”
“We are excited to be working with AMP and adding the state of the art 6500 self-service device to our portfolio of products. The AMP 6500 truly is a powerful and unique device considering its Android OS, integrated and certified payment layer, and its ability to control peripherals like AMP’s outdoor rated thermal printer. Android developers can look at it as essentially a standalone small form factor kiosk.” Said Robert Chilcoat, President: North American Operations at UCP.
About UCP Unattended Card Payments Inc. (UCP) is a Las Vegas based P2PE Validated Key Injection Facility and Value-Added Reseller of payment devices to the self-service marketplace. UCP and our sister company Hemisphere West Europe Ltd. specialize in assisting kiosk manufacturers and self-service solution providers with the consulting and logistical support that are vital to the successful deployment of unattended payment terminals. For mixed use deployments UCP also carries attended and mobile devices.
About AMP
Advanced Mobile Payment (AMP) Inc. is a world leader in providing payment terminals, transaction solutions, authentication, and e-signature products. The company provides a full suite of payment solutions, transaction security, and digital authentication processes to protect payment applications, meet regulatory requirements and enhance transaction security. AMP is dedicated to developing and implementing secure payment solutions to give its clients the freedom to receive and process transactions anywhere their business may take them.