The Kiosk Manufacturer Association is pleased to announce our inclusion on the NRF COVID Industry Resource Partners Headquarters page. From NRF : “The coronavirus pandemic is dramatically affecting businesses all over the world including the retail industry. To support retailers, NRF’s technology, research and consulting industry partners are providing free or discounted resources and guidance. This includes tools,… Read More »
Excerpt from new report by NRF and Forrester covering Retail in 2019 NRF Research The State of Retailing Online 2019 Developed in partnership with Forrester Research, the annual State of Retailing Online report provides an overview of metrics from the previous year as well as retailers’ key priorities, investments and challenges for this year. For the first time,… Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 30, 2020 Kandice Sanders Connected Technology Solutions (CTS) 262-437-8096, [email protected] Connected Technology Solutions Temporarily Furloughs Staff Due to Coronavirus Menomonee Falls, WI: Connected Technology Solutions (CTS), the local kiosk manufacturer, closed their facilities and furloughed 95% of their staff starting Monday March 23rd due to concerns of the Coronavirus. With only current crisis-level staffing,… Read More »
Digital Models for Building Professionals Today Peerless-AV announced a partnership with BIMsmith, a free cloud platform with a suite of tools for building professionals to discover and download building product data. In utilizing this software, Peerless-AV’s products can now be easily added to digital designs, offering architects and building professionals the necessary data, specifications, and certifications when designing… Read More »
Press Release: Ingenico and Pyramid announcement Paris, Thursday 10 January 2019 Ingenico and Pyramid blend their expertise to distribute the ultimate connected kiosk Ingenico Group (Euronext: FR0000125346 – ING), the global leader in seamless payment, and Pyramid, leading integrator and kiosk solution provider, today announced their partnership for the distribution of Think&Go connected kiosks. These combine Ingenico’s expertise… Read More »
Peerless-AV® Introduces LED Video Wall Configurator A component of the SEAMLESS by Peerless-AV® program, the new online solution streamlines the design of LED Video Walls  AURORA, Ill. – June 28, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is excited to announce its newest online solution for integrators, the LED… Read More »
Kiosk Manufacturer Association Quarterly Update KMA focuses on QSR, Fast Casual self-order systems and EMV 2018 status. New association website kma.global for Accessibility & ADA EASTLAKE, Colo. June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — KMA, also known as the Kiosk Manufacturer Association, is happy to present the quarterly update with news from the QSR world and the new association website launched (https://kma.global).… Read More »
ZIVELO AND OAK LABS MERGE TO REDEFINE PUBLIC COMPUTING The two companies join forces to pave the path for the future of interactive technology San Francisco, CA and Scottsdale, AZ – May 15, 2018 – ZIVELO, the Scottsdale-based public computing technology company that offers self-service kiosk and digital signage solutions, today announced it has acquired Oak Labs, Inc., the… Read More »
We try and warn people regarding the data report business and how it has become embarrassing the amount of visibility Google and others give it to it. May as well be Top Drugs and Viagra.
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This is my regular reminder to anyone looking for market research on the digital signage hardware or software industries – MOST of the research reports out there are garbage.
This morning’s Google Alerts scrape of news stories that come up under “digital+signage” has four headlines about market research reports on displays and software. The photo above is the corporate headquarters of one of the research firms – a down at the heels industrial park in Deerfield Beach, Florida – the kind of place you roll into to get auto body work or buy plumbing supplies. It is very likely HQ is a mail slot or $50/month virtual office. The 1-855 number is shared by several “research” firms.
The Asia-Pacific HQ is Pune, India – where many to most of these “research” companies are located. This one, amusingly, appears to have its offices in a hotel.
Aberdeen, North Carolina (PRWEB) August 28, 2017 — Meridian Kiosks has named self-service industry expert, Karla Guarino as Vice President of Sales. “Having
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As Vice President of Sales, Guarino will guide the sales strategy and lead Meridian’s sale team. “I’m hoping that my background in technical consulting can really help strengthen Meridian’s message and shine a spotlight on our capabilities, of which most of the industry may not know about or understand.”
Guarino’s understanding of self-service technology provides an added element of experience to new projects. The new Vice President of Sales joins the team as Meridian positions itself to expand even further into the global self-service marketplace. “I would consider Meridian to be the best-kept secret in the self-service industry,” said Guarino. “I recognize the advantages of owning the entire manufacturing process. I’m able to walk outside of my office and see the complete fabrication, assembly and integration of kiosks happen continually. It’s very rare in this industry.”
As CEO and Vice President of Sales, Gilder and Guarino have established a mutual vision for company growth and understanding of industry direction. “We’re really just scratching the service of where self-service is going, and teaming with like-minded individuals at Meridian is the most exciting part for me.”
About Meridian – Meridian is a fully integrated manufacturer of kiosks, interactive digital signage, bill payment solutions and self-service software. A complete end-to-end self-service solution innovator, Meridian develops products and services from concept to completion all under one roof, providing greater efficiency and leaner, high-quality products faster than anyone else in the industry. Meridian partners with customers to design, engineer, manufacture, integrate and support self-service initiatives across the globe.
Scientific Games Gaming Kiosk Monte Carlo kiosk by Olea Kiosks at recent Scientific Games tradeshow in Las Vegas From Olea Website Versatile Kiosk for Ultimate Performance A modern approach to the player experience Our latest winning kiosk for casinos features card-printing and vibrant LED lighting that can be controlled remotely or programmed, and its sleek design fits… Read More »
Meridian, the Customer Experience Leader in self-service solutions, announced the launch of MzeroDirectMe, an interactive building directory solution.
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DirectMe enhances visitor experience through self-service wayfinding and can be tailored to meet company specifications. The user-friendly building directory was created for high-density areas including corporate offices, hospitals and government buildings. “It’s extremely customizable but also very easy to use. The interactivity and expandability allow the directory solution to be as simple or complex as needed,” said Jeff MacDonald, Director of Software Integration at Meridian.
Periodically, the Kiosk Industry Group inducts new Hall of Fame members. Nominations are now being accepted. Inductees will be announced at DSE in Las Vegas in March 2017.
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This year the Association is including a special recognition category for media and the writers, editors and tradeshow producers who have contributed to industry. Our current candidates include: James Vande Castle, Kiosk Magazine, and Mary Carlin, Edgell Publications. Also included is a special posthumous recognition for James Bickers, who died in October 2016. Bickers was among the first editors of Kiosk Marketplace and the creator and founding editor of Digital Signage Today.
NEC Display’s turnkey ultra-high-definition display and kiosk solutions expedite apps in education, retail, transportation and hospitality sectors.
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CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the availability of display kiosk and UHD solutions. The new solutions provide a simplified way of bringing cutting edge technology to a variety of key markets.
Included in these solutions is a one-year subscription to 4K content, NEC Display’s Intel i5 powered OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) computer, and an NEC award winning UHD display. These solutions make it easier for organizations and channel partners to adopt UHD displays and showcase amazing 4K content. True Definition Network™ is an ever-growing marketplace of award-winning visual art, specifically optimized for integration with UHD/4K displays.
Meanwhile, NEC is facilitating the quicker deployment of digital signage with its new series of kiosk solutions, comprised of NEC’s 42-inch and 46-inch V Series displays with touch overlays, as well as NEC’s OPS-PCIB-PS PC powered by Intel, preloaded with Windows 8.1.
Kiosk manufacturer, integrator and software developer Meridian will introduce turn-key digital signage software application to market at Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas this week.
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In January, Meridian partnered with Legends to deploy InterAct digital signage at Levi’s Stadium for Super Bowl 50. These kiosks allowed Super Bowl goers to browse exclusive merchandise that could be purchased at the NFL Shop retail stores located throughout the stadium. Meridian is currently working on numerous projects for the next deployments of the InterAct software application. “The great thing about InterAct is that it is modular and scalable,” said Gilder. “As we find that customers need particular features, we will continue to expand and grow the many capabilities of this product.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RedyRef Interactive Kiosks debuts New Generation of enGAGE (T) Tablet Kiosk Enclosure at NRF Retails Big Show 2016! Riverdale, New Jersey. – January 13, 2016 – RedyRef, a turn-key, self-service kiosk solution provider is debuting a new tablet kiosk enclosure solution featuring the Elo I-Series family of tablets: the enGAGE (T) at NRF Retail’s Big… Read More »
Crane, ARCA, and OptConnect join Kiosk Industry Group Kiosk Industry Group, the Kiosk manufacturer and vendor trade association, officially announced today the appointment of three key members to its Strategic Advisory Board. The key members include Crane Payment Innovations cash and coin acceptance based in Toronto, ARCA, a cash automation company based in Mebane, NC and OptConnect , a division of Grant Victor and… Read More »
The Planet Capital financial services company announced that Steve Wozniak will join their team as a consultant and part of their Board of Directors.
Generation Next Franchise Brands, Inc. Acquires Print Mates™, Expanding Company’s Unattended Retail Portfolio SAN DIEGO, CA, April 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: VEND) announced today that it has reached terms to acquire the assets of Print Mates, LLC, a small team of entrepreneurs, software engineers, and photography professionals in San… Read More »
Advisory Board members for the Kiosk Industry Group Trade Association are provided here. Kiosk Industry is a global, cause-based, not-for-profi
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Here is the free list of kiosk and self-service resources the Kiosk Industry Group association maintains. 315 companies listed and you can list your own company.
2/3/2017 — The Global Check-In Kiosks Market Report 2017 focuses on deep analysis of the current status of Check-In Kiosks industry. The study of Check-In Kiosks industry is very important to enhance business productivity and for the study of market forecast. Primarily, Check-In Kiosks Market report 2017 basically displays the overview of the Check-In Kiosks industry, which consists… Read More »
Kiosk Supply Chain As reported on IPVM In Brief HID readers (NFC and RFID) come up quite often in kiosk projects Out of stock for multiple core offerings Delays expected to last months No plans to shut down Signature line of Signo Access Control Readers is the biggest trigger Nice report by IPVM on tests they ran on… Read More »
Visit Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. for full senior living technology solutions Kiosks Benefit Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes In a recent survey of senior housing professionals, 80% of the respondents indicated their facilities increased their tech budget to help address issues caused by the pandemic. This number is expected to increase in 2021. Investing in telehealth kiosks, check-in… Read More »
Google Chrome Interactive Features Editors Note – All of the most mature Browser Lockdown products for secure desktop use the Chrome Engine. This latest device integration by Google is significant. NFC (Near Field Communications) is a core technology used often in self-service kiosks. Browsers have become the viewports for all. Excerpt from TechRadar: Web browsers are developing and… Read More »
Excerpt from Canadian Vending magazine May 2020 — Kiosk sales are expected to accelerate post-pandemic, due to affordability of its footprint and sanitary interface, when compared to a crowded store. Take-Aways Kiosks are safer than dealing with people Vending machines sell tangible goods Customers like to customize orders, and preferably via machine than person. Business orders for self-service… Read More »
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell today announced a new temperature monitoring solution that incorporates advanced, infrared imaging technology and artificial intelligence algorithms to conduct non-invasive, preliminary screening of personnel entering a facility. The Honeywell ThermoRebellion temperature monitoring solution can be rapidly deployed at the entryway of a factory, airport, distribution center, stadium or other commercial buildings to quickly… Read More »
From LinkedIn May 2020 OUR LEADING TECHNOLOGY GETS YOU TO MARKET EASIER, FASTER AND WITH MORE PROFIT When you choose Zebra as your OEM partner, you get a portfolio of scan engines and devices that deliver industry-leading features, durability and reliability — saving everyone time and money. You save on development time and cost. And, your customers get… Read More »
From India Apr2020 DRDO develops kiosk for COVID-19 sample collection New Delhi, April 14: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad has added another product to the portfolio of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to combat Coronavirus (COVID-19) by developing COVID Sample Collection Kiosk (COVSACK). The unit has been developed by DRDL in consultation with the doctors… Read More »
MURTEC QSR Conference March 2020 In 2020, restaurant technology is coming in hot. Unprecedented consumer empowerment is redefining food service: delivery, privacy, personalization, alternative payments, artificial intelligence; stir in new ways to streamline the back of the house, and it’s a full-on innovation inferno. That’s why at MURTEC 2020 we’re giving restaurants an innovation heatmap. The agenda is… Read More »
1/7/2020 — Editor Notes: Elotouch announced new compute engine which is a bit of a first for them. Historically touchscreens with AIO options as well. They branched out somewhat into enclosures and a remote monitoring package last year. Big client would be Taco Bell. And in regards to TB, the accessibility of those units are still in question.… Read More »
Read full article by Paul Kapustka Can technology finally help improve one of the biggest pain points in the game-day experience, namely waiting in line for concessions? At the Denver Broncos’ Empower Field at Mile High, a number of new technology initiatives debuted this year, all designed to improve the fan experience around concession purchases by providing more… Read More »
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If I had a penny for every time I heard the phrases “the death of cash” or “wallet replacement”, I’d have $1.78. Adding another penny to the jar is Tim Cook, who recently stated to a bunch of Trini…
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The ADA Education and Reform Act, or H.R.620, is slated to come up for a full vote in the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday or Thursday. But detractors say the bill would gut the part of the landmark ADA law which requires public businesses to make accommodations allowing for ease of entry for people with disabilities.
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Something needs to be done about predatory lawyers for sure but this doesn’t do it. It basically drops the bar for companies a couple of notches and eliminates any legal action. Remains to be seen whether companies decide long term it is in their interest to deploy assistive infrastructure now, or later.
We can’t wait to see you in just a few short weeks! Below are some important things to know before you pack up and head to Denver for the inaugural Forward, The Digital Experience Conference!
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Should be quite an event. Sponsors include Peerless-AV, LG, Boyd Enclosures, NowMicro, Philips, TSI Touch, Samsung and NEC.
