A parking ticket payment kiosk at a tourist attraction in Yilan County that went viral on the Internet is found to have undergone redecoration and now is encased within a plank framework waiting for a remake.
Source: www.taiwannews.com.tw
Ok, maybe it is time to do that whitepaper on “How NOT to do self-service”. Reverse case studies…
Touch-screen tablet is WiFi, realtime biometric device. Employees can easily check schedules, view benefits, access their time cards, and request time off.
Source: amgtime.com
Interesting new device for biometric employee time tracking. All in one Android tablet. Fingerprints and photo.
West Virginia residents can now renew vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses at Sheetz stores in Beckley and Star City. The West Virginia DMV Now kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week inside the two convenience stores. A third kiosk at the Kanawha City DMV branch in Charleston is available during office hours., , , , WV DMV Now kiosk locations:
Source: www.webwire.com
Intellectual Technology Inc. (ITI) manages the installation and maintenance of the kiosks, in partnership with the West Virginia DMV.
Posiflex Technology, Inc., a global leading brand in the design and manufacture of POS solutions and peripherals, will unveil its newest products at E
Source: www.businesswire.com
Owen Chen, President and CEO at Posiflex Technology, Inc. comments, “Our agility has kept us ahead of the competition, and developed the new industry-changing technologies. From hybrid mobile POS solutions to the acquisition of KIOSK Information Systems, the leading expert in the market of interactive kiosks, Posiflex has built up the strongest product portfolio in the global POS market. We are pleased to be at EuroShop this year to demonstrate these newest solutions, which are built upon our 30+ years of experience in retail industry.”
Touch the screen. Place your order. Pay for your food. Have your Big Mac delivered via table service. Welcome to the new McDonald’s in Las Vegas.
Source: www.reviewjournal.com
Includes nice video of the machine and customers
2016 was a pivotal year for VR but how big is the industry right now? Here are some figures that show who shipped what…but that’s not the fina
Source: www.forbes.com
There are currently two main categories of VR currently available: mobile (Samsung/Google) and PC (Oculus). Facebook believes there is another space in the middle of the spectrum and is working on a cheaper device. Intel is also working a headset called Project Alloy.
Virtual reality is catching on in China. Just ask Zhang Yimou, the man who choreographed the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Source: www.bloomberg.com
Movie director is converting his movies to VR so fans can immerse in theme park.
IRVINE — The tall yellow machine is especially helpful to those who procrastinate, and where better to stick an experimental one than on a college campus, home to students waiting until the l…
Source: www.ocregister.com
Self-serve kiosks help consumers order and pay for meals faster, reducing wait times and allowing QSRs to serve more customers faster. As a result, national QSR chains are speeding up self-serve kiosk deployments.
Source: www.qsrweb.com
CIVIQ Smartscapes, joined by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Giménez, unveiled their first WayPoint at Government Center in downtown Miami as part of their plan to implement a fully integrated smart city ecosystem throughout the county.
Source: miami.curbed.com
Flaw in remote management feature gives attackers a way to breach networks.
Source: arstechnica.com
Blank password provides access
Miami-Dade unveils new transit kiosk with cameras, interactive maps and a selfie option. Bus stops will get them too if the county loosens digital-ad law.
Source: www.miamiherald.com
Redbox, now privately held, is doubling capital spending in 2017 to expand its nationwide DVD-rental kiosk footprint.
Source: variety.com
KIOSK, the Market Leader in Self-Service Solutions, announces new CEO. Bill Butler succeeds Tom Weaver, KIOSK’s CEO since 2012.
Source: www.businesswire.com
All the cars and drugs seized in Escambia county has paid off in a big way for law enforcement, they’ve funded these electronic kiosks, tax-free, to post up outside of public offices and businesses across the county. The goal? “It also lets everyone in the area know about wanted fugitives, deadbeat parents, amber
Source: wkrg.com
13 kiosks in place. $5500 each but not paid by tax payer money. Free to businesses that provide a location.
As retailers adopt kiosks, suppliers enhance their capabilities.
Source: www.progressivegrocer.com
A look at kiosks in grocery stores and how they are being used. Multiple kiosk companies mentioned and interviewed including Olea Kiosk, Kiosk Group and Zivelo.
Security breaches happen so often nowadays, you’re probably sick of hearing about them and all the ways you should beef up your accounts. Even if you think you’ve heard it all already, though, today’s password-cracking tools are more advanced and cut through the clever password tricks many of us use. Here’s what’s changed and what you should do about it.
Source: lifehacker.com
Good advice
GREENFIELD — Need to pay a parking ticket or appeal one? Request a public record or see an accident report? The Greenfield Police have a way to streamline the process.The Police Department has just installed a computer kiosk in its High Stree
Source: www.recorder.com
Wirral-based interactive kiosk maker Evoke Creative has been appointed by cinema operator Vue.
Source: www.insidermedia.com
Following a successful trial at Vue’s Cribbs Causeway cinema in Bristol, Evoke is now set to install its ticketing machines at the company’s flagship venue on London’s Leicester Square as part of a £6.6m investment into the site.
The ticketing kiosks feature 32-inch touchscreens set in either freestanding or wall-mounted units. They enable customers to purchase or collect pre-booked tickets quickly.
Evoke adds Vue to a client roster that also includes JD Sports, Google, McDonald’s and Tesco.
Restaurants are driving much of the kiosk industry’s growth, including partnerships among kiosk providers and POS software specialists.
Source: www.kioskmarketplace.com
Nice writeup on NRA…Nextep displayed self order kiosks that use facial recognition technology to make ordering easier. The company also showed a new drive-thru touchscreen and a drive-thru mode for order management systems.
Amazon also opened a convenience store format called “Amazon Go” that lets shoppers check in with a smartphone app, grab sandwiches, salads and other items they want from shelves and leave without having to check out. Click here to edit the content
Source: www.bloomberg.com
Amazon.com Inc. opened two grocery pickup kiosks in Seattle, part of its latest effort to enter the $800 billion grocery market and compete with “click and collect” shopping options from big box competitors like Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
One of the first things retail executives learn is that shopper surveys are horrible indicators of what shoppers will do in stores.
Source: www.computerworld.com
Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. To Demonstrate Approach Self-Service Kiosks at ICX Summit See Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.’s expanded line of self-ordering kiosks at the 2019 Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Dallas June 4-6. GRAFTON, WI – Find Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.’s self-service kiosk line Approach at the 2019 Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Summit at Omni… Read More »
At HIMSS17, Epic Systems founder and CEO Judy Faulkner detailed two new electronic health record options for budget-conscious healthcare providers.
Source: ehrintelligence.com
Frank Mayer is the leader in creative design & manufacturing of branded in-store merchandising displays, interactive kiosks & POP marketing services.
Source: kioskindustry.org
2017 promises to be an active one for kiosks and similar self-service devices. A new whitepaper, “Opportunities for Self-Service Technology in 2017”, looks towards the direction self-service kiosks are headed. Developed and published by KioskMarketplace.com, this whitepaper is sponsored by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. and can be downloaded here.
Market Research Report Kiosk Nice research report from UPS covering shoppers and what it is seeing for data. Excerpt: While e-commerce offers new, unparalleled opportunities for accelerated growth, most retailers also are facing unprecedented challenges, and their very survival is in question. They must keep pace with ever-evolving technology and customer expectations. And omnichannel retailers are being pushed… Read More »
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 »
As usual Mr. Krebs has some great images of a credit card skimmer found in the wild. This model uses Samsung phone parts and lays right over the Ingenico card..
Source: techcrunch.com
Self-checkout coming to all San Diego libraries
Source: www.sandiegouniontribune.com
New checkout machines coming to San Diego libraries,
DETROIT, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — DivDat Kiosk Network President Jason Bierkle presents No-Fee payment kiosk model to Detroit City Council
Source: www.prnewswire.com
The Utah Supreme Court has issued another loss to three drivers in a lengthy fight over parking tickets.
Source: www.sltrib.com
No amount of mental willpower or foot-tapping can get you through an airport security line faster, but there is a new biometric service called CLEAR that can.
Source: www.businessinsider.com
Gateway Ticketing Systems will be exhibiting at IAAPA Attractions Expo for the 25th consecutive year, Nov. 13-17, 2017, in Orlando.
Source: www.gatewayticketing.com
Located at Booth #4854, the Gateway Ticketing Systems team will give booth visitors a sneak peek at its ‘next generation’ kiosk interface currently in development as well as showcase some of its recently released solutions including:
Reporting Plus | Powered by Galaxy – Any Data, Anytime, Anywhere
This new reporting solution captures all transactional data from an attraction’s Galaxy® point-of-sale, membership and admission control software. From there, customers can access a suite of standard reports on both traditional and mobile devices, extract reports and data in a wide range of formats, automate report delivery and easily develop custom reports.
CRM Plus | Powered by Galaxy – 360-Degree Customer View with One Solution
This powerful customer relationship management tool integrates seamlessly with our Galaxy® point-of-sale software. CRM Plus enables attractions to conduct segmentation analysis and trigger real-time personalized communications to deepen relationships with its guests.
Galaxy Connect – 2016 IAAPA Brass Ring Best New Product Award – 2nd Place for Technology Applied to Amusements: Facilities
This cloud-based platform enables attractions and online travel agencies to easily and securely sell live tickets, even for capacity-managed events. Galaxy Connect eliminates the need for vouchers, saving hours of tedious back-office work. Booth visitors will learn how the Galaxy Connect community has grown, adding some of the world’s largest online travel agencies to the platform.