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Member of The Kiosk Industry Group which acts as the professional news and marketing website for the kiosk and self-service industry. We are funded by those companies for the benefit of developers, resources and client companies interested in self-service, kiosks, thin or internet terminals and POS systems.

Tokenworks ID Authenticate Product News – User Authentication Drivers License

Tokenworks Product News – User Authentication Drivers License We like to highlight our members when we can and new product enhancements are now available from Tokenworks. Tokenworks provides a complete range of Age Verification, Data Entry & Form Fillers and Forensic Scanners. And complete developer tools. Editors Note:  While with KIOSK Information Systems, I probably participated in the… Read More »

ADA Kiosk – U.S. Access Board Launches YouTube Channel

ADA Kiosk – U.S. Access Board Launches YouTube Channel The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards. Its guidelines and standards address access to the built environment, information and communication technology, transportation, and medical diagnostic equipment. The Board… Read More »

Android Kiosk Software – New Release of KioWare for Android

Android Kiosk Software KioWare has a new release of KioWare for Android (version 3.15).  Also they have also released a new KioCall Android App (available in the Google Play Store) for use on Android phones and  tablets – it allows for sending and receiving calls to/from kiosks or other devices running KioCall.    Summary:    Version 3.15 of KioWare… Read More »

Drive Thru Kiosk Solutions – Real World

Drive Thru Kiosk Solutions From Steve Evans and Nextep Hello all! It’s been pretty busy but I wanted to stop for a moment and congratulate the following 5 locations for their implementations of our World’s Fastest Drive Thru™ Solution: • Bennett Holdings Group – #10199 Johnstown, PA • Kristen Chandler – #68779 Midland, TX • Russell Rogers –… Read More »

Meridian Kiosks Expansion – Continues to Grow with Facility Expansion

Meridian Kiosks Expansion – Continues to Grow with Facility Expansion Aberdeen, N.C. –  June 28, 2018 – Meridian, an industry leading kiosk manufacturer and software developer, is expanding their fabrication and assembly facilities. “This is an exciting time for Meridian and for our customers,” said Senior Project Manager, Amanda Jordan. “The additional manufacturing lines allow for production planning… Read More »

ADA Kiosk Accessibility Tip – Integrating Storm NavPad

ADA Accessibility Tip – Integrating Storm NavPad We get asked about configuring the Storm NavPad and it comes with API/SDK which lets programmers configure it. In Windows you can even light the lights so to speak.  There are firms that specialize in assisting with that exact sort of thing (listed on our ADA page). Another less software intensive is to use… Read More »

Kiosk Financing – ZIVELO Introduces Financing Options For Clients

Kiosk Financing – ZIVELO Introduces Financing Options For Clients SCOTTSDALE, AZ | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SEATTLE, WA (August 10, 2018) – ZIVELO has partnered with Ascentium Capital, the nation’s largest private, independent finance company, to provide financing options to clients. Key benefits include payments as low as $29/month for the first 3 months, 100% financing, no down payment… Read More »

Peerless-AV® Announces New Smart City Kiosk

Peerless-AV® Announces New Smart City Kiosk AV solutions designer and manufacturer creates city center hub with all weather-rated solution Featuring an Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display, the Smart City Kiosk is an all weather-rated solution ideal for sharing community information, travel, and weather details, as well as wayfinding, advertising, entertainment, and more. AURORA, Ill. – August 15, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, an… Read More »

Touchscreen News – US TDS Touch Introduces Fanless PCAP Touchscreen

Touchscreen News – US TDS Touch Introduces Fanless PCAP Touchscreen US TDS Touch introducing a 700-1500 NIT fanless series of open PCAP touchscreen display modules with ultra-low power consumption and automatic ambient light. Sizes range from 10.1 inches to 32 inches. The overall module is highly integrated with modular design, high resolution, high contrast, high brightness, and greatly enhances the layering… Read More »

Self-Service Kiosk Cleanliness – Considerations Before and After Deployment

Left unattended, interactive kiosks can get dirty, inadvertently turning off potential users. Read about best practices for keeping a kiosk clean.

Source: www.olea.com

One takeaway — A best practice example would be to adopt the same cleaning schedule as your customer counter.  In the morning wipe the kiosk touchscreen with something like Easy Screen and ideally at the end of business wipe it again.  Every day. Also any contact points, and while you are at it, do your mobile phone too!

Restaurant News – Global Payments Acquires SICOM

Global Payments to Acquire SICOM Systems, a Leading Provider of Enterprise Technology Solutions to Restaurants September 27, 2018 04:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, announced today an agreement to acquire SICOM Systems, Inc. from LLR Partners. SICOM provides enterprise, cloud-based software as a… Read More »

Facial Recognition Kiosk Software for Windows Released

Facial Recognition Kiosk Software KioWare for Windows version 8.16 is now available with support for Omron’s Facial Recognition Device. It also now allows for the transferring files from connected phones or tablets to the kiosk. Facial recognition is becoming commonplace and being used in multiple scenarios.  Recently Hertz announced facial recognition being used now in renting a car… Read More »

Kiosk Whitepaper Retail Zivelo

Preface – We’re at an inflection point in physical retail experiences: 2019 may very well be marked as a turning point. For the first time in five years same-store sales are stable (versus declining), break-out e-commerce brands continue solidify their positions of growth by opening physical stores, and as retailers turn to their previously under-capitalized fleet of stores (after-all, they were investing in… Read More »

LED video wall Epic Sports Bar Samsung

Colossal Direct View LED Display For Bar Northern Quest Resort & Casino, located in Spokane, Washington, offers luxurious accommodations, Vegas-style gambling, a spa, and over one dozen restaurants, bars, and lounges. One of the most popular spots in the resort is EPIC Sports Bar, a comfortable sports bar featuring upscale pub fare. Open daily at 7 am, EPIC’s guests can enjoy… Read More »

Lexmark – New Sponsor for KMA

Lexmark Becomes Sponsor for KMA We welcome Lexmark as one of our newest sponsors. Laser printers in unattended self-service are a significant segment especially in the Print Services such as offered at Universities and other public institutions. About Us Learn more about Lexmark through the content areas below. Company Overview Lexmark is a provider of printing and imaging… Read More »

Peerless-AV Contracted By Minor League Baseball as Display Partner

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. and AURORA, Ill., Feb. 26, 2019 — Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced that Peerless-AV® — a leading manufacturer and provider of audio-visual products — will be the “Official Digital Display Partner of MiLB.” Among the many extensions of the strategic partnership, Peerless-AV will be integrated into MiLB’s existing partnerships with Allegiant Air and ISM Connect to establish it… Read More »

Android Kiosk Software – KioWare for Android version 3.18.

KioWare Android Kiosk Software O/S new release 3.18 Here are some of the highlights: Customization of kiosk behavior such as time-limited sessions Custom URL before session end Customized options for Navigation blocking Also added to this release is support for the Wattbox IP Power Conditioner for power management. (Basic & Full) We’ve updated KioWare Server to version 4.10.0… Read More »

Digital Wayfinding Kiosk – Qwick Media Announces QwickWay

April 10, 2019 QwickWayTM is your leading digital 3D Interactive Wayfinding The most cost effective, versatile, rapid 3D wayfinding with outstanding details and simplicity. • Simplistic in design and use • Easily manageable in real time • A part of the complete integrated package or a stand alone product. • Applicable in endless isle in stores for retail.… Read More »

McDonalds Kiosks – ZIVELO and Dell Technologies Partner

ZIVELO STRENGTHENS ITS FULL-SERVICE TURN-KEY KIOSK SOLUTIONS WITH INDUSTRY COLLABORATION  ZIVELO collaborates with Dell Technologies OEM Solutions to revolutionize self-service kiosks SCOTTSDALE, AZ (May 2, 2019) – World-class kiosk manufacturer ZIVELO (best known for providing kiosks to the largest fast-food chains across North America) joins the Dell Technologies OEM to allow its clients to purchase ZIVELO’s digital solutions through their existing… Read More »

ZIVELO FreedomPay Partner On Solution

Zivelo Kiosks and FreedomPay By ZIVELO | May 13, 2019 This partnership ensures safe, secure, and efficient transactions for businesses leveraging kiosks as a self-service POS solution. SCOTTSDALE, AZ (May 14, 2019) – World-class kiosk manufacturer ZIVELO (best known for successfully deploying tens of thousands of kiosks to some of the largest retail and fast-food chains across North America) has… Read More »

Touchscreens – DSE 2019 and Mimo Monitors Displays

Mimo Monitors New Touchscreens and Displays at Digital Signage Expo 2019 Mimo Monitors will be in booth #3022, showcasing and introducing a myriad of new products into their stable, ideal for conference rooms, digital signage, kiosks, and retail CHICAGO, IL—March 25, 2019— Mimo Monitors , the experts in small touchscreen displays, will be at the 2019 Digital Signage… Read More »

Kiosk Company – Evoke Creative

New Sponsor Evoke Creative Kiosks We welcome Evoke as our latest KMA sponsor. Evoke works in all types of complete kiosk solutions as well as OEM standard models for people such as McDonalds. WHO WE ARE Evoke have been at the forefront of interactive digital technology since 2003 and work with some of the world’s biggest brands designing… Read More »

ADA and Accessibility Quiz and MCR Guidelines for ADA

Self Service ADA Accessibility Requirements and Quiz Kiosk Industry and KMA are offering a free consultation for ADA and Accessibility for your self-service project.  Also to assist, a downloadable PDF with current ADA, Section 508 and ACA regulations that are currently mandated. Excerpt below — Are your kiosks ADA-compliant? Typically prospects and customers will include a stipulation that… Read More »

Self Order Kiosk for QSR – Broncos Technology – Mashgin, Aramark, Appetize

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 »