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Large Format Display Touchscreens Gain Market Share

Where Do Large-Format Displays Work – aka Go Big or Go Home! Writer: Richard Slawsky – Adjunct Professor, University of Louisville Contributing Members: Keyser, AcquireDigital, LG Business Solutions, Panasonic Other Contributors: Barco,ย Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Azumo, Dave Haynes/SixteenNine In Brief No longer the realm of outdoor or indoor mass display, moving into corporate, banking and retailโ€ฆ Read More »

Olea Kiosks Expanding Doubling Production Burst Capability

Self-Service Kiosk Solution Provider Expanding LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) โ€” Olea Kiosksยฎ, Inc., a visionary provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced expansion of its manufacturing and engineering capacity in Los Angeles, Calif. This expansion enables Olea to continue to grow its customer base, partnerships, and OEM relationships to provide faster time to marketโ€ฆ Read More »

Touchscreen FAQ – Are All Kiosk Touchscreens Created Equal?

Interactive Touchscreen Comparison Introduction Interactive touchscreens come in several varieties. Hereโ€™s a quick overview of the types and the applications to which each is best suited.ย  Whitepaper by Olea Kiosks Although interactive touchscreens have been around in one form or another since the late 1970s, over the past 10 years or so theyโ€™ve become an integral part ofโ€ฆ Read More »

Patient Check-in Kiosks – PatientWorks & CTS Partners

PatientWorks’ KioskWorks and CheckinWorks software is now available on CTS leading self-service interactive devices and kiosks in the healthcare market. CARY, N.C. – Dec. 1, 2016 – PRLog — PatientWorks Corporation, a patient self-service check-in solutions company and wholly owned…

Source: www.ctshealthcare.com

Enclosure and software company work together on new partnership to extend options for EHR and EMR in hospitals today. Excerpt: Hospitals and clinics are very interested in self-service check-in as another tool to improve operations in three key areas: (1) patient safety, (2) patient flow, and (3) patient satisfaction. Expansion initiatives champion the use of self-service technologies that provide a higher level of patient service while also eliminating bottlenecks from waiting rooms of new service areas.”

Hawaiian Airports Launch New Check-In Kiosks with Self-Adhesive Bagtag Printers

Self-Adhesive Bagtag Printers For Airline Check-In Kiosks Read full article at Airport Improvement website Apr2020 — To accommodate the tagsโ€™ unique adhesive, Embross partnered with printer manufacturer Custom to add special rollers to its VelocityOne kiosks. Author: Mindy Hamlin Published in:ย  March 2020 The ticketing lobby at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on the island of Honoluluโ€ฆ Read More »

Marriott Check-In Kiosks – Accessibility Functions Included by Storm

This is a catchup post of Marriott Kiosks Reported on Retail Systems Hospitality Update โ€“ Hotel Lobbies and Marriott Contactless Arrival Kiosks Byย Retail Systemsย |ย April 16, 2021 Contactless Arrival Kiosks Marriott Arrival Kiosk โ€“ click for full size Fromย Hospitality Upgradeย โ€” Marriott Delivers on Consumer Desire for Enhanced Contactless Technology Marriott International, Inc. announced the debut of a pilot programโ€ฆ Read More »

Self-Service Kiosk Market Research Report To Be Formally Released in Feb 2021 – Sign Up

Introduction Self-Service Kiosk Research Report 2021 The Kiosk Association has been working with a major research firm on putting together a comprehensive and vetted self-service kiosk market research reportย  and the release of the report is due in February. We are in final review with the data firm providing our input. Over 50 companies participated. There have beenโ€ฆ Read More »

Restaurant Kiosk – National Restaurant Association Show To Go 2021

Show To Go Update for National Restaurant Association 2021 Are you looking for restaurant kiosk technology?ย  The Kiosk Association has restaurant kiosks, drive thru kiosks, locker kiosks, pickup kiosks and all types of digital signage kiosks. PCI and EMV technology for future-proof installations. ADA and accessibility information which extends from kiosks to your mobile ordering and website onlineโ€ฆ Read More »

CSUN ADA Interview – AudioEye in Anaheim March 2019

#CSUNATC19 Audio: A Transformative Experience For Kiosk Access With AudioEye Joe Steinkampย Mar 25, 2019 2:35 PM ET Self service options have been gaining momentum beyond the gas pump and the grocery lines. McDonald s, and others in the Food Service industry, have been exploring Cashierless payment alternatives such as those involving the use of Kiosks for general userโ€ฆ Read More »

ADA Kiosk Accessibility and Self-Service

Touchscreen-based self-service technology is changing the way we do business, but one of the key challenges to widespread adoption is finding a way to make that technology useable by everyone. ADA Kiosk –ย Self-Service For All By Richard Slawsky contributor Interactive touchscreens are quickly becoming a key player in the kiosk world. Businesses ranging from fast-casual restaurants to healthโ€ฆ Read More »

Room Scheduling – 22Miles Partnership with Crestron

Digital Signage and Wayfinding News 22Miles Leading Automation and Control Solutions company joins with the Digital Signage and Wayfinding technology provider 22Miles to provide customers with flexible integration. Milpitas, CA โ€“ July 1, 2020ย โ€“ Award-winning global leader in experiential 3D wayfinding and digital signage technology,ย 22Miles Inc.,ย announces a partnership withย Crestron Electronicsย to offer integrated room scheduling solutions for customers. Theโ€ฆ Read More »

Outdoor Kiosk Solutions – Peerless-AVยฎ To Exhibit Solutions at ISE 2019

Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Displays and Indoor and Outdoor Kiosks to be demonstrated in Hall 12, Booth H90 ย Peerless-AV Indoor Outdoor Solutions at ISE 2019 AURORA, Ill. โ€“ January 17, 2019ย โ€“ย Peerless-AVยฎ, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is excited to announce its showcase forย ISE 2019. Products including Xtreme™ Highโ€ฆ Read More »

Outdoor Kiosk News – New UL/CSA Certification for Indoor/Outdoor Kiosk Cooling

TECA Corp., Chicago IL: The presence of the ETL-Listed Mark on an electronics enclosure cooler shows that the cooler has undergone and passed testing to rigorous industry product safety requirements. It is an important step in the product cycle because it demonstrates a commitment to the safety and quality of the product. With new certification for the 24โ€ฆ Read More »

Windows Kiosk Software Customer Requests

KioWare for Windows Release with Customer Requested Features Version 8.18 of KioWareยฎ for Windows is now available. This release is almost exclusively dedicated to adding customer requested features and devices such as barcode scanners, passport readers, currency dispensers, receipt printers, and more. Significant improvements to Drive Browser also added. May 2019, York, PA โ€“ Analytical Design Solutions Inc.โ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosk Software – Wi-Fi Management & Expanded Guided Setup Assistance

Kiosk Software – NEW to KioWare for Android โ€“ Improved Wi-Fi Management & Expanded Guided Setup Assistance Kiosk Software Version 3.13 ofย KioWare for Androidย is now available. New Guided Setup options have been added to make it easier to create a custom start page, set up your device to play videos, and add a start page for use withโ€ฆ Read More »

Android Kiosk Software Lockdown Browser Release

KioWare Android Lockdown Browser Kiosk Lockdown KioWare has released a new version of KioWare for Android out (3.12) and it has a few great new features worth sharing. A new โ€œGuided Setupโ€ tool which allows new or existing users to configure KioWare by answering a few quick questions. Support for automatic actions. Kioware can now enable automatic logโ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosk Manufacturer Association News – ADA Committee Chairpersons for KMA Announced

Kiosk Manufacturer Association with ADA, NRF, and Emergency Kiosk updates PRESS RELEASEย ย UPDATED: OCT 8, 2018 05:00 MDT EASTLAKE, Colo., October 8, 2018 (Newswire.com) –ย The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (aka KMA) is pleased to announce the appointments of inaugural Chairpersons for the ADA and Accessibility Committee. Laura Miller of KioWare (https://kioware.com) and Randy Amundson of Frank Mayer, Inc. (https://frankmayer.com) haveโ€ฆ Read More »

U.S. Access Board 2018 Meeting KMA ADA Board

We had our yearly meeting in Washington, DC on October 16th, 2018 and it was a productive meeting.ย  We thank the U.S. Access Board for having us and meeting with us. Thank you. In attendance: David Capozzi, Executive Director of the U.S. Access Board David Yanchulis, Director of Technical and Information Services Bruce Bailey, Accessibility and IT Specialistโ€ฆ Read More »

ADA Kiosk – High Level Overview of Rule Making U.S. Access Board

Sept 13, 2017 — The U.S. Access Board recently updatedย the 508 requirements for accessible ICT (information and communication technology) in the Federal space. ย This is their “press release”. About the Update of the Section 508 Standards and Section 255 Guidelines for Information and Communication Technology On January 18, 2017, the U.S. Access Board published afinal ruleย updating accessibility requirementsโ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosk Software – New KioWare for Android Update 3.7

Kiosk Software KioWare for Android Version 3.7 of KioWare for Android is now available. The latest release of KioWare for Android continues to support EMV certified mobile payments via Credit Callโ€™s newest release of the mPOS CardEaseMobile framework (1.11).ย  KioWare for Android now also supports devices providing detection of user presence. Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) has releasedโ€ฆ Read More »

Video Conferencing – Agora.io And KioWare Partner

Agora.ioโ€™s video conferencing solution allows kiosk users to initiate and receive live video chats SAN FRANCISCO — May 2017 — Agora.io (www.agora.io), the global leader in real-time communications solutions, today announced its partnership with KioWare (www.kioware.com), a leading provider of OS, desktop and browser lockdown security for the kiosk and self-service industry. The new partnership will allow businessesโ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosk Software New Release – Android 3.17 by KioWare

New android kiosk software release available for KioWare for Android (version 3.17). Highlights are SIP support for VoIP calling, new attract screen transition options, Magtek device support (available in Basic and Full), and more.ย  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW to KioWare for Android Version 3.17 of KioWareยฎ for Android is now available. KioWare for Android now adds SIP Voiceโ€ฆ Read More »

KioWare Remote Server Interface Update

Tuesday, January 05, 2016 KioWare has released a new version of their KioWare Server & KioCloud kiosk management product solutions. All KioWare products can be used to secure mobile devices such as tablets, desktops, and smartphones running Android or Windows Operating Systems.ย  KioWare kiosk software products lock down your device into kiosk mode, which secures the overall operatingโ€ฆ Read More »

PSA Kiosk – FBI Raids Chinese Point-of-Sale Giant PAX Technology

Kiosks Public Service Announcement – POS Terminals and PAX Originally from Krebs Oct 26 Updates: Statement from PAX Oct 27th (see below) PAX Security Executive Resigns a Day After FBI Raids on Offices American Banker “The Bloomberg Article” –Worldpay Switches to Verifone and Ingenico due to “unsatisfactory answers”. Worth noting fewer than 5% of Worldpay clients currently useโ€ฆ Read More »

Self Service Kiosk Market Growth Driven by Smart Cities to Hit 5% CAGR

According to Global Self-Service Kiosk Market 2016 – 2020 report, interactive touchscreen kiosks are a noteworthy feature of smart cities, which are growing in number across the globe and analysts forecast the self service kiosk market to grow at a CAGR of 5% during the period 2016 – 2020.

Source: www.marketwatch.com

These kiosks are used in smart cities for interactive advertisements, online shopping, and tourist information, among others. Kiosk vendors are taking notice of the opportunity they have in smart cities.


Tablet computers which are sleek and handy are fast replacing big self-service kiosk machines. In hotels and restaurants, tablets are being used to allow customers to check in, place orders, and provide feedback. Different industries are expected to adopt tablets in order to replace kiosks and save significantly on costs.


Application Segmentation and Analysis of the Self-service Kiosk Market – Entertainment, Financial services, Healthcare, Retail, Travel and Others (public spaces, educational institutions, governments, hotels, and restaurants)

The retail segment dominated the market during 2015, with a market share of 46%. Self-service kiosks are used in self-checkout systems, which are witnessing high adoption. This helps retailers reduce labor costs and consumers to save time. 

The Americas accounted for 62% of the market share during 2015 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2% during the forecast period. The presence of large retailers in the US and increasing adoption of self-service kiosks by segments such as entertainment and financial services is driving the market in the region.


The key vendors analyzed in self-service kiosk market report are Diebold, IBM, KIOSK Information Systems, NCR, and Slabb. Other prominent vendors in the market include Meridian, Outerwall, Phoenix Kiosk, Photo Finale, Rosendahl Conceptkiosk, and TravelersBox.

Kiosk Kiosks – Explanation and Definition

Kiosk Kiosks Purpose Statement 2021 For 2021 we have altered our primary signature website title to simply “Kiosk”.ย  Commonly used as a noun but also as a verb.ย  Being the informational kiosk portal for the kiosk manufacturing industry means we represent kiosk manufacturers, kiosk enclosures, kiosk software, kiosk devices along with remote monitoring, installation, service, consulting and regulatoryโ€ฆ Read More »

NRA Kiosk News – Elliot Maras Tours NRA & QSR POS Providers

Original article by Elliot Maras published on KioskMarketplace May 2019 The self-service drumbeat rattled Chicago’s McCormick Place last week as attendees swarmed exhibits promising faster customer service. This year’s National Restaurant Show showcased even more interactive kiosks (39 exhibitors) than last year’s record-breaking 36 exhibitors. Less than a third of this year’s companies (11 exhibitors) were repeats fromโ€ฆ Read More »

JAWS Accessibility Kiosk – Mitigate Your Website Liability

From the THEPACIELLOGROUP website and Matt Aterย  — March 2020 Editors Note:ย  It is a fact that more than ever before companies are relying on the website to service customers.ย  But are all customers being served?ย  Liability for accessibility is the #1 concern for corporate websites. Let Vispero help guide you. JAWS Accessibility: Selecting the Correct Input Deviceโ€ฆ Read More »

Opinion – The Self Service Kiosk Surge

The self-service kiosk surge: step forward OEMs Zebra April 2020 – The coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing communities and companies with kiosk facilities to allow people to make transactions without any human contact. While many businesses are suffering financiallyโ€ฆ Read More »

First 4-in-1 self service kiosk

Pyramid 4-in-1 Kiosk polytouchยฎ 32 PE4000 maximizes sales and customer convenience Freiburg, Germany, September 9 2019 – Pyramid Computer, a leading manufacturer of self-service kiosks, today announced the new polytouchยฎ 32 PE4000, the world’s first system to combine four self-service kiosks on a single pedestal. Ideal for quick service restaurants (QSRs), cinemas and airports, the innovative 4-in-1 solutionโ€ฆ Read More »