Lincoln, NE September 1, 2017: Nanonation, a leading provider of public space interactive and digital signage solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Shullaw to Vice President of Technology and Zachary Rustad to Director of Business Development. Dan Shullaw has been with the company for six years as Nanonation’s Enterprise Software Architect. As Vice President of Technology… Read More »
Elo Introduces the Future of Self-Service MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Elo, a leading global supplier of touchscreen solutions, today introduced the new Wallaby self-service countertop and floor stands for an elegant and simple interactive touchscreen experience in high-traffic environments. The Wallaby self-service stands deliver an out-of-the-box customer-facing solution that combine a Windows- or Android-powered Elo all-in-one (AiO)… Read More »
This report outlines the use of kiosks in hospital ambulatory and emergency departments as a way to improve efficiency and increase patient satisfaction. It describes the features and functions of kiosks, early results, the industry landscape, and provides some insights on best practices.
Source: check-in-kiosk.com
Research paper by CHF — Hospitals are deploying patient kiosks in two main settings: ambulatory departments and emergency departments. In the ambulatory setting, the most common uses of kiosks are for patient check-in, wayfinding assistance, collection of co-payments and outstanding balances, updating patient demographics, and to ask patients basic screening questions.
Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) has released a new version of KioWare for Windows, with a large number of new devices and customer requested features. Check out the full press release here. Version 8.12 of KioWare for Windows (Lite, Basic, & Full with Server) has added new toolbar controls, support for time-limited sessions, Hot Virtual Keyboard support, and support for… Read More »
An interactive tablet kiosk from the Kiosk Group serves as the centerpiece of a young man’s Eagle Scout Service Project. By Richard Slawsky contributor Alex Harrison, a 16-year-old in his junior year at Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Va., has been involved with the Boy Scouts since he was in the first grade. He’s worked his way through… Read More »
SlabbKiosks provides kiosk solutions to a budding industry SlabbKiosks will be showcasing their payment and cash management solutions at this year’s Marijuana Business Conference. Look for them at booth # 3540 on the MJBizCon exhibition floor in Las Vegas, Nev. Las Vegas, Nevada (Nov 13, 2017) – SlabbKiosks will showcase self-service payment and cash management kiosk solutions on the exhibit floor… Read More »
Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. hires new West Coast account executive. Chelsea Fisher, Account Executive Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., West Coast Office Chelsea Fisher brings more than 10 years of experience in retail services to her new position as account executive at Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. With a diverse background in visual merchandising, packaging, POP and… Read More »
ADA Kiosk News – US Access Board Meeting in Washington, D.C. On November 1st as part of our ADA Committee, several of us traveled to Washington, DC to meet with the U.S. Access Board. The reason for visiting was to introduce ourselves to each other, discuss how we can work together more closely and give the Board an… Read More »
The Big Show NRF 2018 – Retail Kiosk Come see retail kiosk and retail self-service. NRF 2018 looks to be bigger and better this year. 500+ exhibitors and 40K attendees. January 14-16 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center (as usual). We want to highlight our members that will be there and if you want to make an appointment… Read More »
NRF – In the Wild McDonalds Kiosk Before heading out to Newark for NRF show, Frieder Hansen of Pyramid Computer stops to order some food at McDonalds. That looks like a Polytouch unit to me. Editor Postsr: 2,980
U.S. Access Board Issues Correction to ICT Refresh Final Rule The U.S. Access Board has issued a correction to its updated accessibility requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) to restore provisions on TTY access that were inadvertently omitted. The action applies to the final rulethe Board published last January to jointly refresh its Rehabilitation Act (Section 508) standards for ICT… Read More »
TDS Touch New Products at DSE TDS will be attending DSE-2018 show as an exhibitor, our Booth No#1854, we will prepare below products in this show: 1. TDS-38B&38C Open-Frame Touch Monitor (17″, 19″, 18.5″, 21.5″& 23.8″) 2. TDS-20C Touch AIO for Digital Signage (10.1″, 15.6″, 18.5″, 21.5″, 23.8″) 3. TDS-3220D AIO for Digital Signage (31.5″ 10-Points PCAP)… Read More »
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Peerless-AV® Launches New SmartMount® Supreme Video Wall Mount with Quick Release at ISE 2018 New mount offers innovative, time-saving installation and maintenance features, including a quick release mechanism and more micro-adjustments than ever before AURORA, Ill. – February 5, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, the award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is excited to introduce… Read More »
The Kiosk Industry Association financially supports the RetailROI Retail Orphan Initiative – We encourage all companies to contribute to the organization of their choice. A Success Story – A Child That Should Have Been a Statistic by Greg Buzek This is a brief story of Demetrius Napolitano, a young man who should have been a statistic. He grew up and… Read More »
Dave Haynes, Sixteen:Nine: “The pure play guys have a real advantage” With his finger on the pulse of the industry, no one knows quite as much about digital signs (or about selling salt—trust us and watch the video) as Dave Haynes, the founder and editor of the Sixteen:Nine blog and the Meeting Room Signs website. Meeting rooms are… Read More »
Nexshop Connected Pop-Up Kiosk Samsung debuted a concept for connected pop-ups at NRF 2019 and here is some information regarding that concept. The Next Big Thing: The Internet of Things (IoT) • Everything from enterprise systems to PCs to mobile devices to all types of digital devices can now connect to the Internet. • Over the next five… Read More »
Caught in the Wild – Subway Drive Thru Kiosk Steve Evans Account Manager for the World’s Fastest Drive Thru™ Kiosk Solution at NEXTEP SYSTEMS Hello folks! Please help me congratulate Tara Hill and her staff for her implementation of our World’s Fastest Drive Thru™ Solution at her brand new Fresh Forward SUBWAY® Restaurant located in Lower Sackville, Nova… Read More »
Training — Upcoming Peerless-AV Webinars: 3/29 Installation Training & More Peerless-AV’s webinar occurring March 29 at 10:30 am CT. Join Peerless-AV’s Craig Recchia as he presents the Certified Installer Silver Level Training Course at this link. This webinar includes training on the benefits of digital signage and the various applications it can be used. The training also focusses on the different types of kiosks along… Read More »
Key changes coming with the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and how it will impact businesses.
Source: www.eugdpr.org
After four years of preparation and debate the GDPR was finally approved by the EU Parliament on 14 April 2016. Enforcement date: 25 May 2018 – at which time those organizations in non-compliance may face heavy fines.
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and was designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, to protect and empower all EU citizens data privacy and to reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy. The key articles of the GDPR, as well as information on its business impact, can be found throughout this site.
WallabyTM POS Stand with Flip Capability The Wallaby POS Stand offers a flexible platform that can flip between retail point of sale and hospitality self-order kiosk. Equipped to house a standard 3″ printer, an expansion module and connectivity for a variety of peripherals, the Wallaby POS Stand helps deliver a seamless and engaging checkout experience. Postsr: 2,575
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 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 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 »
Compact UPS for Kiosks, POS, Digital Signage and Thin Clients Xtreme Power Conversion is one of our members and has a new iteration of the J60 which is a very small UPS with very good specifications. The UPS is one of those devices that should always be part of your kiosk or digital signage. If nothing else to… Read More »
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 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 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 »
Large Scale Deployment Considerations If you are considering implementing kiosk or digital signage options in your business, the number of details and logistics to navigate and manage can be overwhelming. Large Scale Deployment Considerations. Hiring internally to manage these processes would be time-consuming and expensive, and other manufacturers don’t offer world-class customer service and account management from discovery… Read More »
iPadKiosk on Netflix – Luke Cage I thought something looked familar as I looked at the TV. Outside in my garage in Colorado watching Netflix and Luke Cage I saw what looked like a kiosk from Kiosk Group. “For Pete’s Sake” is episode 22 (#9 in season 2) and is the big showdown in Rand Corporation building. A quick synopsis… Read More »
Peerless-AV® Announces New Motorized Collaboration Cart Integrating the use of actuators, the improved cart offers a simple solution for presenters, especially in education and corporate settings AURORA, Ill. – August 1, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is excited to announce the launch of its Motorized Collaboration Cart (SR598ML3). An… Read More »
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 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 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 »
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!
