New Patient Check-In Kiosk – Tilting Top Monitor From LinkedIn post by Frank Olea CEO. Healthcare Check-in Kiosks on the line today. This is a special version of the Austin where the screen and camera can be tilted up and down by the user. olea-healthcare-austin from Kiosk Manufacturer Association on Vimeo. More Information Outdoor Kiosk Model Released by… Read More »
Enhancing the Visitors’ Experience with Omnichannel Retail Technologies Powered by enhanced features, Acquire Digital’s Shelf-Edge, Endless Aisle, and Retail Wayfinding solutions are transforming the shopping experience in brick and mortar stores. From the AcquireDigital Blog — During the initial months of 2020, retailers dealing with essentials were left with very little time to act and put in measures… Read More »
McDonalds Drive-Thru Kiosks During recent COVID months, Evoke Creative and McDonalds self-serve has been busy developing and manufacturing over 2,000 new drive-thru car side kiosks and digital order confirmation screens for McDonald’s self-serve kiosks for customers. With drive-thru seeing an obvious surge in popularity, is this now the blueprint for all out of town QSRs? Fantastic to be… Read More »
PCI SSC Technical FAQs for use with Version 6 A new November update to the PCI SSC Technical FAQs has been issued. It is listed below. We have also listed some other interesting questions. For a full copy of this document, it is provided by the PCI Security Standards Council November 2020: POI devices must support one or… Read More »
Retailers who offer contactless payments have a lot to gain. New research shows that nearly two thirds of consumers globally prefer shopping with merchants who accept contactless payments! Future-proof your income while lowering vending downtime, cash handling costs, theft and security concerns. Take TRIO-IQ, an intelligent, modular combo platform that works with all Payment options: QR Codes, custom app… Read More »
Datacap and Dash Now enable Text-to-Pay (eCommerce transactions) alongside card-present payments for any Point of Sale via Datacap’s NETePay Hosted™ platform. No hardware or mobile app required. Editor Note: This type of transaction is very common. Calling into order is likely the most common way of ordering. We order food regularly from restaurants and unless you are a loyal customer and… Read More »
Reported on Venture Beat Jan2021 Excerpt: Enterprise-focused visitor management software provider iLobby has raised $100 million in a round of funding from Insight Partners. Despite the rapid push to embrace remote working in 2020, many — if not most — businesses will likely return to physical office spaces in some capacity once it’s safe to do so. And, of course, some businesses… Read More »
First time for everything. Here is another example of business taking the transaction to the consumer. A variant on home delivery. From outside the US (that figures…) — Mobile branch #Instant #Card #Issuance is the hottest solution on the market helping onboard and issue any financial EMV, Telco Sim and National ID cards in real-time. This brings a new angle to… Read More »
See Immersive Technology at NRF 2021 Press Release PR Newswire Jan 08 DENVER, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Visit NRF 2021 Chapter 1 next week and meet with Kiosk Association. Dates are January 12, 13, 14, 19, 21 and 22 beginning next week. Our online page is https://virtualbigshow.nrf.com/company/kiosk-association-kma Our portal page with helpful links, research, predictions, brochures and videos for NRF 2021… Read More »
From AcquireDigital Let’s face it, hospitals are nothing short of mazes—especially for first-time visitors to a particular one. Without clearly presented directions on how to arrive at the ward or room a visitor is looking for, wandering is inevitable. This means crowded hallways filled with lost and frustrated visitors. In some situations, patients can even miss appointments due to… Read More »
By Troy Engelland Strategic Sales Manager at Acquire Digital Let’s face it, the retail and shopping experience is changing at lightning-fast speeds to keep up with changing consumer habits and technology innovations. Nowadays, everything we want is at our fingertips, whether it’s groceries, new shoes, or a new car. We no longer need to visit a store; our… Read More »
We thought this was a nice graphic showing the various financial institutions. One question might be regarding this is where does Stripe fit in? US Financial Network From BusinessInsider The payment industry’s biggest trends in 2021—and the pandemic’s impact on digitization in the payments landscape The coronavirus pandemic accelerated payments industry digitization by two to three years.… Read More »
Show To Go Update for National Restaurant Association 2021 Are you looking for restaurant kiosk technology? 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 online… Read More »
Wayfinder Wayfinding Good article by Tomer Mann of 22Miles on The New Standard for Wayfinding: Three Technology Features Improving the Visitor Experience. March/April 2021 Excerpt: Much has changed in the past year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. AV/IT managers, systems integrators, and facilities managers alike face a heavy set of expectations as they navigate new opportunities… Read More »
PCI Compliance Kiosks Update & EMV Card Reader – 2021 Editor Updates: July 2021 Just what is a CAT or Cardholder Activated Terminal? See FAQ Sample specs of PAD device used in major RFP — see below Choosing a device for the operational situation is important. A slow CPU for example may work for a liquor store. If… Read More »
Assisted Drive-Thru Kiosk Selling – Menu Board with Live Video Insert From NRN — Bite Ninja lets foodservice companies dole out drive-thru shifts to trained salesperson freelancers working remotely in an Uber-like system. Editor Note: Putting Gig workers to work in advisory order-processing mode onscreen is a first. Normally this is addition to guided selling or customer service… Read More »
Read More: The Truth About Self-Serve Kiosks At Fast Food Restaurants Self-Service Fast Food Order Kiosks Transforming Customer Experience The same principles for self-order kiosks and increasing sales in fast-food restaurants work across market verticals. At an airline kiosk, a simple upsell to get better seating usually works for example. In hospitality its much easier to click off… Read More »
Full article on NRN May 2021 Technology Solving Restaurant Drive-Thru and Kitchen Modernization After focusing tech investments on off-premise, restaurants will look for solutions to raise convenience and lower cost of labor Highlights Modern Drive-Thru Ordering – dual drive-thru lanes alongside pickup lanes, and perhaps walkup pickup windows. At first glance, the multitude of options that elevate the… Read More »
Self-Service Customer Experience Benefits New blog entry by Olea Kiosks Jun2021 Best Practices June 9, 2021 Consumer buying behaviors have evolved throughout recent years. Some of that is driven by technological advances, some by social and economic shifts, and some by consumers simply wanting more flexibility. Shortly after the pandemic started, people flocked to fast-food establishments because they… Read More »
McDonalds Kiosks Andy Hermann • Guest Experience Leader at McDonald’s Bahnhofplatz Zürich | London School of Economics MSc | Andy meets Warhol The newest and most sustainable McDonald’s Restaurant in Switzerland is located in Hendschiken, Aargau. At this location, a real-world experience on new sustainable packaging as well as on other measures prior to the nationwide rollout is… Read More »
Kiosk Trade Show Events Update June 2021 The Kiosk Association is participating in two trade events. NRF Retail Converge Information NRF Retail Converge One conference. Multiple specialties. NRF Retail Converge is a virtual event that offers a deep exploration of multiple specialties within the retail industry. With over 160 sessions to choose from, you can tailor the entire event… Read More »
Disney FastPass Kiosks Multiple news items and photos of FastPass+ Kiosks by Disney this week. Over on the “Blog Mickey” site we see photos of uncovered FastPass kiosks. Excerpt Of course, FastPass+ remains suspended at this time, and despite nearly each and every COVID-19 measure being rolled back or removed, Disney still cites COVID-19 as the reason that… Read More »
Thanks to KDSEurope for publishing our Go Big or Go Small feature article Quick Links EDITOR’S NOTE NEWS A round-up of some of the latest kiosk and digital signage news to hit the editor’s inbox. THE MOMENT OF TRUTH Neil Anderson, Managing Director of Qcom Outsourcing explains how the effective rollout and installation of equipment can be… Read More »
This is a catchup post of Marriott Kiosks Reported on Retail Systems Hospitality Update – Hotel Lobbies and Marriott Contactless Arrival Kiosks By Retail Systems | April 16, 2021 Contactless Arrival Kiosks Marriott Arrival Kiosk – click for full size From Hospitality Upgrade — Marriott Delivers on Consumer Desire for Enhanced Contactless Technology Marriott International, Inc. announced the debut of a pilot program… Read More »
Digital Directory Kiosk News From AJC – July 2021 Interactive signage and digital self-service solutions company, Acquire Digital has partnered with Flyin’ High Signs and Gable to deploy a Digital Directory and Wayfinder kiosk program for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to a press release. With nearly 300,000 daily travelers, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest international airport within North… Read More »
Cardholder Activated Terminals FAQ There are two primary classifications of Point of Sale Terminal Types: Attended and Unattended Payment Terminals are classified into two major types, depending on the situation: Attended Terminals A POS Transaction occurring at an attended POS Terminal is a face-to-face Transaction, since a Sales Person or Representative is present at the time of the… Read More »
From CSNews July 2021 — Also CEFCO Full Release — In partnership with software company, Reji, LLC, and Olea Kiosks, CEFCO has launched fresh-food, self-ordering kiosks, featured in two CEFCO Kitchen stores enhancing customer service through made-to-order food offerings. Editors Note: Fresh food at C-Stores is one of the new differentiators. Custom ordering from the kitchen (or the… Read More »
Gatwick Vending Kiosk From Evoke Creative — New self-service kiosks installed at Gatwick Airport rail station to improve the customer experience at this busy station. London, 28 June 2021 – Worldline [Euronext: WLN], the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry Worldline and Evoke Creative have combined their expertise in rail ticketing solutions and kiosk design… Read More »
SS Monthly – July 30, 2021 News this month has been more informal in nature Supply chain on several fronts is causing delays. Major touchscreen provider(s) are suffering a bit. We checked with multiple sources on availability and still lots of options though prices are a bit higher: AUO, Mimo, Insight, General Touch, TDS, Wells Gardner, Goldfinger, Suzohapp and… Read More »
Smart Lockers ClearConnect Restaurant Solutions Looking to give your guests a seamless experience complete with a short wait time, exceptional service, and the latest technology? ClearConnect™ is a holistic and scalable solution designed for quick service restaurants enhancing every step of the customer journey that can be customized to fit your operational needs, from small to medium-sized operations… Read More »
EUDCC Kiosk News From EuroNews July 2021 In Brief EUDCC went into force July 2021 21 of 27 connected to network Grace period ends August 12 Kiosk implementations available now For more info contact [email protected] Article The EU’s Digital COVID certificate officially comes into force from today, 1 July. By Wednesday evening, 21 EU nations, out of the… Read More »
Restaurant Growth Strategies August 2021 NRN Link — Join Chicken Salad Chick CEO Scott Deviney for an interactive Q&A session on how restaurant growth strategies are evolving and what factors make for a successful store opening in 2021 and beyond. Coming off years of steady expansion, Chicken Salad Chick is looking to maintain its growth trajectory as it… Read More »
Casino Kiosk News G2E The American Gaming Association (AGA), with partner Reed Exhibitions, formally announced plans to move forward with Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021 as an in-person event with additional virtual components October 4–7, 2021 (Education: October 4-7 | Expo Hall: October 5-7) at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.Jun 1, 2021 G2E has always been on the top… Read More »
LG Supersign Digital Signage Solution For QSRs Read the full article on Sixteen-Nine.Net In Brief Display signage for retail qsr is the highest capital cost (aka big potato), albeit by themselves low margin Selling those though often means selling a bunch of “small potatoes”, many with much higher profit As Haynes sums it up — Recurring SaaS CMS… Read More »
From MCA with thanks to Sixteen:Nine — older article from fall 2020 but it shows countertop kiosks for orders. Worth noting that Taco Bell announced cantina kiosks at Times Square back in April 2021. This precedes that by 6 months. Nice gallery of pictures. Automated Restaurant Kiosks ala Taco Bell — Itsu ‘store of the future’ in pictures… Read More »
