October 2021 Kiosk Association News InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is official media partner. See a list of exhibitors and information. We have rated this as a “green light” for safety given the safety protocols exceed the recommended CDC guidelines. October 27-29 is the date and yes we have free… Read More »
Matt Townsend, global business reporter for Bloomberg, on how digital natives like Warby Parker have recognized they need physical stores to grow and prosper. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.
Source: www.bloomberg.com
Nice audio podcast. Main point being online advertising is getting more and more expensive while brick & mortar is getting cheaper and cheaper. Lots of added benefits to B&M too. Examples as well. Recommended
Intel Kiosk Technology We are pleased to welcome Intel as a 2 year Gold Sponsor. James Tan, Dane and Bart head up the team. Finding Kiosk Solutions via the Intel Marketplace is one of the GoTo sites for the kiosk industry. For example if you goto Intel Solutions Marketplace and search for COVID you find the KMA Covid… Read More »
From NRF Sep 13 – Retail Kiosk Event As an exhibitor of Retails Big Show (the KMA Booth), we wanted to update you on a critical decision that has been made regarding your participation at the event. After careful consideration, NRF has made the decision to require all attendees of Retails Big Show to be fully vaccinated for… Read More »
FastPass Disney Kiosks From Orlando Theme Park Zone and also WDWNT.com Disney Park News All-new FastPass+ kiosks have been revealed outside of Epcot’s Test Track (TT) yesterday morning after construction walls were taken down. When you walk up to the attraction are now met by six kiosks underneath covers between the attraction’s queue entrance and the TT Simporium. According to WDWNT’s Chris… Read More »
ELATEC Kiosk RFID August 6, 2021 — ELATEC Inc. has announced that its U.S. production facility in Palm City, Florida, has shipped its first 100,000 RFID systems as of July 30, 2021. “The ELATEC Inc. team is proud to announce this exciting milestone for our new U.S. production facility and our customers,” said Paul Massey, CEO of ELATEC… Read More »
Here is a chronology of Perspectives on Self-Service. These represent the personal view of our editor-in-chief and only opinion and examination of potential situations and outcomes. July — Kiosk manufacturer news – Samsung announced that they are selling a kiosk now. We knew they sold menu boards and digital menus, and digital signage for that matter. We have two writeups. One… Read More »
The True Cost of an Outdoor Kiosk? Editors Note: Outdoor kiosks and outdoor displays come with their own particular requirements and environment durability is just one of the areas. One of the first questions you will be asked is “will there be any sort of awning to help mitigate exposure”. One has only to remember Redbox going with… Read More »
Custom Touch Screen Manufacturer TDS TOUCH Editors Note: We have direct experience using TDS Touch and found them to be very reliable, very cost-effective and many are designed as drop-in replacement for premium EloTouch Based in Silicon valley Since 2003 Our Touch Screen Solution Products Touch display solution manufacturer providing complete customized touchscreen solutions from 10“- 55” for… Read More »
Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard Tyson is rolling out his vision for the future of American health care in a series of new California clinics.
Source: www.fastcoexist.com
Nice read on new Kaiser user experience. Reminds me of new Centura hospital which just went in around the corner from me here in Denver.
The experience starts with the waiting rooms, which take their cues from retail and hospitality. At the Manhattan Beach outpost, the vibe is warm, West Coast modernism: There’s lots of wood, natural light, and inviting touches, such as a living wall of green plants. A pair of ATM–like kiosks near the front door allow members to check themselves in if they prefer not to wait for the tablet-wielding receptionist. They receive a text alert when the doctor is ready.
Kaiser’s new spaces are also about keeping costs low: They are designed to be more efficient at serving patients. The first 10 hubs are projected to boost the number of face-to-face visits per exam room by between 20% and 40% and to deliver overall square-footage cost savings of 10%, thanks to space-conscious floor plans, redesigned collaborative work flows, and investments in new technologies.
Kiosk PCI Compliance Tips from PCI SSC July 2021 Update — See the updated KMA PCI EMV Credit Card Reader Update – includes a preview of v6 devices from Ingenico. We also have finalized 30×10 matrix of POS devices and specific capabilities and features. From PCI SSC – The COVID-19 pandemic is quickly changing how many small merchants accept… Read More »
Digital Signage Solution Portrait or Landscape Universal We are happy to present the latest addition to our lineup of digital signage display solutions, the Landscape/Portrait Kiosk! This unique solution combines the elegance of Peerless-AV’s indoor kiosks, with added functionality to support most 15″, 22″, or 32″ digital signage displays in either landscape or portrait orientation. From entertaining to wayfinding,… Read More »
As kiosks, digital signs, EV charging stations, and other customer self serve devices become thinner and smaller the need for a tiny cellular router becomes greater.
Source: www.optconnect.com
Cellular routers have come a long way and this unit is one of the smallest and best I think.
New projector mounts feature higher load rating and enhanced flexibility for mounting heavier laser projectors AURORA, Ill. – October 16, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, today announced the addition of two new Heavy Duty Universal Projector Mounts (PJR125 and PJR125-POR) to the brand’s award-winning range… Read More »
April 8th from Retail Touchpoints – features Elotouch 46″ endless aisle Monday, 08 April 2019 17:26 Written by Adam Blair California Closets has been on a mission to create a consistent look for its 150 showrooms located across the country. For most of the retailer’s 41 years of operation, its stores have sported very different looks, in part because approximately… Read More »
AMP 6500 EMV Android Smart terminal We are excited to be working with AMP and adding the state of the art 6500 Android self-service device to our portfolio of products.” — Robert Chilcoat A Weatherproof Android solution to drive clean & contactless unattended payments LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 2020 — UCP Inc., a leading distributor… Read More »
Digital Signage Expo 2018 and Olea Kiosks March 17, 2018 Step into the world of Self-Service with Olea Kiosks at booth #1457. Interact with our lineup of kiosk solutions and learn why kiosks are being deployed worldwide at record-pace. Olea will also be showcasing part of our BRAND-NEW kiosk line, the Austin Series. Primed for QSR/Fast-Food, the modular… Read More »
Smart City – NYC’s Defunct Pay Phones Begin Transition Into Wi-Fi Kiosks Monday, December 28, 2015, by Zoe Rosenberg The city is finally kicking into gear its plan to convert the abundant supply of defunct payphones into Wi-Fi hot spots. A Verge contributor spotted one of the helpful technology boxes being installed on the corner of West 15th Street… Read More »
Custom Silk Android POS Terminal Announcement Custom America is excited to announce the availability of the all new Silk Android 15.6″ Touch Screen POS terminal. The Silk terminal offers an ultra slim design, vivid 1080p display, and Android 8.1 w/ Google™ Play Services. DEVELOPER FRIENDLY Gain root access with a single command, giving full control of the Android… Read More »
Editors Note: This article was originally published on https://olea.com. We also recommend reviewing our section on AntiBacterial Kiosk Cleaners. Clean Kiosks – Considerations Before and After Deployment September 25, 2018 Kiosk cleanliness is a significant factor in ensuring peak performance and maximum uptime. All too often, deployers look at interactive kiosks as a sort of “set it and… Read More »
Originally published on LinkedIn on November 8, 2018 Blaine Hurst Chief Executive Officer & President Panera Bread I had the opportunity to sit down with Lisa Su and Jon Fortt last week for CNBC’s Productivity@Work event to talk about C-level perspectives on technology. So I thought I’d share more broadly some of our key learnings on digital transformation. In… Read More »
Storm-Interface News Link – Self Service Terminals with voice recording, voice recognition or speech command features are now deployed in public locations. However, this has raised concerns about privacy and led to calls for the government to review privacy regulations. The presence of any active (recording) microphone must be immediately obvious to anyone within recording range. It may… Read More »
Outside Order Terminals Editor Note: Nice note on LinkedIn on using countertop kiosks for outside ordering during COVID-19 shelter time. The example below is from Habit Burger who is using countertop kiosks from Olea Kiosks. Mike Repetti at The Habit Burger Grill is a genius! Because he chose to deploy our Austin model kiosks he was able to… Read More »
Published by NRA April 2020 — Advice include relying on your automated ordered systems in order to maintain social distancing. The purpose of guidance is just that, to offer you direction and provide a framework for best practices as you reopen. But as the saying goes, the devil is in the details, and not every restaurant is the… Read More »
Building a Culture that Sparks Innovation Inspire has grown from what was once the Arby’s brand to a family of five distinct restaurant brands and nearly $15 billion in system sales – making it the 5th largest restaurant company in the U.S. But it wasn’t all just M&A and new store development driving growth – the company’s culture… Read More »
Learn about efficiency and convenience in the QSR industry by Intel Corporation with self-service kiosks by Pyramid Computer GmbH showcasing technology frontrunner Hesburger. Blog Link Kiosks: automatic for the people 05-Feb-2021 By BigHospitality Self-Self-serve kiosks have become a regular sight in fast QSR operations as restaurant groups awaken to their benefits – and the Coronavirus pandemic has only served to expedite their uptake… Read More »
McDonald’s Kiosks Listening Post and Drive-Thru Update New pictures of unit in the UK (made by Evoke Creative). Evoke has installed around 3000 devices over the past 12 months, providing the listening post system and the order confirmation screens at the drive-thru window. Here are pics of new Costa Coffee Evoke Profile Here is a look at… Read More »
McDonalds Kiosks “Next” Concept for Hong Kong Full article on Seeking Alpha Excerpts and photos Upon entering one is directed to ordering kiosks or to registers. While one may order regular items from the kiosks the benefit is to secure the waiter service and a lit numbered disc, (used at other quick served restaurants). The benefit is to… Read More »
This may be a smartphone age, but our lives are becoming a series of kiosk stops, from ATMs and supermarket checkouts to airlines and gas stations. And now, increasingly, there’s the fast-food kiosk. Kiosks have one main purpose: to save time. And an industry that dubs itself “quick service” has zero choice but to pay serious attention to any device that espouses to shave seconds—if not minutes—off each order. That might explain why such familiar names as McDonald’s and Panera Bread are spending millions of dollars to roll out touch-screen kiosks in stores.
Source: www.qsrmagazine.com
For Panera, it’s all about giving consumers digital ordering choices.
Then there’s that 500-pound gorilla in the room: Aren’t kiosks really about cutting back on labor costs? “How much labor can we remove from the service package until customers finally decide that self service means no service?” Muller asks.
Hurst insists this is not at all the case at Panera. In fact, he says, Panera locations that have kiosks typically spend more on labor costs than those without them.
On the whole, customers mostly love touch-screen kiosks, Hurst says, adding that “the kiosk is basically an iPad.”
Which is why Millennials, in particular, can’t keep their mitts off of them. “Kiosks are a way for us to be even more isolated from random human contact,” Muller says.
Editors Note: News post published by Hertz 12/11/18 Hertz and CLEAR Partner to Reimagine the Car Rental Experience Travelers Can Now Get on the Road Faster Than Ever Before by Using their Face or Fingers at the Exit Gate NEW YORK and ESTERO, Fla., Dec. 11, 2018 – Hertz and CLEAR today announced the launch of Hertz Fast Lane powered… Read More »
New York City residents and visitors can access the Internet and make phone calls for free at the sidewalk kiosks.
Source: www.pcmag.com
We saw this deployment at Dartmouth of the K3 Wall Mounted IR Temperature Gun out on IPVM Dartmouth told IPVM they picked the K3 because they were contact-free, available in the quantity they required, quick to ship, and accurate. They are using the devices as personal temperature stations for daily check-ins as opposed to fever screening for entry… Read More »
Ingenico Webinar on EMV – Myths Debunked Tomorrow September 23 at 2 PM Eastern Time. Webinar Let’s face it. When it comes to the U.S. EMV liability shift, there is conflicting information about what it is, who it impacts, and even when it actually starts. We’d like to finally put an end to the confusion and equip you… Read More »
Nice write up on kiosks versus tablets in the QSR ordering space.
Source: globenewswire.com
When it comes to mobile apps vs. kiosks in the restaurant field, here’s why some experts give the edge to using a self-service ordering device over a mobile app:
