Good to see a point of view from Square. The reports include quite a bit of data. Wakefield did the work for them. They do multiple “Future Of” sectors such as Commerce, Retail and Restaurants. See the Town Square area of Square. Square is a big cheerleader for QR codes for sure. They make no mention of biometrics… 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 »
SANTA CLARA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 13, 2019 OptConnect, a longtime leader in managed wireless services, today announced its formal launch into the Internet of Things (IoT) market with the creation of a patent-pending smart embedded modem™ for IoT, OptConnect ema™. OptConnect’s combination of a smart embedded modem™ plus fully managed services is the first “Connectivity-as-a-Service” offering in the IoT… Read More »
The China International Vending Show 2018 is Now Ready to Showcase the Newest Self-service Technologies and Products to the World The China International Self-service, Kiosk and Vending Show (CVS) 2018 is the place to get all of the resources you require to achieve your business goals and to fulflil the needs of the entire convenience services industry. Update 2024 — Here… Read More »
Self Checkout Kiosks – a Look at Two Editors Note : Article for Kiosk Industry by Francie Mendelsohn of Summit Research Associates. Francie is highly respected industry consultant with many years of experience and we are pleased to publish a new article by her. Thanks to Richard Slawsky for serving as editor. When Summit Research Associates began testing kiosks… Read More »
National Restaurant Show, May 16-19, McCormick Place, Chicago The race is on in the restaurant space. Consumers, time pressed and increasingly tech savvy, rely on commercial foodservice for their daily meals, inflation notwithstanding. To meet this demand, foodservice operators cannot take a breather in acquiring the most cost efficient tools at their disposal. No small feat for an… Read More »
Olea Kiosks Enterprise Self-Service Platform Profile Olea Kiosks is a California-based designer, engineer, and manufacturer of enterprise self-service kiosks focused on healthcare, retail, government, hospitality, financial services, and QSR deployments. Olea differentiates itself through in-house U.S. manufacturing, industrial design, long lifecycle planning, and deep customization capabilities for enterprise and regulated environments. The company is best suited for organizations requiring… Read More »
Olea Kiosks is a California-based designer, engineer, and manufacturer of enterprise self-service kiosks focused on healthcare, retail, government, hospitality, financial services, and QSR deployments. Olea differentiates itself through in-house U.S. manufacturing, industrial design, long lifecycle planning, and deep customization capabilities for enterprise and regulated environments. The company is best suited for organizations requiring scalable deployments, accessibility-conscious design, and… Read More »
In 2026, compliance is no longer a legal review process—it is a system architecture decision. Organizations deploying kiosks, self-checkout, or unattended retail must now design for accessibility, AI-driven loss prevention, and zero-trust security from day one. This checklist is not theoretical. It reflects what regulators, auditors, and operations teams will actually enforce in production environments. The 2026 compliance… Read More »
Giada Showcases Embedded Computing Embedded World 2026, one of the world’s most influential exhibitions for embedded systems and industrial computing, took place from March 10–12, 2026 in Nuremberg Messe. At the event, Giada Technology presented its latest embedded computing and industrial hardware solutions designed for digital signage, industrial automation, and intelligent edge applications. It signals that Giada is using Embedded World 2026 as… Read More »
What Was Notable at HIMSS 2026 No one questions the importance of healthcare (here is our Hub for healthcare fyi). Sooner or later, it becomes everyone’s primary concern. The automation explosion that is changing human activities by the day is transforming healthcare in more ways than many people recognize. Those who attended last week’s HIMSS 2026 Las Vegas… Read More »
Dot Inc. at CSUN March 9, 2026 – March 13, 2026 Booth #702, Anaheim Marriott, California, US. We are thrilled to invite you to join Dot Inc. at the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference! This year, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in assistive technology. From groundbreaking AI integrations, to accessible infrastructure and new hardware,… Read More »
Photo provided by the National Retail Federation. NRF Big Show 2026 Report One would be guilty of hyperbole to say that the NRF Big Show in New York City has become the largest self-service technology show in the world. But a veteran attendee can certainly say the number of unattended service exhibits has surged every year, driven by… Read More »
OptConnect Acquires DPL Wireless: A Shift Toward Intelligence-First IoT The acquisition of **DPL Wireless by OptConnect signals a meaningful evolution in the IoT connectivity market—particularly for unattended infrastructure such as ATMs, kiosks, vending, micro-markets, lockers, and EV charging. This is not a scale-for-scale deal. It is a vertical intelligence play. DPL Wireless has long specialized in ATM and… Read More »
2026 Payment Perspective We subscribe to UCPs newsletter and recommend you do as well. Best to be educated by the best. Across the year, UCP expanded their portfolio of certified solutions, deepened processor alignment, and broadened supported device platforms. That work may sound incremental, but it sets the stage for a very different 2026—one where unattended payments move decisively… Read More »
In Depth Look at Costs for Cash and also Cashless Cash is not “free,” and cashless is not “simple.” The lowest-cost payment strategy depends on volume, risk profile, service design, and deployment scale — not headlines. Overview As self-service kiosks continue to replace staffed transactions across retail, QSR, government, healthcare, and unattended payment environments, one question consistently resurfaces:… Read More »
Selecting an OS for your Kiosk When we ask kiosk manufacturers which OS do they prefer, we always know the answer — “Whatever the client asks for…”. Having said that it is hard to escape the legacy in kiosks that Windows has created, and in digital signage as well. Point of Sale and Vending for that matter. Thanks… Read More »
A look at kiosks, digital signage, lockers and other self-service trends Kiosks, Digital Signage & Unattended Retail Metrics by the Kiosk Association — (TIG and the kiosk association compiles this data for the benefit of is members and supporters. The KMA does not sell the report but provides it on an inform and educate basis.) Self-service technology has… Read More »
Where Kiosks, Digital Signage & Unattended Retail Deliver ROI We are constantly asked. “Where does self-service technology these days benefit the retailer and the customer. Self-service technology has moved far beyond simple ticketing or check-in. In 2025–2026, the strongest growth is coming from multi-modal automation ecosystems — kiosks, digital signage, vending, AI-driven POS, smart lockers, and cloud analytics.… Read More »
Here is our free listing database External Links Digital Signage — digital-signage.blog + AVIXA xchange Payment & POS — kioskindustry.org Retail automation and Vending – retailsystems.org Edge computing like thin client, miniPC and media players (hardware as rule) Patient Kiosk Healthcare — patientkiosk.io New AI focus portals https://ai-computer.me https://automation-ai.org https://vending-retail.com https://voiceorder.net https://vending-ai.org Supplemental Menu Boards — menu-board.net EV Charging — ev-charging-stations.org Asia Group — kioskasia.org Europe… Read More »
Supplier and Vendor Companies in Kiosk Industry Discover the world’s leading supplier and vendor companies in the kiosk industry, offering solutions for self-service technology, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more. From kiosk manufacturers to AI-powered assistive devices, this directory connects businesses with innovative partners who deliver hardware, software, accessories, and comprehensive consulting services. Explore recognized kiosk industry leaders and… Read More »
Kiosk Questions That Are Most Often Asked Worth examining the AI engines to see what questions they are most often asked, when it comes to kiosks. With Google we can see “keywords” but tougher to understand the surrounding context. ChatGpt October 2025 Here are the top five kiosk questions people most often ask as of October 2025: What… Read More »
We are #2203 for NRF NY. See our portal page. We are in #2203 for NRF NY. Here is our portal page. January 11-13 at the Javits Center in New York City. Level 1 center aisle across from Business France. Looking for an exhibitor? We are also participating in the NRF Tech Tour and will be visited twice a… Read More »
Opinion on Digital Signage and Interactive Digital Signage (and Kiosks) We have been reviewing the WikiPedia entry for Digital Signage and have a few modifications we would like to make. Bear in mind that we are big supporter of Wikipedia and donate financially to their support. Like the Wayback Machine they provide information not available anywhere else. Display… Read More »
What Next For the Self-Service Industry? We heard about it last week and noted it on the homepage. Zebra has a knack for this. Think Motorola for example. Rumors were that Crestview wasn’t entirely happy with the results at Elo. Rumors of the sale were at RetailNOW. We are sad to see Elotouch, once again, sold off. They… Read More »
Updated UL 62368 – What You Need To Know Key Points: IEC 62368-1 Safety Standard for ICT and AV Equipment New replacement standard for UL 60950 is released, 62368-1. Cost is $725 for PDF and UL doesn’t provide any list of changes from one edition to another. You do need to be running Windows so you can use… Read More »
Vending Kiosks and AI Anthropic’s AI vending test draws boos, but tech evolution will bring change. Wonderful article and insight by Elliot Maras on Retail Automation — Will AI replace traditional vending businesses? A recent blog on this topic by Anthropic, a San Francisco based AI systems provider and researcher, has sparked a harsh riposte from the business and… Read More »
Looking for Kiosks but Searched for Kisok? It happens. Kiosk Industry provides a convenient solution with over 500 retail kiosk manufacturing companies, suppliers, and kiosk component providers. Whether you’re looking for cash payment kiosks or an informational kiosk (such as a tablet kiosk), we have the right kiosk manufacturers for you. Our comprehensive services cover software, hardware, wireless,… Read More »
Self-Service Asia We manage the Asia chapter of The Industry Group. This site is dedicated to companies that operate in Asia. If you wish to participate, send email to [email protected] or you can text 720-324-1837 Learn more about Kiosk Asia China is currently a global leader in “unattended retail” and self-service automation, largely driven by the integration of AI, 5G, and high-speed… Read More »
Self-Service Innovation Summit and ARKI Event We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the Self-Service Innovation Summit, now with yet another promising name, ARKI. Held in a hotel, there are speakers, a few educational sessions, and they hand out some awards. The hotel ballroom serves as the expo. People ask about it, what it is, how popular… Read More »
Vending Show NAMA The NAMA Show May 7-9 Vegas is vital to the vending industry for several reasons: Innovation and Technology: The show features the latest advancements in vending machines, micro-markets, coffee services, and pantry services. It highlights innovations such as digital payment systems and data analytics tools that enhance consumer convenience and operational efficiency12. Networking and Partnerships:… Read More »
Kiosk Report – Los Alamos kiosk_paper.html The 1995 Los Alamos Kiosk Paper This paper, titled “The Los Alamos Kiosk System,” was published in 1995 by researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory. The primary authors were E. James Purcell and Michelle M. Hall. Key Points The paper describes an innovative kiosk system developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory for… Read More »
Stats – Restaurant, POS, Kiosks, Digital Signage We all like stats and numbers, too. Generally, though, any stats for any market are 95% of the time from India + they are automatically raised 10% from last year’s report + they want $5000 for them. Generally all the wrong companies are listed, there are very pretty charts and graphs,… Read More »
FSTEC Kiosks Trade Show See us in Dallas in #1009. You will find us near TOAST, Bite, Soundhound and Panasonic– Where Restaurants and Tech Connect — Contact – email [email protected] or call me for more information. Contact info for attendees below. We’ll be showing the Olea self order restaurant kiosk and the Pyramid both running the Nanonation Self Order… Read More »
Kiosk Companies Kiosk Vendors We also maintain a free listing with over 500 kiosk companies. Over 500 kiosk companies here. Submit your company! — Free – Kiosk Company Listing by Kiosk Association Olea Kiosks KioWare Software Pyramid Computer Nanonation Software Vispero ADA KIOSK Information Systems Kiosk Group Tablets 22Miles Digital Signage Intel Kiosk LG Business Solutions Peerless-AV Kiosks Acquire Digital Software DynaTouch Bill Payment Panasonic Restaurant… Read More »