Thin client computers are stripped-down desktops that run many of their functions by connecting to a centralized server. Enterprises and other organizations often find them attractive for both convenience and cost. They're also particularly suited for using Linux-based operating systems...
NEW YORK (AP) — Blockbuster Inc. unveiled a prototype of an in-store kiosk for downloading movies at its annual meeting on Wednesday, part of its plan to transform into more than just a DVD rental chain....
The next iteration of Windows, informally known as Windows 7, will not be out until early 2010. PC manufacturers such as Dell and HP will now focus on making machines that are capable of exploiting the new software, which bears...
With recent incidents regarding retail systems data insecurity, here is nice overview/whitepapers on just those topics (albeit with Solidcore slant). PCI DSS standards are covered in the overview and then there is whitepaper from NCR on how they secure their...
Samsung announced their plans to launch the 256GB solid-state disk by the end of the year. This move could revolutionize mobile technology from mp3 players to laptops breaking the capacity and physical size barrier....
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) said it will immediately look into the next steps that should be taken to protect the industry after a federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. discriminates against blind people by printing paper money...
New offerings and awards announced by both Lucidiom and by Xerox....
Premiered yesterday during Dutch/US signing is new global entry program managed by Dartagnan. This is coordinated entry program for Schiphol, JFK, Dulles, and Houston (IAH) airports expected to go fully global. [Video] [image]...
A new touch-screen kiosk is to be launched in Europe by self-service specialist NCR, designed to simplify the checking in and out procedures for patients. The aim of the kiosk is to simplify registration for GP or hospital appointments for...
Preparing for the eventual extinction of its DVD-by-mail rental service, Netflix Inc. on Tuesday is introducing its first solution for subscribers who want entertainment delivered directly to their television sets with just a few clicks on a remote control....
DVD on USB - Practical USB device being thought of as new way to download and transport movies, 20-second download time and licensing options attractive to tech-savvy travelers, Strong competition from DVD kiosks and task of breaking movie-renting habits...
Nice video from triauto enterprises showing how they use kiosks in automotive retail setting to qualify leads for dealership. [video]...
SITA’s second annual survey examines passenger perspectives of the self-service experience and trends in air travel....
Credit card security is in the new again. First it was TJX and then Hannaford. Now it looks like another firm has been hit by hackers. In this case it was sniffers on the servers that listened to data transfers...
New addition to FAQ section. Question is "I need a wide printer but not sure if I should go thermal or laser. Which one should I use". Craig Keefner of KIOSK contributes objective guidelines for consideration. One of the more...
Interesting to see whitepaper from one of the major airline check-in vendors exploring the possibility that CUSS is dead. In the whitepaper they examine impact of internet check-in on CUSS. The CUSS initiative does seem to have stalled in the...
HP buys services EDS and now goes head-to-head with IBM in services consulting side of business....
Did you wonder what the guidelines are for encoding and decoding fingerprints? it's more abnd more important. The Wavelet Scalar Quantization (WSQ) Gray-scale Fingerprint Image Compression Algorithm is the standard for the exchange of fingerprint images within the criminal justice...
Notation: in memorial Don England of Livewire. New entry in kiosk history chronilog by Keefner.. Don was VP of Sales for Livewire and Dave McCracken and well known and well liked in kiosk industry....
MxN Middle East FZ-LLC, a Dubai based Digital Signage and Digital Media company, has be appointed as distributor by Kiosk Information Systems(KIOSK)....
Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that it has formed a self-service organization to develop and market comprehensive self-service solutions and services to the retail industry, among others....
Tempe, AZ, April 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Phoenix Kiosk Inc. (www.phoenixkiosk.com) announced today the completion of a significant round of financing with funds earmarked primarily for strategic partnership and marketing initiatives. Its Board of Directors also announced that it has retained...
IRVING, TX — Dave & Buster's Inc., offered for sale last February at a reported $600 million asking price by owner Wellspring Capital Management, may have six companies making bids in an ongoing auction process, according to Nation's Restaurant News....
Alex Richardson, Retail Industry Leader, Joins Experticity's Board of Advisors -- Retail Luminary Joins Experticity's Advisory Board to Provide Strategic Guidance and Product Development Expertise to Surging Retail Technology Upstart...