November 30, 2009

TIO Networks to Launch Self-Service Bill Payment Program in Georgia

Cash-paying utility customers to benefit from convenient access to bill-payment services via self-service automated kiosks in neighborhood retail locations....



November 25, 2009

Patent News - New Patent Awarded for Wall-Mountable Computer

September 18, 2009 -- The uniqueness of the computer relates to its wall-mountable design and integrated, fold-out keyboard. Can be mounted to the wall for access, and it can be used on a desktop with integrated, fold-down desktop stand....



November 23, 2009

Nice Ride Minnesota Announces First Kiosk Sponsors

Nice Ride Minnesota plans to supply 1,000 bikes in about 80 self-service kiosks, beginning in May 2010. Bike share kiosks will be in downtown Minneapolis, on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis Campus, and in nearby commercial districts, including Uptown, Midtown,...



Airport Kiosks - Govt wants speedy screening at more airports

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Homeland Security Department wants to expand speedy screening of preapproved, low-risk air travelers arriving in the United States to most international airports in the country. CBS News report also noted that it is in 7 airports...



November 22, 2009

Low cost Low Maintenance Computing Devices for Kiosks

New technology from Ncomputing is low cost, energy smart U-series terminals. They connect via a USB port to a computer acting as terminal server (up to 9 at one time). Energy use is 2 watts and video performance is excellent....



November 20, 2009

Revelations Helps Launch DVD-Less Kiosk Biz

He plays majestic screen figures like God ("Bruce Almighty") and Nelson Mandela (the upcoming Clint Eastwood-directed "Invictus"). Can Morgan Freeman's backing help launch a company trying to infiltrate the digital DVD download business?...



Movie Gallery to test Digiboo digital kiosks

NOV. 19 | DIGITAL: A week after Movie Gallery began a four-store trial test of digital movie kiosks with MOD Systems, the retailer has joined with a second digital kiosk company to introduce up to 100 additional kiosks in stores...



November 16, 2009

Kioware Supports Windows 7 Now

KioWare products have completed testing under Windows 7 and now offer full support for Windows 7. " href="http://www.kioware.com/news.aspx?nid=79#">KioWare News: KioWare Support for Windows 7. The KioWare trial version and upgrade are now available for download. You can try the software...



Aberdeen Glance at NCR and Netkey deal

Aberdeen put out a blurb on NCR acquisition of Netkey. Nice title but not really any content except indirect promotion of reports. "Likely to expand footprint" and "timely move" and "customer portfolio" are as close to analysis they get....



NCR Joins Center for Health Transformation

NCR joins the Center for Health Transformation. Founded by Newt Gingrich the Center is a modern political advocacy group. Last time a large company involved in politics was Diebold....



Self-service kiosks boom all over

Do-it-yourself customer service continues to creep into everyday life via kiosks, smart-phone applications and the Internet. Consumers are using touch-screens everywhere from supermarket delis to hospital check-in stations. There are even machines that give vision exams and scan feet to...



November 13, 2009

NEXTEP SYSTEMS Extends Foodservice Kiosk Pilot in Four Harrah's Entertainment Casinos

TROY, Mich., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXTEP SYSTEMS (www.nextepsystems.com) announced today that Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., has extended NEXTEP's flagship Casino Express(TM) foodservice kiosk pilot into four additional casino locations. NEXTEP is a leading developer of intuitive self-service solutions including touch...



November 06, 2009

Diagnostic Kiosks - SoloHealth to be at KioskCom New York

SoloHealth to show EyeSite kiosk at NCR's KioskCom booth in New York next week....



November 02, 2009

ATM News - Wincor Shows Gift Card Dispense

Last week at the Debit & Prepaid Forum in Vegas, Wincor Nixdorf showed off it's latest ATMs with new gift card dispense. They work with Better ATM Services and they utilize a standard cash dispenser to serve as hopper and...



Acquisitions - NCR buys Netkey

Lexitech aka Netkey is purchased by NCR. In a departure from niche application NCR opts to buy a general platform for self-service and at the same time buy into the digital signage segment. Netkey has a rich-client approach to application....