The new B-Series portfolio consists of three highly configurable, ruggedized and cost-effective AiO touch systems intended to support a wide range of Point-of-Service (POS) and Point-of-Information (POI) applications and environments. The B-Series is a compliment to our previous D-Series and...
New large format interactive digital signage touchscreens introduced by Elo TouchSystems. 32 up to 46 inch with APR. Edge to edge supporting touch + optional computer modules. Nice....
Paul Allen sues Apple, Google and more. A legacy of innovation seems headed towards the capital optimization pipe....
Summit report lists average kiosk cost at $5,100 (up from $4800 in 2006). Hucksters selling to churches at $27K per unit. Also reiterates warning to companies to avoid the penny wise pound foolish error....
With Netflix and Redbox/Coinstar aggressively expanding, nothing left for Blockbuster except the Packard Bell gambit (ie trade its name and no longer make product)..NCR is seen as potential beneficiary in all this adding a twist....
Ariance exceeds $5B in check-in from its +1600 kiosks at hotels in 20 countries. Some metrics include overall satisfaction was significantly higher among guests who were able to check in within five minutes or less. For Ariane - 73% finalized...
Miami Herald article on buying most anything at a kiosk. Pictures highlight movie ticketing, video DVD rental and cruise ship boarding....
New Summit Report -- North America led the world in kiosk adoption with nearly 1.2 million installed devices at the end of 2008. Summit reports that represents an astonishing rise of more than 61 percent from the 734,000 installed at...
Leading hospitality industry kiosk supplier prepares for rapid growth as it brings revolutionary new check-in/check-out technologies to market...
Self-serve machines getting a workout trial at fast food restaurant in Caliifornia. More to follow....
UK: Protouch, Xn Leisure and Aberdeen Sports Village leisure centre joint entry is shortlisted for its innovative ‘Virtual Receptionist’ kiosk solution that has provided Aberdeen Sports Village with an automated booking, ticketing and payment system....
Size of a postage stamp, with support for SATA, now we can get 64GB SSDs. These can be soldered directly to motherboards....
Health clinic CIO says at minimum one hour a day per clinic. Most clinics are open 7 days a week so given the number of clinics that becomes substantial number very quickly....
EasyLobby®, the industry leader in secure visitor management software and visitor badge printing solutions, today announced that sales and profit for the first two quarters of 2010 were the highest in the company’s thirteen-year history. Company achieves 32% growth above...
With the global demand for self-service solutions continuing to increase, Meridian is expanding into Europe. According to Nick Van Wyk, President and Chief Executive, “Strong partnerships have been integral to our success in the US and Canada. These existing relationships...
H-E-B puts in "Chirp" vending kiosks from Coinstar which compete with ZoomSystems. Note there are 90 ZoomShops in Texas....
Investment in ecoATM by Coinstar. Recycling mobile phones (or smartphones or iphones or ipads) now a growth line for Coinstar....
Driver's license kiosks expand with another 29 units. Large picture of unit included....
Self-service now accounts for about 40 percent of the retail division’s revenues, up from one-third previously, according to John Bruno, NCR executive vice president. Traditional POS devices account for about 60 percent....
Corrected version of DMV kiosks from L-1 being deployed for Mississippi. Includes photo....
Cardtronics & Vons Credit Union place some Vcom kiosks in grocery store and also c-store....
Emirates in Dubai adds check-in kiosks for Terminal 3....
IDG News Service - Mark Hurd is stepping down as CEO of Hewlett-Packard following an investigation into claims that he sexually harassed a former contractor to the company...
Latest opinion piece on 1080i and value proposition....