Category Archives: Self Service Kiosks

Self-Service

DMV in a Box deployment & ROI numbers

Raley’s locations in Reno and Sparks are set to unveil a new “DMV in a Box” kiosks. Source: www.mynews4.com According to DMV officials, DMV customers completed 577,771 transactions at kiosks during fiscal year 2014. These are customers who otherwise would have waited in line to be served by a technician. The total number of transactions completed on the… Read More »

Slabb’s new Kiosk Model is Featured by Avanti Markets | Virtual-Strategy Magazine

One of three kiosk models recently added to Slabb’s product line is being launched by Avanti Markets as an Executive Countertop option for their clients. | Virtual Strategy Magazine is an online publication devoted entirely to virtualization technologies. Source: www.virtual-strategy.com The X2S comes with a 15” LCD with Sound Acoustic Wave (SAW) touchscreen, a bill acceptor, swipe card… Read More »

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to trial new self-serve biometric kiosk

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is trialing self-serve biometric kiosks that will enable customers to bypass the long lines, according to a report by Telegram.com. “It frees up our custome… Source: www.biometricupdate.com Oddly enough in addition to verifying the identities of customers, the new kiosks will also notify customers to get their hair out of your face, take off… Read More »

True Religion Goes Omnichannel

John Hazen thinks a lot of shoppers are put off by various retailers’ experiments with omnichannel—in particular, the kiosks used in omnichannel-focused stores. These kiosks typically find uses ranging from viewing a brand’s full collection to completing a sale. Retailers such as Staples use kiosks. Source: www.apparelnews.net These people take a different tack and engineer the kiosk so… Read More »

APCs expand in North America and the Caribbean

In the past week, Denver International Airport, Lynden Pindling International Airport in The Bahamas, and Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba have all announced they will join the ranks of the 25 North American airports currently offering expedited border control processing to international travelers via Automated Passport Control (APC) Kiosks.  According to Acuity’s latest count, there are 737… Read More »

KeyMe Rolls Out Next Generation Kiosks with New Functionality, Including Car Keys, and Expands Retail Footprint

KeyMe, the rapidly growing NYC based company that is revolutionizing the locksmith industry, today announced that the company’s new retail kiosks are going to be deployed in over 100 locations across the U.S. before the end of the year, including over 20 locations in the metro NYC area beginning in November.  Source: www.twice.com The new kiosks will be… Read More »

Wincor Nixdorf commissioned IDC study: In 2017 banks worldwide will invest 16 billion USD in branch transformation and the new technologies it requires

Key factors in the success of branch transformation projects, according to the study, are differentiation in branch type within the branch network, an improved customer experience, and the option of carrying out cash and other standard transactions quickly and easily Source: eprretailnews.com Heidloff also offered a report on the status of the ATM Security Association, which was founded… Read More »

Denver installs 16 BorderXpress APC kiosks – Airport World Magazine

Denver International Airport has installed 16 BorderXpress automated passport control (APC) kiosks to expedite the customs entry process for international travellers. Source: www.airport-world.com Nice photos and story on new addition to CBP area.  Through a competitive bid process, Innovative Travel Solutions – a business unit within Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) dedicated to APC development – won the bid to install… Read More »

Is McDonald’s Planning to Replace Its Cashiers With Computer Screens?

After McDonald’s announced yet another round of disappointing earnings yesterday—its quarterly profits fell 30 percent—the Wall Street Journal editorial page took a moment to gloat. “So even one of the world’s most ubiquitous consumer brands cannot print money at its pleasure,” it wrote. “This may be news to liberal pressure… Source: www.slate.com Nice article on labor costs and… Read More »

CPI to launch new note recycler in Q1

Crane Payment Innovations has expanded its SC product line to include note-recycling product SC Recycler, scheduled for launch in Q1 2015. Source: www.kioskmarketplace.com Two note recycler in a very small footprint. Nice transition between the CashFlow and the BNR product line.  Will find most use in the vending and retail applications.  The bank automation will likely remain Fujitsu… Read More »

Kiosk Monitor – Kiosk Monitoring and Administration software

Remote monitoring software by Working Solutions. Source: www.kioskmonitor.com Good stuff – Kioskmonitor solution is designed to provide you with a complete set of tools you will need to remote support any number of self service interactive kiosks installed. in the field. Remote kiosk managment is achieved by two technologies working together and utilising our 100% available server network which… Read More »

Creative Solutions Consulting – Business Strategy | Business Planning | Business Integration

Creative Solutions Consulting, LLC is a consortium of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals offering executive-level business experience and thought leadership to assist companies in achieving both short-term business goals as well as strategic business results. Source: www.creativesolsconsulting.com Top notch consulting firm headed up by Janet Webster. Core competencies include business consulting and coaching as well as customer engagement technology planning for… Read More »

KioWare Releases New Versions of Kiosk Software

Version 3.4 of KioWare for Android is now available. Also available is Version 7.3.0 of KioWare for Windows. With External Device Support for a plethora of new devices, this latest release of KioWare Kiosk Software Products allows for integration with new payment, printing, and security devices. Source: www.kioware.com Disable status bar, Spanish language, and EMV compliance & devices… Read More »

Harbortouch Unveils New Built-for-Purpose “Tablet POS Killer”

New built-for-purpose POS system combines power and functionality of traditional POS system with simplicity and sleek design of tablet. Source: www.bsminfo.com “In recent years, there has been a lot of attention surrounding tablet-based mPOS systems,” notes Harbortouch CEO Jared Isaacman. “However, we have started to see a backlash against these tablet systems as merchants realize their limitations. These… Read More »

SAP fraud prevention at Biometrics 2014

 one week from now in London, the latest trends and security techniques will be shown at Biometrics 2014. Learn how the most current technology can mitigate SAP insider fraud. Come visit us with Fujitsu at STAND W60 to see how SAP users are combining PalmSecure biometric readers with SAP-certified bioLock software to prevent unauthorized activity in SAP. PalmSecure is… Read More »