Soofa teams with Boston, releases air quality widget

August 2, 2023

Soofa, a provider of solar-powered kiosks with OOH advertising, has announced its air quality widget rollout in partnership with Boston's Environment…

The Next Step in Personalizing Self-Service Interactions

Although self-service technology provides convenience and efficiency, it can also feel impersonal and frustrating if the system is not tailored towards an…

Challenges Facing Today's Self-Service Industry

One of the primary challenges facing self-service devices is the customer experience. Although self-service machines can be convenient for customers, they can…

Embracing AI-powered customer service — peril and promise

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

AI isn't going anywhere, and AI-powered avatar customer service is on the rise, including a recent in-person demonstration in Orlando Florida. Citing recent…

SOS receives $7.6M in funding for smart wellness vending machines

June 26, 2023

SOS co-founders Susanna Twarog (L) and Robina Verbeek (R). Image provided by Made You Feel. SOS, a smart wellness products vending machine company…

Olyns announces $4M funding round for AI-powered recycling tech

May 8, 2023

Olyns, a recycling technology firm, has announced results from its $4 million Series A funding round, according to a press release.

Right to Repair

The Right to Repair means you're actually in the driver's seat when it comes to selecting & partnering with an independent service provider or even choosing to…

Presented by Burroughs, Inc.

Digital Transformation Technologies To Implement For 2023

When you’re responsible for ensuring your organization’s day-to-day operations run smoothly, securely, and reliably, it can be difficult to find time to look…

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Four ways an integration partner can help businesses capitalize on digital signage

Collaboration enables businesses to spend more time focusing on what they do best – running their businesses. Here are four ways an integration partner can…

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Self-service innovation emerges faster, but 2023 brings new challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Thought leaders during the Executive Roundtable offered positive predictions for 2023 and beyond as consumer acceptance of self service reaches new levels.

Is 5G ready for prime time in self service?

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

James Weaver of Cradlepoint described the science and current state of 5G, from rapidly growing mid-band networks to powerful benefits like edge computing and…

Self-service equipment finds more post-pandemic niches

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Post-pandemic, consumers want to return to stores, but they are also seeking an omnichannel experience that includes self-service equipment.

Mobile pay and self-service kiosks: Partners or competitors?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Both mobile pay and kiosks have a role to play in today’s retail environment, but experts offered different views on whether or not the current customer demand…

Summit honors 2022 Self-Service Innovation Award winners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Winners of the third annual Self-Service Innovation Awards accepted their plaques during the Self-Service Innovation Summit in Hollywood, Florida.

How O’Hare taps self-service to meet the post pandemic customer

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Chicago's aviation department responded to COVID by upgrading vending and self-checkout options that have largely restored concessions sales to pre-COVID…

The Digital Transformation Checklist All Businesses Need

Although it’s hard to predict what customer trends will pop up in the years ahead, one preference that will only continue to grow: an increasing expectation…

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Kiosk Card Encoder & Printer

With magnetic, IC, RF cards

Presented by KYTronics Co., Ltd.

Frank Mayer updates logo and website design

July 11, 2022

Frank Mayer and Associates Inc., a provider of point-of-purchase displays, digital signage and self-serve kiosks, has changed its logo and its website design…

Ticket Issuing Machine with Thermal Printer

With magnetic, barcode, RF cards

Presented by KYTronics Co., Ltd.

Thermal Rewritable Printer

With RF read/write

Presented by KYTronics Co., Ltd.