Software interfaces look to the future

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The days of the purely functional interface are over, giving way to the "citizen designer" and the rise of a new aesthetic.

Kiosks, digital signs keep kids in the store

Adding self-service increases sales, traffic for a Canadian skate shop.

Nanonation: Success in the heartland

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Back from a triple victory at the KioskCom awards, the software pioneer continues to set the pace for customer experience design.

HP helps itself to share of self-service industry

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

With the launch of two self-service kiosks, Hewlett-Packard is poised to make a formidable run at do-it-yourself.

Elo unveils new touchscreen technology

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Acoustic Pulse Recognition uses sound, pure glass to combine the benefits of other touch technologies.

Technology standards emerging for c-store industry

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The typical c-store is a bewildering daisy chain of systems, technologies and processes. Now, the organization PCATS is working to make those systems talk…

Self-service, kiosk developers exhibit at Retail Systems 2006

A number of self-service innovators turned up for the 2006 Retail Systems show in Chicago, held May 21-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Retail Systems exhibitors feel the need for speed

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Line-busting queues up as a self-service mainstay, with several suppliers meeting the demand to move the masses.

Signs point toward interactivity at Chicago show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

At Digital Retailing Expo, information travel is a two-way street.

University of Memphis studies kiosks, human behavior

The Memphis Intelligent Kiosk Initiative is a research project designed to investigate the preferred and most efficient forms of human interaction with…

What lies ahead for digital signage

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

We asked several industry experts about their vision for the future of digital signage — the promise it holds for the next year, its possible uses and its…

Make your digital signs brighter for shoppers

by Scott Slucher — Account Executive, Networld Alliance

Knowing your goals — and how to measure them — is key to a successful rollout. Here's how to judge your program.

What lies ahead for digital signage

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A roundtable discussion of what's next for this exciting technology.

Out with the old, in with self-service

by Robert Fincher — EVP, NetWorld Alliance

Retailers must save themselves. Customer service is on the decline, and only self-service can save it. Bob Fincher, general manager of the self-service…

Digital signage: motivations and measurements

Companies continue to adopt digital signage at a rapid pace — but are they doing so for the right reasons? What are the real motivating factors behind…

J.C. Penney un-pops its self-service concept store

J.C. Penney rolled up the red carpet at its pop-up self-service store on 1 Times Square in New York City. The revolutionary store only sold products via…

Romance your brand with digital signage

USC sub shop uses surf theme to reach students.

The 2006 software roundup

The 25 best software picks for the new year, from suites to applications. What's on your hard drive?

Wincor World '06 highlights comprehensive banking, retail solutions

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Innovation in system architecture is changing the way bankers and retailers do business. At Wincor World 2006, more than 70 Wincor partners from around the…

Continental divides

The United States and Europe have led the way into the age of self-service. But between them is there a king of the world?