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?

A self-service music Mecca in New York

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The Virgin Megastore in New York recently launched the "Virgin Vault" program, which uses 150 kiosks to serve up product information, movie clips and audio…

A giant of a self-service rollout

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The Camp Hill, Pa., location of Giant Food Stores recently launched an ambitious storewide self-service initiative, built on kiosks and a self-checkout system…

Interactive taxi kiosks deliver information, entertainment

Cab riders in some major cities may find that making their way around a metropolis has just gotten easier, thanks to the emergence of new interactive taxi…

How to measure the breakeven point of digital displays

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The case for deploying digital displays is strong, but tracking return on investment can be tough. Here are some ways to measure their effectiveness and make…

Get noticed with a custom-designed kiosk

Companies seeking ways to differentiate themselves may find that custom-designed kiosks are worth a look.    

RFID comes out of the warehouse

The technology has made news by pulling duty in the backrooms of major retailers. Is it finally ready to meet some customers on the sales floor?