News from the Self-Service & Kiosk Show, day 2

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 29, 2006

Watch Self-Service World in the coming days for full coverage of the Show.

The ad-supported revenue model: Does it work?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Some companies suggest that digital signage can be subsidized — in part or in whole — by selling advertising space on the network. But should retailers be…

Touchscreen ordering finds favor in U.K. restaurant

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The new Canterbury fast-casual restaurant Bytes is built around self-service — and early reviews are glowing.

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.

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.

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…

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…

What lies ahead for digital signage

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

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

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…

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…

The next generation of DVD rental?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

July 21, 2005

Kiosks are taking aim at the titanic movie rental industry. But will their convenience and low prices be enough to woo consumers away from a leisurely stroll…

Choosing the right tech for digital displays

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

May 23, 2005

A number of expert panel discussions were conducted at the second annual Digital Retailing Expo, held May 18-19 at Chicago's Navy Pier Exhibition Center. Among…

Pushing the enclosure envelope, part 1

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

May 15, 2005

While traditional designs still make sense for a great number of applications, there are other times that call for something special. We take a look at some…

See me, touch me, heal me

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

April 25, 2005

Healthcare professionals are exploring ways in which kiosks can make their lives easier and their work more effective — by handling routine tasks and freeing…

APW, Diebold among the big newsmakers at the 2005 KioskCom show

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

April 24, 2005

They say that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. That certainly wasn't the case last week, as professionals from throughout the kiosk industry converged…