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.

Gas Station TV signage network launched

June 5, 2006

DETROIT — Gas Station TV (GSTV) launched its digital television network, which converts fuel stations nationwide into media centers. According to a news…

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…

3M Digital Signage releases Network Edition version 3.0

May 30, 2006

SEATTLE — 3M Digital Signage, worldwide provider of digital signage network solutions, announced the release of 3M Digital Signage Software — Network Edition…

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.

Funeral homes adopting video-tribute kiosks

May 29, 2006

Kansas City Star: Video memorials, once the province of the very wealthy, are becoming more affordable as video cameras become more common in homes. Funeral…

OfficeMax expands in-store digital signage network

May 25, 2006

TORONTO — Adflow Networks announced that OfficeMax, a national leader in office products and services, is expanding its in-store digital signage network to…

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.

Giant interactive display installed at O'Hare

May 24, 2006

Media Life: Accenture has just erected a giant interactive display at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The Accenture Interactive Network debuted with a…

StrandVision unveils digital signage for schools

May 23, 2006

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, has introduced low-cost, easy-to-administer digital signs for K-12 schools…

Elo introduces new touchscreens

May 21, 2006

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Elo TouchSystems, provider of touch technology and a division of Tyco Electronics Corp., announced two new LCD rear-mount kiosk…

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.

Digital Retailing Expo: SMART, Carnival win digital retailer award

May 18, 2006

CALGARY, Alberta — SMART Technologies Inc. announced that SMART and Carnival Cruise Lines have won the 2006 Digital Retailer of the Year Award for…

NeoProducts inducted into Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

May 17, 2006

(Australia) Star News Group: NeoProducts will be recognized by the State Government as one of 10 Victorian businesses worthy of joining 48 other present and…

Transparent Technologies, Allure Digital Media announce signage partnership

May 16, 2006

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Transparent Technologies, a resource for the integration, deployment and support of custom computer platforms and custom IT solutions…

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…

Nanonation, LocaModa partner to mobile-enable digital signage

May 15, 2006

BOSTON, Mass. — Nanonation, provider of customer experience software for kiosks and digital signage, and LocaModa Inc., a technology company enabling mobile…

DDC aligns with Miller Zell, 3M and NEC for digital signage

May 15, 2006

WATERLOO, Ontario — Digital signage network company Digital Display & Communication Inc. (DDC) has aligned with Miller Zell, NEC Display Solutions of…

SMART expands Actalyst digital signage line

May 14, 2006

CALGARY, Alberta — SMART Technologies Inc. announced the continued expansion of its Actalyst interactive digital signage product line to include an overlay for…