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| 01 Jul |  Association to debut library of self-service 'best practices' next week
The Self-Service & Kiosk Association will release 10 best practices documents later this month, with topics ranging from kiosk enclosures to power protection. Find out how the documents can be obtained. |
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| 24 Jun |  The voices of self-service
Whether it's 'Thank you for shopping' or 'Please stand by,' self-service solutions often provide voice prompts to assist the user. But just who are the voices behind the boxes? |
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| 17 Jun |  SSKA reps to travel to the Far East for China kiosk show
This month, the movers and the shakers in the self-service industry will head to Asia for the China kiosk show. Find out what the Self-Service & Kiosk Association is doing to mark the occasion. |
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| 10 Jun |  REPORT: Self-service on the rise in European markets
The new state-of-the-industry report released by Summit Research Associates indicates steady growth of the self-service market in Europe, but the quick serve restaurant industry is saying 'not so fast.' |
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| 03 Jun |  Self-service industry remembers Livewire's Don England
The self-service kiosk industry lost a champion last month when Don England, vice president of sales and business development at Livewire International Inc., passed away. England's friends and colleagues sound off on who he was and the contributions he made to self-service. |
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| 28 May |  S3 security initiative Web site now online
The Storefront Security Standards initiative — otherwise known as S3 — is the Digital Technology Alliance's answer to those who are calling on the self-service and digital signage industries to develop best practices to protect consumers from identity theft. S3 certification will be available this fall, but for now, check out the beta version of the initiative's Web site. |
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| 19 May |  Eastern and Central Europe: Ripe for the kiosk industry?
Russia, Poland, Romania, Croatia: They may have been focal points of unrest in the past, but some in the self-service industry say they are poised to adapt kiosk technology. Steve Arel shows why top technology businesses are eyeing Central and Eastern Europe very closely. |
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| 12 May |  The self-order kiosk
"The Self-Order Kiosk" is a new guide, sponsored by EMN8, that is available free to visitors of SelfService.org. The guide focuses on how self-order kiosks are improving the customer experience at many delis and restaurants. Read the guide's introduction, written by Patrick Avery, and find out how to view the guide here. |
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| 05 May |  'The year of digital media' for NCR
NCR Corp.’s Dick Arnold, who showed off his company’s newest retail solutions during the third-annual Self-Service Universe Executive Conference for the Americas, held in Orlando April 2 - 4, says retailers’ adoption of new technology is increasing – and NCR expects to be at the crest. |
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| 28 Apr |  The show must go on
He's the man behind the show — specifically the KioskCom Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show — and he knows what it takes to get the industry's best and brightest under one roof. Find out what makes Lawrence Dvorchik tick. |
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| 24 Apr |  More from the floor of Self Service Expo
So much went on at the KioskCom Self Service Expo that it was impossible to pack it all into one article. Joseph Grove, associate publisher, was there in Las Vegas and provides another look at the show. |
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| 21 Apr |  Association baton passes at Advisory Board meeting
Former SSKA president Alex Richardson has left his office to assume the presidency of the Digital Technology Alliance. Find out who his replacement is and how the transfer of power took place. Joseph Grove was on the scene in Las Vegas and has a full report. |
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| 14 Apr |  Is there a future for recycling kiosks in the U.S.?
Recycling kiosks have penetrated Western Europe, but industry experts say they're nowhere to be found in the U.S. Find out why, and whether they might appear in the future. |
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| 07 Apr |  DVD kiosks and R-rated movies
Several locations that house redbox kiosks have removed R-rated movies after complaints that it was too easy for young people to rent those titles. |
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| 31 Mar | Digital signage, self-service trade shows converge on Las Vegas
April brings showers and flowers, not to mention the KioskCom Self Service Expo. But this year, the Digital Signage Show will be conjoined with KioskCom's. |
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| 18 Mar |  Five steps to a greener kiosk
As the public eye continues to focus on environmental issues such as global warming and energy conservation, some kiosk manufacturers are looking for new ways to go green. |
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| 04 Mar |  Kiosk revitalizes old-time photo concept
Malls and movie theaters are adding an amusement park-style self-service machine that enables users to place their photo on the cover of a popular magazine. |
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| 19 Feb |  Startup 'eyes' health care
EyeSite kiosk founder hopes to get more people into the doctor's office. |
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| 04 Feb |  Putting the 'world' in Wincor World
Wincor World 2008 showcased a wealth of cutting-edge self-service technology. Find out what went down at the trade show in Paderborn, Germany. |
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| 28 Jan |  Make sure hotel check-in kiosks do the right thing
Getting the most of a hotel check-in kiosk deployment requires knowing what the customer wants. |
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