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Kiosk Industry News for September 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association, our features - IAAPA is coming up for us and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense. In January we are at NRF and are an official sponsor of the NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone. We have two full conference passes to give away for free.

Preview: https://kioskindustry.org/iaapa-kiosk-update/

We have a writeup by beststocks.com on how to profit from consumer-centric self-service. Its a good article and kiosk industry is referenced.

Finally, new entries on Best Offer inventory. Thirty top of the line telehealth units with vitals. Also a large quantity of Crane BNR cash recyclers. Seller will take best offer. Normally on-sale for $4K each.

Restaurant News -- new digital-only Whataburger just opened in Austin. Also a nice case study with Aramark.

ADA -- HHS issued NPRM on proposed changes to Section 504 rules. It appears to mainly affect telehealth, thin clients, chromebooks, websites of course as well as mobile apps. There is some kiosk but not much. They are looking forward to December 2023 and the new guidelines from the U.S. Access Board. We have a couple of new and updated posts by TPGi that are not to be missed.

News 9/15/2023:

* ADA Kiosks - HHS Section 504 Proposed Rule Writeup

* NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone - Free Full Conference Pass (2)

* Consumer-Centric Self-Service - How To Profit

* Kiosks For Sale - New Inventory

* Kiosk Accessibility in Healthcare

* Four Rules for Healthcare Stations and Kiosks

* Digital-Only Restaurant by Whataburger Opens

* Build Your Own LLM

* Kiosk Case Study - Aramark POS & Morrison

* Touch Screen Outdoor - ELO Outdoor Touch Screen

* PCI Kiosk - What About PCI DSS 4.0?

* Kiosks at Living Spaces Colorado - In the Wild

* SiteKiosk Demo with AI

* AVIXA Posts

* Real-Time Displays for Spokane Transit System

* Generative AI: Coming soon to a wayfinding kiosk

* Biometric Kiosk Authentication - Frank Olea

* Accessibility and ADA Update - June 2023

* Conversational Avatars (Tokkio by NVIDIA)

* Cool Stuff at InfoComm 2023

* Funnies - Coming in a bit under budget...

* Seven Steps to Installing LED Video Walls

* AV posts on AVIXA

For more information, contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 27 years (three years to go before we retire). For all verticals, visit The Industry Group.

Thanks to the companies who make this possible.

From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association, our features - IAAPA is coming up for us and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense. In January we are at NRF and are an official sponsor of the NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone. We have two full conference passes to give away for free.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk Industry News for August 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA): Our features - We have running wrap on upcoming tradeshows such as IAAPA Orlando, DSE in Vegas and NRF. NRF is doing a new Food Service Innovation Zone this year and we are a sponsor. At IAAPA we will have two premium outdoor ticketing kiosks featuring wristband dispensing. Kiosk terminal costs are falling. Now we have mainstream Linux hardware and software from KioWare and Elo. This month a couple of articles on evolution of avatars and conversational AI.

ADA -- September is ADA Committee call. In advance, we are finishing up a consensus resource article on ADA and the disabled/impaired population (worldwide). You are welcome to send me comments. Worth noting the NPRM by DOJ on websites and mobile apps.

People -- Well, it appears that the venerable globetrotter Ed Crowley has settled into a new position with AAG Consulting led by Stuart Armstrong (new sponsor). Congrats to AAG and Ed.

Profiled this month:

Update on Panasonic drive-thru solutions. If you need superior technology for your restaurant, look at Panasonic. A reminder from UCP Inc. that the Ingenico iUC285 is being retired in 2024. That unit has been the standard unit for all kiosks. Ingenico is a two-year Gold sponsor for KMA.

News 8/14/2023:

* Tradeshow Update for Self-Service

* IAAPA Kiosk Update

* Linux Kiosk Mode - Lockdown Browser from KioWare

* Airport Digital Signage - How To Maximize

* DOJ NPRM on Web and Mobile Accessibility

* Disabled and Impaired Population Numbers - ADA

* Kiosk Industry Top Tags and Categories

* ADA - Web Accessibility & Mobile Accessibility

* The Dangers of OTS Computers (& Why a true kiosk is better)

* Digital Signage Show Keynote Speakers Announced

* Linux Kiosk - I-Series Slate Linux Debian 10

* AI & Restaurant Avatar Update

* Kiosk Payment - Ingenico Self-Service Solutions

* Restaurants ADA Compliant

* AI Assist Driving Revenue and Productivity

* AVIXA Posts

* Maximizing Airport Digital Signage

* AI & Restaurant Customer-Facing Avatars

* Biometrics in the Public Space

* Hotels - Most Popular PMS Being Used

* AV posts on AVIXA

For more information, contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Tradeshow Update: https://kioskindustry.org/tradeshow-update-for-self-service/.

Since 1996 for 27 years (three years to go before we retire).

For a list of all verticals, visit The Industry Group - https://industrygroup.org/.

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible - https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA): Our features - We have running wrap on upcoming tradeshows such as IAAPA Orlando, DSE in Vegas and NRF. NRF is doing a new Food Service Innovation Zone this year and we are a sponsor. At IAAPA we will have two premium outdoor ticketing kiosks featuring wristband dispensing. Kiosk terminal costs are falling.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk Industry July 2023 Updates – ADA, PMS, and Biometrics

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Public service announcement from Kiosk Manufacturer Association: KMA checked with the U.S. Access Board and got updates on the EV Charging and POS Self-Service NPRMs. We are looking at September 2023 for the EV release and then December 2023 for the POS/KIosks release. We sent in comments for both. Architectural ABA standards will come into play. It was also great to see Korean Kiosk Accessibility Council formed in June.

Our features: the Hotel PMS summary article covering 20 or so hospitality vendor companies. We gave Bard a try at assisting and we included that information. Seemed like nice follow-up to HITEC in Toronto. Nice interview with Frank Olea covering biometrics. Big focus on IRIS ID and nice of Iris ID to republish. The Kiosk Definition 2023 was updated. This is from Tech View on LinkedIn. Did you know Mehmet built a kiosk in Constantinople? Some might postulate that Vlad the Impaler invented visual analog signage.

The pictures from Lowes are telling (no more NCR). Bit of history is NCR bought Optimal Robotics out of upstate NY years ago, and their units have been replaced by units by another company based in upstate NY. What are the odds? Aand we were a bit stunned by the Dunkin Donuts menu boards using printed stickers (see In The Wild post). Maybe they went cheap?

Profile this month:

See our update on Panasonic drive-thru solutions. We have yet to identify solution set Panasonic does not provide (including EVs, robotics and ghost kitchens. Reminder from UCP Inc. that Ingenico iUC285 is being retired in 2024. That unit has been the standard unit for all kiosks. Ingenico is a two-year Gold sponsor for KMA.

News 7/14/2023:

* Wayfinding 3D - 22Miles BrightSign Video

* Korean Kiosk Association & Kiosk Accessibility Council Formed

* In The Wild - New Lowes SCO + Dunkin Donuts Needs to drink more coffee

* HYPERMODULAR(tm) Kiosk Custom Kiosk Process from Olea

* Ingenico iUC285 Still Available but Self 3000 is Moving In

* Panasonic Connect Drive-Thru Solutions - Toughbooks, Stingray, ClearConnect

* Hotel Check-In Systems - Property Management Options

* DynaTouch - Kiosk Software and Solutions

* Touch Screen Sale + New Elo 2770L Touchscreen

* Biometric Kiosk Authentication - A Talk With Frank Olea

* Generative AI: InfoComm winner 22Miles 3D wayfinding kiosk

* EV Charging Digital Signage via Broadsign for LG

* Smart City Kiosks Project Dallas - Example RFP

* Healthcare Kiosk Video Demo with Accessibility ADA

* Medical Kiosk - Draganfly Kiosk - Example RFP

* AVIXA Posts

* Generative AI: Coming soon to a wayfinding kiosk near you

* Biometric Kiosk Authentication - A Talk With Frank Olea

* Accessibility and ADA Update - June 2023

* Conversational Avatars for Kiosks (Tokkio by NVIDIA)

* Full list of news

* AV posts on AVIXA

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Thanks to companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

Public service announcement from Kiosk Manufacturer Association: KMA checked with the U.S. Access Board and got updates on the EV Charging and POS Self-Service NPRMs. We are looking at September 2023 for the EV release and then December 2023 for the POS/KIosks release. We sent in comments for both.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Olea Kiosks Launches its HYPERMODULAR Kiosk Technology

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks(R), the fastest growing provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has announced its new HYPERMODULAR(TM) kiosk technology which allows for complex kiosk configurations to be piloted and in-service much faster than a custom designed product.

Olea's HYPERMODULAR(TM) technology directly addresses the growing challenge of configuring kiosks with complex access control peripherals so governments, businesses, and organizations can tackle their most pressing needs for automation and to expedite time to market.

While the product is targeted at firms requiring access control solutions, other complex kiosk use cases will benefit from this platform. It's designed to accommodate a host of self-service peripherals including barcode scanners, RFID readers, iris scanners, fingerprint readers and many more.

"We want to help our customers reduce the time and money spent on kiosk design and engineering services, so we developed the HYPERMODULAR to address that challenge," explained Frank Olea, CEO.

"This innovative platform is designed to address common complex requirements with a faster time-to-market and the ability to iterate quickly. In the past, kiosk projects required large upfront CAPEX, complex development and productization and could take 6 months to get to a prototype," added Olea.

With HYPERMODULAR(TM), Olea has developed a hardware partnership ecosystem where several common components are pre-tested. This is what facilitates faster deployment, improved support and enhanced innovation.

For more information, visit: https://www.olea.com/product/hypermodular/

Patent pending. Filed with USPTO.

About Olea Kiosks(R), Inc.:

Olea Kiosks(R) Inc., is a self-service kiosk solution provider for government, healthcare, hospitality, travel, and entertainment. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include CLEAR, IDEMIA, Greyhound Lines, Securiport, ACF Technologies, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Olea Kiosks can be found wherever high-volume authentications and transactions are required, including 50+ major airports, and premier stadiums across all 5 major US sports leagues.

For more information, visit https://www.olea.com/.

Olea Kiosks, the fastest growing provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has announced its new HYPERMODULAR kiosk technology which allows for complex kiosk configurations to be piloted and in-service much faster than a custom designed product.

Related link: https://www.olea.com/

InfoComm 2023 Preview Kiosk Association

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - big show in Orlando is InfoComm 2023. The Sixteen-Nine mixer is "very" sold out though they (AVIXA) are still taking sponsors. We are an official media partner (with free passes $300 value).

Members At The Show:

* 22Miles - 809 10×10

* LG Business - 1642 130×80

* Mimo Monitors - 1475 20×20

* Panasonic - 901, W202A & W202B

* Peerless-AV - 1329 50×50 -- Peerless-AV(R) Preview

* Samsung - 1143 110×80

"InfoComm is the premier trade show for the digital signage community," said Rochelle Richardson, CEM, Senior Vice President of Expositions and Events, AVIXA, producer of InfoComm. "At the show, you'll learn from the top minds in the digital signage space, see solutions up close, and build professional connections to help you build a winning digital signage strategy."

Voice Order Kiosks - AI Voice Order Kiosks & Drive-Thrus:

In other news: we have launched new portal for Voice Order, https://voiceorder.net/. Whether it is self-order, hospitality, wayfinding, drive-thru menu boards or smart city deployments, voice is trendier than chatgpt. We have a writeup on digital avatars by NVIDIA featured this month.

News 6/9/2023:

* Samsung Kiosk New Partner Applova

* InfoComm 2023: Peerless-AV(R) Preview

* Player Loyalty Kiosks by Olea - Video and Comments by Frank Olea

* ADA Compliance and Digital Kiosks

* Conversational Avatar Agents - an NVIDIA Perspective

* Lockdown Browser Kiosk Remote Management Update 2023 - KioWare

* LG EV Charging Stations Update

* DSE 2023 - Registration About To Open Up for Digital Signage Tradeshow

* Secure Kiosks and Digital Signage Software - Cloud Based

* Olea Kiosks 2023 - Why Olea Kiosks May Be Your Ideal Kiosk Partner

* Murtec Review and Insights by Panasonic 2023

* Full list of news

* AV posts on AVIXA

* Conversational Avatars for Kiosks (Tokkio)

* Funnies - Results of coming in a bit under budget...

* Seven Steps to Installing LED Video Walls

* Smart City - New Options

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 27 years. For a list of all verticals visit The Industry Group - https://industrygroup.org/.

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/.

From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - big show in Orlando is InfoComm 2023. The Sixteen-Nine mixer is "very" sold out though they (AVIXA) are still taking sponsors. We are an official media partner (with free passes).

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

ADA Compliance and Digital Kiosks: Ensuring Accessibility in Healthcare Settings

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Innovations, a U.S. based digital kiosk manufacturing company, would like to inform the various stakeholders within the healthcare industry about the importance of digital kiosks in the medical field and emphasize the need for ADA compliance to ensure equal access and inclusion for all patients. Consulting with experts, such as Kiosk Innovations, can maximize inclusion and efficiency in implementing self-service solutions.

Digital kiosks serve an increasingly wide variety of tasks in today's society. It is no question these terminals can efficiently provide services in healthcare by completing tasks such as wayfinding directions as well as self service check into Epic's Welcome or other EHR systems. Being the patients first impression of a medical group, it is important that these devices are noticeable, welcoming, and easy to use for patients to ensure the patient's journey is fluid which ultimately increases adoption rates in this technology and helps instill confidence in patients.

It is important to understand the demographic of the typical healthcare patient. In many cases these individuals are older and/or may have a higher rate of disability (whether temporary or permanent) than the average US population. Healthcare providers have both an ethical and legal obligation to provide the same level of service to patients with common disabilities. ADA compliance is clearance and reach for those who are wheelchair bound, an audible form of navigation and either tactile or voice recognition for those who are visually impaired, or visual cues for those with auditory impairments.

To fulfil your legal obligations and be ADA compliant one must understand what information is being communicated, what tasks are to be completed, and provide equal access to this information as well as provide an equal amount of privacy. Not providing an equally accessible solution can result in legal ramifications, ethical shortcomings, reputational damage, and a lower adoption rate.

ADA compliance should not just be a legal requirement. Providing equal access and inclusion is the right thing for so many more reasons than just legal ramifications. Ensuring a digital self-service solution is ADA compliant ensures individuals remain autonomous. This allows a much larger range of patience that can complete tasks more efficiently, having a larger pool of patience that can help themselves helps drive organizational efficiencies.

The purpose of self service is to drive efficiency to patients as well as the organization, the greater accessibility the larger the pool of users, the larger the pool of users, the more efficiency gained. Self-service is a tool, the consultant at Kiosk Innovations can help guide you towards a solution that maximizes inclusion for your patients and efficiency for your organization.

To learn more visit: https://kioskinnovations.com/.

About Kiosk Innovations:

Based in Denver, Colorado, Kiosk Innovations is an employee-owned company that supports and nurtures the essence of what is required to give customers the quality solutions they need - INNOVATION. We are proud to produce unique and original designs that not only stand out from their surroundings, but incorporate ever-changing technological advancements as they are introduced to the industry.

With more than 30 years of experience, the Kiosk Innovations team has extensive knowledge of evolving kiosk applications, and we design and manufacture everything in-house to ensure tight quality control while keeping costs competitive. Combining first-rate knowledge and field experience with creative vision and passion, Kiosk Innovations strives to provide the very best customer service and experience.

Kiosk Innovations, a U.S. based digital kiosk manufacturing company, would like to inform the various stakeholders within the healthcare industry about the importance of digital kiosks in the medical field and emphasize the need for ADA compliance to ensure equal access and inclusion for all patients. Consulting with experts, such as Kiosk Innovations, can maximize inclusion and efficiency in implementing self-service solutions.

Related link: https://kioskinnovations.com/

Kiosk Industry at National Restaurant Association (NRA) 2023 Chicago Tech Pavilion

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - Come see us in Chicago at NRA 2023. We are in booth 6475 with over 50 companies are represented. We have a limited number of free passes we are happy to provide. We'll be showing conversational AI in our booth in the Tech Pavilion (6475).

See our dedicated page for Conversational AI and Voice covering assisted shopping at grocery store (e.g., Sprouts) and fast food drive thru pilots which are launching every other day (Wendy's is latest). Accessibility and ADA for self order will be highlighted in our booth as well. Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/conversational-ai-voice/

Featured this month:

National Restaurant Association tradeshow in Chicago. Visit our NRA portal in the meantime for a preview. We have a limited number of free passes (also for InfoComm in Orlando where we are official media partner). In the booth at NRA includes: Storm Interface, Pyramid Computer, imageHOLDERS, SapientX, Samsung, Nanonation and Pitney Bowes.

Learn more: https://directory.nationalrestaurantshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=62520315

News 5/15/2023:

* Secure Kiosks and Digital Signage Software - Cloud Based

* Why Olea Kiosks Just Might Be Your Ideal Kiosk Partner

* Murtec Review and Insights by Panasonic

* Kiosk People On The Move - Ed Crowley Lands with Cyntra

* Airline Kiosks - Alaska Air Experiments with no check-in and only baggage kiosks

* ADA Kiosk & Accessibility Update - New technology, tradeshows, Braille pad and more

* Video ImageHOLDERS - Production Floor Showing Mass Product

* JAWS For Kiosks at NRA - Booth 6966

* Retail Technology Trade Show UK

* Technology Report on Restaurants Released by NRN

* Redbox Kiosks and Dollar General Stores

* Aloha Outage - NCR Outage Ransomware attack - Daily Updates

* Full list of news

* AV posts on AVIXA

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 27 years. For a list of all verticals visit The Industry Group - https://industrygroup.org/

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-manufacturer-companies/

From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) - Come see us in Chicago at NRA 2023. We are in booth 6475 with over 50 companies are represented. We have a limited number of free passes we are happy to provide. We'll be showing conversational AI in our booth in the Tech Pavilion (6475).

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Olea Kiosks Launches Quick Ship Program for Austin Model

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, the fastest growing provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has announced the launch of its new Quick Ship Program for its most popular model, the Austin kiosk. This program is designed to provide customers with a fast and efficient way to receive their most optimal kiosk, with a delivery time of just 4 weeks.

The Austin model is known for its sleek design and robust features, making it a popular choice for food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality, and retail including self-checkout. With this new Quick Ship Program, customers can now receive their kiosk much faster than before, allowing them to quickly configure and implement their self-service solutions and improve their operations.

"Our customers have been asking for a faster turnaround time, and we listened. With this program, we can now deliver our most modular kiosk in just 4 weeks," said Frank Olea, CEO of Olea Kiosks. "The industry standard is eight to 12 weeks from receipt of PO, so we feel this is particularly helpful for seasonal businesses and hospitality where staffing is a chronic challenge," Olea added.

Upon launch, the Quick Ship Program will include the Austin free-standing kiosk model, which includes various peripherals such as a 22-inch touch screen display, a high-performance computer, a receipt printer, barcode scanner, camera, card reader and payment device. The Austin desk-top model is expected to be added soon, along with other high-volume kiosk models.

Olea Kiosks is committed to providing the best self-service kiosk solutions on the market, and the launch of its Quick Ship Program is just one of the many ways the company is fulfilling that commitment. With this program, customers can expect faster delivery times to enable them to launch their self-service programs as quickly as possible.

You can learn more about Olea's Quick Ship program here: https://www.olea.com/olea-kiosks-quick-ship-program/

About Olea Kiosks®, Inc.

Olea Kiosks® Inc., is a self-service kiosk solution provider for government, healthcare, hospitality, travel, and entertainment. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include CLEAR, Compass Group, Kaiser Permanente, Dodger Stadium, AMC Movie Theater, The Habit Burger Grill, and Universal Studios Theme Parks.

More information: https://www.olea.com/.

Olea Kiosks®, the fastest growing provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has announced the launch of its new Quick Ship Program for its most popular model, the Austin kiosk. This program is designed to provide customers with a fast and efficient way to receive their most optimal kiosk, with a delivery time of just 4 weeks.

Related link: https://www.olea.com/

LenderLogix launches LiteSpeed point of sale system to address the needs of small to mid-sized mortgage lenders

BUFFALO, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced the launch of LiteSpeed, a streamlined point-of-sale (POS) system designed for small to mid-sized lenders. LiteSpeed delivers lenders the essential POS functionality they need to compete in today's digitally-driven market at a lower cost and without significant investment in the implementation and internal support larger platforms require.

"Many of the POS platforms on the market today function as a second loan origination system in disguise in terms of features, architecture and required upkeep, effectively putting them out of reach for the majority of the market," said LenderLogix Founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien. "We knew there had to be a better, more efficient, and certainly more cost-effective way to manage the loan application process, so we created LiteSpeed to deliver pragmatic POS functionality at a price point that makes sense for the average mortgage lender."

LiteSpeed was strategically and intentionally designed to provide borrowers with a simple, yet amazing user experience. The white-labeled platform guides borrowers through singular, auto-advancing application questions using animated iconography and dynamic messaging. Once the application is complete, borrowers are immediately presented a customized needs list, a secure document upload link and more from their selected loan originator.

"This type of high-touch early engagement is essential and shouldn't be hidden within an app or behind a login screen," O'Brien added. "As a result of this early engagement, lenders can increase lead capture and conversions while delivering a consistent brand identity across branches and teams - all while providing executives with more granular insight into marketing and sales performance."

About LenderLogix:

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today's mortgage lenders. The company's suite of products addresses the speed at which today's real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money.

For more information, visit https://www.lenderlogix.com/.

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LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced the launch of LiteSpeed, a streamlined point-of-sale (POS) system designed for small to mid-sized lenders. LiteSpeed delivers lenders the essential POS functionality they need to compete in today's digitally-driven market at a lower cost and without significant investment in the implementation and internal support larger platforms require.

Related link: https://www.lenderlogix.com/

Kiosk Industry Self Service News for February 2023

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- It's President's Day. And the Kiosk Manufacturer Association news centers around dispensing machines/kiosks and in particular legal cannabis and naloxone. Terrapin just deployed some extraordinary robotics for "bagging" and delivering marijuana here in Colorado. See the intro video in the post. Facial recognition, 1100 products, big touchscreen and the users get to watch thru a glass panel. We have a nice video demonstrating that.

In the naloxone news: last year (and year before) there were zero dollars budgeted by state, local and federal agencies for kiosks that dispense naloxone and also fentanyl detection strips. So far in 2023? Almost $500M.

Featured Sponsor this month is Panasonic. We published a case study on Wendy's recent POS upgrade. Along with that we also included drive-thru headsets, drive-thru whitepaper and menu boards. Of note in the Shake Shack news the big phrase over and over is "drive thru." We see where Wendy's teamed up with Doordash & Roku to let users order from their TV [link to story]. We need to get an update on the facial ordering that Wendy's Japan deployed.

News 2/21/2023

* Fast Food Restaurants Update - includes Dunkin Donuts commercial

* NRA Chicago - Fast Food Kiosks

* Shake Shack Kiosks Important Component in 2023

* Taco Bell Cantina Kiosks in Los Angeles

* WCAG 2.2 Checklist

* Interactive Fitness Mirror Retail

* ISE 2023 - A video review of LG Business Solutions

* dvLED Video Wall Museum

* Ticketing Kiosk - NASA

* ADA Retail Restaurants Regulations - 2023

* Full list of news

Insights

MUFSO is coming up, and then in May there is NRA. We are in the Tech Pavilion.

The ADA retail restaurants is a recap of the recent U.S. Access Board webinar which was terrific. We've included the graphics illustrating all of the architectural considerations that can be overlooked (except by trolling attorneys looking for a fast buck).

Regulations for EV charging stations are coming to a head. We participate on several ANSI workgroups and their official EV regulations go out for public review by end of March. The U.S. Access Board is releasing their ANPRM by end of summer.

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 27 years. For a list of all verticals visit The Industry Group.

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible.

Contact: info@kioskindustry.org with any questions.

It's President's Day. And the Kiosk Manufacturer Association news centers around dispensing machines/kiosks and in particular legal cannabis and naloxone. In the naloxone news: last year (and year before) there were zero dollars budgeted by state, local and federal agencies for kiosks that dispense naloxone and also fentanyl detection strips. So far in 2023? Almost $500M.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Retail Kiosk and Digital Signage News from the Kiosk Industry Group Jan. 2023

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Association News - Kiosks & Digital Signage in Retail: Next week is NRF in New York and we are in our usual location at entrance to lower level in #1602. We'll have 4 demos available at our booth. Other booths to visit include KIOSK (5502), Pyramid (3482), Storm Interface (1707), ImageHolders (4266), Insight Touch (1327), POSBANK (5649), Samsung (3657), Ingenico (3738), Elo (5803), Esper (855) and Star Micronics (5449).

News From Across Self-Service

* Airport Digital Displays and DVLEDs

* POS Order Terminals and McDonald's Style Pedestal Kiosks

* POS Terminal & Kiosks New Member POSBANK

* NRF 2023 - Come See us in 1602

* Kiosk Mode - What is Windows Kiosk Mode

* POS Order Touch

* Media Kiosk Writeups - Mondelez and NRN

* NASA Ticketing Kiosks Video - Double Screen - In the Wild

* NRF 2023 KMA - Samsung, Pyramid, KioWare, Vispero,& Olea.

* Grocery Self-Checkout & Disabled Shoppers - Food Institute

* No-Code Development Platform Intuiface Supports Raspberry Pi

Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/news-posts/

AVIXA Writeups

* NASA uses digital signage to speed up ticketing

* MSP Airport DVLEDs + 900 screen Project

* PDF - 2022 Drive Thru Study Report

* PDF Report - 2022 State of Restaurant Industry

* PDF - 7-Eleven Digital Signs

* Mexico Amusement Park Digital Signage Case Study

* Customer Self Order & Digital Messaging

* Wayfinding in Walmart

Learn more: https://xchange.avixa.org/users/kiosk-manufacturer-association/content

Videos

* Samsung Kiosk

* Automated Self-Return Retail Kiosks

* Digital Menu Boards Samsung

* NASA Ticketing Kiosks

* Taco Bell NY Cantina

* McDonald's Latest Concept for Automated

Insights

Interesting to see DVLED news in Minneapolis. The genesis of their solution was cloned in part by earlier solution deployed by Minnesota Twins. Extended writeup with pics supplied by the airport authority.

We've added POS aka Point of Sale as one of our main content threads for 2023.

Also, we have updated Market Research with new numbers for the industry along with restaurant statistics. We also take our shot at 2023 predictions.

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 27 years.

For all verticals visit The Industry Group.at: https://industrygroup.org/

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible.

Kiosk Association News - Kiosks & Digital Signage in Retail: Next week is NRF in New York and we are in our usual location at entrance to lower level in #1602. We'll have 4 demos available at our booth. Other booths to visit include KIOSK (5502), Pyramid (3482), Storm Interface (1707), ImageHolders (4266), Insight Touch (1327), POSBANK (5649), Samsung (3657), Ingenico (3738), Elo (5803), Esper (855) and Star Micronics (5449).

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Olea Kiosks, Inc. Announces Addition of Kiosk Industry Veteran Michael Tulloch

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., the premier provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, is proud to welcome industry veteran Michael Tulloch to its team as Director of Solution Sales. In this role, Tulloch will be responsible for growing the business in Access Control and Transportation.

With his ability to build strategic relationships, Tulloch will work to cultivate strategic partnerships with best-in-class software providers and venues. His extensive knowledge and experience in self-service solutions will help him as he looks to help innovate new solutions to quickly identify and validate visitors using biometric technology at prominent venues worldwide.

"I am very excited to join the team at Olea. The opportunity for self-service solutions has never been better and with enhanced technology including new biometric peripherals, I'm eager to bring new secure check-in opportunities to the table," said Tulloch.

"We've established an aggressive plan for 2023 and Michael will help us execute near-term revenue plans and assist in building the longer-term business and technology partnerships in the space," explained CEO Frank Olea. "We look forward to Michael establishing successful relationships to expand our installed base and build new business opportunities," added Olea.

About Olea Kiosks, Inc.:

Olea Kiosks® Inc., is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the travel, access control, healthcare, hospitality, and entertainment industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include CLEAR, IDEMIA, Kaiser Permanente, The Habit Burger Grill, and Universal Studios Theme Parks.

For more information, visit https://www.olea.com/.

Olea Kiosks®, Inc., the premier provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, is proud to welcome industry veteran Michael Tulloch to its team as Director of Solution Sales. In this role, Tulloch will be responsible for growing the business in Access Control and Transportation.

Related link: https://www.olea.com/

Kiosk and Menu Board News from the Kiosk Association (KMA)

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Association News - Menu Boards & Kiosks: News on Shake Shack, Panera's, Wendy's and BurgerFi. See information on tradeshows this week including DSE, IAAPA and Smart City Expo in Barcelona.

News 11/12/2022

* Mobile portable kiosk - Easy ship, easy setup, easy location

* Ticketing and wristband kiosks at IAAPA this week

* POS Market Report - Who uses what...

* Panera AI Drive Thru Proof of Concepts in NY review (see Deep Dive)

* Shake Shack - iPad kiosks coming to all

* Child Support Bill Payment

* Why and How of Accessible Kiosks Whitepaper

* Wendy's POS Case Study for franchisees

AVIXA Articles

* Curved Display Case Study 22Miles & Nanolumens - Video

* Latest update on iPads and small format for restaurants, healthcare & transportation

* Cosmopolitan Hotel Lobby Case Study with video

* Menu Board Technical Considerations

* BurgerFi ROI Case Study

* Enhancing C-Store Experience

* Digital Menu Boards - McDonald's & Coates

Analysis

I tested out Panera's new 'automated' drive-thru and now I think every fast food chain should use it -- An Alexa-type conversational order-taking AI for the drive-thru with lots of pics, but oddly no audio. Will multi-lingual capability be added? We've asked.

This coming week is a busy tradeshow week with DSE in Vegas (we are in 617, use KMN20 for a free pass. See cloud services for 3 different SOC systems, self-order countertops, an outdoor digital sidewalk marquee, and a dual 55 outdoor menu board. In Florida, there is the huge IAPPA show with all types of ticketing, and finally Smart City Expo in Barcelona.

The deadline for comments for the U.S. Access Board ANPRM is next week (21st) as well.

Articles: https://kioskindustry.org/news-posts/

LEARN MORE:

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 26 years. For a list of all verticals visit The Industry Group.

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible. Contact Craig to join them.

Kiosk Association News - Menu Boards & Kiosks: News on Shake Shack, Panera's, Wendy's and BurgerFi. See information on tradeshows this week including DSE, IAAPA and Smart City Expo in Barcelona.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Almost 30% of Restaurateurs Want to Change Their POS Provider, Says RestaurantOwner.com Survey

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- This week, RestaurantOwner.com released its 2022 POS Survey Report. The survey asked over 800 independent restaurant owners to rate and comment on their POS systems' installation and operational costs, system and contract characteristics, and their satisfaction with POS features and support.

A lot has changed since the RestaurantOwner.com POS Survey was last conducted in 2017. Here are some key takeaways from this year's survey:

* The ten most popular brands account for over three quarters of the market. Toast and Square were the most popular POS brands, a significant shift from 2017 when Aloha and Micros were the industry leaders.

* POS system upfront costs have fallen more than 30% since 2017, as today's restaurateurs are spending an average of only $9,289 to get up and running with their systems. On the other hand, monthly fees have increased by 274% to $379 on average over that same period.

* The growth in monthly subscriptions is due in part to flexibility in contract length in exchange for limitations on credit card processing. Almost half of those surveyed said they are locked into using their system's credit card processor.

* 61% of respondents report that they use one or more handheld devices in their operations compared with only 27% five years ago.

* Many survey takers say that they do not use many of their POS's features because they are hard to implement or operators lack the time and support to get the necessary training.

* Respondents are disappointed by the support they receive from their providers. In the 2017 survey, 84% of respondents were satisfied with vendor support but in the most recent survey, that proportion dropped to 69%. One restaurateur told us: "The phone support is terrible. You wait on hold for an hour just to speak with someone who is learning the system. Super frustrating all around."

* Challenges like these are driving about 30% of those surveyed to consider switching their POS provider within the next year.

The RestaurantOwner.com 2022 POS Survey provides valuable insights for those restaurateurs looking for a new POS system or wanting to make a change. POS providers will find that the survey gives them a wealth of data and straight-from-the-user comments that can help them improve their systems and services as well as attract new customers.

Explore the full survey results at https://RestaurantOwner.com/POS2022.

About RestaurantOwner.com:

RestaurantOwner.com is a community of independent restaurant owners. With more than 69,000 members since 1998, RestaurantOwner.com serves a worldwide member base that operates in more than 160 countries. RestaurantOwner.com members represent a wide range of restaurant concepts of all sizes, with over 35% of members operating multiple locations. Learn more: https://www.restaurantowner.com/.

RestaurantOwner.com, 20235 N. Cave Creek Rd., Suite 104, Phoenix, AZ 85024.

This week, RestaurantOwner.com released its 2022 POS Survey Report. The survey asked over 800 independent restaurant owners to rate and comment on their POS systems' installation and operational costs, system and contract characteristics, and their satisfaction with POS features and support.

Related link: https://www.restaurantowner.com/

Digital Signage Experience in Las Vegas Nov. 17, 2022

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Join KIOSK ASSOCIATION (KMA - Kiosk Manufacturer Association) in Las Vegas for the Digital Signage Experience at the LV Convention Center, Nov. 17, 2022. We are in booth 617.

OUR BOOTH

* Clover Kiosk by Nanonation - Nano will be highlighting their cloud platform and wide-ranging support. Nano will show 3x screens (a Samsung, an LG, and a Sony) stacked on a single dual post mount showing three SoC platforms for signage. For Nanonation show handout DSE_Nanonation Overview-compressed.

* Keyser Digital Menu Boards - Everything You Wanted to Know - the Keyser FLEX Outdoor Digital Display System, will showcase a new full turnkey dual 55" LCD outdoor display. Keyser 55 Dual Flex IP67 Specs

* Counter Top Self-Order with Accessibility - PolyTouch with Storm Interface -- Pyramid Polytouch Flex and also Pyramid Datasheet Booklet-compressed

* Here is our booth portal on DSE

* General Floorplan

Wednesday also is the day for the highly anticipated Sixteen:Nine Mixer, a prelim session covering merger and acquisition activity. That is at the Hard Rock but sold out. You may be able to get pass from sponsors.

REGULATORY NOTES

* November 21st is the deadline to send in responses to the nine questions the U.S. Access Board has asked for input on.

* In Washington D.C. -- M-Enabling Summit for Kiosk Accessibility Oct 24 Washington D.C.

AVIXA ARTICLES

* 3Cosmopolitan Hotel Lobby Case Study - Digital Signage

* Digital Menu Board Technical Considerations - Indoor & Outdoor

* BurgerFI ROI Case Study for Restaurants (with metrics)

* Kiosk Privacy Is About To Get Far More Complicated

POSTS

* Availability - Managing the Kiosk and Self-Service Supply Chain

* Biometric Kiosks - Thales Biometric Devices Now Available at UCP

* Digital Wayfinding Kiosk Software by 22Miles Updates

* Kiosk Accessibility Event - M-Enabling Summit

* Front Desk Reception Kiosk aka Virtual Receptionist

* Relevant Retail Using Digital Signage

* Kiosk Printer G2E News - Lottery Ticket Printer

* Drive Thru QSR Study 2022 (eg McDonalds Drive Thru)

* Ticket Kiosk Branding Design - Top 4 Tips & Videos

* Self-Order ROI Example BurgerFI Feature

* Coming to your home Samsung Smart TV Soon...Telehealth

* Taco Bell EV Charging Stations Deployed

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/

DSE Expo booth information: https://kioskindustry.org/dse-expo-2022/

Since 1996 for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group ( https://industrygroup.org/ ).

Join KIOSK ASSOCIATION (KMA - Kiosk Manufacturer Association) in Las Vegas for the Digital Signage Experience at the LV Convention Center, Nov. 17, 2022. We are in booth 617.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Fiscal Systems Launches ‘FS Petroverse’ a Universal Point of Sale Platform for C-Stores and Truck Stops

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fiscal Systems Inc, a Capstone company and leading provider of point of sale (POS) integrated systems, announced the launch of FS Petroverse, a universal business solution that manages the entire retail, food service, and forecourt-fleet business within one powerful POS platform.

"We feel FS Petroverse will revolutionize how the petroleum industry looks at POS solutions. FS Petroverse was developed with the singular goal of unifying all of the various and disparate processes across the entire retail enterprise," says James Spahn, Executive Vice President of Fiscal Systems. "Our partners can now manage their C-Store, truck stop, restaurant QSR, and hospitality needs with a single seamless, fully integrated platform. The days of running multiple POS and peripheral supporting systems are over."

FS Petroverse offers a robust set of capabilities within a single platform that covers all advanced retail processes, from front-end transactions to back-end reporting. Fiscal Systems will officially unveil FS Petroverse during the 2022 NACS Show in Las Vegas, October 1-4, 2022.

Fiscal Systems is owned by Capstone Logistics.

About Fiscal Systems:

The Fiscal Systems is a software company based in Huntsville, Alabama, that delivers the most dynamic and robust solutions for retailers, ranging from a single site to national operators. Our mission is to consistently provide our business partners with superior products and services ethically, responsively, and cost-effectively. We define our success by the success of our customers. To learn more about Fiscal Systems, visit https://fis-cal.com/.

About Capstone Logistics:

Capstone Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a top end-to-end 3PL logistics company specializing in warehouse services, transportation management, and last-mile delivery and fulfillment. We partner with various sectors, including retail, grocery, food service, industrial, consumer products, home improvement, healthcare, and more. To learn more about what Capstone has to offer, visit https://www.capstonelogistics.com/.

Fiscal Systems Inc, a Capstone company and leading provider of point of sale (POS) integrated systems, announced the launch of FS Petroverse, a universal business solution that manages the entire retail, food service, and forecourt-fleet business within one powerful POS platform.

Related link: https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

The Kiosk Association August 2022: Restaurant Tech in Denver

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- See Kiosk Association in Denver, September 19-21 at the CREATE Show, the Future of Foodservice. We are sponsoring Ask the Expert with Chipotle and if you are a restaurant exec wanting to attend, we can save you $500 with a free pass. Just email info@kioskindustry.org with your details.

Coming up in November is Digital Signage Expo 2022 in Vegas. We'll be there in booth 617. Next month we are participating in a webinar on service and logistics with Pitney Bowes.

CONTENT:

* Feature article this month is Kiosk Privacy Is About To Get Far More Complicated. Evan Schuman looks at the healthcare segment and HIPAA considerations.

* On AVIXA is our article on Volta and it's over a billion views milestone for its EV charging stations

* Digital Menu Boards - a big deal announced on the selection of the global provider for digital menu board CMS provider for McDonald's (worldwide).

NEW GOLD SPONSORS:
* Samsung Displays
* Peerless-AV (see Volta EV Charging)
* AcquireDigital
* Star Micronics
* Pitney Bowes
* WelcomeWare
* IDmission

REGULATORY NEWS:

* The U.S. Access Board is releasing its scope of work (aka ANPRM) this month for all types of self-service including Point-Of-Sale. They will be accepting comments and all entities are encouraged to provide comments. Link (https://kioskindustry.org/regulatory-news-ada-kiosk-pos-kiosks-and-ev-charging-update/). Earlier they released guidelines for EV Charging to the ball rolling.

RECENT POSTS:
* Samsung Displays, Restaurant Technology is now a Gold Sponsor
* RFID Reader Technology with incentives for manufacturers
* Kiosk Privacy Is About To Get Far More Complicated - Feature
* Restaurant Technology - CREATE in Denver 9/19
* Kiosk Components - How To Select
* Senate Testimony on Accessible Federal Technology & Title III
* Telehealth Accessibility Guidelines HHS and DOJ
* OS Neutral Payment Devices for OS Agnostic Payment Kiosks
* Automated Cocktail Machine Tended Bar Coming to Denver
* Will EV Charging Infrastructure Be Ready for EV Charging?
* Kiosk Printers - Catalog of Thermal Printers
* Digital Signage CMS Platform - Version 7 by 22Miles
* Payment Kiosks - Multi-Processor Payment by Datacap & PAX
* EV Charging Design Recommendations by U.S. Access Board
* No Code Development Platform - For Any O/S - Intuiface

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group (https://industrygroup.org/).

See Kiosk Association in Denver, September 19-21 at the CREATE Show, the Future of Foodservice. We are sponsoring Ask the Expert with Chipotle and if you are a restaurant exec wanting to attend, we can save you $500 with a free pass.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk Association July 2022 – Regulatory Snapshot

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- U.S. Access Board next session to include EV Charging Stations, Kiosks, Information Transaction Machines and POS. Canada's CSA Group is working on new guidelines, says the Kiosk Association (KMA). Point-of-Sale is likely to center on physical access by customers and audio? KMA is a participating sponsor for the ANSI EV Panel and on two working groups. See EV Panel post.

Important - input to the ANPRM is encouraged by ALL involved parties (restaurants and hotels and whatever). Once the comments close, it is impossible to add comments. ANSI EVSP is also open to participation by all companies. Make your viewpoint heard!

Updated Regulatory Brief -- Point-by-point discussion of expected Access Board ANPRM & ANSI EV Roadmap, Assistive technology, ADA as non-delegable duty, and from the National Restaurant Association, a rare critique of upcoming ADPPA act and "alarming" provisions. Meanwhile, the HIPAA Modernization Commission continues working on HIPAA. We were interviewed for article on disability inclusion in workplace.

The federal government is ramping up, strongly, to get regulations in.

Related -- Critical privacy considerations for public-facing technology is our feature article by Evan Schuman (Evan writes for Computerworld and TechCrunch). This is the part 1. Next month Evan may focus on healthcare.

Recent Posts:
* Critical Privacy Considerations For Kiosks - Feature Article
* How Popular is Self-Checkout at Supermarkets
* EV Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Sponsor
* Medical Grade Touchmonitors from TDS Touch
* Restaurant Kiosks - GRUBBRR Rolling out Samsung Kiosk - Case Study Data
* Disability Inclusion In Workplace Interview
* EV Charging Stations LG - LG Electronics Buys Mango
* Digital Wayfinding Kiosks at Phoenix Sky Harbor
* Payment Kiosks ISVPay and UCP Provide Omnichannel
* Hotel Check-In Kiosks HITEC
* Digital Wayfinding Smart City demo at recent InfoComm
* Self-Order Kiosk by LG Released in Korea
* Should Restaurant Accessibility Standards Include Digital Menus
* Digital Signage Software - Public Transport Case Study

Recent EV Charging Posts:
* Panasonic $4B plant to be in Kansas
* Canada EV Charging - 1.6 Million Needed
* EV Charging Stations LG - LG Buys Mango
* EV Range launch of fast chargers for electric vehicles in California.
* Walmart to buy 4,500 EVs for order delivery

For more info email info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group (https://industrygroup.org/)

RELATED LINKS:
https://kioskindustry.org/ev-electric-vehicles-standards-panel-sponsor/

https://kioskindustry.org/regulatory-news-ada-kiosk-pos-kiosks-and-ev-charging-update/

U.S. Access Board next session to include EV Charging Stations, Kiosks, Information Transaction Machines and POS. Canada's CSA Group is working on new guidelines, says the Kiosk Association (KMA). Point-of-Sale is likely to center on physical access by customers and audio? KMA is a participating sponsor for the ANSI EV Panel and on two working groups.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

EV Range Reduces Central California Range Anxiety on Highway 101

SOLEDAD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- V Range, Inc., the leader in zero emission vehicle charging station management software solutions and installation services today announced the launch of new fast chargers for electric vehicles in Soledad, California. The EV market is quickly moving from early adopters to the mass market with EVs becoming a person's primary and only vehicle. Although many people can charge their cars at home or near their workplace, range anxiety is a significant issue when driving beyond those areas. This becomes particularly acute during long range travel and in rural corridors.

"We are really excited to bring these chargers to Highway 101 drivers," said Carl Pancutt, CEO of EV Range. "Unlike the majority of currently available chargers in California, the chargers in Soledad can deliver up to 200 miles in just 15 minutes, which is the sweet spot for those driving through highway corridors. In addition, our driver app implements a frictionless payment methodology and our backend charger management system monitors the chargers in real time to immediately address uptime issues."

"Our property has many shops and restaurants that attract travelers through Central California. Installing fast chargers allows us to add a new and necessary amenity for EV drivers," said Beau Oxsen of Shaw Development. "In addition, we are able to further monetize our unique location and bring more people to our tenants' establishments. Everyone wins."

The process to bring these future-proof chargers online was done in conjunction with Monterey Bay Air Resources District which was instrumental in helping fund this state-of-the-art charging location.

"MBARD's objective is to improve air quality across Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties," said David Frisbey, Planning and Air Monitoring Manager of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District. "We are in a new world of opportunities to mitigate the environmental impacts from cars and trucks. Working with companies like EV Range, and highway corridor property owners, enables us to ensure that EVs can travel easily through the North Central Coast Air Basin."

About EV Range:

EV Range is a full-service, vertically integrated electric vehicle infrastructure solution provider. Our software and services are available to consumers and businesses. To learn more about EV Range visit https://www.evrange.com/

EV Range, Inc., the leader in zero emission vehicle charging station management software solutions and installation services today announced the launch of new fast chargers for electric vehicles in Soledad, California. The EV market is quickly moving from early adopters to the mass market with EVs becoming a person's primary and only vehicle.

Related link: https://www.evrange.com/

Kiosk Association June 2022: ADA for Self-Service and EV Charging Stations

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Self-Service Kiosks Digital Signage EV Charging News: This month we've launched a new clearinghouse for EV Charging Stations (https://ev-charging.stations.org). EV charging infrastructure now has significant funding from the NEVI Infrastructure Act.

Funds will be released before the end of 2022. Existing ADA regulations such as ADA 2010 and Section 508 apply. We have a complete writeup on kma.global. We predict that both the U.S. Access Board and ANSI will weigh in on EV-related before the end of 2022.

As part of our EV kickoff we have also put together an EV charging market snapshot reflecting current SLED and FED opportunities for EV charging infrastructure (which have "soared" as the media likes phrasing). Currently $2B in just these markets for active RFPs.

Our ADA Committee is evolving to keep pace with the anticipated regulatory actions in this self-service space. As co-chairman, Nicky Shaw of Storm Interface and Michael O'Hare of TechForAll Consulting have four initiatives they are in process of executing.

1 - Expand our sounding board to officially include organizations such as the NFB, AFB, Canadian groups and the RNIB

2 - Formalize and automate our existing educational communications to procurement entities in the SLED space

3 - Expand the working groups to include new self-service segments such as Smart Cities, robotics and EV Charging

4 - Formalize our industry input from current sponsors such as Panasonic, LG and Intel.

Recent Posts

* Digital Signage Software - Case Study - London Underground
* EV Charging Market Numbers & Charts
* Digital Signage Awards - Best of Show InfoComm 2022
* Kiosks History - What Was the First Zebra Kiosk Printer?
* Hotel Kiosks - American Kiosks and meldCX Partner
* ADA Kiosks - Canada ADA Accessibility Plan
* Healthcare - The Role of Kiosks: Scoping Review
* ADA - Kiosk Retrofit for Usability & Accessibility Webinar
* EV Charging Station News - News Summary Added
* Digital Signage - InfoComm & LG Booth

Recent EV Charging Posts

* Tesla Cameras Are Coming From Samsung
* EV Battery 98 Percent Capacity in Less Than Ten Minutes
* PennDOT to distribute millions on electric vehicle charging stations
* EV Charging Vehicle Market - June Snapshot
* EV Charging - Samsung and IoTecha Join Forces

Learn more: https://kma.global/faq/ev-charging-what-about-electric-charging-stations-are-they-subject-to-kiosk-regulations/

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group.

Self-Service Kiosks Digital Signage EV Charging News: This month we've launched a new clearinghouse for EV Charging Stations. EV charging infrastructure now has significant funding from the NEVI Infrastructure Act.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk Association Announces May 2022 News – NRA Chicago Preview

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- May 2022 Self-Service News - Association of Kiosk Manufacturers. Since 1996, for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. Here is our collected information for the upcoming National Restaurant Show in Chicago. It includes:

* Exhibits you'll see in our 10x20 booth 6576 in Tech Pavilion (North)

* Information on discounted and/or free passes to the show

* Social events going on such as DSF get-together at local bar (sponsored by Intel) and the RTN Restaurant Technology Network happy hour

* Speaking events - Matt Ater talks alongside Kelsey Hall of McDonald's

* List of member exhibitors at the show including Intel and Panasonic

* We can help with passes to show and/or social events as members of those groups

* List of assets and downloads to make life easy if not traveling to Chicago.

Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/national-restaurant-association-kiosk-trade-show/

ISE 2022 in Barcelona -- over 40K in attendance, so not sure if the next time it will be Amsterdam. The highlight for us is a very nice video by LG Business Solutions showing their new competing kiosk (with assistive tech unlike Samsung) along with some stellar new release outdoor and indoor displays. The 400 NIT indoor 110 inch for sports bars in particular. Included is our perspective on where the market is, and where it is heading.

InfoComm in June is the next show (Las Vegas) and we are an official media sponsor. We have begun our preview post.

RECENT POSTS:

* LG ISE 2022 with LG Kiosk, Outdoor Menu Boards
* Self-Order Restaurant Software - Acquire Digital
* InfoComm 2022 Spotlights - June 8-10 at LVCC
* Pitney Bowes Kiosk Services - Kiosk Service Solution Introduction
* Digital Menu Boards - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
* Panera's chief digital officer on the future of restaurant tech
* Kiosk Cost News - Self-Service Kiosk Pricing Guide
* Restaurant Tech Trends w/ Panera and Chipotle + NRA Preview
* McDonalds Kiosk - Vispero Recognized by McDonalds for Accessibility
* Automated Bar for Sports Fans w/ Facial Recognition & Age Verification
* EV Charging Stations - California Study Says Many Don't Work
* Digital Menu Board Cost FAQ - How Much They Cost and Installation
* Kaiser Permanente Patient Check-in Kiosks Video

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group.

May 2022 Self-Service News - Association of Kiosk Manufacturers. Since 1996, for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. Here is our collected information for the upcoming National Restaurant Show in Chicago.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

SecuGen Releases Hamster Pro 30, FBI-Certified Fingerprint Reader for Mobile ID FAP 30

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SecuGen, world leader in optical fingerprint technology, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Hamster Pro 30 fingerprint reader and U30 OEM sensor. The new contact fingerprint reader and sensor from SecuGen are FBI-certified for use in FIPS 201 PIV and Mobile ID FAP 30 applications.

The Hamster Pro 30 takes its place in SecuGen's expanding line of FBI-certified products alongside the Hamster Pro 20, the Hamster Pro 10, and their companion OEM sensors: U30, U20-A, and U10, all of which meet various requirements under the FBI's Next Generation Identification System Image Quality specifications.

The Hamster Pro 30 and U30 sensor feature a fingerprint glass platen that is larger than all other SecuGen contact sensors, and they represent the newest entries in SecuGen's offering of high quality, rugged, yet affordable fingerprint sensors and readers. The Hamster Pro 30 reader and U30 sensor are suitable for a wide variety of applications that include healthcare, retail, finance, telecommunications, access control, time and attendance, national ID programs, immigration, and many others.

SecuGen sells its products through a worldwide network of Systems Integrators, Software Companies, and Original Equipment Manufacturers. The company is organized to support and provide developers with free SDKs and tools that facilitate the integration of SecuGen fingerprint technology into larger systems and products.

Jeff Brown, VP of Sales for SecuGen stated, "Our amazing engineering team continues to design products of the highest quality. With the launch of Hamster 30, we have broadened our product line in response to our partners' requirements for larger sized fingerprint readers for FAP 30 applications."

"We are always trying to develop products for our development partners to meet their customers' diverse needs," said Dan Riley, SecuGen's VP of Engineering. "The Hamster Pro 30 and U30 are just the latest examples."

Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen added, "We focus tirelessly on our core mission, which is to provide fingerprint technology, at the right price, to enable our partners to compete and succeed. Alongside that, we will continue to develop software tools that are free or low cost to help accelerate the integration of SecuGen technology into our customers' applications."

Learn more about the new Hamster Pro 30 at: https://secugen.com/products/hamster-pro-30/

Learn more about the new U30 fingerprint sensor at: https://secugen.com/products/usb-sensors/

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation (https://secugen.com) is the world's leading provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools and platforms for physical and information security. SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint readers and OEM components, developer kits and software, including NIST/MINEX-compliant algorithms.

For over 20 years, SecuGen has been a driving force committed to delivering innovative, high quality, rugged, and price-performing products for a wide variety of applications such as insurance and banking, health care, point of sale, logical and physical access control, mobile devices, national ID, voter registration, SIM card authentication, fleet management, and many more.

SecuGen products are used by world-leading financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through an extensive partner network of reseller partners including original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators in North America, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

SecuGen(R) is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corp. in the United States and other countries.

SecuGen, world leader in optical fingerprint technology, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Hamster Pro 30 fingerprint reader and U30 OEM sensor. The new contact fingerprint reader and sensor from SecuGen are FBI-certified for use in FIPS 201 PIV and Mobile ID FAP 30 applications.

Related link: https://secugen.com/

KIS Technologies launches partnership with Payfactory to simplify payment processing and enhance client experience

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announces a new partnership with Payfactory. The collaboration meets KIS Technologies' goals to accelerate the payment process, expedite onboarding and offer a higher level of service to clients.

Payfactory's five-minute onboarding simplifies the payment process for new clients and facilitates next-day funding for all card types. As a fully integrated solution, Payfactory reconciles payments within the software, eliminating the need for organizations to perform the task manually. Payfactory provides encrypted web forms and PCI-validated P2PE so that online and in-person transactions are completely secure and PCI security paperwork and assessments are minimized or in most cases eliminated.

"Streamlined integration and accelerated speed of onboarding position Payfactory to be the ideal payment partner for KIS Technologies' innovative ticketing and parking solutions," said Ruston Miles, Payfactory CEO. "Together, we can level up efficiency and provide a seamless process for clients, allowing them to better meet the needs of their patrons, fans and guests."

"The KIS Technologies-Payfactory partnership will remove roadblocks with current payment processing solutions and allow KIS to focus on the customer experience," said Ron Wilson, president of KIS Technologies.

"We're dedicated to offering easy-to-use hardware and software solutions," added Wilson. "Partnering with Payfactory ensures our ticketing and parking products will offer even more value, simplifying payments and enhancing services across the board."

About KIS Technologies, LLC:

KIS Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc., is a live event technology company offering smart, secure, simple hardware and software solutions to the ticketing and parking markets. Clients include Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Frost Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum, and Home of the Arts Australia. The company's product lines feature easy-to-use KIS Ticket for simple ticketing applications, KIS Kiosk for self-serve ticketing integrated with major ticketing systems, and KIS Park parking management software.

For more information, visit: https://www.kisticket.com/kis_technologies.

About Payfactory:

Payfactory is a tech-enabled payment facilitator for software platforms. Formed by payments industry veterans and created for and by developers, Payfactory enables software vendors to effortlessly integrate complex payment acceptance, deposit funding and new account onboarding features into their platform while minimizing risk. Payfactory serves enterprise software companies seeking a higher level of security, service and speed.

For more information, visit: https://payfactory.io/.

KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announces a new partnership with Payfactory. The collaboration meets KIS Technologies' goals to accelerate the payment process, expedite onboarding and offer a higher level of service to clients.

Kiosk Association April 2022 Restaurant Tech Trends with Panera and Chipotle + NRA Preview

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- April 2022 Self-Service: The Kiosk Association is pleased to announce we are sponsoring a restaurant tech deep dive with Panera Bread and Chipotle digital strategy officers as part of Nations Restaurant News (NRN). Topics include interactive digital, robotics, pickup lockers for delivery services, EV chargers and more.

Coming Events: National Restaurant Association in Chicago in May is the big upcoming event. See the dual 55 outdoor drive-thru digital menu from Keyser, a small 15" AIO for self-order and the new Clover Kiosk by Nanonation (using the Samsung kiosk). There is a social event being put on Saturday night by Intel and if interested in attended email us.

ISE in Barcelona is in May. And then June 8, 2022 is InfoComm 2022. AV is huge and especially for all forms of menu displays for outdoor (think Drive-Thru which is 75% of sales?). Big screens for EV charging stations at places like Walgreens, Kohls, and now restaurants. The free advertising on Google Maps doesn't hurt.

New Gold Sponsors

* Pitney Bowes -- service and logistics solutions

* WelcomeWare with live receptionists/customer service

Kiosks

* Restaurant Tech News - Panera's Chief Digital Office Talks Restaurant Tech

* Verizon Pickup Lockers (BOPIS) Go Into 250 Stores

* NRA Kiosk Preview - Self-Order Kiosk for Restaurants - Insight & Acquire

* UPS Kiosk & Digital Signage - Worlds Smallest UPS

* Kiosk Remote Control - touchless operation smartphone

* Tyler Cobb Joins Nanonation

* Outdoor Dual Digital Display at NRA Show

* Clover Kiosk by Nanonation

* National Restaurant Association Kiosk Trade Show Preview

* SUZOHAPP sports betting kiosks & ecosystem at NIGA

Digital Signage

* Digital Signage Best Practice Guide 2022

* AVI-SPL Digital Signage Solutions AVI-SPL Digital Signage Video Tour Offices Dallas

* ISE LG -- ISE Barcelona and LG Preview

* amazon digital signage - Appears to Be a Matter of Time

* Digital Signage Software Solutions - 22Miles Video Catalog

Retail Automation

* Verizon Pickup Lockers - BOPIS in 250 Stores Now

* Pizza Delivery that Robots Cook On The Way

* UK Retail Automation - Video Tour Dr. Martens Shoe Store

* Automated Coffee Brewing Panera Bread & Miso

* ShopTalk 2022 Photo Tour Walk Round

For more information contact Craig Keefner, 720-324-1837, craig@catareno.com or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. Complete list of verticals at The Industry Group.

CONTACT: For latest posts visit our LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kioskindustry/ - or you can email info@kioskindustry.org

RELATED LINKS:

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https://kioskindustry.org/restaurant-tech-news-paneras-chief-digital-office-talks-restaurant-tech/

https://kioskindustry.org/infocomm-avixa-media-partner/

April 2022 Self-Service: The Kiosk Association is pleased to announce we are sponsoring a restaurant tech deep dive with Panera Bread and Chipotle digital strategy officers as part of Nations Restaurant News (NRN). Topics include interactive digital, robotics, pickup lockers for delivery services, EV chargers and more.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk Association Digital KYC Series Begins: the new framework for identity, for opt-in consumers

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- March Self-Service News: The Kiosk Association is pleased to announce new multipart series of whitepapers covering Digital KYC. Digital KYC is the new framework for identity, for opt-in consumers. PopID is 100,000 users in California. Wendy's First Kitchen in Japan is the first international. The complete 5-part series will see a whitepaper per month.

Coming Events:

National Restaurant Association in Chicago in May is the big upcoming. We will be showing the unreleased LG fast food self-order kiosk in its first public appearance.

June 8 is InfoComm 2022 and we are a media partner for the show. AV is huge and especially for all forms of menu displays for outdoor (think Drive-Thru which is 75% of sales?). Big screens for EV charging stations at places like Walgreens, Kohls, and now restaurants. The free advertising on Google Maps doesn't hurt.

Free Research -- Updated Market report. Included are restaurants worldwide & kiosks. McDonalds & YUM Foods being the two big components. Using corporate sites plus NRN datafiles we have a lower margin of error. We're updating the spreadsheet with drive-thru & digital menu displays for more context.

Market Report information: https://kioskindustry.org/kiosk-market-research-2022-trends-in-self-service-facts-factoids-v2/

Kiosks

* Face Verification - PopID Seeking $50 million Pay By Face

* Lockdown Browser News - Android + Windows & Kiosk Mode

* IDmission - Empowering Identity Solutions

* Know Your Customer Brief aka Digital KYC

* Kiosk Location and Kiosk Placement - Best Practice

* Touchless Checkout Kiosks - 235% increase in deployments for Grab and Go

* Stripe For Kiosks - Samsung Kiosk Demo No Code by Intuiface

* National Restaurant Association Kiosk Trade Show

* Telehealth Kiosk - Mental Health for Students and Let's Talk Interactive

* Antibacterial Touchscreen News - Utah Study on COVID Transmission via Surfaces

* Wayfinding Kiosk - 22Miles Video Catalog - Healthcare, Hoteling, Convention Centers and More

Digital Signage

* Digital Signage STRATACACHE Partners with NCR

* Digital Signage Software Solutions - Video Catalog - Healthcare, Hoteling, Convention Centers and More

* ChromeOS Flex for Digital Signage

Retail Automation

* Just Walk Out Checkout - Whole Foods

* Food Robot Roundup - Delivery Robots & Robotic Food Assembly

* UK Shop and Go Automated Store - Just Walk Out - Tesco, Sainsburys Aldi UK Review - nice photo gallery of each store and its "just walk out" configuration.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Craig Keefner, 720-324-1837 or craig@catareno.com or visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 26 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group (https://industrygroup.org/).

March Self-Service News: The Kiosk Association is pleased to announce new multipart series of whitepapers covering Digital KYC. Digital KYC is the new framework for identity, for opt-in consumers. PopID is 100,000 users in California. Wendy's First Kitchen in Japan is the first international. The complete 5-part series will see a whitepaper per month.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk Association (KMA) Releases Articles of Organization for ADA

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- February Self-Service News: KMA is pleased to announce our Articles of Organization. The document is now available on the kma.global website. "This is another step towards strengthening the association and providing an even more effective accessibility and ADA direction for the Association," said Craig Keefner, manager.

On Feb 16, 2022 we had our quarterly call with over 50 participants. Topics included the upcoming rulemaking session scheduled to begin in April, industry-wide certification options and POS terminals. The newly appointed eight members of the U.S. Access Board will be introduced at the March 9th meeting.

This month we published the leading article by attorney Lainey Feingold, Kiosk Accessibility - It's The Law -- Lainey is an expert at structured negotiation. We added Marsha Mazz & David Capozzi as new honorary members of the Hall of Fame. And finally, the Senate has formed a commission to modernize HIPAA.

And new technology like Smart City deployments and EV Charging Stations (new ones at Walgreens) are using blanket statement "units are ADA-compliant". It would help if those items were documented. There are also data privacy issues and the revenue potential for selling personal data.

Tech Highlight This Month

Lidar -- the new Grabango C-Store deployment continues the trend for ultimate contactless. 340 convenience stores and we can assume it's lidar-based. Nourish-Bloom in Georgia is using the same lidar technology as well. It's the new "just walk in -- just walk out" shopping model.

Coming Events

Our next in-person event is in Chicago May 21st and the National Restaurant Association show. We are booth 6576 in the Tech Pavilion next to Epson and SpotOn.

June 8, 2022 in Las Vegas is InfoComm 2022 and we are an official media partner for InfoComm. Big screens for menu boards, EV charging stations at places like Walgreens and Kohls.

For more information contact Craig Keefner, 720-324-1837 or craig@catareno.com or you can visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 26 years serving the self-service technology market.

For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group, at https://industrygroup.org/.

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https://kma.global/about/

https://kma.global/kiosk-accessibility-the-law-is-paying-attention/

https://directory.nationalrestaurantshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=62520315

https://kioskindustry.org/infocomm-avixa-media-partner/

February Self-Service News: KMA is pleased to announce our Articles of Organization. The document is now available on the kma.global website. "This is another step towards strengthening the association and providing an even more effective accessibility and ADA direction for the Association," said Craig Keefner, manager.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk and Digital Signage News from Industry Group and Kiosk Association (KMA) for Jan. 2022

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- January news from the Industry Group and the Kiosk Association: NRF is coming up this weekend and we are hopeful our retail facial payment finalist takes home the "Best Payment Innovation" award. The transactions and enrollment numbers certainly justify it.

We also thank Jim Kruper with KioWare who is managing the booth. Stop by and see contactless self-order, assistive technology ala McDonalds and the new Ingenico Self-4000 terminal. He is featured on our portal page on NRF -- NRF Big Show #1606.

Big legal ADA news is Quest Diagnostics got very bad news on two fronts. The class action part will drive remedial actions across the entire country, and all units. That originally inexpensive kiosk has the definite possibility now of turning out to be an expensive choice.

For the upcoming DSE show in Vegas/March, besides hoping COVID will subside, we are hoping to show a cool 4K 85-inch demo deployed recently at super major retailer (they sell staples?). At NRA our odds are pretty good we will have the Samsung "KMA" kiosk in our booth (running Nanonation partner software). We are in the Tech Pavilion.

New Gold sponsors - FEC POS -- now entering self-checkout (SCO) kiosk market. American Kiosks - offices here in Colorado. Custom projects is prime competency.

KIOSKS

* Self-Checkout Kiosks by FEC

* ADA Kiosk Quest Diagnostics Update + Walmart Blind Access

* Olea Kiosks Names Director of Sales

DIGITAL SIGNAGE

* Message from Brad Gleeson -- Digital Signage Tradeshow

* Video of Latest Starbucks..oops I mean 7-Eleven Digital Menus

* OLED Display Solution 30 Percent Brighter Than Standard OLED - LG

* LG taps DSP Concepts for voice command recognition

* Redbox Digital Signage Kiosks Coming Soon!

RETAIL

* Autonomous Robots - Sidewalk Robot with Uber and 7-Eleven

* Autonomous Robots Airport Food Delivery Robot

* Restaurant Market Report - Investment in 2022 includes tech, real estate

* Drive Thru Technology - McDonalds Sells Platform to IBM

OTHER SEGMENTS (E.G., HOSPITALITY)

* Hotel chain converts Windows PCs to Chrome OS

* Linux Developer for Kiosks - Raspberry PI developer for Kiosks

* Accessibility Trends For Internet Access - Desktops and Mobiles - 2022 - What will be considered accessible?

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 25 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group ( https://industrygroup.org/ ).

January news from the Industry Group and the Kiosk Association: NRF is coming up this weekend and we are hopeful our retail facial payment finalist takes home the "Best Payment Innovation" award. The transactions and enrollment numbers certainly justify it.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Olea Kiosks®, Inc. Announces Promotion of Daniel Olea to Director of Sales, Accelerating its Sales and Strategic Focus

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the expanded role of Daniel Olea to Director of Sales.

In this role, Daniel's responsibilities will include both sales team leadership and revenue acceleration through new strategic vertical markets. With his ability to build relationships and his detailed analysis and recognition of emerging trends, Daniel will lead the sales team through its next stage of growth and continue to build and execute its corporate strategy.

As the fourth generation in the business, Daniel spent several years as an account executive with the company, and each year demonstrated growth. With a strong understanding for strategic initiatives, in 2021, he was promoted to Director of Business Development and led the company in its development of long-term growth plans.

"With our focus on strategic growth, we need a sales leader that can set a strategy to propel us forward and lead and motivate the team to work towards our next objective. In 2021, Daniel delivered solid results with his focus on Strategic Business Development. He'll now take that model and replicate it as he works to expand our footprint and empower the sales team to excel," added CEO Frank Olea.

Learn more about Olea Kiosks: https://www.olea.com/about-us/kiosk-design/.

About Olea Kiosks, Inc.

Olea Kiosks® Inc., is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include The Habit Burger Grill, Kaiser Permanente, Empire State Building, Universal Studios, EVO Entertainment, Scientific Games, and Subway.

For more information, visit https://www.olea.com/.

Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the expanded role of Daniel Olea to Director of Sales. Olea Kiosks, is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries.

Related link: https://www.olea.com/

Retail Kiosk and Digital Signage News for Dec. 2021 from Industry Group & Kiosk Association (KMA)

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- December news from the Industry Group. Retail Kiosk News - NRF in New York January - We will be showcasing accessibility in counter and floor-standing models for the customer-operated POS space. See some of the same technology used by McDonald's.

Also, to be announced at the show is whether award finalist candidate PopID wins in the Best Payment Innovation category. The formal awards presentation and dinner is Saturday night. Fingers crossed.

Here is our official page on NRF site - https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/company/kiosk-association-kma

Digital Signage News - We are an official Association sponsor for DSE 2022. Las Vegas in March. A chance to see the new LED Fine Pitch renovation for the LVCC. Be sure and use KMA50 as coupon to get your discount.

Craig Keefner, manager of the Industry Group said, "Interactive digital signage projects have been increasing every year from large wayfinding to spectacular convention center signage to smart city deployments to drive-thru menu boards. Half of the RFPs in our space are digital signage related. Expanded coverage and deeper involvement in signage makes sense for our sponsors. We are happy to follow the lead of other respected groups such as Peerless-AV, Sixteen-Nine and TSI Touch in supporting this specific next-generation digital signage tradeshow that the industry deserves."

KMA also recently joined the Digital Signage Federation.

ARTICLES THIS MONTH:

* Digital Signage Tradeshow - KMA Sponsors and Exhibits at DSE 2022

* Restaurant Market Report by Square (36 pages) By The Numbers

* Interactive Digital Wayfinding Kiosk - Colony Square 22Miles - Video

* Self-Check Hearing Screening Kiosks Going Into Giant Eagle

* Automated Pizza Kiosks Coming to San Antonio

* USPS Self-Service Kiosk Video - 2021

* Kiosk Association now a member of Digital Signage Federation

* Market Research NRF Special - POS/mPOS ISV Report

* Redbox Digital Signage Rolling Out to 4000 Redbox Kiosks

* Retail Kiosk - Amazon Go Starbucks in NYC Video Walk-Thru

* NRF Kiosk & Digital Signage - Preview and Tips for Retail Kiosk Show

* NRF Kiosk - Evoke Best Customer Experience Award Candidate

* Kohls EV Charging Station 2021 & Self Checkout

* NRF 2022 Kiosk - Visit Pyramid

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information contact Craig Keefner, 720-324-1837 or craig@catareno.com or you can visit Kiosk Industry. Since 1996 for 25 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group.

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December news from the Industry Group. Retail Kiosk News - NRF in New York January - We will be showcasing accessibility in counter and floor-standing models for the customer-operated POS space. See some of the same technology used by McDonald's.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Ron Wilson Named President of KIS Technologies, LLC

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announced today that it has appointed Ron Wilson as its new President, effective immediately.

Wilson brings a proven record of success at innovative technology companies, having most recently served as Chief Technology Officer for Tessitura Network for 13 years where he was instrumental in building the company into a market dominant provider of fully integrated CRM, ticketing, and fundraising software. Wilson will succeed Toby Fender, who joined KIS Technologies as President in 2018 and announced his resignation in September for personal reasons.

"Ron is a phenomenal leader who has been instrumental in creating success and driving innovation in the ticketing market. His leadership, character and knowledge set him apart, and I couldn't be happier to welcome him as the new President," said Tracey Geren, CEO of Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. the parent company of KIS Technologies. "We're in a new world and KIS Technologies is perfectly positioned for strategic success. Ron brings deep experience in scaling fast-growing technology companies, and we expect his leadership will be an invaluable asset to KIS Technologies as we continue to grow at a rapid pace."

"I'm grateful that Tracey and the Board at Weldon, Williams & Lick have put their faith in me to lead KIS Technologies into a new age of ticketing commerce," said Wilson. "KIS Technologies has a great line of ticketing and parking hardware and software products to support its clients with new ways to serve their fans, patrons, donors and guests in a changing world."

About KIS Technologies, LLC

KIS Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc., is a live event technology company offering hardware and software solutions to the ticketing and parking markets. The company's product lines include easy-to-use KIS Ticket for simple ticketing applications, KIS Kiosk for self-serve ticketing integrated with major ticketing systems, KIS Park parking management software, and KIS Wallet stored value digital wallet.

For more information, visit: https://www.kisticket.com/kis_technologies.

About Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc.

An industry leader in ticket design and printing for more than 100 years, Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc. was founded in 1898 and offers a complete array of admission tickets, parking permits, event ticket printing services, hang tags, credentials, kiosks, and RFID products. The company is the world's leading provider of high-quality printed ticket products for international events, leading professional and collegiate sports, and marquee productions.

For more information, visit: https://wwlinc.com/.

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KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announced today that it has appointed Ron Wilson as its new President, effective immediately. Wilson brings a proven record of success at innovative technology companies.

Kiosk News from Industry Group and Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) for Nov. 2021

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- November news from the Industry Group and Kiosk Association. Events and Features This Month: First Responder Lockers and Kiosk; Bill Payment Kiosk Review; and McDonalds Deploys Accessibility to self-order kiosks.

Events and Features This Month

* First Responder Lockers and Kiosk -- Our feature story on innovative new public safety lockers and kiosks from CR+M. The CR+M digital kiosk stores five CR+M belts, each containing five STOP THE BLEED® kits as well as a breaching tool and a ballistic shield. The units also provide a highly valuable real-time digital bulletin board, branding and advertising tool.

* Bill Payment Kiosk Review - an onsite review, photo gallery and discussion of 2021 payment stations used in retail telecom stores such as AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Xfinity Comcast.

* McDonalds Deploys Accessibility to self-order kiosks -- McDonalds will deploy accessibility to all owned stores by the end of the year and any new deployments to franchise stores will come with accessibility included. Featured is the integration of the JAWS screen reader and the AudioPad hardware assistive technology.

NRF in New York January -- We will be showcasing accessibility in multiple form factors and in the POS space. As part of the show, the KMA and Datacap Systems have nominated PopID in the Best Payment Innovation award category. As of September 2021, PopID announced that more than 100 restaurants and retail brands now accept PopPay throughout Southern California with around 70,000 registered users and more than four million facial authentications.

On September 7, 2021, PopID announced they plan to go national. Recently, Wendy's in Japan announced a rollout of facial payment technology by PopID. It takes less than 30 seconds to vote. Please vote for PopID at: https://usvendorawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/bnJKmLPa?keywords=PopID&chapter=&category=95290

ARTICLES THIS MONTH

* First Responder Kiosk - Emergency Supply Lockers for "Stop the Bleed"

* Bill Pay Kiosks Review 2021 - AT&T Bill Pay, Verizon, T-Mobile, Xfinity Comcast

* Cashierless Store Kiosks - Starbucks and Amazon Go

* Facial Payment - PopID and SoftBank to Launch PopPay In Japan - Wendy's

* New Kiosk Model From Evoke Creative Supplier for McDonalds

* Retail Market Research IoT Impact 2021 - The Digital Transformation

* Digital Signage Case Study - Westin dvLED Peerless-AV, NovMega, LG in Canada

For more information contact Craig Keefner, 720-324-1837 or craig@catareno.com or you can visit https://kioskindustry.org/.

Since 1996 for 25 years serving the self-service technology market. For a complete list of verticals visit The Industry Group, at https://industrygroup.org/.

November news from the Industry Group and Kiosk Association. Events and Features This Month: First Responder Lockers and Kiosk; Bill Payment Kiosk Review; and McDonalds Deploys Accessibility to self-order kiosks.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk News for Oct. 2021 from the Industry Group and the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA)

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- October news from the Industry Group and Kiosk Association. InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is official media partner. See a list of exhibitors and information. We have rated this as a "green light" for safety given the safety protocols exceed the recommended CDC guidelines.

October 27-29 is the date and yes we have free passes. Contact craig@catareno.com for more info.

Our ADA and Accessibility committee is holding a general conference call later this month (28th) at 11am to discuss accessibility and self-service. There is limited space so contact us early as possible and Nicky will get back to you. Contact info is craig@catareno.com or call 720-324-1837 (Denver MT).

KMA works closely with the U.S. Access Board and has relationships with entities such as the National Federation of the Blind and the RNIB. Key resources in the past include NCR and LG.

NRF in New York in January -- preparations are underway for our booth. We will be showcasing accessibility in multiple form factors and in the POS space.

NEWS THIS MONTH

* Tablet Kiosk News - Self Service Kiosks 101 - Everything You Need To Know

* Hospitality Kiosks - Touchless Contactless Kiosk for Hotel Pantries and Gift Shops

* Thermal Printer Kiosk News - How To Avoid Chargebacks and Dispute

* Kiosk Accessibility - McDonalds Kiosk Article on Wall Street Journal

* Hy-Vee Technology For Retail - Kiosks, Shelf Tags, Digital Signs

* Kiosk ADA - Quest Diagnostic Check-In Kiosks Under DOJ Scrutiny

* Cash Payment Kiosks On the Rise - CityBase, DivDat, US Payments, Adcomp

"But wait, there's more..." -- the Industry Group has expanded its news coverage via Flip.It. Every month, more than 100 million people open Flipboard looking for content. It's one of the internet's largest referrers of traffic to publishers, behind only Google and Facebook. Sixteen magazines covering specific topics with news from all over the world. The top level link is here - https://flipboard.com/@CraigKiosks?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share.

Whether best digital signage, menu boards, POS, thin client technology, retail automation or ADA and Accessibility. Android and iOS app for mobile is available.

For more information contact Craig Keefner, 720-324-1837 or craig@catareno.com or you can visit Kiosk Industry at https://kioskindustry.org/.

October news from the Industry Group and Kiosk Association. InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is official media partner. See a list of exhibitors and information. We have rated this as a "green light" for safety given the safety protocols exceed the recommended CDC guidelines.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Kiosk Industry Event News from Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA)

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- September news for the Kiosk Association. InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is an official media partner. See a list of exhibitors and information. We have rated this as a "green light" for safety given the safety protocols exceed the recommended CDC guidelines.

October 27-29 is the date and yes we have free passes. Contact craig@catareno.com for more info. Samsung is main sponsor. Also Blackmagic Design and Crestron.

CREATE in Denver this October, begins 10/4 and ends 10/6. We have a limited number of free passes and also free invites to the MenuMaster Awards festivities (hundreds of restaurant leaders meet and greet, enjoying free food and drinks at Mile High). As part of CREATE you can view interactive session with Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick on restaurant growth strategies. Other speakers include Blaze Pizza, Chipolte, Popeyes, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chicken Salad Chick, Bloomin Brands, Checkers & Rallys, True Food, McDonalds, Yum! Brands, Domino's Pizza, Wingstop, Wendys, Hissho Sushi, & Applebee's Grill & Bar. Contact craig@catareno.com for more info.

M-Enabling Summit in Arlington, VA -- Sachin Dev Pavithran, Executive Director U.S. Access Board will be delivering the keynote. We have a table and you can visit with Laura and Matt of Vispero. Contact craig@catareno.com for more info.

NRF in New York in January -- preparations are underway for our booth for NRF (and also NRA in Chicago)

NEWS THIS MONTH

* Learn About our Sponsors - Intel Corporation and Restaurant Kiosks

* Wayfinding Kiosks - Shoptalk Deploy Acquire Digital's Wayfinding Technology

* New For Sale Items - 24-inch Elotouch Touchscreens - Intellitouch - $300

* Product Brief - Self-Order Kiosks + Universal Tablet Enclosure by Star Micronics

* NRF 2022 Update - Health Policy - Retail Kiosk Event

* ADA Kiosk - FAR Finally Incorporates Revised Section 508

* Kiosk Accessibility - McDonald's Onboard with adding Access for Blind and Low Vision

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Take our Google Forms 2 minute survey and add your company to our upcoming 2022 Market Report: https://forms.gle/pEjEpfYXWyp8ZZLN9

* Vaccine Passport and Vaccine Passport kiosks

* KMA PCI EMV Credit Card Reader Update - Ingenico v6 preview

* ADA Kiosk Checklist 14 Point (Free) - https://kioskindustry.org/regulatory-checklist-for-kiosks-14-point-ada-accessibility-and-pci/

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information contact Craig Keefner, 720-324-1837 or craig@catareno.com or you can visit Kiosk Industry https://kioskindustry.org/

September news for the Kiosk Association. InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is an official media partner. See a list of exhibitors and information. We have rated this as a "green light" for safety given the safety protocols exceed the recommended CDC guidelines.

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

Olea Kiosks, Inc. Delivers Height Adjustable Austin Kiosk for Healthcare

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the addition of its height adjustable base for the Austin series kiosk. This new addition is available for ordering now.

Aimed at healthcare, this unit delivers full ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) height compliance as all of the user touch points can be positioned at a height under 48 inches. At the push of a button, the base raises and lowers a total of 11.9 inches to provide users of all heights and abilities an improved user-experience.

The Austin is the most popular kiosk Olea sells with over 2500 sold since its inception in 2018 The Austin Height Adjustable (HA) combines the height adjustable base with the desktop unit to deliver a slick, compact and versatile self-service solution perfect for healthcare check-in. The Austin is also very popular with hospitality and frequently used in quick-serve restaurants (QSR) and ticketing where this functionality is a welcome addition.

"The Austin HA comes at a time when healthcare and businesses in general are constrained by the lack of human resources available," said CEO Frank Olea. "Our engineering team worked extra hard to turn this unit around in a record amount of time," added Olea.

In addition, an optional UV sanitizing system utilizing two powerful Mercury Vapor bulbs are now available with all of the Austin model kiosks. The cleaning cycle allows for sanitization of the touchscreen as well as the payment device. "We're excited to bring this feature to market as we felt there was a need to keep not only the screens clean but the buttons on the pin-pads as well," added Olea.

The Austin series kiosk is now available in 4 options: the HA, the Freestanding (FS), the Desktop (DT), and the Wall-mount (WM). The Austin model supports a host of external devices.

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About Olea Kiosks®, Inc.

Olea Kiosks Inc., is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, Tenet, The Habit Burger Grill, The Empire State Building, Universal Studios, Scientific Games, and Subway.

For more information, visit https://www.olea.com/.

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*Caption: The Austin Height Adjustable Kiosk.

Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the addition of its height adjustable base for the Austin series kiosk. This new addition is available for ordering now.

Related link: https://www.olea.com/

Olea Kiosks, Inc. Adds Ticketing Specialist Jared Epstein to Sales Team

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the expansion of its sales team by adding Jared Epstein to handle the ticketing vertical.

Epstein joins Olea following 4 years of ticketing experience with Vista Entertainment, most recently as Business Development Manager for North America. With a comprehensive background building strategic partnerships, Epstein brings tremendous experience to help strengthen relationship and reach within the cinema industry and in the broader hospitality space. After starting his career as a 5th generation family member, Epstein also has an appreciation for what it takes to continuously grow a family business.

"I've had the opportunity to work with a number of vendors throughout my career and after working with Olea as a customer, I admire the way the organization is run from leadership, manufacturing, customer experience through to sales and business development," said Epstein.

"We've seen Jared's efforts working alongside him while he was a customer at Vista Entertainment and we're eager to see how we can continue to work with Vista to grow within the cinema industry," stated CEO Frank Olea. "The pandemic has taken its toll across hospitality and Jared has the experience to help work with them to bring profit back to their business," added Olea.

In addition to almost doubling its manufacturing space earlier this year, Olea Kiosks®, Inc. has also strengthened its leadership team, added other additional sales resources, and expanded its customer experience team to position itself well for future growth.

About Olea Kiosks®, Inc.

Olea Kiosks Inc. is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, The Habit Burger Grill, The Empire State Building, Universal Studios, Scientific Games, Subway and Kaiser Permanente.

For more information, visit https://www.olea.com/.

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Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the expansion of its sales team by adding Jared Epstein to handle the ticketing vertical.

Related link: https://www.olea.com/