Walk into any government office—from the DMV to a county courthouse—and chances are, you’ll find long lines, stacks of forms, and staff overwhelmed by routine tasks. But increasingly, one quiet piece of technology is changing that: the self-service kiosk. What began as a tool for printing registration stickers or paying parking fines has evolved into a powerful platform for delivering complex services quickly,…
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People are returning to cities in such large numbers, the 2010s are being called the ‘decade of the city.’ In this Olea exclusive white paper, we look at how self-service kiosks and digital signage are helping officials make it easier for them to travel, find their way around and even keep one another safe. Download “Kiosks and the Emergence of the Smarter City” Whitepaper
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As Americans travel more and security requirements show no signs of loosening, an already strained infrastructure is being pushed to its brink. These four case studies show how Olea’s self-service kiosks can put some wind at the back of flyers, riders and the facilities that serve them. Download “Kiosks: A Turbo Boost for Public Transportation” Whitepaper
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According to a U.S. Census Bureau 2002 survey, there are more than 51 million individuals with disabilities in the United States. This demographic is estimated to account for more than $175 billion in annual discretionary spending, including more than $35 billion spent on dining out and more than $13 billion in annual travel expenditures. With such a large number of disabled individuals in…
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As governments face increased cost pressures, government kiosks can further advance the efficiency of government organizations by facilitating transactions that a typical personal device cannot. Mobile applications and sophisticated web sites have greatly improved government efficiency, but there are limitations. Mobile applications cannot test vehicle emissions, print live checks for payment, or verify identity via biometrics. This article will show just a few…
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Interactive kiosks are everywhere! Nearly every day in the news there is a new story of kiosks being deployed in a wide variety of applications intended to create greater efficiency in a variety of industries, including retail, food service, casino gaming, government agencies, school campuses, and more. With so many success stories, many businesses see digital kiosks as a “magic bullet” that is…
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