A kiosk that can be adapted to nearly any type of location can be a tremendous money saver while delivering a great experience. Businesses come in all shapes and sizes, and the layout of a particular operation is likely to vary based on location. The floor plan of a retail location in a downtown shopping district, for example, is likely to be much…
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Designing a kiosk from the ground up can result in a streamlined product without unwanted bells and whistles. When planning a kiosk deployment, there certainly are benefits to choosing one of a manufacturer’s stock models and adapting it to your needs. The unit likely has a track record of reliability and makes use of components that are readily available if an issue does…
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One question many potential kiosk deployers ask is whether they should invest in a custom unit uniquely designed and manufactured for them, or else start with a modular kiosk (that is, a standard, module-based product out of the manufacturer’s catalog) and tweak it based on the options list. This post describes the benefits of each approach and why for most cases a modular…
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The following perspective on DSE 2017 was written by Craig Keefner, a manager at Olea Kiosks and the founder of the Kiosk Industry Group. I have been in the kiosk industry for 25 years, and over that quarter of a century I’ve attended more than my fair share of tradeshows and other events. Most of them were like KioskCom, focused on self-service. While…
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Infographic as a PDF: Micromarket Kiosks: Providing Fast, Fresh & Convenient Eating Options
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Among all corporate departments, arguably none has experienced the modern expansion and increased complexity of duties such as those faced by the good folks down in human resources. While most employees can guess a few of their roles or recall them from experience, the array of modern HR responsibilities is much broader than payroll, insurance and sounding board for staff grievances. They also…
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