Use cases for self-service kiosks are expanding rapidly. As a result, the form and function of kiosks is multiplying at a similarly advanced rate. For example, at Acante we sell kiosks for three main purposes - identification and authentication, information and service or transactions. While all of our modular kiosks share the same brand design [...]

Kiosks and fast food. A marriage made in heaven. A decade ago, when you went into a fast food restaurant, you expected to queue at the counter, give your order to a member of staff, pay and then wait for your food to be called. Today, things are very different. Across the QSR and casual [...]

Kiosks have come to prominence in the form of self-service checkouts and other types of automated customer transaction. But placing orders and taking payments is just one of many possible uses for a kiosk. With the right hardware accessories, kiosks can hand control of all sorts of processes to customers or clients, freeing employees to [...]

Self-service kiosks are a rapidly evolving technology. The more business sectors and individual organisations cotton onto their potential, the more the technology adapts to different applications and needs. Between now and 2028, the global kiosk market is forecast to more than double from $22.69bn to $51.05bn. That’s a lot more kiosks in the world. How [...]

Touchscreen kiosks are designed to fit a wide range of applications, but some situations call for bespoke kiosks. Here are five signs your business would benefit from a bespoke kiosk: Styling must stand out Touchscreen kiosks are made to be aesthetically pleasing. That said, their looks are rarely of prime importance. If a hospital, museum or supermarket requires a [...]

Retail spaces are transforming all the time and digital kiosks are now an integral part of the landscape for most successful customer facing retail businesses. From supermarkets to fast food restaurants, this technology has been adopted to streamline ordering processes, boost brand awareness and allow customers to access to a wealth of information in a [...]

The significant increase in online shopping over the past year has been well-publicised, and unlikely to drop any time soon. Interestingly, in a 2019 survey, 83% of internet users described a quick and easy checkout process the most valued part of their retail experience. To compete with increasingly slick online user-journeys, it’s imperative that physical [...]

You’ve probably heard of them before, but if you’ve ever asked yourself ‘just what are digital building directories?’, then wonder no more. As with all types of digital signage, they have plenty of advantages. In all likelihood you’ll have seen or used one before, perhaps in a shopping mall, hospital or office. Not only does [...]

You may be surprised to learn just how helpful the benefits of using digital signage in conference rooms are. Many of us only attended virtual conference rooms during the first year of COVID-19. Now employees worldwide are seeing the benefits of having face-to-face meetings once again, with most businesses reopening their offices. Here are five [...]

The Covid-19 pandemic has arguably been the most deadly and consequential global event since the Second World War. As is the case in such times, technological and scientific innovation become a priority, and the rapid development of effective vaccines aptly demonstrates this. Data and long-held scientific thought suggest mass vaccination is the best way to [...]