Although always necessary, the Covid-19 pandemic drew extra attention to the importance of touchscreen kiosk cleanliness. Across workplaces and retailers, social distancing was mandated, meaning the use of interactive kiosks was encouraged and prevalent nationwide. However, the nature of the [...]

Digital self-payment kiosks have revolutionised car parking. Gone are the days of holding onto loose change and slowly feeding coins into a slot - or, having to turn around and go home, because you don’t have enough cash. Those were [...]

Once existing in the realms of science fiction, virtual reality has truly become ‘reality’. The pace of growth in the virtual reality (VR) space is astonishing. By 2024, it’s estimated to become a $12 billion global industry – and the [...]

The benefits of using kiosk banking are significant for individual customers and bank branches alike. Before we go any further, it’s important to clarify the terminology we’re using. A banking kiosk isn’t the same as an automatic teller machine (ATM). [...]

The benefits of interactive kiosks are well established. It’s therefore unsurprising that demand for kiosks, across a wide range of sectors, continues to increase. For many businesses, installing a kiosk, or multiple interactive screens is part of a strategy to [...]

For most people, their first encounter with biometrics came via their passport. If you’re a UK citizen and have renewed your passport since 2010, you will now be the proud holder of a biometric passport. What that means is that [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]