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Why Kiosk Technology Will Kill Off Passports
The first time most people heard of biometric technology was when they got their first biometric passport. These futuristic-sounding travel documents have been the norm in the UK for close to 20 years, and the government issues some five million [...]
Why ‘Smartphone Offloading’ Makes Sense for Kiosks
There is a school of thought that kiosks and smartphones are in direct competition. That everything you can do on a kiosk, you can do on a mobile device. Pay for shopping without the mediation of a cashier, order food, [...]
Could Kiosks Help Keep Cash Alive?
We recently published a blog assessing the role self-service kiosks are playing in the shift towards a ‘cashless’ society. In it, we argued that the kiosk industry should be cautious about pushing the cashless ticket too fast. People are by [...]
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The Benefits of Using Kiosk Banking
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). [...]
How Long Does It Take To Install An Interactive Kiosk?
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 [...]
What is Biometrics and What Has it Got To Do With Kiosks?
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 [...]
How to Pick the Right Kiosk for Your Business
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 [...]
How Kiosks Have Revolutionised the Fast Food Sector
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 [...]
Five Ways to Use a Kiosk for ID Authentication
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 [...]
After the Touchscreen: Is the Future Touchless 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 [...]
Bespoke Kiosks: Does Your Business Need One?
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 [...]
How to Create a Customer Experience Strategy
Wondering how to create a customer experience strategy? Customer demands and expectations are changing all the time, and businesses need to stay ahead of the game if they want to deliver an outstanding customer experience. A solid customer experience strategy [...]
How to Use Digital Kiosks in Retail
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, [...]
The advantages of installing a self service checkout kiosk
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 [...]
What Are Digital Building Directories?
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 [...]