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The Case for Repurposing Unwanted Kiosks
Remember DVDs? A recent story that caught our attention is the sad but hardly surprising demise of DVD rental company Redbox in the US. Back in the day, Redbox was a true pioneer of self-service kiosks. Its business model was [...]
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, [...]
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How Self-Service Kiosks Could Deliver You ROI
At Acante, we’re well placed to talk about how self-service kiosks could deliver you return on investment (ROI). Not only are we leaders in the industry, but our kiosks have a track record of delivering ROI for our clients. Recently, [...]
Three Clever Uses of a Kiosk You Didn’t Think About
Kiosks are already a familiar sight in many of the places we work, shop and socialise. You probably already use them on a regular basis, when using self-checkout at the supermarket, when ordering a meal at certain fast food chains, [...]
Benefits of Using an Interactive Kiosk in Religious Settings
Offering numerous practical functions, interactive kiosks are increasingly used in a variety of commercial and non-commercial settings. As well as being mainstays in supermarkets, stations, and cinemas, we’re increasingly seeing interactive kiosks in religious settings. In this article, we look [...]
Self-Service Bars: How Self-Service Is Revolutionising the Food and Drinks Industry
Fed up of waiting in line for hours to be served whenever you go out? That could all be about to change with the new revolution sweeping the food and drinks industry: self-service bars. These are changing the face of [...]
Interactive Kiosks for Museums: the Benefits
Interactive kiosks for museums are a great way to bring exhibitions to life and engage visitors in a more meaningful way. Kiosks enable visitors to connect with exhibitions on a deeper level, and can improve their experience in a number [...]
4 Benefits of Adding a Contactless Payment Kiosk
Like a normal self-service payment kiosk, a contactless payment kiosk allows customers to pay for items without the assistance of a cashier. However, a contactless payment kiosk also provides a simple plastic pad that can read a special chip fixed [...]
Self-Service Kiosks in Restaurants: the Benefits and Challenges
Self-service kiosks in restaurants are becoming increasingly common. Fast food giant McDonald’s recently adopted self-service ordering kiosks, and in March last year healthy fast food chain Tossed opened what is thought to be the UK’s first completely cashless restaurant. Self-service [...]
Promotional Touchscreen Kiosk Tips to Boost Your Business
Deploying a promotional touchscreen kiosk can be a great way to engage customers, build brand loyalty and increase sales. We’ve come up with some promotional touchscreen kiosk tips to help boost your business. Use QR codes Making a sale is [...]
McDonald’s Touchscreen Kiosks: A Case Study
Have you been to a McDonald’s restaurant lately? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve come across one of the new McDonald’s touchscreen kiosks. These self-ordering screens have been cropping up in many of the fast-food chain’s restaurants over recent [...]