Apple Deal Sheds Light on McDonald’s Digital Transformation

By | September 15, 2014

McDonald’s deal with Apple is the fruit of a concentrated effort by the Golden Arches to remake itself as an ecommerce company.

Source: mashable.com

Some, including Target and Walmart, are resisting NFC and critics point out that the technology is expensive for retailers and has never caught on, despite years of industry prodding.   Merchant Customer Exchange that includes Sears, Gap, Lowe’s and others, is pushing a technology called CurrentC that will use a QR code-like process to handle mobile payments. 

Author: Retail Systems

Craig Allen Keefner is an influential figure in the self-service technology industry, best known for his leadership in kiosks, digital signage, and retail automation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Keefner has managed the Kiosk Industry Group (Kiosk Manufacturer Association) since 2014, supporting self-service professionals and overseeing projects in kiosks, point-of-sale systems, thin client technology, and related fields.​ Over his career, Keefner has served in various executive and managerial roles—including as owner and CEO of pioneering kiosk and retail tech companies, as well as managing key industry websites such as kioskindustry.org and thinclient.org. His experience also includes significant contributions to the deployment and advancement of interactive technology in healthcare, retail, and smart cities.​ Keefner holds a BA from the University of Tulsa and has earned credentials in electronics and technology from institutions like the Missouri Institute of Technology and DeVry. Often recognized as “Mr. Kiosk,” he is noted for his expertise, industry advocacy, and innovation in digital self-service solutions