Category Archives: Newsbits

Automated Retail Systems and Retail Automation

The automated retail industry is one of the two core technology showplaces today (financial Services being #2).

    • Emerging technologies such as robotics, lockers, digital signage, vending and automated vending lead the way.   Amazon and Google revolutionize physical delivery. OuterWall has another great idea (or not).
    • More mature retail technology includes interactive displays, next-generation POS,  mobile interplay, multi-touch, kiosks for self-service, video services, and customer service technology.
    • Companion technologies include ATMs, kiosks, Advanced ATMS,  NFC and thin client.
    • Standards – here we have more regulatory guidelines in play along with more standards than any other industry. PCI, OPOS, JPOS, MPOS,  HIPAA, ADA, UL, CE just to name a few.

The Telemedicine Tipping Point

Telemedicine finally seems to be gaining traction in healthcare. In early August, Mordor Intelligence released a research report titled Global… Source: www.healthitoutcomes.com global market for telemedicine will be worth more than $34 billion by the end of the decade. North America is recognized as the largest contributor to this growth, accounting for more than 40 percent of the… Read More »

American Well vs Teladoc Telehealth Trademark Battle Leaning Teladoc’s Way

Tthe U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) has agreed to move forward with Teladoc’s case to invalidate a patent held by rival American Well Corporation Source: hitconsultant.net From American Well CEO, “Understandably, Teladoc has its back against the wall.  The company operates a phone-a-doctor service and is now required by state and federal regulation to pivot into live… Read More »

Hospitality – How Hotels Cater to Business Travelers

By Abi Mandelbaum — More than two-thirds of American adults now own a smartphone, making mobile technology part of daily life for most travelers. As such, travelers now expect to see mobile technology integrated into their hotel experiences. Gone are the days when offering Wi-Fi at a hotel was enough; travelers are booking hotels, finding travel information, and  controlling… Read More »

Provision Interactive Announces Major 3D Retail Kiosk Shipment Milestone

Provision Interactive Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Provision Holding, Inc. announced today, that it has shipped more than 100 3D Savings. Source: www.nasdaq.com These first kiosks are being installed in New York and Los Angeles retail locations. Provision’s 3D Savings Center Kiosks generate eye-popping, three dimensional, holographic videos and will include exclusive loyalty card information and promotions. Upon… Read More »

Custom Development for Kiosks

Do you need custom development for your kiosk project? As you begin you kiosk project, you may wonder if you need custom development.  Here are a few questions that will help you determine how “cus… Source: kioskindustry.org

Moneris Completes EMV Certification Of Verifone’s Unattended Payment Solutions

SCHAUMBURG, IL — Credit- and debit-card processor Moneris Solutions Corp. has completed EMV certification of Verifone’s line of unattended payment devices. This enables operators of vending machines equipped with the technology to begin accepting EMV credit and debit cards, and support NFC contactless payments. Verifone’s UX solutions are customizable unattended payment devices for use in all types of… Read More »