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The article discusses the role of self-serve kiosks in feeding employees into a corporate dining setting. Topics discusses include views of Jim Bishop, chief technology officer (CTO) of Sterling Services; challenges in integrating self-service kiosk technology into a corporate dining setting; and efforts of Ray Friedrich, chief executive officer of Sterling Services in developing an order and-pay kiosk solution.

A panel of experts weigh in on what tools are available to ensure a facility is safe from dangerous pathogens [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Investing in technology typically requires a certain amount of risk. By managing this risk, companies can achieve the benefits of new technology without incurring excessive losses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technology experts gave attendees a chance to unpack the key tech innovations at the National Automatic Merchandising Association show at Chicago's McCormick Place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A panel of experts at the NAMA show sought to unpack changing consumer work habits and how traditional service industries can reposition themselves to meet these changing needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A host of technologies and service concepts have come on the scene as of late. What entities will service the rising number of unattended retail sites? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The cashless trend is growing, but companies are struggling to actually deploy those solutions. And in the meantime, cash isn't going anywhere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While the demand for PPE kiosks has lessened since the start of the pandemic, it has not disappeared and is not expected to. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The trade show floor remained buzzing with attendees non-stop, one of the best attended Amusement Expo trade shows ever. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vendx's mission was to help brands get the data they want and reward consumers with a prize or a sample. The merger with IBrands Global provides a platform to enable the business to scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The consumer's embrace of self service has dovetailed with the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, as evidenced by Circle K's crypto ATM rollout over the past year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Circle K has installed more than 700 crypto ATMs since partnering with Bitcoin Depot in 2020, offering a new customer convenience as interest in cryptocurrency increases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on how the foodservice auxiliary at SUNY Delhi, New York, addressed the challenge of meeting late-night food demand on campus by implementing state-of-the-art vending machines. Topics discussed include the decision-making process, the types of vending machines chosen, and the efficiency and effectiveness of the vending solution in providing convenient and diverse food options for students during off hours.

Contactless technology has played a big role in helping hotels streamline their operations and deliver a more personalized guest experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-check-in kiosks allow automotive customers to check in in under two minutes, drop off their keys and be on their way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A panel during the Self-Service Innovation Summit explored the opportunities and challenges facing cryptocurrency ATM location managers, operators and manufacturers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A panel of amusement industry experts describes the need for data on guest activity and the benefits of self-serve kiosks as the industry rebounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit representing different retail sectors explain what omnichannel means to their business and what impact the pandemic has made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A panel of experts gave an overview on the emerging digital-out-of-home advertising opportunity during the Self-Serve Innovation Summit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Attendees at the Self-Service Innovation Summit last month got an inside look at this project during a "Lunch And Learn" session, titled, "Making Self-Service Easier for Guests With Vision Disabilities at McDonald's." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A panel of experts gave an overview on the emerging digital-out-of-home advertising opportunity during the Self-Serve Innovation Summit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Phygital, the combination of digital products and services to deliver physical products or services, took center stage during a panel session at the Self-Service Innovation Summit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A panel of self-service industry veterans share insights on what new technologies are in store during the 2021 Self-Service Innovation Summit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pandemic's impact on retail dominated the best read content in Kiosk Marketplace in 2021. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Here's the latest news on how COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, is impacting the kiosk industry from event cancellations to payment trends. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Raghu Sagi of Inspire Brands shared the learnings the organization has uncovered over the last two years and the highlights of its companywide digital transformation during a keynote at the Self-Service Innovation Summit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Restaurateur Eddie Segovia attributes his sales doubling year-over-year almost exclusively to Snackpass self-order kiosks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ruth Crowley pulled no punches in describing the complex and oftentimes challenging processes her organization takes to leverage solutions such as cashierless checkout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Andrew Savala, chief operating officer at Bixly Inc., tackles the question: How to decide between investing in mobile order and pay versus kiosks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Raghu Sagi, chief information officer at Inspire Brands, will offer an overview of the technology platforms that drive the guest experience across more than 32,000 restaurants during a keynote at the Self-Service Innovation Summit. Following are some excerpts from a recent interview. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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