< Previous20KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE magazine (KDS), is the leading technical journal for manufacturers, integrators and deployers of self-service terminals and digital signage integrators. Published six times a year, KDS reaches a readership of 25,000 individuals throughout the UK and Europe, comprised of customer service directors, design engineers, project managers, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs and many more. This presents a unique opportunity to reach a qualified audience not available through any other channel. Independent KDS is an independent publication, aiming to offer an objective view of the industry. Articles may present newsworthy acts and/or opinions of named companies, but all measures are taken to ensure that articles within KDS report the objective facts without bias. Editorial We welcome contributions and submissions of news, features, thought leadership posts and interviews from companies and individuals regarding the kiosk and digital signage industry. Send your story to the editor: Laura Vallis at editor@kdseurope.com. All editorial that we receive from third parties is subject to the editor-in-chief's ultimate approval, and submission of an article is no guarantee of publication. To ensure that all articles meet the editorial policy, we reserve the right to edit the whole or part of any material selected for publication. You can find our editorial policy on our website by clicking HERE. Advertising If you would like to discuss one of our advertising or advertorial packages please download our media pack HERE or contact sales@kdseurope.com. KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE20SPONSORED CONTENT 21 KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE product life cycle by maintaining the availability of this camera model, unchanged for many years. Furthermore, the lightweight yet strong die-cast metal housing guarantees high quality and robustness even under rough environmental conditions. Typical for an industrial camera, the uEye XC has a programmable software interface, which allows complete control and integration into your own software applications. What kind of application is the uEye XC suitable for? With its features, the camera can shine in any application where consumer webcams have previously been used to produce perfect images at low cost and with little effort, but where industrial quality is still an important requirement. With its full HD and 4K image formats, as well as its many automatic image enhancements, the image data is optimised for the human eye rather than for machine vision and evaluation. And its lightweight and compact dimensions make it easy to use anywhere. uEye XC can be used in all kiosk systems. It makes customised service in photo- assisted terminals easy. In airports, combining uEye XC with passport readers is a building block for property protection. Furthermore, the uEye XC can show its strengths for example, when mounted on a robotic arm due to its low weight and autofocus, and in logistics or outdoor applications thanks to auto brightness and the ability to adapt to different object distances. You can discover all technical features on the IDS website.W hat is IPTV? IPTV stands for internet protocol television and traditionally represents the process of streaming live television shows over the internet, as opposed to antennas, satellite dishes and fibre-optic cables. When it comes to businesses and organisations, IPTV distribution means users can access content over LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network), to improve various areas of business – from employee engagement to customer satisfaction. How does IPTV distribution save costs? With IPTV distribution, you can get more than just television out of its IP network. With the right kind of assistance and service, digital channels such as video and interactive portals are easily distributed throughout. an establishment. This is a cost-effective solution for businesses in many ways. Firstly, IPTV distribution allows you to use the technology you already have, such as TVs and PCs, without needing to install a separate satellite or aerial signal distribution system within IPTV SOLUTIONS More and more organisations are looking for ways to streamline costs and reduce expenses. But how do you do this when you still want the very best technology for your business? With some insights from Vitec, we explore why investing and utilising IPTV could be an economic opportunity to improve your customer engagement. A VITEC ARTICLE 22KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE ADOPTING IPTV SOLUTIONS: HOW TO ECONOMISE WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON TECHNOLOGYIPTV SOLUTIONS 23 KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINEIPTV SOLUTIONS 24KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE your building. This can provide reduced costs and a great potential for return on investment. IPTV’s scalability also enables the extension of the system at any point, without incurring additional costs and fees. When scalability is paired with the system’s ability to bring AV distribution under IT control for lower management costs, further savings can be made across an organisation. Benefits of IPTV distribution: to improve processes both internally and externally When distributing IPTV across a business, each channel can be streamed at once regardless of how many people are viewing the content, therefore saving on bandwidth. Economising through IPTV can look different for different businesses, but generally, the end goal is to improve processes both internally and For organisations to enjoy higher revenue for relatively little investment, we must look towards the technology that’s available.IPTV SOLUTIONS 25 KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE externally, from an employee-facing aspect and a customer-facing one. If employees are given the necessary tools to do their job to the best of their ability, customers and clients can benefit, and in turn, generate more revenue. How can different industries utilise IPTV distribution? Some businesses are able to utilise IPTV distribution by streaming local and international television channels in shared spaces, such as restaurants, waiting rooms, or reception areas. Corporate organisations can experience IPTV’s ability to live stream events across the business network, ensuring all employees get the opportunity to attend important seminars and valuable talks. In addition to this, the entire network can have access to global news through various 24/7 channels alongside local and district travel and transport information. Managing live sporting events in either a stadium or similar venue, IPTV distribution can offer entertainment experiences for audiences, in addition to news and sports programming to keep everyone engaged. For organisations to enjoy higher revenue for relatively little investment, we must look towards the technology that’s available. As the world continues to edge closer to complete digitisation, more opportunities are available to reduce costs for your business while enjoying the best possible results. W ithout a doubt, the rise in online ordering across multiple channels is resulting in greater demand for self-service kiosks for retail applications, such as Click and Collect and store returns, as well as collection and delivery of food and beverages. In order to meet this demand, a printer that is equipped for remote printing of orders, tickets and labels directly from a web server to connected printers located in the restaurant or store is a key requirement. Even more so if the printer can be remotely managed from any location. Easy to install and maintain, the packaged printer with a range of connectivity options can be the ideal solution for internet-connected services. Choosing a printer with a variety of interface options, including innovative cloud technologies, enhances the kiosk’s printing capability. This is important as the type of interface and the ports the printer has will dictate how the printer communicates. Given the range of connectivity options that can enhance both the versatility and functionality of a kiosk, the printer has a pivotal role to play. Star has witnessed strong demand for cloud technologies. With Star CloudPRNT™ available across a range of Star thermal receipt and label printers as well as matrix kitchen printers, Star provides the largest range of multi- platform remote cloud receipt and online ordering printers available today. The technology benefits retail and hospitality by enabling customer orders to be sent directly to the printer from an online ordering service or app, eliminating the need for an additional tablet in the store or restaurant. Moreover, Star CloudPRNT-enabled printers are able to receive orders from multiple channels including POS, tablet, LAN and cloud which results in an efficient ordering and transaction process for any business. For locations that prefer a fully managed CloudPRNT service, Star has introduced StarPrinter.Online, a dedicated service for businesses to manage the printer estate with minimal setup time and cost, as well as near-zero integration. This allows printing directly from an ordering website through the REST API or directly from the page with JavaScript, or even via email; order emails can be forwarded directly to the chef’s printer for preparation. The ordering service can not only communicate directly with the printer to create print jobs, but also receive the status of the printer estate. An online dashboard provides a complete overview of all devices and activity with webhook-based notification of device status changes, barcode scans, new print job results, device connections to a group, etc. By receiving such notifications in a timely manner, kiosks can continue operating effectively even in the most remote of environments, minimising site visits and potentially expensive call-outs. Additional printers and peripherals can simply be added without the need for server upgrades. SPONSORED CONTENT 26KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE REMOTE ORDERING APPLICATIONS AND DEVICE MANAGEMENT WITH STARPRINTER.ONLINE For more information, visit www.Star-EMEA.com or call +44 (0) 1494 471111LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT AMET KDS Magazine is the leading technical journal for manufacturers, integrators and deployers of self service terminals and digital signage. Published on a bi-monthly basis, KDS features news, articles and features from industry-leading bodies, and the very latest information on the innovative technology. Past issues can be found on our website: www.kdseurope.com, along with news, features and information on events throughout the year. 2023’s media pack can also be accessed on the website HERE www.kdseurope.com | sales@kdseurope.com | editor@kdseurope.comNext >