< PreviousNEWS IN BRIEF VIEWSONIC UNVEILS ULTRA-WIDE CURVED GAMING MONITORS ViewSonic has announced two new ultra-wide 34in curved ELITE gaming monitors - the premium ELITE XG341C- 2K equipped with Mini-LED technology, and the hyper- responsive ELITE XG340C-2K. With a maximised visual scope, both monitors offer truly immersive gameplays and fill every part of peripheral vision for more encompassing visual experiences. “We are excited to have the brand-new ultra-wide 34in curved models as part of our collection. These new models offer truly immersive gameplay to envelop the player,” said Oscar Lin, General Manager of the Monitor Business Unit at ViewSonic. “With the introduction of ViewSonic Gaming, we continue to diversify our product offerings. We are committed to using the most advanced technology to deliver gamers’ best visual and speed experience worldwide.” With the curved ultra-wide screen real estate, users can focus on obliterating their foes without excessive head-turning. Both monitors boast the latest HDMI 2.1, which supports up to 10K video resolution and 48Gbps data transfer speed for a decrease in screen tearing and stuttering. Rigged with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro’s adaptive sync technology, these displays deliver awe-inspiring graphics that are ideal for esports and professional gamers. The ELITE XG341C-2K delivers more vivid colours and deeper contrast for more impressive levels of detail even in fast-paced games. It features a peak brightness of 1400 nits that brings every scene to life and draws gamers right into the heart of the action. Equipped with an overclockable refresh rate of 200Hz and 1ms (MPRT) response time, gamers can gain the upper hand with lag-and-blur-free motions and real-time reflexes at the highest visual settings. The ELITE XG340C-2K boasts a curvature of 1000R to make sure every point on screen is aligned to the gamer’s eye for fuller immersion. Blessed with a blazing fast 180Hz (overclocked) refresh rate and superbly swift 1ms (MPRT) response time, gamers are able to defeat the opposition with instant reactions without lag or motion blur. The monitor is the perfect platform for elevated gaming. 10KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE ICON MULTIMEDIA LAUNCHES DENEVADS The denevaDS version of ICON Multimedia’s web-based content management software for digital signage focuses on improved user experience and more efficient device management incorporates a new interface with responsive design available in different languages, much faster in programming and loading content. ICON Multimedia has introduced all the advanced features of its predecessor version, Deneva.Cuatro. It also incorporates new functions aimed at simultaneously and centrally managing multiple complex digital signage circuit devices with a high number of display points, as well as new third-party integrations, and greater scalability. The new software interface integrates a powerful Data Sources Manager that lets the user connect and automate data from external sources, allowing them to interact with the information displayed in real time. In addition, the new denevaDS is reinforced with the highest cybersecurity standards making the platform more robust and reliable. “The main goal of this powerful update is to be able to offer the user a tool with greater operational flexibility and scalability, with a much more friendly design, which allows workflows to be streamlined and guarantees the technological evolution of each business,” said Juan Carlos Martín, General Sales Manager of DENEVA. denevaDS also reinforces its data dashboards and metrics to help advertisers perform more in depth analyses of content displayed, based on hours viewed or other audience demographics, among other parameters. In this way, it allows you to calculate in a more precise way, the efficiency ratios that have an impact on marketing strategies. SIGNAGELIVE PARTNERS WITH EYEQUANT Signagelive has announced a partnership to help customers prove the effectiveness of their digital signage image and video content, before it goes live. In an exclusive promotional tie-up with EyeQuant, Signagelive will offer unprecedented support for data-driven content development, through a complimentary, no-strings-attached, one-month EyeQuant subscription, worth over £375. With this free month of unlimited EyeQuant neuroscientific analyses, Signagelive can help new and existing customers overcome the greatest difficulty when it comes to delivering impact-boosting digital signage - that is, creating consistently good content that converts.AV STUMPFL’S MONOBLOX CHOSEN FOR PRIDE EVENT IN BELFAST Revolution Productions is an AV rental and video production company based in Northern Ireland that delivers both hybrid and virtual events all over NI and further afield. Director and founder, Gordon Cross, has always had a passion for cameras, content and visuals, which is why the company opted for AV Stumpfl to deliver the brief for Pride 2022 in Belfast. “A member of the Belfast Pride production team looked after the slide and video content that is fed to the screen,” explained Cross. “There were some relay TV screens supplied by the venue, and in a room as grand as the great hall in Belfast City Hall, we needed something that would be impactful and visible for all. The Monoblox32 508x294 FP 16:9 was the perfect choice.” Joni Millar, Operations Manager at Revolution Productions, added that the Monoblox screen was used as the “main event” screen for Pride: “It formed the backdrop for the stage and subsequently the whole event. It was used to play highlight videos from 2019, promotional content for upcoming events, sponsors’ logos, and Pride’s ‘Community United in Diversity’ message as guests arrived.” Revolution Productions was the sole technical supplier for this event. The team supplied the PA system, lighting and projection for the install, operating all of the sound and lights on the night. NEWS IN BRIEF 11 KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE We can offer some great presence marketing options, online, via our email newsletters and/or in this magazine. If you would like to discuss one of our advertising or advertorial packages contact: sales@kdseurope.com ABSEN POLARIS LITE MAKES SPLASH AT EUROPEAN SWIMMING COMPETITION Hosted in a different country annually, the European Junior Swimming Championships were held during the summer in Otepeni, Romania. The prestigious sporting event played host to an impressive 494 athletes from 42 different countries competing to win the coveted medals. To withstand moisture in the air, but also deliver crisp and high quality content throughout the five day event, technical production specialists at Mobile Event turned to Absen for an LED solution. They opted for Absen’s PL3.9W Lite (outdoor) LED panels from the Polaris series to fulfil the brief. “Absen’s PL3.9W Lite was the obvious choice for a challenging project like this,” stated George Stirbei, Event Manager at Mobile Event. “I’ve tested these panels over time and in extreme conditions and they’ve always exceeded expectations in terms of performance and quality; the side lock function makes it quick and easy to install by just one person. Our company and the client could not be happier with the overall result.” The interlocking panels lined the entire length of the Olympic size swimming pool, displaying promotional content and sponsorship logos viewed by several rows of spectators on the 50m x 1m LED screen. Specifically designed for rental staging including outdoor, the PL3.9W Lite was chosen for this project due to its innovative waterproof design (IP65/54) proving ultra reliable in all weather conditions, including extreme humidity experienced in swimming pools. Each panel is front and rear serviceable with swappable power boxes for easy installation and maintenance. Combined with grey scale coding technology that is human eye friendly, the new control system in the Absen’s Polaris Lite range (indoor: PL2.5, PL2.9, PL3.9 and outdoor: PL3.9W, PL4.8W) has greatly improved the industry-common problem of losing grey scale at low brightness, to provide a much more vivid image. Absen’s European Brand and Marketing Director, Jess Golding, attributes the ongoing technological advances in Absen LED to its success in such versatile applications: “It’s a pleasure to be involved in projects as diverse as this one – robustness and reliability were key in this install and I’m pleased to hear from Mobile Event that the client was more than happy with the outcome.”VITEC has inaugurated a new office in Dubai in line with its rapid expansion in the Middle East. The company’s investment into its new regional headquarters demonstrates VITEC’s commitment to long-term growth in the Middle East with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Egypt. Since the technology leader established its presence in the region in 2019, business in the area has accelerated. VITEC is expecting an impressive 50% growth in revenue for 2022. With a highly skilled regional team of nine in Dubai and four in Saudi Arabia, the ME team covers sales, business development, presales and post sales to better serve existing customers and prospects. Nicolas Pons, VP Business Development Middle East at VITEC, commented, “The purchase of our new office is very much aligned with VITEC’s philosophy, where strategic decisions are made regionally to future-proof our company and enable growth. We believe this investment will strengthen our presence, and expand our reach into new business opportunities, markets and verticals in the region.” As a French private company, VITEC controls its own technologies and the supply of its components. Dedicated teams are working to optimise its products in two areas: technically, to deliver the best in terms of IPTV distribution and video streaming; and environmentally to contribute to a greener future. Sustainability is a key part of VITEC’s core values, aligning with the Middle East’s net zero vision. The organisation has been carbon neutral since 2021 and recently launched the GreenPEG initiative to further optimise MPEG technology by addressing – and minimising – the size, weight and power of devices to reduce energy consumption. VITEC’s establishment of the new regional headquarters follows its acquisition of Exterity, signalling the company’s intent to solidify its place as the leader of video streaming, IPTV and digital signage solutions. VITEC utilised its large engineering team of over 200 to accelerate the development of new features for Exterity’s solutions, which are now fully integrated into the VITEC portfolio. Over the coming year, VITEC intends to continue with its strategic growth plan in the Middle East, targeting key verticals including broadcast, military, healthcare, sports/venues, corporate/ government and accommodation. “We believe our continuous investment in the region will strengthen our ties and support our anticipated further expansion in the Middle East,” concluded Pons. “Our products and philosophy align perfectly with the region’s requirements and ambitions, and we’re looking forward to supporting companies across the Middle East for many years to come.” NEWS IN BRIEF JUMP INTO REALITY FUNDRAISES FOLLOWING EUROPEAN GROWTH Jump Into Reality has embarked on a six-figure round of fundraising to further its market reach and continue to develop its product. Spearheaded by its flagship product JUMP into DESIGN, the company has tested its product-market-fit and will be releasing version 2.0 November 2022. With JUMP into DESIGN, which has built up a 5-star user rating, architects and designers can easily create and personalise hyper-real interior designs in real-time in 2D, 3D and first person immersive VR. The software enables the user to cleverly interact with layout, decoration and, crucially, light, on a low-spec computer, then view the result on a hand-held device or VR headset. In addition, access to a growing partnership catalogue means that each space can be decorated using these materials and 3D objects, allowing seamless purchases. The software cleverly embeds a shopping link onto each object and material, allowing users to build their own unique shopping list with a single click. Recent developments have included the daily collection of thousands of data points on user behaviour in JUMP into DESIGN‘s cloud platform which provide crucial consumer insight data and will pave the way for the application of machine learning. Currently, customers can choose from over 4,000 products through the 3D catalogue with 30 high profile and prestigious brands, including Tecnografica, La Redoute, OracDecor and BoConcept. “We operate in one of the “hottest” segments of the economy, that is worth £117billion globally,” said Linda Facchinetti, Founder and CEO, Jump Into Reality. “Where the combination of immediate “real world” applications and the progressive rise of the Metaverse will only catapult us to new heights.” 12KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE VITEC MARKS MILESTONE IN MIDDLE EAST EXPANSIONNEWS IN BRIEF 13 KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE SUCCESS FOR ITL AT SITCE Innovative Technology (ITL), had a successful event at the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) which took place in the capital. The public transport event in the Asia Pacific region is a testing ground for some of the world’s innovative and transformative urban mobility services. Yap F Lim, ITL Business Development Manager for Southeast Asia commented, “This was the first time we have exhibited at SITCE, and we were impressed with the number and quality of visitors attending. Our NV4000 Spectral mixed bill recycler made its debut for the region with many visitors interested in installing this high volume recycler which is designed to help move customers seamlessly through transportation payment terminals quickly. Due to its large recycling capacity, it means fewer refills, improved machine uptime and a reduction in service calls. “Our Smart Coin System (SCS) also proved popular for customers needing a bulk coin validator, mixed coin hopper and recycler in one. The unit validates, discriminates and stores mixed coins, eliminating coin starvation and the need for multiple hoppers to significantly reduce operator collection costs.” Yap concluded, “Overall, SITCE was a positive event for us and we look forward to following up with key contacts we made at the show to help them improve productivity and generate efficiencies. The public transport sector is an innovative, evolving sector and we are excited about working with operators to expand our presence in this important segment.” INTRODUCING ZYLER - VIRTUAL CLOTHING TRY-ON Anthropics Technology presents Zyler - an AI-powered virtual fitting technology for shoppers and retailers that allows customers to try on hundreds of outfits quickly and easily on a smartphone, desktop or in-store. A selfie and a few measurements are all that is needed. Simple and fun, Zyler transforms customers’ shopping experience, creating a virtual fitting room. Customers can discover their style and fit remotely. Zyler’s patented technology uniquely produces personal results. Shoppers can use technology on their phone, desktop and in-store; try on clothes from hundreds of brands or a certain brand; find the best fit and style; and save time shopping. Fashion brands and retail can improve shoppers’ experience; increase intent to purchase and sale conversion; increase social media shares; improve brand engagement; and minimise returns. Zyler enables shoppers to try on clothing in a variety of styles on their phones or desktops, before making a purchase. Users test different outfits on themselves virtually - to see what suits them, to find their style, and to save time shopping - all with their own shape and size taken into account. With a large proportion of clothing purchases and sales made online now, consumers and retailers can enhance their shopping experience by using Zyler. Zyler’s patented technology, based on the latest cutting-edge research, has precision and accuracy down to the hips, legs, waist, chest, arms, and even shoulder and head measurements. Clothing details from the original image (eg texture, colour, hem or sleeve length) as well as facial features, skin tone, body shape, and overall fit are taken into account for a realistic try-on experience. Shoppers can try on hundreds of outfits - from casual wear to evening gowns and wedding dresses. These features have not been seen in virtual try-on technology before. Zyler is the most realistic clothing try-on solution to date, utilising state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence. CEO of Anthropics, Alexander Berend, leading the development of the product, said: “Zyler continues to evolve and succeed in enriching the ecommerce industry.” Publish your news and company announcements here. Contact: editor@kdseurope.comimageHOLDERS has developed a range of kiosk solutions to help eConsult provide a ‘digital front door to healthcare’ in 3200 GP surgeries and nine Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) centres across the UK. Founded by GPs wanting to modernise healthcare methods, eConsult aims to digitally connect patients to healthcare to improve accessibility, efficiency and patient care. This ethos was the driving force to implement self-service kiosk solutions in healthcare environments. imageHOLDERS has worked with eConsult to create a tailored product catalogue that meets the individual specifications and requirements of different healthcare settings. Each self-service interactive kiosk with eConsult‘s digital triage software is highly secure, user-friendly, accessible and health-conscious to reduce cross-infection. Efficient and effective urgent care in hospitals has never been more important. eConsult aims to radically improve emergency departments by deploying digital triage kiosks at the front door. This intelligent software helps to identify a patient’s priority level and, consequently, personalise their care. eConsult’s systems reduce waiting times, save essential resources, and improve patient experience and care. eConsult’s Urgent and Emergency Care platform is a self-service patient check-in software system that uses a comprehensive and itemised algorithm to predict patient outcomes based on their symptoms and/or the level of injury. This accelerates the initial personal assessment process. Patients can use an imageHOLDERS healthcare kiosk that hosts eConsult’s software to check in on arrival, inputting general personal details and then answering questions that they would be asked by a nurse or clinician. This reduces the time patients spend queueing at reception, and helps the nurses and clinicians to understand more quickly which patients are the sickest and need to be seen sooner. It also avoids patients having to repeat their reasons for attending with every interaction they have in the department. eConsult had completed extensive work with their clinical users and patients to best understand what features would be useful to assist usability for all. The final kiosk solution offers UX/UI of the electronic platform, alongside clear and easy-to- understand signage to help users navigate the customer journey. The final signage and kiosk options can be tailored to the requirements for each site while retaining the need for a consistent approach to aesthetics and branding. NEWS IN BRIEF HIGHLY CAPABLE, HIGH- RESOLUTION 12.1IN TFT Review Display Systems (RDS) has introducted a 12.1in TFT display from industrial LCD manufacturer Tianma. The new P-series NL12880BC20- 32F display module features WXGA resolution (1280 x 800px), a wide 16:9 aspect ratio and delivers excellent optical performance with the implementation of SFT (Super Fine TFT) technology. Tianma P-series (Professional series) TFT displays have been designed and developed to deliver exceptional optical performance and meet the demanding requirements of the industrial and medical display markets and applications where reliable and consistent operation is considered essential. The 12.1in display module exhibits exceptional optical performance with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a high brightness, LED backlight providing a brightness specification of 1100cd/ sqm which creates display images that are bright, colourful and concise. SFTx technology is Tianma’s implementation of IPS technology, where optical performance, colour saturation and image stability are significantly improved over standard TFT display technology - where brightness and colour will change with respect to viewing angle. Viewing angles of 88° in all directions can be achieved with SFT. Justin Coleman, Displays Division Manager, RDS said, “P-series display modules from Tianma have been designed and developed for use in a wide range of human-machine interface (HMI) applications where guaranteed, long-term operation in challenging application environments is a necessity. The Tianma 12.1in P-series display delivers bright, saturated colour display images that can be easily observed from all viewing directions.” 14KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE ECONSULT IMPLEMENTS IMAGEHOLDERS KIOSKS Publish your news and company announcements here. Contact: editor@kdseurope.comDole, the hometown of the father of microbiology, Louis Pasteur, celebrated the bicentenary of his birth with a two-month video-mapping extravaganza powered by Digital Projection. Mapping Pasteur transformed the facade of the 17th-century Hôtel-Dieu de Dole, in Jura in eastern France, with an impressive audiovisual experience that combined visual spectacle with narrative drama to tell the life story of Dole’s most famous son. The show was divided into two parts – ‘Si Pasteur m’était conté…’ (‘If Pasteur were to tell me…’), which weaved together the threads of Pasteur’s professional and personal life with the assistance of his wife Marie, and the child-friendly ‘Du Rififi chez les Microbes’ (‘Trouble among the Microbes’), which followed the adventures of 10-year-old Alice, who can talk to germs. The show was more than a year in the making, recalled Denis Pageaux of local company IPS (Image Pro Service), which worked alongside a scriptwriter, voice actors, a sound studio and two graphic designers to bring the project to life. “First of all, we wanted to reach all audiences, especially families, so that every generation could approach Pasteur’s life,” said Dole Deputy Mayor, and Event Manager Alexandre Douzenel, explaining the brief given to IPS. “Secondly, there was an educational objective – we wanted people to learn about Louis Pasteur and his discoveries with total historical accuracy. Finally, through this event we wanted to contribute to the influence of the city of Dole, Louis Pasteur’s birthplace, by offering a modern, immersive show, across the whole summer, where many people could come to discover him. We were able to meet these three objectives with a projection-mapped show.” To meet the brief, Pageaux partnered with Thorsten Hoffmann at ETHA International to source two TITAN projectors from Digital Projection, a company with which IPS has worked closely for a decade. The TITANs, chosen specifically for their exceptional colour and performance, were installed in the same 6m-high tower and set up to project 47m onto the left side of the Hôtel-Dieu. As the building features a prominent square bay area which juts out from the main facade, IPS positioned one TITAN slightly off-axis. This meant the versatile projector mapped the right angles created by the additional structure, ensuring brilliant coverage across the entire outer wall. The spectacular visuals provided by the Digital Projection projectors enabled the show to reach a wider audience than would have been possible with a more traditional exhibition, according to Douzenel. “This technology has made it possible to deal with serious subjects while still being accessible to the general public,” he said. “We don’t see this audience in museums or historical exhibitions, and for me this is really the key to the success of the projection mapping. We reached an audience that we wouldn’t have reached with other, more traditional forms of art.” NEWS IN BRIEF ZYTRONIC EXPANDS IN NORTH AMERICA Zytronic has expanded its footprint in North America with touchscreen design and integration specialist AGDisplays.The company serves a wide range of applications with a strong focus on industrial, military, medical and marine. Over the last 10 years, AGDisplays has grown its relationship with Zytronic from being a touch sensor supplier to a valued partner – where both companies can focus their experience and services to best serve the end customer. Together, they work directly with the customer during the development stages of a new product and can, therefore, offer the detailed service and support needed to bring a customer’s vision to fruition. Typically, AGDisplays uses Zytronic projected capacitive technology (PCT and MPCT) in situations where longevity and/or ruggedisation and performance are needed. In industrial environments especially, due to stringent ball drop or impact requirements, conventional Projected Capacitive (PCAP) sensors will not stand up to longer-term usage. So much so that Mike Faryna, VP, AGDisplays says that in his 20 years of experience working in the industry he has not seen another PCAP sensor work as flawlessly when utilising thick coverglass. Zytronic’s ability to design a sensor to work around the customer’s mechanical requirements makes it easier for AGDisplays to develop a solution instead of trying to work with an off-the-shelf sensor. 15 KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROJECTION GOES VIRAL WITH MAPPING PASTEURT he pandemic of 2020 and beyond has given the roll-out of contactless payments a huge boost. With the aggressive spread of Covid across the world, governments advised citizens to minimise social interactions. When shopping, we were told to limit the touching of potentially contaminated surfaces, particularly during the payment process and especially when paying with cash or using a PIN pad. Contactless played a vital role in minimising risk, to the extent that the WHO (World Health Organisation) recommended the use of contactless payments whenever possible, to reduce transmission possibilities via banknotes. And, since the onset of the pandemic and the increased interest in contactless payments, there has also been an uptick in usage. In the UK, there were 1.5 billion contactless card transactions in July 2022, 25.5% more than the 1.2 billion in July 2021. The total value of contactless transactions was £23.4 billion in July 2022, a 57% increase from £14.9 billion in July 2021. Across the pond, the US now has the most contactless cards of any market in the world. Consumer Sentiments and Behaviours Convenience and speed are at the top of the list when it comes to why consumers prefer contactless payments. In the vending setting specifically, this becomes even more important, to ensure the checkout processes are intuitive and prompt to deliver on this customer demand. For some shoppers, even interacting with a cashier is reason enough to shop elsewhere. Businesses exclusively offering payment methods that require contact with a cashier or shared machine like a card reader deter 41% of consumers. There’s immense opportunity for businesses to not only enable contactless options at checkout but also incorporate kiosks into their store plans to reduce the interactions between shoppers and cashiers. Business Expectations Around Contactless Payments Not only is consumer demand for contactless continuing to grow but retailers and merchants are also delivering more contactless payment options, including small businesses. 59% of small businesses are already cashless or plan to shift CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS Pete Alcock, Head of Product Marketing at NMI takes a look at the expectations around contactless payments since the pandemic and going forward. PETE ALCOCK HEAD OF PRODUCT MARKETING NMI 16KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS ON KIOSKS IN OPEN SPACESCONTACTLESS PAYMENTS 17 KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINEto using only digital payments in the next two years. These new methods of payments are also fundamental to businesses’ growth, especially amid economic uncertainty. In fact, 73% of small businesses believe that accepting forms of digital payments are important for the growth of their business. Accepting contactless payments is no longer a nice to have – it’s a necessity to remain successful in this highly competitive market. The Future of Contactless Payments at Kiosks Looking at the future of kiosks and how they can enable these contactless payments, there are a handful of benefits outside of delivering on consumer demand and business needs. At the top of the list of challenges facing businesses, especially in the hospitality and retail industries, are staffing issues. In fact, more than 250,000 seasonal workers are needed in the hospitality industry alone, to meet demand heading into the holiday season. Those who invest in contactless- enabled kiosks will be set up for success throughout the end of the year and into 2023. It’s actually never been easier, or cheaper, to integrate contactless payment into a vending machine or kiosk. Off-the-shelf devices from Payter, OTI, Crane and others have built-in GSM modems to take care of communications - they just require a low-cost, data-only SIM card - and CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS 18KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINECONTACTLESS PAYMENTS 19 KIOSK AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE MAGAZINE most are available pre-loaded with the software to communicate with a payment gateway for authorisations of the contactless transactions. This is why we’re seeing growth in innovative self-service projects such as large- scale laundromats, full-service coffee stations and elegant parking payment kiosks at motorway services. Take Impulsify for example. This retail technology company provides the tools, data-driven insights and retail services to help hoteliers and other non-retailers create easily managed, highly profitable self-service retail outlets that improve property value, grow incremental revenue and improve the guest experience. Impulsify’s ShopPoP – in-store, guest-facing kiosk – allows guests to grab and go without assistance, reducing typical front desk burdens associated with offering a lobby retail store. Not only does this type of kiosk alleviate staffing pressures and reduce front desk traffic burden, but it also accepts contactless payments through Apple Pay, Android and Google Pay and NFC Tap, delivering on patrons’ preferences to complete transactions this way. This approach to kiosks also increases revenue by eliminating abandoned sales and inadvertent theft that occur when no associate is immediately available. As businesses navigate heightened consumer demand for a seamless payment experience while also looking for relief amid the current labour crisis, they must consider the latest innovations in contactless payments technology to ensure a user-friendly process for all shoppers and patrons. Accepting contactless payments is no longer a nice to have – it’s a necessity to remain successful in this highly competitive market.Next >