EVOLVE OR DIE – Digital Transformation is the Industrial Revolution of Our Age.

The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has left the restaurant industry in a dire predicament. Owners must look at ways to ensure a robust recovery. Some options are based on offering engaging experiences to entice customers back through the door when safe to do so and streamlining operations.

Amid the panic buying and empty supermarket shelves at the start of the pandemic, local shops saw a big increase in the number of customers. Some local stores can only accept cash, and while the level of cash use differs from county to country, it is clear that despite advancing technologies driving the rise in both mobile and electronic payments, cash is still by far the most widely used form of payment globally. Marcus Tiedt, Sales & Marketing Director, Innovative Technology takes a look at how customers can still pay businesses with cash in times of crisis.

By Peter Alcock, Head of Product Marketing, NMI  When we emerge from our collective quarantine, we’ll never again take for…

Meet the Technology Building the Smart Cities of the Future

Today’s smart cities are transforming the way we live, work and play. Matthew Margetts, Director of Sales and Marketing, Smarter Technologies believes that far from being just a 21st-century gimmick, there are significant—even life-changing—advantages to the implementation of smart technology in cities around the world. READ MORE…

Ian Crosby from touchscreen manufacturer Zytronic, shares his thoughts on the leading considerations a product designer should have when planning a device that has a touch interface.

Nadav Avni, CMO of Radix Technologies looks at Android TV management in hotels, giving an enhanced guest experience PLUS benefits for your whole team.

Tony Large, technical director CDS looks at why venturing into the Chinese self-service terminals and digital signage market solutions’ market presents a unique set of challenges. 

From sustainability to transforming the retail sector as we know it for the post-Covid consumer, Tim Matthews, Senior Product Manager B2B, at Vestel gives his AV predictions.

by Mathias Michelangeli, Senior Business Developer, Limonetik China has expanded into mobile payment faster than any other country in the…

When it comes to kiosks or other self-service solutions, security is a much-discussed topic amongst manufacturers, integrators and kiosk deployers.

Self-service kiosks are currently deployed as access control systems in different shapes and sizes. They are used to prevent self-service losses in the retail sector, provide exit checks at for example parking lots or as visitor management kiosks to facilitate the check-in process at hotels or businesses. This article by Pan Oston looks at how kiosks are being deployed to enhance security systems.

How Connected Technology Can Help Property Developers Reach Future Net Zero

Nations and businesses around the world are working towards net zero targets, and reducing utility consumption is an obvious step in the process. With this significant focus on energy efficiency, Matthew Margetts, Director of Sales and Marketing, Smarter Technologies looks at how property developers can ensure future net zero compliance. READ MORE…

In 2019 a study showed just how unsanitary quick-service restaurant kiosks are and how kiosks can put  customers at risk…

In what can often be a fast-paced whirlwind of trade shows and exhibitions, creating an immersive and engaging experience for attendees is crucial, particularly when you’re all competing for the same audience. Digital signage has emerged as a powerful tool for exhibitors to capture audience attention and leave a lasting impression. 

With some insights from Vitec, we explore why investing and utilising IPTV could be an economic opportunity to improve your customer engagement.  

Denis Kondopoulos – Senior Technical Project Manager – Naxtech.com looks at the intelligent POS printer. What’s all the fuss about, and do you really need to buy one?