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Kiosk Systems in Times of IOT
KioWare for Android
Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) has released
a new version of their KioWare for Android software
products. All KioWare products can be used to
secure mobile devices, such as tablets, desktops,
and smartphones running Android or Windows
operating systems. It's designed to lock down your
device into kiosk mode, which secures the overall
operating system, home screen and usage of
applications. Version 3.7 of KioWare for Android
(Lite, Basic, & Full with Server) has added a new
simple attract screen looper to allow customers to
easily add attract screens via the configuration tool.
The attract screen is also now available in Single App
Mode, while the configuration tool enables users to
set the battery indicator display. The latest version
of KioWare Basic for Android and KioWare Full for
Android has also updated support for EMV certified
via Credit Call’s mPOS CardEaseMobile framework to
version 1.11. Using Miura PINPads and KioWare for
Android, a complete end-to-end, EMV compliant and
P2PE enabled payment solution is available.
Due to the meteoric rise of mobile devices and online services,
some have already labeled kiosk terminals as obsolete. However,
retail terminals that act as a virtual extension of the sales area
or as a self-service terminal for customer loyalty programs are
continually being rolled out. The Internet of Things is perfectly
designed to align with kiosk terminals. Kiosks are usually
connected to the Internet and can be used to send data while
being managed remotely. Even simple Android devices can turn
into mighty terminals with the help
of IOT. As most of the services
are cloud-based, with intelligent
software those devices can
become more valuable than
ever. Kiosk terminals are
not going to disappear, but
they have to be constantly
reinvented. The Internet of
Things coupled with other new
services and requirements
will be the engine for this
continuous process.
Sita Check-In Kiosks Bring Self-Service to Bahrain Airport
In a drive to improve the passenger
experience and deliver increased
flexibility to its airlines, Bahrain Airport
Company will this year introduce
SITA’s self-service check-in kiosks
across Bahrain International Airport.
SITA will install and manage six new
AirportConnect S4 Kiosks at the airport,
6 KIOSK solutions
with four kiosks to be introduced in
the economy check-in area and two in
the first and business class check-in
area. The new S4 kiosks provide a vastly
improved passenger experience with
large 19-inch multi-touch screens.
Along with the new kiosks, SITA
will provide its AirportHub shared
connectivity platform, enabling airlines to
migrate their back offices from legacy or
direct connections systems to a cloudbased communication link. Mohamed
Yousif Al Binfalah, Chief Executive Officer
of BAC commented: “This project is
the first step towards the company’s
vision of implementing IATA Fast Travel
Initiative, which will significantly enhance
the passenger experience at Bahrain
International Airport. This initiative will
offer benefits of self-service check-in to
passengers to facilitate the passenger
journey.” Hani El-Assaad, SITA President,
Middle East, India and Africa said: “Kiosks
have proven to be an extremely versatile
interface for a wide range of airport
functions and services. Working with
airlines, airports and governments
around the globe has allowed us to
develop kiosk products across all touch
points in the airport journey and SITA
has already delivered more than 10,000
kiosks to airports and airlines globally.”