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Thursday, 07 May 2009
LAS VEGAS — Music on the go is about to get a boost with the announcement of a recent contract between KIOSK Information Systems and Mix & Burn. The agreement, announced at KioskCom Self Service Expo, affords new levels of self-service download functionality — specifically, KIOSK is now offering a full DRM-free content library with direct-to-device download on a self-payment/self-service kiosk.
The kiosk’s music library is the Digital f.y.e. Music Store, featuring 3 million DRM-free MP3 tracks from all the major labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI Music. Indie artist fans can select content from the largest indie aggregators, including IODA, The Orchard and CD Baby.
Selections made off the kiosk can also be independently transacted on the kiosk — browsing, payment and direct-to-device download are all menu driven functions created for consumers in an unattended environment. As transactions are completed, the labels and their artists are simultaneously compensated for the use of their content. The MP3 downloads are compatible with the vast majority of iPod products, USB/memory cards and MP3 players. Music purchased plays immediately on the device, and transfers easily to add to a user’s home computer library.
Music is the latest feature to be added to KIOSK’s full line of multifunction café capabilities. Through ZOOX Stations, a KIOSK subsidiary devoted to development and manufacturing of pay-for-use kiosk technology, a single kiosk café can now offer music download, photo printing, Internet and e-mail access, office software and casual gaming.
"Adding music download features ultimately enables any broadband-connected kiosk to attract more customers and location traffic by providing continuously refreshed content through digital music downloads," said KIOSK CEO Rick Malone. "With the new direct-to-device MP3 format, consumers get instant purchase gratification — three words that go a long way toward future adoption."
The two-day show, collocated with The Digital Signage Show, concludes today at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- KIOSK Information Systems has announced a partnership with Mix & Burn LLC to offer a full DRM-free content library with direct to device digital download on a self-payment, self-service kiosk.
The Digital f.y.e. Music Store kiosk, powered by mix&burn, has a track library featuring 3 million DRM-free MP3 tracks from all the major music labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI Music. Indie artist fans can also select content from the largest Indie aggregators including IODA, The Orchard and CD Baby.
Selections made off the kiosk can also be independently transacted on the kiosk: browsing, payment and direct-to-device download are all menu driven functions created for consumers in an unattended environment. As transactions complete, the labels and their artists are simultaneously compensated for the use of their content. The MP3 downloads are compatible with the vast majority of iPod products, USB/memory cards and MP3 players. Music purchased plays immediately on the device, and transfers easily to add to a user's home computer library.
Music is the latest feature to be added to KIOSK's lineup of multifunction cafe capabilities. Through ZOOX stations, a KIOSK subsidiary devoted to development and manufacturing of pay-for-use kiosk technology, a single kiosk cafe can now offer music download, photo printing, Internet/e-mail access, office software and casual user gaming.
"Adding music download features ultimately enables any broadband-connected kiosk to attract more customers and location traffic by providing continuously refreshed content through digital music downloads," said KIOSK chief executive Rick Malone. "With the new direct-to-device MP3 format, consumers get instant purchase gratification - three words that go a long way toward feature adoption."
Tuesday, 04 September 2007
Albotas: According to some reports, Apple will this week unveil its new iTunes kiosks that will be set up through various retail outlets in North America. No word has yet been released about how many or in what stores the kiosks will be placed, but reportedly the kiosks will allow users to directly dock iPod/iPhones for the download of songs on a whim.
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Monday, 20 August 2007
Domain-B (India): For the past year, T.S. Ranganathan, chief executive of Giri Digital Solutions Private Ltd., has busied himself with developing a music kiosk that enables music buffs to burn their own music CDs. With all the teething problems sorted out, Giri Digitial's project is set for commercial launch. At the kiosks, branded "anytime digital download kiosk" or simply "addkiosk," users can search for music with multiple combinations, browse, hear and download music as ring tones or full songs on to cell phones, CDs, iPods or smart cards.
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Monday, 30 July 2007
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. · The president and chief executive of GA Services LLC, George Harris, says the future of remote management is all about control through automation.
During a podcast "Remotely Intelligent," produced by Esprida Corp., Harris says "there will continue to be demand for break-fix, but the trend now is to move more toward automated access and control of devices."
Harris says the implication for remote management is clear: "It's easier to have a technician sitting at a monitor checking on the welfare of a device without sending someone out. Large companies are not going to have people standing around taking two or three calls a day or week. They are going to have to rely on technology to give them the edge · to provide service from a remote capability. And if and when a technician is required, they'll have the capability to deploy the technician at the right time and place."
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Monday, 30 July 2007
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. · The president and chief executive of GA Services LLC, George Harris, says the future of remote management is all about control through automation.
During a podcast "Remotely Intelligent," produced by Esprida Corp., Harris says "there will continue to be demand for break-fix, but the trend now is to move more toward automated access and control of devices."
Harris says the implication for remote management is clear: "It's easier to have a technician sitting at a monitor checking on the welfare of a device without sending someone out. Large companies are not going to have people standing around taking two or three calls a day or week. They are going to have to rely on technology to give them the edge · to provide service from a remote capability. And if and when a technician is required, they'll have the capability to deploy the technician at the right time and place."
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. · The president and chief executive of GA Services LLC, George Harris, says the future of service is all about control through automation. On the podcast 'Remotely Intelligent,' produced by Esprida Corp., Harris says "the trend now is to move more toward automated access and control of devices."
Harris says the implication for business is clear.
"It's easier to have a technician sitting at a monitor checking on the welfare of a device without sending someone out," he said. "Large companies are not going to have people standing around taking two or three calls a day or week. They are going to have to rely on technology to give them the edge · to provide service from a remote capability. And if and when a technician is required, they'll have the capability to deploy the technician at the right time and place".
To listen to the podcast, click here.
Monday, 30 April 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. · Audio/Video Interactive (AVI) announced the availability of a new version of its content management software. The new Digital Associate content management system is accessible through the Web and allows users to access a library of audio, video and pictures, create playlists and schedules and distribute them to a device or network of devices. The system also allows users to monitor devices and generate reports on playback statistics.
Tuesday, 17 April 2007
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah · Gym rats looking for the right tunes to burn fat, pump iron or pass time on the treadmill are about to hit the jackpot. An agreement announced between Mediaport Entertainment and Power Music will make one million music tracks available to gym customers starting in May on MediaATMs.
According to a news report released by the two companies, this deal represents a "first"� for the digital music kiosk industry. Since 2003, when Mediaport introduced its first MediaATM, it has placed manned and unmanned digital music kiosks on four continents, at universities, military bases, retail shops, music stores, truck stops and travel locations.
Trials with the MediaATMs will begin May at several gyms around Utah and eventually expand to about 300 locations throughout the U.S. over the next 12 months. Workout aficionados will be able to select music from Mediaport's one million tracks and also enjoy more than 300 albums available through Power Media. Power Media currently serves approximately 125,000 fitness professionals around the world in North America, Europe, the Far East and South Africa.
Gym members will now be able to download a personal fitness workout, provided by their personal trainer or various other workouts produced for other fitness experts. Since 2002, gym members have been buying music from music providers like iTunes and bringing it to the gym. This partnership gives gym owners the ability to provide music to their clients and take a share of the $1 billion music download market.
Helen Seltzer, chief executive of Mediaport, said the partnership, "breaks open an exciting new frontier in the music kiosk industry. It's a perfect fit between two innovative companies that continue to push the boundaries of musical enjoyment. This puts us closer to an ‘anytime, anywhere' solution to downloading musical favorites."�
Richard Petty, chief executive of Power Music, said the agreement with Mediaport "is a monumental step forward for the fitness community. In the near future, gyms around the world will not only be on the cutting edge of technology but we believe MediaATMs will be a value-added service that will attract and retain gym customers."�
Music can be downloaded from a MediaATM to an MP3 player in less than a minute for 99 cents per track and $7.99 for a 30-minute workout. Music from these kiosks can also be downloaded to CDs and UBS devices like memory sticks or flash cards.
Mediaport was the first company to integrate the idea of a "music store in a box"� with an unmanned digital distribution system. Founder Jon Butler developed the first MediaATM prototype in 2002. Mediaport also has technology partnerships with NeoProducts and IBM and licensing agreements with the top music labels EMI Music, Warner Music Group, SonyBMG Music Entertainment, Sanctuary, Tommy Boy and others.
Monday, 30 October 2006
TheAge.com.au: It's another nail in the coffin for the album and may spell the end of the music megastore. Victorians are now able to walk into a store, cherry-pick individual songs from albums using a digital kiosk and make their own compilation CDs. Video clips are also available.
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Friday, 18 August 2006
SAN DIEGO · American Technology Corp., provider of directed sound products and solutions, announced that digital-signage solution provider Adflow Networks is expanding its HSS-enabled in-store digital signage network installations with OfficeMax.
The OfficeMax digital signage network features ATC's award-winning HSS directional sound technology, branding and advertising content, as well as a live CNN satellite feed to inform and entertain customers without disrupting their shopping.
OfficeMax retained Adflow Networks in 2005 to establish a digital-signage network in large-format OfficeMax Advantage stores across the United States. With the success of the initial deployment, Adflow is extending the network to also include select mid-sized stores.
"Content is delivered through two high-resolution 40-inch LCD panels and two HSS units mounted within an eye-catching menu board located in the high-traffic printing service areas of the stores," said Wayne Ruttle, vice president of Adflow Networks. "To date, we've installed this system in select OfficeMax locations across the country. We have more than 120 new locations scheduled for installation over the next 12 months."
ATC's patented HSS products offer display-point sound that only the intended listener can hear. HSS provides consistent virtual listening areas without the variability in sound intensity that is common in conventional loudspeakers.
"We are excited to be working with Adflow and other channel and distribution partners on an increasing number of HSS-enabled retail-based digital signage network installations," said Bruce Gray, ATC's vice president of commercial sales. "HSS provides in-store networks the critical feature of directionality to ensure that customers clearly hear the audio content while keeping the sound confined to a selected listening area."
Thursday, 27 July 2006
SYDNEY · Australian hardware and software developer 22Moo has begun development on it's iTunes kiosk, PodBuffet.
Currently the prototype will be powered by an Apple Intel based Mac Mini running a 15-inch TFT touchscreen with virtual keyboard software, a wireless Internet connection and a customized application for timed access to iTunes.
The kiosk also will feature multiple dock connectors and a female USB and firewire port for older iPods and Shuffle owners.
Users will be able to download videos and music to their iPods from places such as airports, train stations, hotels and shopping centers
Friday, 21 July 2006
The Sydney Morning Herald: In a sprawling downtown Sydney music store, shoppers clutching MP3 players weave through a phalanx of CD racks to line up before what appear to be two sleek new automatic teller machines. They are, in fact, Virgin's answer to Apple's online iTunes Music Store, repositories of vast amounts of music that can be downloaded to the minute, ubiquitous gadgets one in five Australian adults has bought.
Virgin's holding company, Brazin, which also owns HMV Australia and Sanity music stores, has installed 10 Fast Tracks kiosks in five of its largest stores and is expected to install at least another two at Sydney International Airport in the next few weeks.
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Tuesday, 18 July 2006
ComputerActive: HP has launched Memory-Spot, a tiny chip for storing electronic data such as photographs, music or audio.
The aim is to use Memory-Spot in stickers to make it easy to apply to photographs or albums. The content can then be read with a special reader held close to the chip.
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Friday, 07 July 2006
Canada.com: Mediaport Entertainment Inc., which deploys unmanned point-of-sale kiosks, called MediaATMs, today announced an agreement to offer consumers music from Sony BMG Music's recorded music library through Mediaport's MediaATM retail kiosks, and website. The MediaATM, with its patent pending digital download technology, is an unmanned kiosk store that sells digital entertainment content like music, games, and videos, to customers in a just in time, user-friendly manner.
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Thursday, 15 June 2006
BAY CITY, Mich. · Burned Media, a digital music and media company, has announced its first self-service music burning kiosk location in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada market.
The company has announced that the first QuickTunes music-burning kiosk in Canada is operating in a cafe newsstand concept store called Journo, located on King Street in the entertainment district of Toronto, Ontario. The self-service unit also offers the QuickPix instant digital photo processing application.
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