Biometrics

Preview: CeBIT 2010

Parallel Dimensions

As usual, CeBIT 2010 will focus on ICT solutions, with special topics for this year’s show to include Connected Worlds, Business IT, Internet and Mobile Solutions, Webciety, Banking and Finance and ICT Infrastructure.

Preview: Cartes 09

Honest Work

Cartes, the world’s leading event for digital security and smart technologies, will take place from the 17th – 19th November 2009, at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in Paris, France.

Review: EuroCIS 2009

Fingers on the Pulse

EuroCIS 2009 impressively confirmed its position as the leading trade fair for IT and Security in Retail. A total of 5,300 trade visitors were registered (2007: 5,200) over the three days of the event.

The World's Leading Self-Service Exhibition

Leading by Example

Now in its third year, KIOSK EUROPE EXPO 2009 will once again be returning to Messe Essen to bring together participants and players from the self-service industry worldwide.

Poniendo la tecnología del futuro de la industria detallista en práctica

Lo que el futuro tiene para nosotros

En 2002, el Metro Group y un grupo de expertos de 20 socios de bienes de consumo, tecnología de la información y empresas de servicios lanzaron la Iniciativa de la tienda del futuro de Metro Group, creando un compromiso para promover la modernización a través de la industria detallista, desarrollando nuevas tecnologías para hacer las compras más fáciles, rápidas y divertidas.

Biometric Verification for POS

A Unique Opportunity

By Tony Chapman, New Product Development Manager, Arinc.

Let’s start by clarifying exactly what we mean when we talk about biometrics. Biometrics is the science and technology of measuring and analysing biological data.

Trends in Self-Service Transportation Terminals

Travelling Light

By Jean Salomon, International Logistics, Travel and Security Consultant.

Allow me to present a short review of the reasons and consequences of the current ‘downsizing’ of the kiosk industry:

Do You Trust Biometrics?

A System of Belief

John Benton and Anne Warner are feeling philosophical...

Faith. Before you reach for your rosary beads, we know that’s a curious start to an article in a business magazine, but the truth is that faith underlies every single business transaction we enter into.

Self-Checkout Efficiency

Digi-till

The intelligent smartONE self-checkout system from AWEK improves the efficiency of checkout areas.

Simple Biometric Payment

Nice Touch

Pay By Touch is an innovative payment service that enables consumers to pay for their purchases using their finger rather than a card, cheque book or cash.

Feature

Successful NFC Retail Roll-out for German Retailer

It’s been nearly two years since the Metro Group introduced its Mobile Shopping Assistant application, and shoppers seem to be taking to the technology.

Read all about this roll-out here.