Self-Service

Kiosks are sliding over under the self-service umbrella to make room for a number of solutions that put control into the hands of customers. Learn how self-service is being redefined in the restaurant and lodging segments, and the solutions that are making it so.

Intelity ICE and iGoLoic are partnering to provide hoteliers with an in-room concierge and back-end monitoring system that organizes, tracks and measures all hotel activities through an integrated infrared touch-panel PC.

The Goldsboro Pizza Inn is testing an online ordering program from Direct Technology Innovations with the intention of a complete rollout throughout the state of North Carolina.

GoodFoodNearYou allows users to search for the healthiest restaurants by location on GPS enabled mobile devices, including the RIM BlackBerry Pearl, Curve, Storm and Bold and the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.

Despite the down attendance at the 2009 National Retail Federation trade show, two very important observations stood out: people are still dining out despite the economy, and the overwhelming presence of self-service tech offerings continue to validate the solution as a cost center cutter.

MICROS myCentral is a Web-based application that allows businesses to take orders online, over the phone and through mobile solutions.

NYLO Hotels' new website allows guests to reserve rooms, customize packages and view nearby shopping, dining, entertainment, and more.

Flyte Systems enters into an agreement with EscapeWire Solutions to integrate its real-time airline flight information software solution with EscapeWire's digital signage and free-to-guest television services.