kiosk software
The merging and expansion of
the kiosk software feature set.
By KioWare
Introduction
The kiosk software industry continues
to evolve and experience expanded
competition from both new kiosk system
solutions, and external peripheral
software industries. These industries
include hardware companies themselves,
operating systems, digital signage
software developers, mobile device
management solutions (EMM & MDM),
Windows restoration software and more.
What features do kiosk system software
solutions offer and where is the seepage
occurring as kiosk software moves into
new areas, plus what happens as other
industries enter the realm of kiosk
software?
KIOSK SYSTEM SOFTWARE INDUSTRY
STANDARDS
the driver’s seat when it comes to data
protection, privacy, and security. User
privacy is protected because of session
clearing features and automated session
restarts. With kiosk system software,
networked and device data is inaccessible
to end users due to the restrictions on
user behaviour.
External Device Functionality
It is also true that when it comes to
features and functionality, kiosk system
software has a lock on payment accepting
integration, card reader integration,
RFID and/or barcode reading options, as
well as retractable printing, security mat
sensors, and other external devices that
increase functionality and security without
sacrificing usability or data privacy.
PERIPHERAL INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
Control
The strength of the kiosk system
software industry lies in control. Kiosk
system software allows users to control
the end user, their activities, the data,
and the operating system. With kiosk
management solutions, deployers can
monitor their kiosks, update kiosk content
and configurations, view health and usage
statistics, and more. Ultimately, kiosk
system software and kiosk management
solutions provide control over deployed
kiosks both on-site, and from afar.
Security
Kiosk system software also sits firmly in
Mobile Device Management
In the case of mobile device
management, users often need to
answer their phone and use the phone
in a fully functional manner, but the
owners of the phone (businesses) want
to understand how it is being used –
where, when and for what purpose.
When ‘watch-dogging’ a device and its
behaviour is the primary need, mobile
device management solutions are often
a more flexible solution, allowing users
to have full use of the device without
restriction. With this, MDM makes sense
only if the device has one end user.
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