KIOSKS FOR SELF-SERVICE AND INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS TECHNICAL AND VERTICAL MARKET ANALYSIS, 2ND EDITION COMPLETE REPORT

Abstract

Overview

Product Categories

• Self-Checkout Station: a retail-based device for self-service check out that typically includes an ATM (automated teller machine), bar code scanner, weighing scale, and check-stand
• Select Kiosk Components: typically divided into input and output components; this study will specifically focus on the following components: displays, bar code scanners/engines, credit/debit card readers, coin/bill acceptors/dispensers, and printers

Geographic Regions

• North America (United States and Canada)
• Europe (Western Europe, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe)

Vertical Markets

• Retail
• Hospitality & Commercial Services
• Health Care
• Government

MAJOR REPORT SECTIONS

• Market Analysis - Provides market sizing estimates and forecasts through 2007 of market consumption of kiosk solutions, components, software, and services. Detailed coverage includes a number of technology segments, vertical markets, applications and distribution channels.
• Application Screening Model - Identifies growth prospects for current and emerging kiosk applications based upon thorough examination of growth indicators such as level of cost savings, degree of transaction complexity, required IP rating, market size potential, etc. This section also offers insight into the impediments that may prevent certain applications from attaining significant market growth as well as the key success requirements for successful competition in the markets most poised for growth.
• Competitive Analysis - Provides estimates of supplier revenues through 2007 and market shares from the sale of kiosk solutions, self-checkout stations, and selected input and output components. This section also provides an analysis of the forces and trends shaping supplier business decisions and market strategies.
• Enterprise End User Analysis - Evaluates end users' and evaluators' existing and proposed kiosk solution budgets, requirements, and vendor selection criteria.
• Vendor Profiles - Provides detailed profiles of leading and emerging suppliers of kiosk solutions and components. Coverage includes overall revenues, kiosk revenues, and business breakdowns across offering categories, regional and vertical markets, and distribution channels. This module also discusses suppliers' product offerings, regional markets, application opportunities, and channel development strategies as well as their strengths and weaknesses.