KIS and Mix & Burn partner

Kiosk Information Systems has entered into an agreement with Mix & Burn under which KIS will offer patrons access to a content library for direct-to-device download, states Vending Times.

According to KIS, the track library contains 3 million digital rights management-free MP3 tracks from all the major labels, including EMI Music, Sony Music Entertainment (Sony BMG), Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, as well as the largest independent record label aggregators including CD Baby, IODA and The Orchard.

Mix & Burn powers the download services offered through digital fye music store. Patrons of KIS's 'multifunction caf'e' kiosks can make the entire transaction, from browsing and selection to payment, and downloading to the appliance of their choice: Apple iPod products and other MP3 players, as well as USB memory devices.

As part of its strategic self-service expansion plan across India, State Bank of India (SBI) has teamed up with Diebold, a provider of integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services, for a major ATM expansion project for the bank, reports The Hindu.

After the expansion is complete, SBI's total ATM network will grow to nearly 12 000 installations.

At present, Diebold provides managed services solutions for more than 3 500 of SBI's ATMs across India.

Library check-out technology has much to offer poor librarians who still have to open and stamp each item by hand, says Self Service World.

New self-service technology has eliminated the need for librarians to handle most individual outbound items at all; patrons can retrieve movies and CDs, which used to be guarded by staff because they were likely to be stolen, from locked dispenser vaults.

Some libraries are even using self-service machines to extend their reach beyond the institution walls, by setting up offsite redbox-style vending machines.