Like any tech industry, the world of interactive kiosks is a thriving market full of competing businesses. It isn’t just the digital kiosks providers that are affected by market changes; anyone that invests in interactive kiosks needs to make sure they have the best machines that will help them stand out from the crowd.
Understanding the market trends will help you make the optimal investments for your company. If you haven’t kept your finger on the pulse, that’s where we come in.
This is a slightly different blog than what we’ve created in the past. But we’ll still be talking about why digital kiosks are so important for your business growth, and why you can trust us to help you pick the best digital kiosks.
The Increased Demand for Interactive Kiosks
Digital kiosks have exploded in popularity over the last few years. As we’ve become more accustomed to touch screens, the screens themselves have been incorporated into more aspects of daily life. Everything from interactive maps to paying for parking can now be done at the tap of a screen, especially since contactless payments are now more widespread than cash or coins.
As people get used to these machines, and enjoy the convenience they offer, consumers start to want them more. If your company is behind the times and hasn’t yet invested in interactive kiosks, you might be losing customers regardless of the quality of your products/services.
Business owners are starting to realise this and are watching their competitors installing kiosks. They then start to shop around for their own, leading to the demand being higher than ever.
However, you shouldn’t scramble to invest in digital kiosks, you need to choose some that work for you.
The Best Interactive Kiosks to Invest In
The main goal of digital kiosks is fluidity. In retail especially they reduce queues and gives customers access to more features and information than even some members of staff can provide. A shop owner can invest in interactive catalogue kiosks that allow customers to browse, order items in, or collect items they’ve bought online. The latter is a vital addition, as the main goal of a retail business owner is to ensure people are still going to physical stores and not just ordering online.
Wayfinding kiosks are becoming more popular too. If you have a large establishment, such as a business park, large office, shopping centre, or represent a town/city council, these are the kiosks you should consider above all others.
These replace the old physical maps, with a list of locations that people can visit. Instead a wayfinding kiosk is fully interactive; users can zoom in and out, search for specific locations, see opening times, and access any other information that is relevant for your application. They’re much more useful for people trying to find their way, and enjoyable too!
Advertising screens have been around for a long time now; it’s rare to see physical posters in the windows of a chain anymore. But they have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, so advertising kiosks that were once at the pinnacle of tech now look dated.
Replace your bulky screens with a sleek HD model and you’ll start catching eyes once again. The advertisement screens we provide can all be programmed quickly, so you can mix up your displays whenever you have a new product or deal that you want to promote. With smaller footprints than older machines they also take up less space inside, so you can maximise the amount of room you have to work with.
It isn’t just the type of machines you should look for; it’s the systems they use. AI has become the biggest word in tech in recent years, and interactive kiosk providers like us are starting to develop AI models to use in kiosks. AI digital kiosks will provide an even more interactive experience, and better service for customers.
Why Choose 10Squared for the Best Digital Kiosks?
We keep an eye on the market trends within our industry as it not only helps us to stay ahead, but our clients too. Since we provide bespoke digital kiosk solutions, designed and built from the ground up to suit each client’s needs, we have to make sure they provide maximum value.
In many cases business owners aren’t aware of the features that modern digital kiosks can include, and may not even know about all the different machines you can invest in. This is through no fault of their own, it’s a complicated market, and innovation happens fast, which is why it’s even more important to speak with the professionals.
We’ll take you on a guided tour through our facilities (we produce and assemble everything on site) and our showroom so you can see the prototypes we’ve created in the past. Your machines will be unique, but it’s useful for inspiration, and to test the features you can include.
Our machines are designed to be future proof. Their sleek designs will look their best for a long time, longer if you know how to take care of your kiosks. We incorporate the latest tech into everything we design, they’ll be far better than the off-the-shelf machines your rivals will be using and will save money in the long run as reliability is as important to us as accessibility and aesthetics. Since your machines will be working well for a decade and longer, you’ll save a fortune in the long run.
This keeps us at the forefront of the industry, providing the best interactive kiosks for every client that walks through the door. We’ll continue to provide machines that are future proof, using the newest tech before it becomes mainstream.
