Advanced Kiosks News – Q3 2023

Montgomery Votes

In the past 3 years, a partnership of Montgomery County Probate office and Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama has procured 27 Freestanding Kiosks (powered by Zamok) and counting as part of a county-wide effort to engage young voters.

What Judge JC Love appreciates most about the eye-catching candy apple red kiosks is how versatile and mobile they are:

“One of the things that the schools can do is they can move it around, you know, to the cafeteria, if they wanted to do a voter registration drive there, or if the student government or cheerleaders or Spanish club, wanted to do a voter registration, right up before the basketball game, they can hold it down there.”

Their initial order as part of the pilot program in 2021 was for just 9 kiosks to analyze effectiveness, gauge public response and gather feedback.

Needless to say, the results have been promising as they have now returned to Advanced Kiosks twice more for 17 additional kiosks to place in schools and other public locations throughout Montgomery county.

In an effort led by Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline Smith and funded by Virginia Technology grants, the Circuit Court of Prince William County has rolled out 11 of Advanced Kiosks’ Office Extension 3.0 kiosks in order to increase public access to services.

The kiosks are located in several locations throughout the county (no longer just the courthouse) to accommodate the busy lifestyles of residents who are unable to visit the courthouse during restrictive office hours.

For more inspiration on how to streamline your operations with self-service technology, read our case study on this project.

Located in Lima, Ohio, The WORTH Center is a community based correctional facility that is utilized as an alternative to the penal system. Their philosophy is to provide their 106 residents with the opportunity to change old behaviors and create new prosocial behaviors.

They reached out to Advanced Kiosks for a secure and convenient solution for their residents to access their treatment software program. After weighing some different hardware options, they chose to go with 4 Countertop Tablet kiosks and Zamok™ Kiosk Management software to control the User Interface and User Experience.

Another notable aspect of their project is their use of Kiosk FormFlow, a valuable addition to the latest Zamok feature upgrade. This feature streamlines the form filling and submission process, parsing out questions from complicated forms into a user-friendly webpage resulting in a vastly improved user experience.

The main factors at play were the fact that the tablet kiosks feature the same high level of security and functionality as many of our larger models, but are also more portable and convenient than a traditional standing model. The small but powerful kiosks will be a big part of their operation moving forward.

Click above to see our Visual Workflow Guide and how Zamok controls the User Experience and Interface

New & Improved / No Additional Cost

Advanced Kiosks recently released Office Extension 3.0, a groundbreaking update to its popular self-service office management system. This update is in conjunction with a major update of Zamok 3.0., Advanced Kiosks’ proprietary kiosk management software.

Key features of Office Extension 3.0 that have been updated and added:

New Translation Capabilities: Users can instantly transform the interface into their choice of one of the hundreds of languages via a convenient dropdown menu. Web pages visited from the interface are automatically translated into the chosen language.

New & Improved Secure File Upload: Files can now be directly uploaded via scanning documents. This is a great feature when your customers need to upload a document.  Zamok will allow a scan to be substituted, walk the customer through a scan workflow, and then automatically upload the document.

Human Detection Technology: Built-in human detection technology can trigger custom workflows such as welcome videos, tutorials, check-in screens, and more.

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Requires no external power source!

Advanced Kiosks’ new No-Power Kiosk is a tablet kiosk that does not require 110 power. Instead, it draws electricity via an ethernet cable that serves as an all-in-one power source and Internet connection. The No-Power Kiosk is offered in both a wall-mounted or counter-based version, making it ideal for uses where space is tight and access to an electrical source is limited.

Because the No-Power Kiosk doesn’t require a power outlet, it opens the door to new possibilities for customer engagement or information dissemination. It can be easily moved around and placed in unconventional or remote locations such as temporary events, trade shows, conferences, or pop-up installations.

Advantages the No-Power kiosk offers include:

Portability: The tablet kiosk can be placed and moved anywhere, including areas without power outlets. This portability makes it ideal for trade shows, events, outdoor gatherings, and other temporary setups.

Flexibility: Since the kiosk is not tethered to an electrical outlet, it can be positioned at different angles and heights, adapting to the needs and preferences of users.

Accessible in Remote Areas: In situations where power infrastructure is limited or not available, a tablet kiosk with its own power source ensures that people in remote locations can still access information or services.

Advanced Kiosks included a complimentary Multipurpose Kiosk with only the purchase of Zamok Premier, our proprietary kiosk management software.

Schools received all the features of Zamok, including a School Spirit or Visitor Management System interface! The freestanding self-service Multipurpose Kiosk is a natural fit for multiple industries and specializes in engaging users.

Kiosks on a public school campus can serve as information hubs, providing students, parents, and visitors with quick access to important announcements, schedules, event details, and school news…

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