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Welcome to Your Customized CityGuide System
The CityGuide Interactive Kiosk isn’t just another information portal; it’s your town’s personal gateway to a more connected and informed community. Showcasing your town’s unique essence is at the heart of what we do, steering away from generic travel websites or online maps dominated by advertisers.

Tailored to Your Town’s Identity
With features like real-time event updates, interactive event calendars, public service directories, and detailed tourist attraction information, the CityGuide ensures that everyone can access its wealth of resources. Explore the videos below for a closer look.

Customized for Your Community
Customization is central to every CityGuide project. Our dedicated onboarding team collaborates with each customer to customize our highly developed software User Interface, reflecting your town’s unique identity and delivering targeted information that resonates with the community.

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CityGuide Interactive Kiosk Features

Comprehensive Local Information Access
Users can easily access a wide array of local information, including city maps, event schedules, public service directories, and tourist attraction details, all from a single point. This User Interface is set up by our Onbording team working with you to optimize your Interface.

Interactive & User-Friendly Interface
The intuitive touch-screen custom interface makes navigation and information retrieval simple and efficient for all users, regardless of their tech proficiency.

Real-Time Updates
Stay informed with real-time updates on events, city announcements, and other vital information, ensuring users always have the most current data at their fingertips. Onboarding will work with you to use your current media so the User Interface is self-updating.

Multilingual Support
Catering to a diverse population and international visitors, the kiosk provides multilingual options, breaking down language barriers and enhancing accessibility for everyone. See the movies above for a demonstration.

Durable & Aesthetically Pleasing Kiosk Design
The kiosk boasts a robust build suitable for public spaces while maintaining a sleek design that blends seamlessly into various urban environments. Choose from the kiosk models below or on our kiosk models page for the hardware that best suits your needs.

Collect Emails for people to sign up for your newsletter and Event Info
Collect the emails for your visitors to keep them informed of upcoming events and everything that is happening in your town so they can plan a visit and tell their friends.

Enhanced Visitor Experience
The kiosk serves as a central point for tourists to learn about local attractions, events, and landmarks, enriching their visit and making navigation easier.

Support For Smart City Initiatives
By integrating with other smart city technologies and data sources, the Cityguide System supports broader smart city initiatives and contributes to more connected, efficient urban living.

Reduced Staff Workload
Our kiosks are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can reduce the workload on city staff, freeing them up for other essential tasks.

QR Code Feature

QR CodeA standout feature is the inclusion of QR codes, which users can scan to take the information with them on their mobile devices. This means they can access city guides, maps, and other resources on the go, enhancing the convenience and continuity of their experience.  Users who take the interface on their cell phone use the interface 3 times more than non QR code users. Get more value!

 

What You Can Expect from an Advanced Kiosks Project

Embarking on a CityGuide Project is a journey tailored to your community’s needs, from initial consultation to final delivery. Here’s what you can expect as we customize your project to perfection. With Advanced Kiosks, you don’t just get a kiosk; you receive a tailored User Interface designed to showcase your community and its unique identity.

Complete Customized Solution from Start to Finish
01 Free Consultation Call

At the 01 Free Consultation Call stage, we delve into several key points:

  • Understanding Your Requirements: Our experts will take the time to listen carefully to what you're trying to do, your needs, objectives, and budject.
  • Vision Exploration: We'll discuss your vision for the project, including the goals you aim to achieve and the outcomes you envision. This allows us to align our recommendations with your overarching vision and objectives.
  • Tailored Recommendations: Based on our understanding of your requirements and vision, we'll provide tailored recommendations and insights. This may include suggestions for hardware options, software features, customization opportunities, and project implementation strategies.
  • Answering Your Questions: Throughout the consultation call, we encourage you to ask any questions you may have. Whether it's about our process, the capabilities of our solutions, or specific project considerations, we're here to provide clarity and guidance.

Overall, the consultation call serves as the foundation for a collaborative partnership, where we work together to shape a solution that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

02 Follow Up Email

After the initial consultation, expect to receive follow-up emails. These are long emails will include:

  • Product Brochures: Detailed brochures outlining the features, specifications, and benefits of our solutions. These brochures provide a comprehensive overview of our products, helping you understand their capabilities and suitability for your project.
  • Pricing Sheets: We offer transparent pricing sheets that outline the costs associated with our products and services. We aim to provide clear and concise pricing information, empowering you to make informed budgetary decisions.
  • Relevant Industry Information: We'll also share relevant industry insights, case studies, and success stories to further illustrate the value and impact of our solutions. This information helps you gain a deeper understanding of how our products can address common challenges and deliver tangible benefits.

By providing these resources, we aim to ensure you have all the necessary details to evaluate our solutions and make informed decisions that align with your project goals and budgetary considerations.

 

03 Send Quote or Proposal

Following our consultation and provision of relevant information, when you're ready to move forward, we'll send you a comprehensive quote or proposal tailored to your specific needs and requirements. This document will outline:

  • Scope of Work: A detailed description of the proposed project scope, including the objectives, deliverables, and timeline.
  • Cost Breakdown: Transparent pricing breakdown detailing the costs associated with hardware, software, customization, onboarding, support, and other relevant services.
  • Customization Details: Information on how we'll customize our solutions to meet your unique needs, including branding, user interface design, content creation, and integration requirements.
  • Terms and Conditions: Clear terms and conditions governing the proposed engagement, including payment terms, warranty coverage, and service level agreements.
  • Optional Add-Ons: Any optional add-on services or features that you may consider to enhance the functionality or value of the project.

Our goal with the quote or proposal is to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the proposed solution, its associated costs, and the terms of engagement. This document serves as a basis for further discussion and ensures alignment between our offerings and your expectations.

04 Start Project

Once we receive your payment or purchase order, we officially kick off the project.

This step marks the beginning of our collaborative journey to bring your customized solution to life. You will receive paperwork from our accounting department and an introduction to your dedicated Onboarding representative.

Concurrently, our hardware team will start building your project according to the specifications outlined in the proposal.

05 Hardware Queued in Production Schedule

When your order is placed, your CityGuide hardware is queued for production. Our state-of-the-art facilities are ready to bring your vision to life, crafting robust kiosks built to withstand the demands of public spaces.

Quality and durability are our top priorities. Onboarding will keep you up to date on where your kiosk is in the production schedule and inform you when it will ship.

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06 Customer Onboarding

During the Customer Onboarding phase, our dedicated team will collaborate closely with you to tailor every aspect of your project to perfection. Here's what you can expect during this phase:

  • Initial Consultation: We'll kick off the process with an in-depth consultation to understand your goals, preferences, and requirements. This allows us to gain insights into the specific features you want to incorporate into your project.
  • Branding and Design: Our team will work with you to customize the branding and design elements of your kiosk, ensuring that it reflects your brand identity. This includes selecting color schemes, fonts, logos, and other visual elements to create a cohesive and visually appealing user interface.
  • Content Creation: We'll assist you in curating and creating compelling content for your CityGuide kiosk, including event listings, public service directories, tourist attraction details, and other relevant information. Our goal is to ensure that the content is informative, engaging, and tailored to meet the needs of your community.
  • Functionality and Features: We'll collaborate to determine the specific functionalities and features you want to incorporate into your user interface kiosk. Whether it's real-time event updates, interactive maps, multilingual support, or QR code integration, we'll customize the User Interface to meet your requirements.
  • User Testing and Feedback: Throughout the customization process, we'll conduct user testing and solicit feedback to ensure the kiosk meets your expectations and requirements. Based on your input, we'll make any necessary adjustments and refinements, ensuring that the final product is precisely tailored to your needs.
  • Training and Support: Once the customization process is complete, we'll provide comprehensive training to ensure you and your team are fully equipped to manage and operate the kiosk effectively.

Additionally, our dedicated support team will be available to provide ongoing assistance and support whenever you need it.

Overall, our Onboarding and Customization process is designed to provide you with a tailored solution that meets your specific needs and requirements. We're committed to ensuring that your kiosk project is a valuable asset that enhances engagement, convenience, and connectivity.

07 Customization

During the customization phase, our team works closely with you to tailor every interface aspect to your specifications.

We integrate your branding elements, design preferences, and desired functionalities into the CityGuide kiosk. This includes adjusting the layout, color scheme, content, and interactive features to create a seamless and engaging user experience.

Communication and collaboration are paramount throughout this process. We prioritize your feedback and input to ensure that the final product aligns with your expectations and meets the unique needs of your community. Our goal is to fine-tune the kiosk to perfection, delivering a solution that not only informs and engages but also enhances the overall experience for users interacting with your kiosk.

At this phase, we also focus on setting up higher-level workflows and testing them as needed. This involves implementing QR codes, integrating third-party web-based apps, ensuring seamless translation, and enhancing accessibility features.

  • QR Codes: We create and integrate QR codes to enable users to access specific features or information conveniently on their mobile devices.
  • Third-Party Web-Based Apps: We set up secure browser windows within the kiosk interface to host third-party web-based applications, expanding the functionality and utility of the system.
  • Translation and Accessibility Features: We ensure that the kiosk interface supports multilingual options and complies with accessibility standards, making it inclusive and accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Testing is conducted to verify the effectiveness and usability of these features across different scenarios and user interactions.

By meticulously configuring these workflows and conducting thorough testing, we guarantee that the system is equipped to deliver a seamless and comprehensive experience to users, regardless of their language preferences or accessibility needs.

08 Kiosk Assembled and Software Installed

Software installation is where the magic happens. Our skilled technicians install and configure the latest software tailored to your needs. Say goodbye to generic solutions and hello to a fully customized interface, designed to engage and inform your audience. Here, hardware is tested with your customized software to ensure proper configuration.

During this phase, our team meticulously assembles the kiosk hardware according to your specifications. This includes integrating all components and peripherals required for optimal functionality. Once assembled, the customized software is installed and tested to ensure seamless compatibility with the hardware components.

Our technicians conduct thorough testing to verify that the software operates smoothly and efficiently on the kiosk. Any adjustments or optimizations are made as needed to ensure that the final product meets our high standards of performance and usability.

By combining expert hardware assembly with tailored software installation, we ensure that your kiosk project is not only visually appealing but also fully functional and ready to deliver an exceptional user experience.

09 Burn In and Test Kiosk Software

Before shipping, each kiosk product undergoes a meticulous burn-in process. This rigorous testing ensures that every component meets our high-performance standards.

In addition to hardware testing, a Project Manager conducts a final review of the kiosk software. This comprehensive assessment includes evaluating the user interface layout, workflow design, and functionality to ensure an intuitive and seamless user experience.

During this review meeting, the project manager provides feedback on the customization efforts, highlighting areas of success and addressing any potential improvements. This collaborative discussion ensures that the product meets your expectations and aligns with the unique needs of your community.

Furthermore, we document each kiosk configuration in our CRM for technical support. This documentation ensures that our support team has access to detailed information about your product, facilitating efficient troubleshooting and resolution of any issues that may arise.

With thorough testing and documentation in place, your product is ready to deliver exceptional experiences from day one.

10 Shipping and Installation Details

Your customized kiosk project is now ready to be deployed in your community. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure that every component, from hardware to software, is in place and ready for deployment.

Our team carefully packages your product to safeguard it during transit, ensuring that it arrives at its destination in pristine condition. Whether your installation site is within your town hall, tourist center, public square, or any other location, we ensure the shipping process is seamless and secure.

Upon receiving your kiosk, installation is straightforward and hassle-free. Our comprehensive installation instructions guide you through the process, allowing you to set up your kiosk quickly and efficiently. Should you require any assistance or support during the installation process, our team can provide it.

With its personalized interface and comprehensive features, your kiosk project is poised to become an invaluable resource for your community, fostering connectivity, convenience, and engagement.

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CityGuide Interactive Kiosk Models

With 20 different kiosk models to choose from, the following are the most popular for our CityGuide System package.

“I would like to thank you for helping us create a very successful Veterans Memorial event on May 31, 2024, at the Roslyn, Washington Historical Cemeteries. Your technical expertise in working with us to create a user friendly platform for Veteran families and friends was a big success.”

–  Richard Watts, Roslyn Cemetery Commission

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What hardware is included with the CityGuide System? 

The hardware (Kiosk) can be any of our 20 kiosk models. The kiosks that most cities purchase are above. To get more details, contact a Kiosk consultant about the benefits of each design and what will be the best solution for your project.  

What is the cost of a CityGuide System and why it is not provided on our website?

The cost of a CityGuide systems depends on the hardware is chosen for your project, shipping cost and what service plan you need.  Cost for a full Project that includes: Hardware, software, Onboarding and Customization, Support, and shipping can be found in the AK CityGuide Product Brochure.

Can the kiosk user interface be customized to match our brand’s colors and logo?

Absolutely! All products from Advanced Kiosks come with 10 hours of onboarding, which includes customizing the user interface to brand your organization’s look and setting up all the software features and functions. All of this is done during onboarding. The kiosk is shipped ready to plug & play. 

Does the CityGuide System support multiple languages?

Yes, 152 languages are available from a third-party translation plugin. The controlling software, Zamok, will also translate any webpages that users are allowed to go to, creating a seamless experience in any language.

What kind of support is available after purchasing the CityGuide System?

Our Technical Support is 24/7. If you are having a technical issue, you can call us or go to our website and start a ticket. If no one is available, you will get a call back within 2 hours. If you are having a question about the user interface or Zamok Software you can contact Onboarding and they will set a meeting to review the software setup with you with in 24 hours. Onboarding support is part of technical support. 

Can we add our own custom features or functionalities to the kiosk software?

Yes, Zamok can provide a secure browser window to host a 3rd party web-based app or most any webpage. Access will be limited to only URLs that you allow the customer to go to. Other domains and webpages will be blocked.

How frequently are software updates provided for the CityGuide System?

Advanced Kiosks pushes Zamok and Windows updates and patches constantly to add new functionality to all kiosks and to secure against new threats.  

Is training provided for staff members who will be managing the kiosk?

A dedicated Onboarding Specialist will host a formal training session at the end of the Onbording process. This is usually in a webinar where anyone can attend.  There is also technical training during the Onbording process that is for the staff that manages the kiosks.

What kind of analytics or reporting features are available with the CityGuide System?

Every week, a Weekly Report will be mailed out for each kiosk from the Advanced Kiosks server. This will detail the usage of the kiosk. You can also log into your Zamok Account to create and download detailed custom reports as needed. 

Does the CityGuide System integrate with other systems or software that we currently use?

Zamok can integrate with many database or other software, it is best to ask your Kiosk Consultant this qusestion.  They will need specifics on your software so that they can request technical support test your software.  and quoting your project.

What options are available for kiosk maintenance and repair services?

Our Support options are outline on our Technical Support page.  

Is the CityGuide System compatible with mobile devices for remote access or control?

We use QR codes on most of our user interfaces to allow the user to take the kiosk user interface (or specific features) with them depending on the use case.  Wayfinding is one of the most used features for QR codes.

Are there any ongoing fees or subscriptions required for using the CityGuide System?

The Zamok Software and Technical Support are subscription-based services that are billed annually.  Hosting also incurs fees (if needed).

Can the kiosk be used for advertising or promotional purposes?

Yes, there are several ways this can be done. The most common is using the screen saver for advertising. Onboarding will work with you to employ best pratices when advertising for a great user experience.

Does the CityGuide System comply with accessibility standards for users with disabilities?

We exceed ADA accessibility standards by use of a lower menu on the kiosk interface, and an accessibility menu for people with visual disabilities.  See our video above on accessibility. 

What is needed upon receiving the kiosk?

Simply unpack and plug it in. Our Onboarding process takes care of software setup and interface customization. Outdoor kiosks may need to be installed by a contractor because of weight and local building codes. 

What are your lead times?

Lead times typically range from 6 to 12 weeks, but feel free to contact a Kiosk consultant for precise estimates.

How do I purchase a product from Advanced Kiosks?

All you need to do is send us a Purchase Order (PO), and payment is due within 30 days of kiosk delivery.  Terms may differ for private organizations.  

Do you offer cooperative purchasing programs or contracts for government purchasing?

Yes, Advanced Kiosks participates in cooperative purchasing programs, including our GSA contract, offering guaranteed best prices. Explore more information here.  If you are with a government organization have a look at our CPAR rating here. 

Can the content on the kiosk be updated remotely, or does it require manual updates?

All updates are made from your desk. No one wants to go to a kiosk to make updates. Changes to Zamok or your user interface are made by logging into Zamok from any browser on your computer.

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