VANCOUVER, British Columbia — PhotoChannel Networks, a provider of online digital media solutions, has announced the first public showing of the new PNI Connected Kiosk, according to a news release. The PNI Connected Kiosk is an integrated in-store to online print and gift ordering kiosk. The kiosk is currently being shown at the Photo Marketing Association PMA 2008 Annual Convention, which runs until Feb. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
PhotoChannel's PNI Connected Kiosk technology is designed to allow the kiosk to function as a standard in-store print ordering kiosk, but with the added capability and product choice currently offered to consumers on the retailer's online photo Web site. Utilizing the PNI Connected Kiosk technology, the consumer can order prints and, at the same time, have the added convenience of depositing their digital files onto their online account. They may also access images in their online account for in-store printing and most importantly, have the ability to order gifts, calendars and photobooks that are not produced in-store. Retailer management features include remote monitoring of the health and status of the kiosk, remote updating and seamless connectivity from the kiosk to the many production labs a retailer may use to produce gifts outside of the store.