The self–service
technologies over last the decade has significantly revolutionised the
mechanism of user interaction in order to streamline certain service results.
Further, the self –service segment across the world is very technology driven
and comprises of the usage of ATM, vending machines and kiosks. The key market
players operating in the aforesaid includes Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co
Ltd, Kiosk Information Systems, Inc., Azkoyen S.A, NCR Corporation and Crane
Merchandising Systems among many others. The demand for vending machines that
are often classified into candy, gumball, snacks, cigarette and beverage
vending machines are being increasingly felt in regions such as LAMEA, North
America, APAC and Europe over the last four to five years.
Additionally, the biometric
technology is assisting to drive ahead a great expansion pertaining to the
self-service technology segment. The self-service technology is now ready to
gear up a living room of Palmerston North City Library in Australia. The
library has recently introduced an intuitive RFID self – service device to help
visitors learns digital skills and guidelines for various devices, assist them
to prepare their content and teach them how to access databases and books
online. Recently, Allied Market Research has published a report titled “Global
Self Services Technologies Market (ATM Machines, Kiosk Machines, Vending
Machines, Geography) - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Demand,
Insights, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation and Forecast,
2014 – 2020.” The report takes a closer look at the executive overview, market
analysis, Porter’s five force evaluation and analyses the self –service technology
industry in terms of market, application and geography.