Netkey Teams with KIS to Offer Comprehensive Kiosk Solutions for Retailers
5/22/01
Company Press Release
BROOMFIELD, COLO. and BRANFORD, CONN. -- May 22, 2001 -- Netkey, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise software for Internet kiosks, and Kiosk Information Systems, Inc. (KIS), the established leader in design, manufacturing and service of kiosks today announced a joint marketing partnership to deliver best-of-class kiosk solutions for the retail, tourism, and financial services industries.
The partnership provides customers with a wide selection of state-of-the-art KIS kiosks and a variety of integrated components, powered by Netkey’s patented kiosk application design and network management software platform. The combination of Netkey software and KIS’s standard kiosks results in a significant reduction in development and deployment time for kiosk projects, increasing the return on investment and lowering the total cost of ownership for customers. Under the agreement, the companies will create joint marketing programs to reach target markets and Netkey will become a value-added-reseller of KIS kiosk products.
“Our partnership presents extraordinary potential for our customers,” said Alex Richardson, chief executive officer of Netkey. “It allows us to offer complete self-service solutions to our clients while working with KIS, a long standing and well-respected member of the kiosk industry. The alliance will enable faster deployments and lower cost of ownership.”
“Netkey’s dedication to customer success in integrated kiosk software is well known,” said Rick Malone, president of KIS. “KIS is excited about the opportunity to work with Netkey and introduce our clients to the benefits of an integrated self-service kiosk solution.”
The two companies have a track record of success. Borders Group, Inc. independently selected the two providers for its expanding Title Sleuth kiosk project, a self-help computer station where customers can search and map the location of books, music and videos/DVDs. The Title Sleuth kiosk, featuring Netkey software and KIS’s sleek enclosure design, was rolled out January 2001 in Borders stores nationwide. With over 2,000 Title Sleuth units in stores across the country, Borders reports that more than one million searches are performed each week, translating into increased revenue from special orders.
About Netkey, Inc.
Netkey, Inc., the leading provider of software for kiosks and managed PCs, enables businesses to increase customer satisfaction by providing information and services to customers via the Web, at kiosks located in stores and at other convenient locations. Netkey`s software suite has become the authoring platform of choice for developers and systems integrators across the globe. Frost & Sullivan ranks Netkey as “the premier provider of kiosk software.” Netkey`s customers include Yahoo!, J.C. Penney Co., Microsoft, E*Trade, Borders Group. Inc, Fidelity Investments, Ford Motor Co. and Service Merchandise. Founded in 1983, Netkey is headquartered in Branford, Conn., and has satellite offices in New York and San Diego. Netkey holds U.S. Patents for its browser kiosk system and for its peripheral integration software for browser kiosk systems. For more information on Netkey, please visit us on the Web at www.netkey.com.
About KIS
KIS, an Inc. 500 company that has grown over 700% in the last five years, is the world leader in high quality, self-service terminal design, manufacturing and service. KIS offers a full line of standard products and complete custom development solutions, ranging from sophisticated Internet phone booths and video teleconferencing kiosks to the Department of Immigration’s automated passenger clearance kiosk that uses a hand geometry reader for positive identification. The Colorado-based company has developed integrated hardware for national and multinational companies including IBM, Unisys, Disney, McDonalds, US West, Mercedes Benz and Lockheed Martin as well as multiple government agencies and universities. KIS’ innovative designs, commitment to quality and maintenance service options, provide a full-service approach to interactive information terminals. Contact KIS at 303-466-5471 or http://www.kis-kiosk.com.
Media Contact:
Penny Crump
Netkey, Inc.
pcrump@netkey.com
(203) 676-9334
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