Fleet Management Becomes a Core Self-Service Issue Fleet management is not the most visible part of self-service, but it is often the part that determines whether a deployment actually works at scale. A kiosk can look impressive on the show floor and still become a service headache once it is deployed across dozens or hundreds of sites. That… Read More »
Artificial intelligence is becoming a visible part of Asia’s retail environment. From interactive kiosks and digital directories to autonomous stores and smart vending systems, AI is increasingly shaping how consumers discover products, make purchases, and interact with physical spaces. What receives less attention is where that AI processing actually happens. For years, cloud-based AI was assumed to be… Read More »
June 2026 will place Asia at the center of two major technology conversations. In Singapore, retail leaders, kiosk vendors, AI software companies, and self-service innovators will gather at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific. At nearly the same time in Taipei, the global computing industry will converge at Computex 2026 to showcase the next generation of AI infrastructure, edge computing,… Read More »
The “$200 AI Retrofit” strategy allows organizations to upgrade existing kiosks, cameras, and terminals with low-cost AI modules instead of replacing entire systems. In contrast, China is deploying AI-native smart terminals built from the ground up, integrating edge computing, sensors, and AI inference directly into new infrastructure. Key Takeaway: Retrofit AI enables gradual modernization, while China’s AI-native terminals… Read More »