PrintPod Limited was established with a remit to produce a digital photo kiosk which:-
• Requires no counter staff intervention or supervision
• Can be used quickly and easily by consumers
• Has full transaction capability
• Will beat competitive products on price and performance
• Is capable of hosting a range of add on services and products
Afternearly 2 years in development, the revolutionary PrintPod kiosk was successfully launched in 2005. It offers a level of functionality that exceeds all original expectations. This in part is due to the valuable contributions of strategic partners who have proactively participated in the development process. The most important strategic alliance has been with Sony, whose printer solution offers superior quality prints, faster printing times and superior ease of use than those of PrintPod's nearest rivals. In addition to technical advantages, the "Print by Sony" branding elevates the PrintPod brand.
Other strategic partners who have significantly contributed to the strength of the PrintPod offering include:-
• Microsoft - who helped extensively with product testing and who supply the development framework and ERP operating software
• Verifone (Trintech Payment Systems Limited)- who helped develop the unattended payment infrastructure
The PrintPod digital photo instant print kiosk is, therefore, a fully integrated stand-alone unit specifically designed to raise consumer appeal by offering optimum functionality within a stylish easy to use package.
There has been considerable attention to detail given to meeting retailer needs. An emphasis has been placed on:
- Operational cost savings, by completely eliminating the need for counter staff
- Maximising revenue generation, by reducing transaction times and increasing consumer throughput
The PrintPod kiosk can be sited in optimum 'high footfall' locations anywhere indoors, including unsupervised areas. This flexibility is an important contributing factor inachieving high usage levels. Built in web based remote monitoring facilities allow just in time servicing and maintenance, aimed at minimising machine down time.