Transitions Optical Kiosks using Acquire Technologies wins the Silver POPAI award
Transitions Optical are the global leader in Photochromics technology, delivering one of the most advanced lens technologies ever developed.

The aim of the project, involved Working Solutions working alongside Sector Design, to introduce potential customers to the benefits of the Transitions technology at, and just before the point of purchase in Optical Express and Pearle opticians stores located throughout the UK and Netherlands.
 The system allows potential customers to discover the benefits of Transitions lenses as their choice of eyewear  and why they are healthy and of personal benefit.

The kiosks used the Acquire Digital Signage and Kiosk system to manage the playback and interactive system, including presenting the interactive content in multiple languages and collecting valuable usage information used in proving ROI. To ensure that the system was customer-friendly, Sector Design created a kiosk housing which took aspects of the stores, using modern materials, and also managed to encompass features such as height-adjustable screen and camera to create a unit which both complemented any opticians’ store, whilst being a point of interest to promote the Transitions material.

Working closely with Transitions, the team at Working Solutions took the concepts and developed the interactive system which leads the customer through the process of understanding the benefits, and even provides a simulation of the lenses in different light conditions so that customers can see the effects for themselves. The content was also designed to be used as a sales tool by members of staff at the stores.

Transitions Optical are very happy with the system and based upon the increased sales due to the kiosks are looking towards extending the trial into further sites in 2008. Further features such as virtual mirrors using an inbuilt webcam have also been planned. They have already utilised the content and Acquire application as a screensaver version which can be used at sites where a kiosk would not be appropriate.

Acquire Drives Giant Interactive Airport Kiosks
If you find yourself kicking your heels at an airport you can sometimes see kiosks and may have even tried to use one. Working Solutions, along with reseller and partner AVS, have just completed a project using three 40” Protouch kiosks at a UK airport. Much larger than usual airport kiosks, it is hoped that these “interactive giants” will provide customers with much needed information about the airport layout, information and facilities. The kiosks, driven by Acquire, also utilise the recently developed Bluetooth transmission plug-in which, when activated on the touch-screen, sends a shopping discount voucher to your mobile phone. This digital voucher can be redeemed for discount at selected airport retails outlets.

New appointments as Working Solutions focuses on new Digital Channel
Working Solutions (Creative IT) Ltd today announced the addition of Tina Hughes as Marketing Communications Manager. Tina brings with her over 20 years experience in the Retail and Service sectors, including 8 years at Safeway Head Office and 2 years at POPAI UK & Ireland. Bolstering the rapidly expanding marketing team, Tina’s main focus will be to leverage her Retail experience in order to promote the successful Working Solutions brands including Acquire, Plus! Network, Cyber Browser and Kiosk Monitor in the Digital Signage market place.


“Tina is a wonderful acquisition for our company. At a time when we are growing so rapidly, it is imperative that we have people on board who are experienced in managing change whilst maintaining focus on our goals.” Said Neil Farr, MD of Working Solutions.” Tina will add a dimension to our team that will enable us to drive our brands forward into the retail sector.”

The continued growth of the client support functions for Digital Signage and Multimedia Kiosks has also necessitated the welcome addition of Jon Wilford as IS & Support Manager. A Microsoft Certified professional, Jon will be heading up the support division, providing after sales support functions and managing third party contractors and hardware suppliers.

Bluetooth Plug-In for Acquire
The multiple functions in Acquire keep growing. Public area Bluetooth narrowcasting or Bluecasting has been around for a while now. Many people are saying that it is becoming intrusive. But Working Solutions have recently developed a Bluecasting plug-in for Acquire. This means that data or images can be delivered to mobile phones on request. A typical application might involve a touch-screen kiosk. A user could touch part of a screen and request a specific image to be bluecasted to their mobile phone. The plug-in has varying degrees of control including the ability to stop sending to devices that have refused the first transmission, and the ability to only allow each device to accept a particular image once.

Cyber Browser in High Street Retail Stores
Cyber Browser, with it’s “payment plug-in”, is being used by a well known high street music retailer in order to facilitate in-store CD and DVD purchases. A “transactional kiosk” with built-in credit card reader and chip-and-PIN facility is being used to alleviate the pressure on the queues at the tills. The plan is to trial the system at several stores in the South of England and then roll-out to other stores in time for the Christmas period.

“Interactive Map” kiosk for Network Rail
Working Solutions have created an Acquire based solution for a Protouch 40-inch LCD interactive kiosk for Network Rail. In cooperation with the marketing design agency “Clinic”, the “Flash” based interactive map shows the planned redevelopment work for the whole of the UK. The kiosk was highlighted on the Network Rail stand at a large construction exhibition in London.

Virtual Receptionist Kiosk for CDEC
Working Solutions were pleased to be able to produce a “Virtual Receptionist”, interactive visitor badge kiosk system for CDEC. The system allows visitors to type in their name, who they are visiting and their car registration number. The system then takes a photograph of the visitor via a webcam and prints out a visitor badge. The system is fully customisable and comes complete with a comprehensive control and configuration web interface.

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