From Digital Signage Expo.net comes the news that Cabela’s has won a KioskCom 2009 Self-Service Excellence Award for Netkey’s digital signage software in its retail stores:

Cabela’s won a KioskCom 2009 Self-Service Excellence Award for the comprehensive software solution Netkey provided for the interactive kiosks in the outfitter’s retail stores.

Netkey announced that its customer Cabela’s Inc. recently won the KioskCom 2009 Self-Service Excellence Award for “Best Overall Software Solution” for its in-store interactive kiosk program, powered by Netkey software.

Known as “The World’s Foremost Outfitter,” Cabela’s operates 30 retail superstores in the U.S. and Canada, some as big as 250,000 square feet. It also has a popular mail order catalog. The company’s Web site offers more than 200,000 items and is considered one of the leading online sites for outdoor retailing.

Cabela’s has moved aggressively to synchronize its retail channels and enhance the customer experience by extending online e-commerce capabilities into its stores using interactive kiosks. Powered by Netkey software, the kiosks also support several other customer-facing applications including product information, inventory availability, promotional registration and the ability to join Cabela’s CLUB, its popular loyalty program and Visa credit card.

“Our customers have told us they want more convenience and more options in their shopping experience at Cabela’s, and that’s exactly what the kiosks give them,” said Kari Blankenship, retail programs manager for Sidney, Neb.-based Cabela’s. “We are now able to extend our entire product selection to customers at any location, regardless of store size.”

More than 250 kiosks have been installed in Cabela’s retail stores. Kiosk application and remote management software is provided by Netkey, offering Cabela’s customers a rich interactive user experience and giving the company the ability to remotely monitor, track and update all kiosks in its stores nationwide from a single PC.

“Cabela’s is demonstrating the power and value of multi-channel retailing by bringing their online assets into the store using kiosks and giving their customers access to more products and services,” said V. Miller Newton, CEO of East Haven, Conn.-based Netkey.

To view a video demonstration of the Cabela’s kiosk, click here.

EAST HAVEN, Conn., Jun 24, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — VZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — Netkey, a global provider of software for the operation and management of digital signage and self-service kiosks, today announced that Wireless Zone, the largest independent Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) dealer in the U.S., has selected Netkey SaaS (software-as-a-service) to operate digital signs in the company’s stores.

Based in Middletown, Conn., Wireless Zone has been ranked the Number One wireless communications franchise in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine for three consecutive years. Found primarily in the Northeast, Midwest and South, more than 350 stores operate under the Wireless Zone brand, and the company is targeting having 400 locations open by the end of 2009

As part of an effort to enhance the customer experience and drive new sales, the company is installing up to eight digital signs in each Wireless Zone store. The signs display up-to-the-minute information about new wireless products, services, and special carrier promotions, and all content can be remotely updated and managed from a single PC at Wireless Zone headquarters using Netkey digital signage software.

“In the highly competitive wireless market, providing current information about products and services to customers is a must,” said Jose Olmeda, executive director of store development
for Wireless Zone. “The flexibility and ease-of-use of the Netkey digital signage software has allowed Wireless Zone to generate immediacy with our in-store marketing communications and guarantee a consistent brand experience across all our outlets.”

“Digital signage is a powerful vehicle for delivering targeted advertising and marketing messages to retail consumers at the point of product decision,” said V. Miller Newton, chief executive officer of Netkey. “Wireless Zone will drive measurable returns from enhancing the retail experience using Netkey digital signage software.”

About Netkey

Netkey is a global provider of solutions for self-service kiosks and digital signage. Netkey helps businesses increase sales, enhance the customer experience and improve communications with consumers and employees. Netkey is a trusted partner to leading organizations including Avery Dennison, Bank of America, Borders, Clear Channel, Target, Toys “R” Us, the U.S. Postal Service, Wireless Zone and many others. Contact Netkey at 1-8…, via e-mail at info@netkey.com, or on the Web at www.netkey.com

SOURCE: Netkey

Netkey Inc.
Robert Ventresca, 203-907-0227
Vice President, Marketing
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Netkey is a market-leading provider of applications, management software, and turnkey solutions for the creation, monitoring, management and control and operation of kiosks and digital signs. Recognized as a pioneer in the self-service industry, Netkey is a trusted partner to organizations including Avery Dennison, Bank of America, Circuit City, Disney, Fidelity Investments, Healthy Advice Networks, The Home Depot, JC Penney, Nationwide Insurance, Pfizer, Swift Transportation, Target, Toys R Us/Babies R Us, the U.S. Postal Service and others who count on Netkey to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure kiosk and digital signage systems for customer and employees that increase sales and reduce costs.

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