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Information touch screens --hardware-software units, created to organize information services for people in public places-- have appeared in the IT market in Kyrgyzstan. The kiosk's sensor screen is run by special technology, which allows it to react instantly to touch. Sensory information kiosks are able to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and do not demand special servicing.

The connecting of sensory kiosks to local and global networks of retail enterprises, services, tax and border terminals, government establishments, train stations, and airports offers the opportunity to organize a unified information space. The sensory kiosk can also present information about locations to buy goods and typical products for sale.

In addition, the kiosks can provide Internet access with the option to read and send e-mail. The kiosks can contain information about city cultural sites, addresses and locations of hotels, the whereabouts of the closest restaurants. The information kiosks may be placed at the Zhogorku Kenesh (the Kyrgyzstani Parliament), at information agencies, in mayoral offices, etc.

Source:Akipress

Comment:The touch screens are a good idea. It sounds like their initial use will be for e-government type information. It would be great to see the kiosks set up in other areas, especially outside the capital city, Bishkek.