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Now Available, Version 7.1.0 of KioWare

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Kiosk Software Kioware New VersionPress Release

KioWare Kiosk Software Version 7.1.0 Released

KioWare has released Version 7.1.0 of KioWare Lite, KioWare Kiosk Basic, and KioWare Full.  These products act as a kiosk mode, securing the Operating System and Desktop of your Windows device.  Version 4.8.3 of KioWare Server, remote monitoring and reporting software, has also been released.

Important new features include support for Internet Explorer 11 and KioWare License Server.   Also new to KioWare Kiosk Basic and KioWare Full are support and functionality additions to devices such as the RFID Readers, Magtek MSR devices, and barcode scanners. A complete list of features and version history can be found here.

KioWare Lite (for Windows) new features:

  • Internet Explorer 11 Support
  • KioWare License Server Support
  • Add-On support for manipulating toolbar controls
  • Add-On support  for manipulating exit behavior

KioWare Kiosk Basic & Full (for Windows) new features:

All of the aforementioned KioWare Lite features, plus

  • Support for FEIG USB RFID Reader
  • Zebra ZXP additional functionality
  • Additional support for encrypted Magtek MSR devices
  • Improved support for 2D Barcodes with symbol scanners

Server side console of KioWare Full with Server (for Windows) new features:

KioWare has also released KioWare Server 4.8.3. 

  • Identify kiosks by network name rather than IP address
  • Send an automated email when new kiosks are created on the server
  • Console support for disabling user password changes

More information can be found at https://www.kioware.com.

All of these products are available as a free 500-hour demo. Existing clients with current support have the ability to upgrade.

KioWare has been providing OS, desktop, and browser lockdown security for the kiosk and self-service industry since 2001.