SELF-SERVICE NETWORKS WINS 2008 SELF SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR BEST RETAIL DEPLOYMENT
Thule Interactive Point-of-Purchase Solution Takes Top Honor at 12th Annual KioskCom Self Service Expo

Portsmouth, RI - May 22, 2008 - Self-Service Networks, the leading provider of turnkey self-service solutions, was awarded the Best Retail Deployment honor at the 2008 KioskCom spring expo for their design and development of an assisted-selling, touchscreen store kiosk solution for Thule Inc., the leading U.S. manufacturer of car roof-rack products.

Self-Service Networks was chosen from over 30 retail solutions submitted for consideration. Of those submitted, judges selected three category finalists, two of which were Self-Service Networks’ retail solutions – the Electronic Gift Card Dispenser, deployed for U.S. locations of the Australian-based Westfield Group, the world’s largest listed retail property group, and the Thule Interactive Point-of-Purchase (TIPP) solution, which was chosen as the Best Retail Deployment category winner. Judging criteria for the award was based on solution concept; result of solution, based on objectives; and overall usability and functionality.

The KioskCom Self Service Expo is recognized by experts as one of the most influential events for kiosks and self-service technology, worldwide. Its coveted Self Service Excellence award recognizes the industry’s most elite in self-service innovation and break-through deployment.

Self-Service Networks’ winning solution was on display during the three-day event for over 3,900 attendees to see and experience. With record attendance, up 28 percent from last year’s event, this year’s spring expo proves that self-service solutions are increasing in demand and are now an integral part of a successful customer-experience strategy.

“We are honored to be recognized for the work we are passionate about,” said Self-Service Networks’ President Tom Smith. “Self-service is the way of the future. Retailers and retail-focused companies face the challenge of finding and implementing self-service solutions that drive consumer adoption and deliver profitable results, while also empowering customers and enhancing the customer experience. We’re committed to helping retailers of all sizes achieve their goals by providing turnkey solutions that apply the most successful best practices we’ve learned and proven over the past thirteen years.”

As a result of Self-Service Networks’ TIPP solution deployment, Thule experienced a significant increase in product sales, while improving product selection accuracy, reducing returns and increasing customer satisfaction – further proof that self-service is not just a trendy use of technology, rather a business-impacting and revolutionizing technology critical to business growth and success.

To learn more about the Thule Interactive Point-of-Purchase solution or the Westfield Electronic Gift Card Dispenser, visit www.self-servicenetworks.com. To learn more about how Self-Service Networks’ retail solutions can benefit your business, email sales@self-servicenetworks.com, or call 1-888-666-8346, ext. 209.

About Self-Service Networks
Self-Service Networks is the leading provider of turnkey self-service kiosk solutions that drive consumer adoption, empower customers and enhance the customer experience. Since 1996, Self-Service Networks has helped a diverse range of companies improve overall performance and profitability by delivering rich customer-interaction experiences that apply the most successful techniques in the industry today. Self-Service Networks develops custom solutions for the retail, banking, bill payment, human resources, education, government and healthcare industries.  Clients include: Thule Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Frito-Lay, International Bank of Commerce, City of Atlanta, and the Washington Redskins—among others. Let Self-Service Networks help you Empower Your Customers™. For more information, visit www.self-servicenetworks.com, or call 1-888-666-8346.