SiteKiosk 7.5.295

According to software developer Provisio (the name translates as “for visions”), SiteKiosk is one of the most commonly used public access terminal software products in the world. There are several factors that contribute to this application’s popularity.

The firs thing that makes this application popular is the fact that it is incredibly easy to use. The customer who gets SiteKiosk to safeguard public access computers will not run into any significant problems using the application – which translates to a pleasurable user experience.

The second thing that makes this application such a big hit all over the world is its functionality. With SiteKiosk you can ensure that public access PCs are kept safe from harm; and by that I mean you can prevent any and all users from accessing the operating system and critical files and folders.

To get a better picture of what SiteKiosk can do, here are some of the features it provides:
- You can remotely control SiteKiosk via SiteRemote (another Provisio-developed application)
- SiteKiosk can turn off a public access computer at a specific time
- There’s no need to install antivirus protection on the computer SiteKiosk is installed on
- SiteKiosk comes with an integrated browser (based on Internet Explorer). You can specify which sites the browser is allowed to display.
- SiteKiosk provides support for a wide range of hardware components.
- If something goes wrong (like a software error), SiteKiosk can automatically restart the PC
- Automatically updates software

The type of functionality SiteKiosk provides makes it the right choice for internet cafes, school or university PCS, photo booths, city information terminals, exhibitions PCs, library PCs employee self-service terminals, and so on.

There are three different versions of SiteKiosk: Basic, Plus Bundle, and Payment Bundle.

Pros
Easy to use
Safeguards public access computers
Protects against viruses, worms and other threats
Schedule tasks like computer restart/shutdown
Built-in browser
100% compatible with touch screens

Cons
Free to try

About Provisio LLC
Founded back in 1996 and with offices in the US and Germany, Provisio LLC specializes in the development of software for kiosks and self-service terminals. Additional details about Provisio and its products are available here.

SiteKiosk has been reviewed by George Norman on 24 Aug 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated SiteKiosk 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent