The business of Public Internet Access began with
the creation of a
few of these Software Packages.
Below you will find a list of five of the top Public
Internet Software Development Companies, as well as links to download
trial versions of their software. This should be the first
step in
your business development strategy.
Infotouch is one of the first companies to
develop Public Internet Software Products. Starting in
1993, their original Netlock product became popular in Internet
Cafes and
evolved to serve as
Public Internet Security Software in Internet Kiosks worldwide. Infotouch today offers
Surfnet Premiere, their latest software product, as well as
a wide variety of Internet Kiosks, Cabinets, Software and Accessories.
Moonrise Systems PO Box 24042 Kanata Ontario, Canada K2M
2C3 Phone:
Fax:
This is the newest member of the category.
Despite not being around as long as the others, Netstop is an
excellent product, especially for the do-it-yourself Internet
Vendor. Yves Mailhot, the program's creator, offers technical
support second to none. Yves makes very good use of the
popular Egroups
discussion forum to allow
fellow software owners to share their experiences and offer tips and
insights. The product runs on every Windows OS (including
2000) and
supports bills, coins, credit cards and user accounts.
NetKey is by far the most developer-friendly
Public Internet Software Product. It allows the owner to
customize the browser appearance in a variety of ways. Netkey
is especially useful for Touchscreen Applications and
Corporate Intranet Kiosks, thanks
to its very user-friendly design. Netkey is more geared toward an
advertising-based business model, as it doesn't offer much support
for vending
devices like bill, coin and credit card acceptors.
NetShift Software
Ltd Unit C, Kennetside, Newbury,
Berkshire, RG14 5PX, UK
Phone:
Fax: +44
US Tel/ Fax:
NetShift is no stranger to the Public Internet
Access Business. Its first version was released in 1997 and is
currently shipping version 5. Netshift offers a very elegant
interface and a host
of kiosk management utilities
to make the operation of your system a breeze. Version 5
is the culmination of years of development, revisions and
improvements and
can make any Public Internet Configuration a success.
Another pioneer in the field of Public Internet
Access Software, RMM's Web Kiosk Commander has been one
of the top picks of Internet Vendors over the past
several years. WK Commander features an attractive web
interface that turns any browser into a full featured Kiosk
Application. Be sure to download this demo and have a look for
yourself.
