We pioneer smart city technology to improve lives in cities.
IKE is an advanced digital kiosk that activates the pedestrian experience with interactive touchscreens, an engaging suite of applications, and integrated features that support placemaking initiatives.
IKE launched in Denver with the goal of building a wayfinding and city communication system for the digital age and delivering it in a self-sustaining business model. Since then, IKE networks have expanded to urban cities nationwide.
With adaptable hardware and software and a flexible configuration, IKE can be customized to meet the diverse needs of any city. Each kiosk offers a hyper-local experience designed to drive discovery, mobility, and equity across the economic spectrum.
“As the City of Miami continues to evolve into one of the country’s leading technology hubs, we are so excited to add IKE digital kiosks to our rights-of-way to build on our commitment to smart city initiatives.”
Mayor Francis Suarez
City of Miami, FL
“After a thorough review of several kiosk providers and manufacturers, the City of San Antonio selected IKE because it has an experienced engineering team that provides innovative software and hardware development. It will give us the opportunity to communicate in a different way with our residents and tourists, and it will also allow the City to receive revenue from the project.”
Brian C. Dillard
Former Chief Innovation Officer, Smart City Administrator, City of San Antonio, TX
“IKE will benefit all of Baltimore, helping close the digital divide and improving social equality for all citizens.”
Claudia Freeland Jolin
Vice President, Economic Development, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, MD
“Because of IKE Smart City’s leadership in developing a kiosk platform that is accessible to blind users, the City of Berkeley was able to make our City more accessible to all residents and visitors.”
Mayor Jesse Arreguín
City of Berkeley, CA
“The rollout of the first 30 kiosks here in St Louis has been nothing short of AMAZING. The community loves them, and IKE has gone above and beyond to work with us and ensure everything from installation to operations and maintenance went smoothly, was high quality and they have more than met their ongoing maintenance requirements.”
Dr. Robert Gaskill-Clemons
Former Chief Technology Officer, City of St. Louis, MO
“The IKE team was incredibly thorough in its community outreach and worked diligently to add software upgrades that reflect the feedback provided by community organizations and City Staff. The technology, amenities, and services provided by the IKE kiosks have been received with open arms by our business community.”
Kieron Slaughter
Chief Community Development Officer, Office of Economic Development, City of Berkeley, CA
“The City of Houston has a lot to offer residents and tourists. The IKE digital kiosks are an exciting new amenity to help guide people in various directions to enjoy events, restaurants, and so much more.”
Mayor Sylvester Turner
City of Houston, TX
“After extensive research Tampa is thrilled to incorporate smart city wayfinding into our public realm. Everyone at IKE has shown such a great level of professionalism and ensures a seamless process from development, installation, and technical support.”
Shaun Drinkard
Senior Director of Public Programming & Operations, Tampa Downtown Partnership, City of Tampa, FL
“We are excited to see this program go live. These industry-leading kiosks provide a valuable resource for visitors, businesses, employees, and residents. It supports DDP’s mission to make information on merchants, community resources, and events in Downtown Detroit and throughout the city accessible to all.”
Eric Larson
CEO, Downtown Detroit Partnership, Detroit, MI
Residents and visitors can discover everything a city has to offer with a simple touch of IKE’s screen. Detailed directories promote area businesses, activities, and more. Listings are geo-located, update in real time, and include integrated wayfinding.
IKE’s comprehensive wayfinding features include real-time information for all forms of public transportation and multi-modal trip planning that allows users to get from point A to point B using their customizable travel preferences.
Several IKE applications were created to disseminate listings of critical resources and services. With free Wi-Fi and placement in the public right-of-way, IKE furthers connectivity, and improves widespread access to this content across the economic divide.
IKE drives discovery through listings of restaurants, shops, activities, services, and resources. Listings are detailed, geo-located, and updated in real time. Inclusion is free for area businesses.
IKE encourages exploration of a city by providing integrated multi-modal wayfinding. The system displays real-time transit information, route schedules, mapping, and directions for bus, rail, streetcar, and bike/car share services.
IKE serves as a free WiFi hotspot and improves access to social services for residents in need. From listings of area shelters to information on addiction recovery, food assistance, and job listings, IKE offers valuable resources to everyone who needs them.
We invest heavily in IKE’s design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver a superior product that sets us apart from the competition. IKE is fabricated with premium hardware to ensure optimal performance and withstand even the most extreme weather conditions.
High Definition Screens
Color Kinetic Lighting
Emergency Call Button
Optional Security Camera
Intuitive Interface
Multilingual
ADA Compliant
Our in-house Software Engineering team has decades of collective experience developing proprietary technology solutions, scalable backend systems, and beautifully designed user interfaces. We continuously invest in platform innovations and implement software updates and new features regularly.
IKE’s ever-evolving suite of applications was designed to serve the needs of cities, residents, and visitors alike. Tile designs can be customized to reflect a city’s unique brand identity.
IKE Smart City offers unparalleled experience and a vertically integrated team of in-house resources in all areas required to deliver a successful kiosk program at no cost to city partners. End-to-end services include design, hardware and software engineering, manufacturing, permitting, construction management, content management, operations and maintenance, and media sales.
IKE Smart City was formed by Orange Barrel Media (OBM), a national media company that has been pioneering a community-oriented model of outdoor media since 2004. In 2015, the team behind OBM established IKE Smart City as an independent entity focused entirely on creating value for municipal clients and the cities they serve through innovative smart city technology.
We hire diverse talent who contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture built on mutual respect. Our team shares a passion for the business, a drive to succeed, and a great sense of humor. We start each day excited about the work we do together and the company’s ongoing success. Interested in joining our team?
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