Connect Media spotlights the 2026 Top Women in Retail Technology Awards

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The 25 female retail innovators come from a variety of sectors, from brands striving to drive a rewarding customer experience to technology providers innovating solutions to help brands attain that goal.

People and company news week ending Oct. 30

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Binance reels from a $6.3B hack, manufacturers make big partnerships.

Vermont police searching for 2 suspects in ATM gas station theft

Police in Pittsford, Vermont are looking for two individuals who allegedly stole an ATM from a gas station, according to a report by WCAX.

Cash cycle optimization: A blueprint for efficiency

Cash remains essential to the financial landscape, and optimizing its efficiency starts with understanding the cash cycle. This webinar explores how financial institutions can improve cash operations through cash recycling technology, effective cash management practices and advanced solutions.

DPL - Managed IoT

Grow faster using DPL’s AI Powered Hercules Platform featuring built-in RMS. Level the playing field with unparalleled remote management capability. Spend less time putting out fires and more time landing locations with DPL’s managed wireless service, referred to as the “gold standard” amongst operators.

Why Most ATM Networks Are Quietly Bleeding Cash — And How to Fix the Operating Model

The challenge is no longer whether ATMs remain relevant. It's whether operators are managing them efficiently enough to remain profitable.

IX25 with 5G RedCap Cellular Router

Modernize ATM and ITM connectivity with the Digi IX25 and 5G RedCap. Built for the transition from 4G LTE to 5G, the IX25 combines LTE fallback, SureLink automatic failover, eSIM and dual SIM flexibility with Digi Ventus monitoring and management for secure, reliable financial self-service connectivity.

Payments

Get in-depth analysis, industry trends, and actionable insights to help banks, credit unions, and payment processors navigate the evolving payments landscape.

How can vendors and operators work together successfully?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Vendors and operators need to rethink their relationship to be successful with automated retail.