LONDON - Level Four Software has announced the release of an open-architecture, holistic software solution for ATM networks. The solution, Level Four BRIDGE, is an integrated suite of open ATM software products developed to facilitate modern ATM networks based on the CEN/XFS open standard.
The BRIDGE family comprises five interoperable product components that can be used individually or combined to meet various aspects of the business challenges facing ATM deployers. As a component suite, BRIDGE can be deployed either alongside manufacturer-provided solutions or as a holistic solution.
"Having established ourselves as the leading supplier of automated testing solutions it has been a natural evolution to extend our product suite to address the total needs of the ATM software market," said Nigel Walsh, executive chairman of Level Four. "The move away from ATM manufacturers toward more innovative independent software suppliers is gathering momentum within the industry. It is independent software suppliers who are driving this pace of change."
The components
BRIDGE:test, BRIDGE:author, BRIDGE:install, BRIDGE:deploy and BRIDGE:control.
BRIDGE:test is a renamed and updated version of Level Four's award-winning ATM TrueTest platform, which is used to automate regression testing of ATM applications. By providing independent testing, Level Four also is supporting banks that wish to implement a multivendor hardware and software ATM strategy. Additionally, BRIDGE:control enables banks to gain maximum control of their networks through its complete ATM-monitoring package, helping banks minimize network downtime as BRIDGE:control facilitates remote monitoring of individual ATMs.
BRIDGE enables ATM applications to be run from network servers rather than on individual machines, creating a platform upon which new, personalized and dynamic services can be integrated into the network without taking ATMs out of service, according to Level Four. It's supported by integrated graphical tools that replace unstructured coding, simplifying and accelerating the implementation of new ATM services.
BRIDGE also provides automated migration from NDC/912-based applications to enable the delivery of new services.
