Diebold Incorporated today announced it will unveil its virtualized ATM prototype at VMworld 2011, a global cloud computing and virtualization conference, starting today through Sept. 1 in Las Vegas.
"Virtualization will fundamentally change the way Diebold — and its customers — deploy solutions to the marketplace. It enables unified management of a wide array of services and paves the way for orchestration of multiple channels," said Frank A. Natoli, Jr., vice president and chief technology officer, Diebold. "This development is an important milestone on Diebold's road map to leveraging cloud computing technology in the retail financial space. This technology is a game changer for our industry."
Virtualization of the self-service channel removes the onboard computer from the ATM, tying each terminal in a fleet to a centralized computing resource. In this scenario, the physical components of a single server provide resources to many "virtual" ATMs.
The result is not only the consolidation and sharing of resources throughout a self-service network, but also across delivery channels, opening the door for more effective channel orchestration, according to a company press release.
Consolidation will enable the establishment of a single secure datacenter, allowing for greater control and a secure location for IP addresses.
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