NCR acquisition speculation, cannabis lead top news headlines for 2022

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In 2022, the top stories included speculation over a potential acquisition of NCR as well as cannabis dispensaries.

Can banks catch up to fintechs with small businesses?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Fintechs have the advantage when it comes to small and medium sized businesses. Can banks catch up?

Self-Service Innovation Summit honors innovators during awards show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

For the third straight year, the Self-Service Innovation Awards honored the products that earned top honors for self service excellence during the Self-Service…

Security, bitcoin ATMs, banking trends claim top spots in 2022

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In 2022, readers revealed a wide variety of interests ranging from how to purchase a bitcoin ATM to how to handle ATM security and other topics.

Strategies for preventing hook and chain attacks

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

ATM crimes are on the rise, especially hook and chain attacks. Some banks are putting up stickers warning criminals that their ATMs have hook and chain…

Bitcoin ATMs hit it big

Despite bitcoin's downturn in value, bitcoin ATMs are still surging forward in both popularity and success.

Finalists announced for Self-Service Innovation Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This year's finalists for the 2022 Self-Service Innovation Summit Awards include innovators in payments, vending and more.

Congress bill aims to address ATM crime with heftier penalties

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A bill in Congress aims to address ATM theft by putting independent ATMs under federal purview.

Ways banks are finding, and retaining, talent

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Banks are rethinking branch strategies in light of consumers wanting financial advice at branches instead of traditional banking services. However, a challenge…

What does the future hold for ATMs, branches post COVID?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

COVID-19 impacted every industry, including banking and consumer expectations. What role with ATMs and branches play in the post-COVID world?

Bank branches must innovate to meet customer's needs

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Whether fair or unfair, the banking world often has the reputation of being slow to change or follow trends in other industries. Despite this reputation, the…

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency: A guide for the perplexed

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency can often be difficult to understand. A panel of self-service industry experts discussed the technology in detail and debunked…

What's the current state of digital cards?

Although some consumers have embraced digital cards in light of COVID-19, others remain concerned about security breaches. In light of all of this, we must ask…

How to stop ATM attacks

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

ATM thieves are getting bolder and banks are adopting more advanced strategies in response to prevent attacks.

Why mobile apps need to deliver entire banking experience

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In an age where customers are more willing than ever to switch banking providers, banks need to step up their game when it comes to mobile apps.

Webinar analyzes findings of 2022 ATM and self-service software trends report

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

As banks have had to make adjustments in light of COVID-19 and customer expectations, they have had to rely more, not less, on self-service channels, including…

ATMs deliver cash recycling, management needs

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Despite rumors to the contrary, consumers still want cash access and as a result the need for recycling and cash management is still great. ATMs can meet all…

3 trends to watch with bank branches

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Bank branches are evolving in a myriad of ways. Here are three trends to watch.

Visa exec talks the future of banking, ATM evolution

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Clinton Cheng, VP, global head of Visa/PLUS ATM Network, took a deep dive into banking during the closing keynote at the Bank Customer Experience Summit.

Delivering a first-class omnichannel banking experience

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Banks have struggled to create omnichannel experiences. A panel entitled "Delivering an effective omnichannel experience to boost the customer's experience…