ATMs in a cashless world? To define is to limit

The ATM is a workhorse that has survived brute force theft, skimming, malware, industry consolidation, changing regulations and more. And while it might…

The IAD: Forging the way forward for the ATM

In the decades since the introduction of the ATM, independent ATM deployers have played a constant and expanding role, one that grows increasingly important as…

ATM Marketplace: May Top 5

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

May breezed through and brought with it a scattering of ATM-related themes — from a bruising earnings report by Cardtronics to a brouhaha over ATM skimming…

3 surefire ways to protect your ATM network

Compromised ATMs are costly in terms of monetary loss and reputational damage. ATM network operators must protect themselves and their customers with a…

CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail

Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.

3 tips to successful deployment of deposit automation

Though the concept of depositing cash or checks at the ATM is not new, many community banks and credit unions are revisiting its benefits as they work toward…

For Cardtronics, 'a choppier year than usual' ahead

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

After a long run of smooth sailing, Cardtronics hits choppy waters in Q1 as it navigates software issues, EMV and the integration of its largest-ever…

London calling: ATMIA retools and makes ready for ATM & Cash Innovation Europe

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

It seems especially appropriate that the ATM Industry Association would give its conference in London a complete refresh as the industry celebrates the 50th…

The tyranny of economic morons

It seems the only real requirement for election to public office anymore is the complete and utter ignorance of basic economics. The latest poster child has…

ATM Marketplace: April Top 5

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

When it rains it pours ... All sorts of topics caught readers' interest in April, from regulations to revenues to the reasons why financial institutions are…

The Swedish Bankomat in the early history of the ATM

Though not widely remembered today, the Bankomat — installed within a week of the first De La Rue machine at Barclays Bank in June 1967 — played an important…

How Chinese exchanges influence bitcoin

Bitcoin was designed to be free from control by any one institution. But as mining and buying activity become concentrated in China, a country whose government…

For NCR, it's off to the races in Q1

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

ATM revenues were a notable weak spot in the first quarter of 2017, but NCR got off to a strong enough start overall that executives were able to announce with…

FICO nixes NAC number-fixing claims on retail ATM compromise

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

On March 29, FICO released stats showing that nonbank ATMs accounted for the majority of card compromises in 2016. NAC fired back with a memo accusing FICO of…

ADA, assistive technology and the leading example of ATMs

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In part 3 of our series: Assistive technology for the disabled has become more sophisticated and pervasive in recent years, giving kiosk manufacturers and…

Is that kiosk ADA compliant? Who knows?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

When new ADA regs were released in 2010, touch screens in self-service devices weren't that much of a thing. They are now, and determining what compliance…

ADA regs for kiosks being defined by lawsuits, not legislation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ADA specifies in detail how ATMs must accommodate visually impaired users. But kiosks? Not so much. This leaves the courts to establish guidelines for the…

The whys and hows of banks and the blockchain

The blockchain technology at the heart of the cryptocurrency bitcoin has opened up a number of possibilities for the banking industry. Here's what's in it for…

How are you setting your ATM strategy?

Knowing that a million transactions happened at a location is not tremendously helpful if you don't have the particulars about what is driving consumer…

ATM Marketplace: March top 5

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Survey findings published in our 'ATM Future Trends 2017' report must be right on target. It identifies mobile ATM access as the industry's No. 1 trend; a…