PAI buys WRG, becomes No. 1 ATM ISO

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PAI overtakes Cardtronics as world's largest ATM ISO with its acquistion of WRG Services. PAI's portfolio now includes more than 45,000 ATMs.

WINCOR WORLD: Banking solutions dominate, with automation at the core

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Wincor Nixdorf CEO Eckard Heidloff says a focus on cash automation and the future will differentiate Wincor Nixdorf in the marketplace.

Cash management, mobile, branch and retail optimization the focus of Wincor World 2010

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Cash management takes on a stronger focus at Wincor Nixdorf's annual fair, as economic pressures continue to force banks and retailers to look for better ways…

One-to-one marketing at ATMs costs less, improves response rates

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Commentary: Diebold's Keith Lewis shares his thoughts about the future of, and advantages to, one-to-one marketing at the ATM.

An ATM with a personal touch

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UGenius' Personal Teller System is getting accolades from bankers and consumers for combining financial self-service with teller consultation.

Insiders point to security compromises as the ATM's greatest foe

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An ATM discussion among LinkedIn users reveals ATM security and some advanced ATM functionality as having the greatest impacts on the ATM industry over the…

Self-service trends in 2010

by Craig Keefner — manager, Olea

Here is a roundup of 2010's potential suspects, divided into three market groups — maturing, growth and new drivers.

Top ATM execs to watch in 2010

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Commentary: These six executives are bound to make waves in the ATM world in 2010.

Tackling the generational divide at the ATM

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Diebold's Keith Lewis says regardless of the transaction, ATMs must meet the needs of all ages and provide convenience every generation appreciates.

Cash management, handling to be focus of Wincor World '10

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Wincor Nixdorf's Uwe Krause says 2010 marks a new beginning for cash-cycle management in retail and banking.

A look back at the best and worst of 2009

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The ATM industry merged, acquired and buckled down during this year's recession and emerged with a stronger focus on core products and services.  

Cardtronics Inc. names new CEO

Steven Rathgaber, former president and COO of NYCE Payments Network, has more than 30 years experience in the payments industry.

Mobile payments take center stage at ATMIA 2010

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ATMIA opens February event with pre-conference session, ‘The Automated Teller goes Mobile: A New Paradigm for the ATM'

RESEARCH: Italy is largest European market for prepaid cards

RBR says cash use dominates low-value payments in Italy, but prepaid is an upcoming alternative for young and unbanked consumers.

Software distribution: Essential, but often ignored in ATM management

by Dan Palczynski — Product Manager, Fifth Third Processing Solutions, LLC

Patches, software updates and general diagnostics are musts for any Windows-based ATM network.

Craigslist ATM causes industry stir

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When security tester Robert Siciliano told news outlets how easy it was to buy a retail ATM online, ISOs and ATMIA braced themselves for the negative reactions.

Enhancing profitability through improved cash management

by Ed Grondahl — EVP Global Sales, Tidel

Retailers and FIs can work to improve the cash management cycle through the deployment of fully integrated cash-management systems.

European council pushes prep for more SEPA directives

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The European Payments Council says new SEPA schemes are making direct debits possible in 32 European countries, collectively known as the Single Euro Payments…

Refurbished ATMs, kiosks gain traction in challenging economy

Long popular in the ATM world, refurbished units give new and low-budget deployers another option.

ATM, tech players vie for slice of mobile-banking pie

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Banks should prepare themselves for the inevitable mobile wave, but adoption of mobile banking and payments could be slower than the industry likes.