IBM bids OS/2 farewell

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Experts agree that IBM's decision to drop OS/2 won't greatly impact the industry. What will have an impact? The added cost of launching and maintaining…

The 'gray' areas of Triple DES

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ATM deployers have had a difficult time determining just when their ATMs must be Triple DES compliant. From 2003 to 2004 to 2005, deadline extensions, regional…

A renewed interest in alarms that protect hardware, users

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Ram raids, ATM break-ins and attacks at the ATM are catching attention across the globe. And ATM deployers, especially independents, are working to address…

Financial DNA founder will be remembered for his unique insight

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

An innovator, an analyst with a knack for financial technology and a Renaissance man with a 360-degree perspective - that was Gary Craft. The founder of…

Branch automation, security grab attention at RD

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Windows is changing the way deployers see and use their ATMs. And though the concepts aren't new, at last week's Retail Delivery Conference & Expo, most…

Compliance with new Plus rules requires long-term investment, planning

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Getting past the Nov. 1, 2005, deadline was just the first hurdle FIs and ISOs had to jump to meet revisions to Visa's Plus network agreement rules. Now they…

Defining differences: A second look at ATM fraud

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Some experts argue that the ATM industry needs to take a second look at how it approaches and deals with fraud.

The growing off-premise market: Where will it lead?

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

The United States has held the lead in off-premise placements since 1996, but will off-premise growth in the rest of the world even the playing field?

ATM leaders gather out West to talk security, fraud, reaching the unbanked

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

More than 220 ATM industry players met in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sept. 14-16 to discuss issues that will likely have an impact in 2006. At the top of the list: ATM…

ATM deployers view casino placements with new enthusiasm

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Working with casinos, ATM deployers are learning to market the ATM as a valuable customer touchpoint, rather than just a utility.

Katrina's impact on ATM industry hard to assess

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A week after Katrina shredded the Alabama-Mississippi-Louisiana coastline along the Gulf, ATM industry leaders are still waiting to assess the damage and…

As processors merge, the industry holds its breath

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

After 20 years of mergers and acquisitions, only few more than a handful of transaction processors remain. But it may still be too early to tell whether the…

ATMIA summit to preview 2006 expectations for FIs, ISOs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Regulations, compliance deadlines and how to tap into new markets are expected to take center stage in 2006, and they're all issues that industry leaders will…

NCR, Diebold pursue other avenues in wake of dropping ATM profits

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

ATM manufacturing giants NCR and Diebold have towered above their competitors in the U.S. for decades. But as the ATM market becomes more competitive, the two…

'Fancy' ATMs may reduce fraud concerns

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

As consumers become more savvy and tech-hungry, retailers are turning to ATMs and transactional kiosks that don't look and act like traditional ATMs. But…

Finding service: Manufacturer vs. third party

ATM deployers are facing an increasingly complicated decision when it comes to servicing and maintaining their ATMs. Should they sign with the manufacturer or…

GPS promise yet to be realized at the ATM

The industry has been buzzing about global-positioning systems that would help deployers track down stolen ATMs. But the technology's expense and shortcomings…

Keeping an eye on the ATM

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Deployers and manufacturers are turning up the heat on security with surveillance equipment and peripherals that detect skimming and card-trapping devices.

Retailers are reaching the unbanked, FIs are lagging behind

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

FIs and retailers are fighting for a piece of the unbanked pie … and so far, retailers are eating the biggest slice.

Tranax expands into kiosk business

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Since Tranax opened its doors, it's been cranking out retail ATMs to dealers and deployers throughout the United States. But last week the company announced…