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…

Growth of ATM outsourcing expected to continue

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

In the face of unrelenting pressure to cut costs and manage growth, ATM deployers are expected to continue turning to outsiders to operate and service their…

Berkeley permit fees could chill ISO business

ISOs doing business in Berkeley, Calif., say newly enforced permit fees could shut down their ATMS.

NACStech highlights self-service

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

NACStech pulled more attendees and exhibitors than it has since 2001 - a reflection of c-store operators' growing interest in self-service technology.

Surcharging hits Mexico

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

For more than seven years, Jorge Fernandez has been laying the groundwork for off-premise ATMs with convenience fees in Mexico. Now, finally, after months and…

Ticket sales at the ATM make a comeback

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Ticket and coupon sales at the ATM were the rage in the '90s, at least among large U.S. financial institutions. That dual functionality, however, didn't go…

Bringing it all together

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

For years financial institutions collected information about customer banking behavior. Databases included everything from customers' ages and socioeconomic…

Lawmakers address inequity in ATM fees

Visa and MasterCard rules prohibit acquirers from collecting ATM surcharges from international cardholders -- but a dozen states have passed laws permitting…

Check cashing gets another chance

The growth of CashWorks, a company founded by several InnoVentry principals and purchased by GE Consumer Finance in in March, and the entry of several…

Wincor World 2005

Wincor World showcases both the financial and retail industries, including self-service technologies, under one roof. Here's a look at what to expect at this…

2004: The year in ATMs

Optimism is a quality that has been in relatively short supply in the ATM industry over the past few years, with many companies feeling the impact of a tepid…

Retail Delivery '04 wrap-up

Fake volcano? Faux Eiffel Tower? Attendees of last week's BAI Retail Delivery Conference and Expo in Las Vegas were wowed by the real deal: some of today's…

More strange-but-true ATM news

Recent strange-but-true ATM-related news includes a befuddled Boston bandit who mistook a copy shop with an ATM for a bank and a gay rights group that…

Investing in the ATM channel

A combination of warnings and 'wow's finally appears to be convincing financial institutions to buy new ATMs - albeit not in huge numbers.