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Exploring the future of ATM software

The survey is now open for the 2026 ATM Software Trends Report. Participants will enter a prize pool for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards.

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May 5, 2026 by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

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ATM software stands at a major crossroads. Many operators are playing catch-up with Operating System end-of-life updates. On Oct. 14, 2025, Windows ended support for Windows 10, with no more security or feature updates, which makes ATMs still running on Windows 10 or earlier versions vulnerable. There's also growing interest in AI for more advanced software features, like smarter security, or personalized experiences or even smarter cash management.

Annually, ATM Marketplace has partnered with KAL ATM Software to provide an in-depth report on the current reality of ATM software and future predictions for the industry, known as the ATM Software Trends Report. Financial institutions, independent ATM deployers, technology/service providers and others in the ATM industry can participate in this report by taking the 2026 ATM Software Trends survey. The survey will cover a number of topics, such as:

How many ATMs do you manage?
What's your total volume of transactions?
What's your total volume of cash?
Have you relied more or less on your ATM network in 2026?
What types of technologies have you integrated into your ATM?
Have you considered using an alternative OS to Windows?
How digitally integrated is your ATM experience?

This survey will offer a "temperature check" on the biggest trends in the industry, and will be paired with expert insights in the final report. Those who take the survey will get a chance to win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards as a prize draw. In addition, respondents will receive an invite to a webinar analyzing some of the biggest findings of the report with KAL, ATM Marketplace, and other experts.

The ATM Software Trends Report will launch in Q4 2026. The survey closes on June 5.

Clickhere to take the five-minute survey.

Software InnovationKAL ATM Software GmbH

About Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper is an experienced editor for Connect Media. He has written across a wide range of beats, ranging from food to digital signage to banking, and is the current editor of ATM Marketplace and Food Truck Operator. His background is in information technology, advertising, and writing. When he’s not crafting a story, you can find him going for a run or spending time with his wife and three sons.

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