Windows 10 migration for ATMs: The Microsoft timer ticks again

Even as migration to Windows 7 was taking place, ATM software experts warned that the OS was sure to be short-lived. As predicted, Microsoft made the official…

Our money may be green, but it's not about to die!

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

It has been a very busy period for me, and more than a month since I last posted to the ATM Marketplace blog. A heavy travel schedule took me to the heart of…

Measuring ROI for ATM upgrades

Making the calculation to upgrade or replace an older ATM can be difficult. ATM Marketplace asked Marvin Bowers, vice president of global sales at ACG, what…

When ATM cash recycling makes sense

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Neill Harris of NCR Corp. offers an in-depth look at the demonstrated benefits of ATM cash recycling, and the three simple steps that all deployers — whether…

Is your ATM business missing out on social media sales?

by Alicia Blanda — Chief Marketing Officer, Blanda Marketing & Public Relations

Studies indicate that social media users spend 20–40 percent more with companies that engage with them via social media — and they rely on social media…

Virtual tellers: The future of branch banking or captives of the 'Uncanny Valley'?

Some banks are now looking to extend online, AI-driven chatbots into their branches as virtual tellers. But to make it work, they'll have to solve the "uncanny…

The problem of product obsolescence — and what the ATM industry is doing about it

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

A broken-down washing machine got me thinking about the economics and environmental implications of obsolescence — and what the ATM industry is doing to lessen…

What's up with ATM wireless service?

The ATM wireless modem is not just a dumb black box anymore. Get to know its features and functionality and it can help you be a better ATM operator.

ATM jackpotting in America: The gathering storm

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In part two of our series on ATM jackpotting, we spoke with Vincent Wong, program director for Security Management Software at TMD Security, about the arrival…

The rise of ATM jackpotting: A brief and costly history

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In advance of an April 26 webinar, ATM Marketplace spoke with Vincent Wong, program director for Security Management Software at TMD Security, about the…

Is cash losing cachet with travelers?

Cash isn’t going anywhere for travelers, given its convenience and ubiquity. But with mobile and digital options gaining popularity around the world, we can…

Free trade is a 2-way street

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

Like all things complicated, the status of trade between countries constantly ebbs and flows. As a result, trade programs inexorably evolve and must be…

Cash in hand: Improving ATM infrastructure in Africa

Despite the success of digital money projects such as Kenya’s M-Pesa, the majority of Africa still relies on cash, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.

The strangely simultaneous rise of cards and cash

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Cash demand has risen right along with payment card transactions during the past decade-and-a-half. What's up with that? We went looking for an answer in…

5 reasons to be bullish on Cardtronics

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

Cardtronics faces headwinds in a global cash delivery market that is increasingly competitive and uncertain. But if the company can build on a culture of…

Slots, cash and change at the ATM

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

We all talk about change, and we almost always combine that with talk about disruption and innovation. I am becoming more convinced that the future of the ATM…

How to boost your bottom line with ATM service parts planning

by Marvin Bowers — Vice President Sales - Global Division, ACG

In a lean business environment, it might seem that only larger service companies can maximize the uptime of a customer's ATM fleet. But thanks to supply chain…

In a mobile banking era, the ATM is more important than ever

by Rebecca Hellmann — Director of Marketing, FCTI

Despite consumers' growing preference for digital account interaction, they continue to rely on ATMs for cash, account access and and more advanced functions…

Will real-time payments really transform the US market?

Real-time payments infrastructure officially arrived in the U.S. with the launch of The Clearing House RTP system in November. Will the technology ultimately…

Image is everything: A case for reliable ATM antiskimming solutions

by Marvin Bowers — Vice President Sales - Global Division, ACG

An FI can spend millions to enhance its brand. So does it make sense that they should leave ATMs unprotected only to one day see a TV news reporter standing in…