Reflections on ATMIA US 2017

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

With a full slate of speakers, panels, exhibits and meetings, the annual ATM Industry Association conference once again offered the opportunity to stay abreast…

Two guys, an RV and a lot of ATMs

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

Brothers Mike and Evan Almeida took their event ATM show on the road 12 years ago and haven't looked back yet.

'What you gonna do in those shoes?'

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

Look for Betsy Bohlen next week at the ATMIA US in Florida. But don't look for her to be wearing 'cruel shoes.'

There's comfort in cash

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

I cannot count the number of times I have been pressed to hand over a couple of banknotes in an emergency. And it is this sense of comfort, security and…

4 strategic marketing moves for ATM operators

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

With so many new advertising and marketing options available, it can often be hard for businesses to decide what strategies and technologies will be the best…

No rocket science required: 3 ways ATM deployers can defeat Ploutus-D malware

by Aravinda Korala — CEO, KAL

Any one of three commonsense safeguards can immunize an ATM against Ploutus-D. And one more precautionary measure can make it far more difficult for criminals…

ATM industry insights from the Fed's payment study

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

The Federal Reserve has released the sixth study in its series of triennial reports on payment trends in the United States. Though its focus is on noncash…

Competitive concerns over Link ATM network cloud MasterCard-VocaLink deal

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In its assessment of a proposed MasterCard-VocaLink deal, the UK Competition and Markets Authority has zeroed in on competitive concerns related to one of its…

Lost in translation? The changing language of transactions

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

Payments solutions, networks and end points will have to continue to support a duopoly of plastic and cash, even as our understanding of what a payments end…

5 ways to get greater value from your ATM business website

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

Resolve to start 2017 by optimizing your organization's website for greater visibility and value to potential customers. You don't have to pay a lot, you just…

50 years of ATM innovation — and no end in sight

by Tom Harper

It seems extraordinary that, 50 years after its introduction, the ATM remains at the forefront of the consumer banking experience. There's one inalienable…

Why we'll never stamp out spear phishing

When subjects in a spear phishing study received a link to New Year's party pictures — and instructions not to share them — nearly half clicked through even…

Never mind what you heard; millennials use cash

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

You can believe the Fed's latest report that says they do, or you can believe an endless parade of unscientific online polls that say otherwise.

Diebold vs. Hyosung: Sorting out the first-round decision in the ATM-makers' patent battle

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The companies' patent wars before the International Trade Commission and US federal court spilled over into the court of public relations yesterday.

3 keys to successful branch transformation

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

As financial services become more and more commoditized, FIs are finding that branch transformation is the best way to differentiate themselves. But they are…

After demonetization, India queues up for cash

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Indians have responded to the overnight demonetization of 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes with the patience of people long accustomed to queuing for service in a…

The Scottish invention that dispenses cash: Honor its history, marvel at its future

by Ron Delnevo — Chairman, Cash and Card World

ATMIA Europe Executive Director Ron Delnevo looks to a future where the ATM serves as a "community financial services hub," a one-stop shop for everything to…

2017: A big year for the ATM industry

by Mike Lee — CEO of the ATM Industry Association, ATM Industry Association

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the ATM and the 20th anniversary of the ATM Industry Association, both in 2017, there is plenty to celebrate and…

'Who's gonna miss a donut?': Is it fair game to try to beat the (automated) system?

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

If, as one criminologist suspects, one-third of us are willing to fudge a little at the grocer's self-service checkout, maybe somebody needs to rethink a few…

Cardless cash transactions: Do consumers care?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Yes, they do. Which is why the ATM industry has seen a steady stream of rollouts this year — not only by financial institutions, but also by independent…