Blogs
Lift the flap ... what's behind it?
by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC
In the payments business, an entire industry focused on security is taking shape behind the scenes. The question is who else might be lurking back there, as…
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More relevant than ever: The changing face of the ATM
by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM
Financial institutions are investing more in high-tech features that appeal to cash-carrying millennials, and that's a great opportunity for IADs.
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Will EMV lead to more contactless ATMs?
by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc
Some forward-looking independent ATM deployers have begun to develop strategies for implementing contactless ATM transactions.
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The long and 'cash-is-required' road …
by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC
The question remains, with Apple Pay fully implemented and consumers and merchants all engaged, will our need for cash be affected?
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Guest blog: Unlock the benefits of ATMIA membership
Many industry members don't know about all of the perks that come with ATMIA membership. Here are seven that you might not be aware of.
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Call centers a popular target for fraudsters
One expert says that if contact phone channels were monitored, this could predict criminal behavior two weeks prior to actual attacks.
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Not all hackers wear black hats
The news is full of stories about hackers stealing data from retailers, businesses and the government. But they shouldn't all be tarred with the same brush.
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Improving the ATM user experience in an increasingly mobile world
by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM
Given the expected growth of mobile-initiated ATM services, the future of innovation lies in better connections between ATMs and consumer-owned devices.
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The ATM business isn’t an ATM
by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM
The notion among certain groups that ATMs are obsolete has been pervasive for many years. However, data suggests that the ATM and its industry are far from…
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ATM Skimming - Modern-Day Bank Robbery [infographic]
by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications
What ATM end users need to know about card skimming and their role in preventing it.
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Screening near you: Cash will fly!
by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC
Are we nearing the end of the big-screen ATM? Are we nearing the end of any screen at all?
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Digital payments gain ground as HCE hints at FI involvement
by Dan Kramer — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Merchant Servic, SHAZAM
HCE technology has the potential to advance mobile transactions powered by tethered credit or debit card accounts, says Juniper Research and other industry…
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ATMs can be a drawing card for millennials
by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc
Now is the time to use the digital capabilities and accessibility of the ATM to win over millennials disenchanted with the branch experience.
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Low-income households pump money into retailer wallets
by Kevin Christensen — Vice President, Audit, SHAZAM
A new research paper by three economists predicts that the little guy will shell out more money as FIs seek relief from the revenue-slashing effects of the…
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Fed study finds that ATM, debit might be safer than credit cards
by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM
In 2012, PIN debit card transactions - including both purchases and ATM cash withdrawals - had the lowest fraud rates among general-purpose cards by both…
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3 ways to keep the focus on the customer
by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM
One customer's bad experience and three common-sense ways to ensure that your customers will never have one remotely like it.
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Data Breach Planning 101
A security system that’s impenetrable has yet to be invented. So don’t think in terms of “if” you’ll suffer a data breach, but rather, “when.”
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Who's on first and who will lead down the stretch ...
by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC
The 'Acquiring and Switching Vendor Comparison Report' by PayX International is about as good a summary as you'll find when it comes to comparing payment…
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Will mobile card readers dethrone cash?
by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM
Total cash volume in POS transactions fell 10 percent from 2012 to 2013, while mobile and prepaid card payments surged. A sign of things to come?
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What's in your currency chest?
Recently, Counting on Currency shared the vision of the Reserve Bank of India for banknote management. Reader skepticism about its viability prompted a closer…
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