GTI introduces second generation of Merlin

December 19, 2001

HURST, Texas -- GTI has released the Merlin II, the second model in its Merlin ATM series.

Diebold revises Global Election Systems offer

December 19, 2001

NORTH CANTON, Ohio -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) has amended the terms of its non-binding letter of intent relating to the the acquisition of Global…

Woodforest National Bank adds Postilion

December 19, 2001

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Houston-based Woodforest National Bank has installed Mosaic Software's Postilion product to provide ATM driving, as well as…

E-Trade deals offer "special compensation" to CCC merchants

December 19, 2001

Though no one seems to know just how many ATMs remain under contract to Credit Card Center, other ISOs are apparently angling to get some of that business.

Carrollton pulls plug on Target ATM

December 19, 2001

BALTIMORE - Citing sluggish returns, Mid-Atlantic-based Carrollton Bancorp has pulled 55 ATMs out of Target stores in four states, ending a five-year…

Bank of America promotes ATMs in ad campaign

December 19, 2001

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bank of America's line of talking ATMs, designed to make banking easier for the visually impaired, provide the focal point of a new…

Several companies interested in CCC assets

December 19, 2001

An attorney representing the Unsecured Creditors Committee in the CCC bankruptcy case says that four companies have submitted bids to buy all or part of the…

IYBank expands reach in Japan

December 19, 2001

TOKYO - Japan's Chiba Bank has become the fourth bank to reach a partnership agreement with automated banking service IYBank, according to the Nikkei English…

Cashless gaming technology patented

December 19, 2001

LAS VEGAS - A new technology may virtually eliminate the need to carry cash at casinos, according to a news release issued by Innovative Gaming Corp. of…

NCR: Only a third of ATMs at bank branches

December 19, 2001

DAYTON, Ohio – If there was any doubt that the majority of ATMs in the U.S. are found in off-premise locations, it was definitively laid to rest at NCR's third…

NCR: Asia sees "explosive" ATM growth

December 19, 2001

DAYTON, Ohio – Because of their low rates of machines per capita, among other reasons, NCR sees India and China as the next hot spots for ATMs.

Bank of China and NCR seal $13 million deal

December 19, 2001

LONDON - NCR Corp. will provide $13 million in equipment throughout China for the Bank of China, according to an NCR release.

What's holding banks back?

December 19, 2001

Many financial institutions remain reluctant to add advanced functionality to their ATMs, agreed participants in a panel discussion at NCR's recent…

Mobile phones, ATMs unite in Australia

December 19, 2001

SYDNEY - Vodafone Australia is offering a program that will allow customers to purchase recharge services for the company's FastFone mobile telephones at…

ATM cards out, debit cards in for India

December 19, 2001

HONG KONG - As part of a plan to expand its banking services in India, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) has announced plans to phase out its ATM…

Crime rate drops as Sao Paulo turns off ATMs

December 19, 2001

SAO PAULO - Electricity rationing and overnight shutdowns of ATMs have helped reduce incidents of kidnapping and robbery via ATMs by 46 percent in Sao Paulo…

Co-Op Network catching rays in Florida

December 19, 2001

ONTARIO, Calif. - The Co-Op Network, which in recent months has worked to expand its national network of no-fee ATM machines for credit union members, will add…

Talisman files suit over failed Queensland deal

December 19, 2001

BRISBANE - The Bank of Queensland has been sued for about $12-million by a company that the Australian financial institution had contracted with last year to…

ACI lands software deal in Italy

December 19, 2001

Indivos wins patent for biometric technology

December 19, 2001

OAKLAND, Calif. - Electronic identification company Indivos has been awarded a U.S. Patent for biometric technology that would allow customers to access ATMs…