Relative of Thai ATM theft suspect turns in missing money

January 9, 2003

BANGKOK, Thailand -- A relative of the suspected mastermind of a recent 50-million-baht (about $1.16 million U.S.) security van robbery returned almost one…

Asia-Pac is leading EMV adoption

January 9, 2003

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Asia-Pacific is leading the way in migration to Europay-MasterCard-Visa (EMV) chip cards, according to a report in e-media.

Cash Systems provides ATMs, other services to more casinos

January 9, 2003

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Cash Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSHS), an ATM deployer and provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, says that…

Who's who: Tom Meurer

January 9, 2003

Tom Meurer's expertise with database management has taken him some interesting places -- from the highest levels of military security, to the first software…

Merrill Lynch goes after bank deposits; will reimburse customers for ATM use

January 8, 2003

NEW YORK -- Brokerage giant Merrill Lynch on Jan. 8 introduced a "Beyond Banking" service which offers FDIC-insured accounts with traditional banking features…

Study shows public support for biometrics at ATMs, elsewhere

January 8, 2003

HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Most Americans are willing to accept increased use of biometric technologies by private sector firms, providing proper privacy safeguards…

Japanese construction company wants to help prevent ATM thefts

January 8, 2003

TOKYO -- Construction equipment maker Komatsu Ltd will distribute copy-resistant keys to its products to prevent them from being used in smash-and-grab attacks…

Mexican initiative to encourage investment includes ATMs

January 7, 2003

MEXICO CITY -- U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin and Mexican banking officials launched a new program on Jan. 7 aimed at helping rural Mexicans obtain broader…

Did ATM thief keep warm with hot cash? Police doubt his story

January 7, 2003

BANGKOK, Thailand -- The suspected mastermind of a bank van robbery set fire to part of the loot, saying he wanted to keep himself warm on a cold night, police…

Carreker licenses cash management software to Metavante

January 7, 2003

DALLAS and MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Carreker Corporation (Nasdaq: CANIE), a provider of technology and consulting solutions for the ATM and financial industries, and…

New TNS product uses IP to improve ATM, POS network services

January 7, 2003

Reston, VA -- Transaction Network Services (TNS), a provider of data communications services for transaction-oriented applications, is introducing TransXpress…

Truth is stranger than fiction in some ATM news

January 7, 2003

Thank goodness for guys like Cory Pickett. In a year dominated by concerns over increased card fraud and regulatory mandates like Triple DES, characters like…

Thai armored courier takes off with ATM cash

January 6, 2003

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Police discovered a van containing 53.5 million baht (about $1.2 million U.S.) stolen by a cash courier parked in Sai Mai district…

2002: A year in review

From card fraud to increased regulation, advanced functionality to international expansion, 2002 was another year to remember in ATMs.

Tidel renews loan with Chase, expects to post year-end financials soon

January 6, 2003

HOUSTON, Texas -- Tidel Technologies, Inc. says that it has renewed its senior revolving credit facility with JP Morgan Chase until June 30, 2003, under the…

Courier takes ATM cash to stick it to "the man"

January 6, 2003

BANGKOK, Thailand -- The cash courier who bolted with 11.5 million baht (about $267,000 U.S.) says he stole his employer's money because the firm was mean to…

NCR's new ATM sales team targets mid-tier FIs

January 6, 2003

DAYTON, Ohio -- NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) says it has strengthened its sales team focused on the mid-tier financial industry market in the United States…

Diebold names new director to lead ATM activities in EMEA

January 5, 2003

NORTH CANTON, Ohio -- Diebold, Incorporated has named Henrik Funch its new division vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Key signs biggest participant yet for its ATM access program

January 5, 2003

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- KeyBank has signed the biggest participant yet for its agent bank program, in which participating financial institutions pay Key a fee to…

Columbus Data rolls out new Web site for ATM ISOs

January 2, 2003

NEW ORLEANS -- Columbus Data Services (CDS), an EFT processor specializing in ISO ATM processing and vault cash services, has added a number of features to its…