Industry is ready for its close-up at ATMIA show

March 10, 2002

Although there were no klieg lights or paparazzi at "ATMs Hit the Big Screen," last week's ATM Industry Association conference in Hollywood, Fla., the industry…

Brazilian ATMs remain shut down at night due to security concerns

March 10, 2002

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Brazilian banks will keep their ATMs closed overnight, in a effort to curb a new crime known as flash-kidnappings, according to a BBC…

Diebold signs major deals with Brazilian bank

March 10, 2002

SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Brazil's third largest bank, Caixa Economica Federal (CEF), has purchased Diebold advanced-function ATMs, check dispensing terminals and…

Diebold offers ability to remotely load DES keys

March 10, 2002

NORTH CANTON -- To help deployers comply with the coming transition to triple DES encryption, which is used to protect PINs during ATM transactions, Diebold is…

The Year 2000'—A Crisis Facing the ATM Industry?

Everywhere you go, the three big letters greet you with an annoying grin. "Y2K," a computer bug phenomena topping news headlines, is becoming a household word.

ATM Security, Part 3: Biometrics turn ATMs into private eyes

The ATM industry and big banks have finally seen spy movies and government technology colliding with the real world of everyday ATMs. by Ryan DuBosar…

ATM Security, Part 1: Protecting against brute force theft

The deployment of smaller machines in less secure locales has resulted in a new smash-and-grab theft market. by Ryan DuBosar Contributing Editor

ATM Security, Part 2: Intelligent Locking Systems and Brute-force Defense

In the past 30 years security has evolved, along with all other aspects of ATM technology. Now, the machines use everything from steel reinforcement to the…

ATM ISOs: A Dying Breed or Masters of their Own Domains?

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Just as the Roman Empire suffered dozens of attacks from neighboring power hungry clans, banks are shaking off ATM ISOs on numerous fronts. by Tom Harper…

Building your own ATM coupon program

Here's how to generate more revenue from your ATM network using receipt paper and a little hard work.

Instore ATM couponing: The profit center waiting to be tapped

Falling transaction levels due to ATM proliferation is forcing ATM owners and retail establishments to team up to increase transaction volume. by Tom Harper…

Private ATM deployers take root in Canada's wide-open market

The Canadian ATM market greets deregulation with open arms, reminding observers of the off-premise deployment fervor that broke out in the U.S. a few years…

Why your ATMs may soon dispense less counterfeit

As the federal battle against counterfeit money wages anew, ATM owners will soon see newly-designed bills in their cash cassettes. By Ryan DuBosar…

Banks on the warpath: Ignoring ATM saturation

Banks have doubled their efforts to capture market identity, provide customer convenience, and profit from surcharges. by Ryan DuBosar, contributing editor

Special report on the state of the ATM industry

Speer & Associates, a financial services consulting firm, released selected findings of its 13th Proprietary EFT Annual Survey of the top U.S. and Canadian ATM…

The surcharge ban: Short-term defeat in the senate

These testimonies presented to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee encapsulate both sides of the surcharge argument. Part one of two by…

PART 2--The surcharge ban: Short-term defeat in the senate

More testimonies presented to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. See if you agree with some of the industry's 'experts.' Second part of…

Comprehensive government report on the ATM industry

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) prepared this report at the request of the Senate Banking Committee.

How to lobby against the surcharge ban without leaving your office

Concerned about the health of the surcharge, but don't have a lot of time to do something about it? D.C. lobbying experts offer quick and easy tips on how you…

Automated liability: Protecting cardholders at your ATMs

People may use your ATMs more if they feel safe. A revolutionary new ATM insurance product offers protection. by Kevin Gibson, contributing writer