Cost-modeling tool aims to help ATM owners plan future OS migrations

November 24, 2014

The ATM industry model allows deployers to compare four different migration scenarios from a financial perspective, based on typical cost drivers.

12 months on, bitcoin ATMs are making money

November 21, 2014

Lamassu says that its Bitcoin ATMs have been paying off their initial investments short order, drawing $1,000–$3,000 in gross profits monthly.

FIs looking to invest in upgraded ATMs, new technology in 2015

by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM

EMV readers, e-receipts, touch screens and targeted marketing top the list of ATM features financial institutions want to add, a new report says.

Vietnamese bank accelerates ATM network growth with FIS switch solution

November 21, 2014

Solving its scalability issues has allowed the bank to expand its ATM network by 100 machines in less than 90 days.

New organization aims to establish standards for wireless ATM security, reliability

November 21, 2014

Founders of the ATM Connectivity Coalition hope to introduce standards that will ensure a robust and secure transaction environment without placing an…

Real time payments coming soon ... or not?

November 21, 2014

A new report from Mercator Advisory Group considers opportunities in real-time payments for US service vendors and financial institutions.

Diebold accommodates self-service, assisted self-service functionality

November 21, 2014

The in-lobby solution helps FIs deliver on their branch transformation and omnichannel software strategies, the company says.

6-year-olds with smartphones? That's what Ericsson predicts

November 21, 2014

Yes, you read that right. What's more, the mobile network provider predicts that units will exceed 6.1 billion by 2020.

ATM receipt paper — worth a closer look?

They might be seen as a commodity today, but ATM thermal papers are not all the same. And neither are their suppliers.

GRG debuts new model intelligent cash recycler in Germany

November 20, 2014

The company says its updated machine features a new look and an improved user experience.

HP study investigates trends in electronic payment methods

November 20, 2014

Of 634 IT professionals surveyed, nearly half said virtual currencies will be widely used within in five years, and that they eventually will overtake paper…

Asia-Pacific takes over No. 1 spot as largest EFTPOS region

November 20, 2014

New research from London-based strategic research and consulting firm RBR shows that the installed base of EFTPOS terminals in the Asia-Pacific region expanded…

Where are you on EMV migration? ATMIA wants to know

November 20, 2014

The ATM EMV Readiness Survey closes at 8 p.m. Friday; input from industry members (i.e., you) will help the organization determine how best to support…

5th annual survey asks US IADs to air their concerns

November 20, 2014

The 5th annual study seeks to identify and address US IADs' most pressing concerns in the areas of government legislation, regulatory compliance and…

Casing out financial cyber crime: A federal agent's point of view

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

At BAI Retail Delivery, FBI Special Agent Patrick Geahan described five types of cyber attacks and one mistake that can cost an organization millions.

Contour, DPL and OptConnect Form Coalition for Wireless ATM Connectivity

Coalition formed by leading wireless ATM providers designed to establish standards and improve security and reliability.

Fed's controversial 'Choke Point' collars ATM processors

The government's Operation Choke Point initiative has put a stranglehold on many law-abiding businesses — including payment processors and pornographers.

Card issuers pick up the pace of EMV promotion

November 18, 2014

Mentions of EMV charted a dramatic increase from 3 percent of estimated direct mail acquisition pieces in Q1 2014 to more than 33 percent in Q3, one monitoring…

Travelex, Wincor re-up ATM processing contract for 7 years

November 18, 2014

Wincor Nixdorf will continue as processor for Travelex ATMs in Europe, and will migrate devices in Asia Pacific and North America onto its global platform, as…

Fraud-fighting measures working in UK, FICO says

November 18, 2014

Losses from card-not-present fraud increased, but so did the number of card transactions, leaving the overall rate unchanged, the company said.