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.”

Summit to take a deep dive into the future of ATM and mobile technologies

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The second annual ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit in September will feature experts with exceptional depth of knowledge in areas of innovation, security…

CFPB issues advisory on digital currency risk, invites consumer complaints

August 11, 2014

The CFPB has previously shown an inclination toward rule-making in response to consumer complaints; now it has Bitcoin and other digital currencies in its…

Abu Dhabi bank aims to transform the branch with interactive banking solution

August 11, 2014

The system connects staff to real-time customer and transaction data via tablet PCs, allowing them to move freely about the branch and assist customers as…

New PCI SSC guide recommends measures for third-party security assurance

August 11, 2014

The PCI Security Standards Council guide can help organizations and their business partners better understand their respective roles in securing card data.

Bankia Spain, Diebold embark on multiyear channel transformation project

August 8, 2014

Diebold will assist Bankia, one of Spain's largest banks, to reduce the complexity of managing its multivendor fleet of ATMs.

Connect Mobile Innovation Summit to delve into the evolving impact of mobile

The two-day event aims to cut through the hype around mobile technology and help brands understand how to use the channel to boost customer engagement and…

PayToo bridges mobile and ATM worlds with cardless cash access for the unbanked

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

The company's mobile wallet, which combines telecom and payment services, is crossing over to the ATM market to provide card-free cash access at PayToo-enabled…

Gemalto buys data and software protection company

August 8, 2014

The security company has acquired US-based SafeNet, a provider of enterprise data protection and software rights management solutions, in an $890 million deal…

Former FBI executive assistant director to deliver keynote at ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit

August 8, 2014

Shawn Henry, now the president of tech security firm CrowdStrike, will discuss the grim realities of today's hacking environment; his team of security experts…

California bill would educate EBT clients about approved uses, fees for payment cards

August 7, 2014

As proposed, the legislation doesn't seek to limit or abolish surcharges. The concern is that, if enacted, it might later be leveraged to introduce…

Research: 'Preparing for 2015: The Year of the Liability Shift'

August 7, 2014

A new Mercator research note explores factors influencing the willingness, motivation and speed of payments players in implementing EMV technology.

Check fraud solution detects suspicious activity using cross-channel analytics

August 7, 2014

Detection capabilities are based on the solution's integration with core systems, check processing systems, and even ATM image archives.

US Bank ATMs enable donations to Red Cross wildfire relief effort

August 7, 2014

Donations will go directly to the Red Cross, which will use the funds to assist victims of wildfires in Oregon and Washington state.

ATM CEO's latest book offers a picture of the future of business

August 7, 2014

Mike Lee has published a second book about the future, in which he aims to provide leaders with a model for identifying the structures that will determine the…

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…

'Solid': NCR and Diebold report positive Q2 revenues

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

In separate earnings calls, CEOs of both NCR and Diebold chose the same term to describe their quarterly revenues, up 8 and 3.7 percent respectively.

Bitcoin Foundation puts New York on the spot over BitLicense proposal

August 6, 2014

The foundation proposes an exhaustive cycle of drafts, comment periods, re-drafts, and more comment periods in order to thoroughly vet the proposed regulations.

Germany's Volksbank, NCR team up for flagship branch transformation

August 6, 2014

The bank will use recycling solutions connected to the Internet to ensure quick, secure transfer of cash deposits to customer accounts.

New program assists acquirers, ISOs with data incident management

August 6, 2014

Conformance Technologies' Data Incident Management Program assists with forensics, equipment replacement, legal fees, and legal and consumer notifications.