All things working together: ATM systems testing for Windows 7 migration

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Webinar stresses the importance of advanced testing in rolling out an updated OS that works as expected.

Mobile RDC catches on in Canada

May 28, 2014

Canadians have deposited more than 1 million checks via mobile phone since the Canadian Payments Association approved a rule last year allowing mobile remote…

EAST inaugurates expert group on ATM physical attacks

May 28, 2014

The European ATM Security Team has launched its new Expert Group on ATM Physical Attacks. The group will focus on regional and global trends, methodologies and…

Business aren't prepared for cyber attacks, study says

by Robert Siciliano — speaker, IDTheftSecurity.com

Amazing. With the proliferation of cyber attacks globally, most businesses are ill prepared to deal with one, says research from the Economist Intelligence…

7 steps to minimizing data breach fallout, part 2

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

In my previous post, I shared four of the seven steps financial institutions can take to prepare for and respond to a data breach affecting their cardholders.

Zambian bank gradually grows its ATM fleet

May 27, 2014

Of 21 commercial banks in Zambia, only 16 have any ATM presence at all in the country. Cavmont Bank is one of these, and it has just installed its 20th ATM…

7 steps to minimizing data breach fallout, part 1

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

Many financial institutions have felt the sting of recent breaches — and there could be more to come. Dealing with the aftermath is frustrating, time-consuming…

Is the US ATM industry making too big a fuss about EMV?

A UK commentator says it's time for the US to get with the program and get on with EMV migration.

Visa, MasterCard mull costs of making nice with Russia

May 27, 2014

A six-week deadline looms for two payments giants. They have until July 1 to decide whether to: a) accede to a new Russian law that would cost them hundreds of…

Cardless ATM tests underway

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

ATM innovation is an ongoing process and, of late, we’ve seen a number of new features come about as a result of developing technologies. Two examples are…

NCR, SunTrust slapped with ATM patent suit

May 27, 2014

San Diego, Calif.-based Capital Security Systems Inc. filed a lawsuit on Monday in federal court claiming that NCR Corp. and SunTrust Banks are using patented…

US State Department issues ATM warning for World Cup tourists

May 27, 2014

Finding a machine that will accept their card might not be the worst part of the ATM adventure for World Cup fans visiting Brazil next month. They could also…

3 reasons why FIs need a drive-through transformation strategy

by Terrina Rishel — CEO, ATM Authority, LLC

Consumers have come to expect that they can run virtually all their errands without getting out of their vehicle. Today businesses in almost all industries…

Pakistani bank deploys low-energy ATMs to achieve higher uptime

May 26, 2014

In order to ensure continuous ATM availability and maximum customer convenience, Pakistan’s Meezan Bank will become the first FI in the country to deploy ATMs…

Scotland to roll out polymer banknotes in March 2015

May 26, 2014

The Bank of England doesn’t plan to issue plastic banknotes until 2016. Not so Scotland’s Clydesdale Bank, which has announced that it will issue two million…

Turkish bank deploys cash-recycling ATMs to serve small business customers

May 26, 2014

Finansbank, the fifth largest private bank in Turkey, caters to small businesses at its 673 branches across the region. So when it came to refreshing its fleet…

Europol operation crushes Bulgarian ATM skimming network

May 26, 2014

Bulgarian and French authorities this week brought down a “significant” Bulgarian organized crime network suspected of electronic payment and document fraud…

Webinar: Mastering change in the ATM industry

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Even if you can’t control change at its source, you can control how you incorporate it into your business strategy.

The industry's most popular guide: 2014 Software Trends and Analysis

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

This year's study offers early insight into post-Windows 7 software priorities.

House reviews bills calling for CPFB accountability and transparency

May 23, 2014

The accountability and transparency — or lack thereof — within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been the subject of growing concern among…