Spark Cash Index indicates upswing in SA spending

May 18, 2012

Worries about a dampening effect April's public holidays might have on the South African economy seem to have been misplaced. The Spark Cash Index, a regular…

Commentary: future-proofing the ATM industry

by Mike Lee — CEO of the ATM Industry Association, ATM Industry Association

In today's challenging business environment, a proactive approach is a must for survival and growth.

Gemalto solution enables instant smart card issuance to Saudi bank customers

May 17, 2012

Digital security provider Gemalto announced that Al Bilad Bank is deploying the Dexxis Instant Issuance solution for EMV payment cards in more than 12…

ATMIA names executive director for US chapter

May 17, 2012

The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), this week announced that it has hired David Tente as executive director for the organization's largest chapter, ATMIA…

ATMs with a Human Touch: How New ATMs May Replace Bank Tellers

By Martha C. WhiteTime MoneylandPublished: 05/17/2012

MasterCard and EMV: voluntary, but inevitable

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The card company emphasizes that migration is a choice for ATM channel providers (if an obvious one).

Reports show trends in smart card production, purchase

May 16, 2012

ABI Research, a provider of analysis and forecasting for global connectivity and emerging technology trends, announced the availability of its reports, "Smart…

FNB customers in Swaziland frustrated by nationwide ATM blackout

May 16, 2012

First National Bank customers in Swaziland on Tuesday fell victim to a blackout of ATM communication facilities throughout the country.

Prima Payments, Phoenix Managed Networks ink reseller deal

May 16, 2012

Phoenix Managed Networks, a provider of payments communications, gateway and payment support services, today announced a multi-year reseller agreement with…

Bank of Hawaii adding Hawaiian-language option to ATMs

May 15, 2012

Soon, ATM users at The Bank of Hawaii could get a friendly "Aloha mai" with their transaction.

Global Axcess Corp Reports Record First Quarter 2012 Revenue

May 15, 2012

Global Axcess Corp., an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, joins the list of ATM industry players who have marked record revenue for the…

Fifth Third introduces mixed media deposit ATMs

May 15, 2012

Fifth Third Bank, a Cincinnati-based "super-regional" bank with $117 billion in assets, has teamed with NCR Corp. and Phoenix Interactive to offer ATM…

Fiserv, Chartwell Compliance partner on risk management

May 15, 2012

Fiserv Inc., a provider of financial services technology solutions, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Chartwell Compliance…

Bank branches test service-stretching technologies

May 15, 2012

The Wall Street Journal is the latest to note the changing bank branch landscape. In a story yesterday, the Journal took a look at "the latest technological…

Wincor Nixdorf earns top grade on sustainability report

May 15, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf announced it received an A+ grade on its first sustainability report to the Global Research Initiative. The GRI standard, which was established…

Banks Join the Do-It-Yourself Craze

By Robin SidelWall Street JournalPublished: 1:23 AM - 05/15/2012 

Visa and the EMV Roadmap: pinning down the details

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Visa's head of authentication product integration explains where ATMs figure in the U.S. implementation of contact and contactless EMV.

Alaskan CU goes online with PaySecure Internet PIN debit

May 14, 2012

Acculynk, Alaska USA FCU and Alaska Option today announced that Alaska USA will add Internet PIN debit through Acculynk's PaySecure network. This will allow…

Thieves blast their way into 15 Cape Town-area ATMs

May 14, 2012

Since January 30, 15 ATMs — about one per week — have been the target of bomb blasts in South Africa's Nyanga province. The most recent of these, in Cape Town…

Customer turns in cash found at ATM in India

May 14, 2012

Just when it starts to seem that ATM industry news is all about bombers, skimmers and trappers and other assorted miscreants, a bona fides stand-up citizen…