Finland the pioneer, Sweden the catalyst

by Dominic Hirsch — manager, Retail Banking Research

It is not an easy decision for banks to agree to pool their ATMs – they are, after all, giving up control of one of their key channels. So what is it about the…

ATM deployer renews membership with South Africa's buy local group

June 7, 2011

ATM Solutions, South Africa's leading independent ATM deployer (IAD), announced yesterday that it has renewed its membership in Proudly South African, a buy…

New joono software from i-design makes ATMs a more dynamic part of the marketing mix

June 7, 2011

This week, i-design Group PLC, a developer of third-party advertising for ATMs, launched joono, a customer-engagement software that is designed to bring ATMs…

Carolina banks sued for not displaying ATM fee stickers

June 6, 2011

A Michigan woman has filed federal lawsuits against two Carolina banks for not displaying federally mandated surcharge fee stickers on their ATM cabinets. And…

Michigan credit union expands relationship with CO-OP Financial Services

June 6, 2011

A Flint, Mich., credit union has enhanced its relationship with CO-OP Financial Services, operator of one of the nation's largest surcharge-free ATM networks…

Is that Google in your wallet?

by Brendan Burge

Despite all the hype as well as what I believe will be a successful global deployment, I still don’t see Google or any other mobile / e-payments provider(s…

Thousands of ATMs may not be worth upgrading to meet ADA requirements

The U.S. Department of Justice requires that by March 15, 2012, ATMs meet physical access and communication standards.

Gasoline retailer to upgrade ATM fleet to meet ADA requirements

June 5, 2011

Cash Transactions LLC today announced that it has signed an agreement with Enmark Stations Inc. to upgrade the company's ATMs to meet 2010 Americans with…

South African ATM deployer reports sharp drop in ATM cash withdrawals in May

June 5, 2011

Spark ATM Systems' Spark Cash Index today reported a sharp drop in the average ATM cash withdrawal in May compared with April. The average cash withdrawal in…

Diebold forms ATM-security partnership in Russia

June 2, 2011

Diebold Inc. and AxxonSoft, a Moscow-based international provider of software security and video surveillance systems, have announced a technological…

Citibank banks on the size of its ATM network

June 2, 2011

Citibank is touting the size of its ATM network in an email to current and former customers. Officials of the New York-based bank wrote in an email message…

Webinar: Americans with Disabilities Act - Compliance for Financial Institutions

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a final ruling on new accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which pertains…

Guru University to offer remote learning classes for ATM technicians

June 1, 2011

Guru University, an ATM training institute, yesterday announced that it is offering remote learning classes for ATM technicians who don't have time to travel…

Moscow bank to install NCR's ATM software

June 1, 2011

VTB 24 Bank, one of Russia's largest financial institutions, intends to improve its one-to-one customer marketing campaigns through its ATMs by installing NCR…

Diebold ATM is the centerpiece of international art exhibit

The work of art involves a cash dispenser inside a functioning organ that is nearly 20 feet tall and seven feet wide.

The high stakes race to implement the right ADA compliance strategy

by Sam Ditzion — CEO, Tremont Capital Group

This investigation is a clear wakeup call to all financial institutions and non-banks that offer any type of services. ADA compliance is not optional, and the…

Judge sentences two in million-dollar ATM Solutions robbery

The robbery of ATM Solutions occurred last summer when four gunmen forced their way into the independent ATM deployer's warehouse and tied up two employees.

Solvport hires executive to focus on financial institutions

May 31, 2011

Solvport, a Portland, Ore.-based nationwide provider of ATM and kiosk services, today announced it had hired Mark Miller as director of financial products and…

GRGBanking launches original equipment business

May 31, 2011

GRGBanking Equipment Company Ltd., China's largest ATM manufacturer, today announced the launch of an original equipment business.The original equipment…

ATM software developer receives highest level of certification

May 31, 2011

Opus Software Solutions (P). Ltd, a developer of software that enables cardless ATM cash withdrawals, today announced that its Pune, India, software…