Sponsorship is key challenge for independents in most ATM markets

by Jorge Fernandez — SVP, Cardtroncis

July 24, 2003

Jorge Fernandez of Capture Systems LLC explains that the right sponsor bank can help independent ATM operators navigate the challenges of certification and…

Bank 'bills' it, hopes customers come to ATM

July 24, 2003

FleetBoston Financial has taken advantage of a new Web-enabled ATM platform to roll out bill payment on 75 of its machines. Bill payment gave Fleet an…

NCR 2Q '03 profits drop on flat sales, pension expenses

July 24, 2003

DAYTON, Ohio -- NCR Corporation (NCR:NYSE) earned $9 million, or 9 cents a share, in 2003's second quarter, compared with $26 million, or 25 cents a share, in…

NexTran signs Advent as master distributor

July 24, 2003

SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. -- NexTran Industries, Inc. has designated Advent Associates as a master distributor of NexTran products.

Malaysian crime ring hacks into Neb. bank's computer system

July 24, 2003

KEARNEY, Neb. -- Some customers of Kearney's Platte Valley Bank lost access to their debit card accounts after a Malaysian counterfeit ring hacked into the…

Wide

Until recently, choosing ATM software couldn't have been simpler -- because hardware and software always came in a proprietary package deal. But that's…

Euronet joint venture serves 10 Serbian banks

July 23, 2003

LEAWOOD, Kansas and BELGRADE, Serbia -- EuroPlanet, Euronet Worldwide's (Nasdaq: EEFT) joint venture in Serbia, has signed its 10th bank customer for EFT…

Allpoint ATM network adds new members, raises more capital

July 23, 2003

BETHESDA, Md. -- The Allpoint surcharge-free ATM network says that it has signed 12 newcustomers, including SEFCU, one of the nation's largest credit unions…

Triton sales up in 2Q, according to parent

July 23, 2003

NEW YORK, -- Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), parent company of ATM manufacturer Triton, earned $73.4 million or 36 cents diluted earnings per share (DEPS) from…

Taiwan to begin converting ATM cards to chip in September

July 23, 2003

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Financial Information Service Co, a company that operates interbank information networks, plans to replace more than 60 million ATM cards…

It's the infrastructure, stupid

July 22, 2003

Based upon the success of Calypso Canada, its Calgary, Alberta-based transaction processing subsidiary, Triton plans to use a similar model to enter new…

ATMIA survey: 5 years is average ATM depreciation period

July 22, 2003

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Following a survey of about 400 members in 19 countries, the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has gained a consensus of five years…

Tranax is latest to partner with CashWorks

July 22, 2003

DALLAS, Texas -- CashWorks Inc., a provider of technology solutions for the non-bank financial services industry, will partner  with ATM manufacturer Tranax…

ATM fees: What do they know and when do they know it?

July 22, 2003

Link, the UK's national ATM network, is considering a proposal to have its members disclose any ATM fees on the machine itself in addition to on-screen during…

Fiserv earns 40 cents per share in '03's 2Q

July 22, 2003

BROOKFIELD, Wis. -- Fiserv, Inc. (Nasdaq: FISV) reported net income per share-diluted of 40 cents for 2003's second quarter, compared to 34 cents per share for…

Diebold reports EPS of 57 cents in '03's 2Q

July 22, 2003

NORTH CANTON, Ohio -- As expected, Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) reported second quarter net income of $41.3 million on revenue of $480.8 million or…

Cash Systems acquires Chex Services in bid to broaden casino services

July 22, 2003

MINNEAPOLIS -- ATM provider Cash Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSHS) has signed an agreement to acquire Chex Services, Inc., which provides check cashing…

Triton selects supplier to make its 'talking' ATMs sound more natural

July 22, 2003

PEABODY, Mass. -- ScanSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSFT), will provide its RealSpeak text-to-speech software to Triton, a wholly owned operating company of Dover…

Web site adds info on cash staining

July 21, 2003

LONDON -- Banknote Watch, a partnership between manufacturers of cash protection systems, end users, police and goverment that promotes awareness of cash…

2 FIs join Nationwide Money's branded ATM program

July 21, 2003

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. -- Two Virginia-based financial institutions, Franklin's Bronco Federal Credit Union and Richmond's Consolidated Bank & Trust, have…