Credit union first FI in New England to clear check images

December 27, 2005

DAYTON, Ohio – Pittsfield, Mass.-based Greylock Federal Credit Union became the first credit union in New England to successfully exchange an outgoing image…

IFX is ready for liftoff

December 27, 2005

After eight years of development, the XML-based financial messaging format should soon have all FI channels speaking the same language.

Security breaches and the ATM

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

FIs, manufacturers and processors are spending a lot of time and money ensuring that their ATMs are shielded from security breaches.

Making ATMs accessible: Hesitating on audio guidance is a gamble

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Once expected revisions to the ADA guidelines are approved, ATMs must have the ability to talk their users through transactions. Revision proposals were issued…

Show emphasizes the big picture of self-service

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

December 27, 2005

The name change was telling: The Self-Service & Kiosk Show (formerly The Kiosk Show) took a much broader view of self-service as a business strategy. Kiosks…

IBM bids OS/2 farewell

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Experts agree that IBM's decision to drop OS/2 won't greatly impact the industry. What will have an impact? The added cost of launching and maintaining…

An industry divided

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

December 27, 2005

Industry consultant Tony Hayes says ATM outsourcing and branding deals will play a crucial role in the ATM programs of small to mid-sized FIs. But most large…

The 'gray' areas of Triple DES

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ATM deployers have had a difficult time determining just when their ATMs must be Triple DES compliant. From 2003 to 2004 to 2005, deadline extensions, regional…

A renewed interest in alarms that protect hardware, users

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Ram raids, ATM break-ins and attacks at the ATM are catching attention across the globe. And ATM deployers, especially independents, are working to address…

Pay By Touch goes on buying spree

December 27, 2005

The Green Sheet: Following $130 million of new financing in October 2005, Pay By Touch has been on a buying spree. Since October the company has purchased or…

Skimming played role in Sam's card-data theft

December 27, 2005

ePaynews.com: Card-skimming devices attached to gas pumps may have facilitated the card security breach that was announced by Sam's Club in early December.

Western Union signs deal with Brooks Eckerd Pharmacy

December 27, 2005

DENVER - Western Union Financial Services Inc. announced in a news release a deal with The Jean Coutu Group Inc., the fourth-largest drugstore chain in North…

Ind. FI extends contract with First Data

December 27, 2005

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - First Data Corp. has extended its relationship with Indiana-based Forum Credit Union for offerings from First Data Debit Services.  

MasterCard Canada sets 2010 EMV migration goal

December 27, 2005

ePaynews.com: MasterCard Canada is expected to start the rollout of EMV cards between 2007 and 2010. The estimated cost of the rollout - CAN $1 billion (U.S.

Powers named CFO of Tower Software

December 26, 2005

CANBERRA, Australia - Tower Software, an enterprise content management provider, announced the appointment of Glenn Powers as its group chief finance officer.

Global Axcess, Genpass sign ATM processing deal

December 26, 2005

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. - Global Axcess Corp., an independent electronic financial transaction-processing company, and Nationwide Money Services Inc., its wholly…

Co-Op Network takes over switching for Purdue credit union

December 26, 2005

ONTARIO, Calif. - Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, a Co-Op Network member since 2003, has signed an agreement to expand its electronic payment services.

Diebold, Bank of China close Opteva Deal

December 26, 2005

NORTH CANTON, Ohio - Diebold and Bank of China have finalized a multimillion-dollar agreement that includes the purchase of 642 Opteva ATMs powered by Agilis…

New Edge Networks now connected to AMEX

December 26, 2005

VANCOUVER, Wash. - New Edge Networks has established a direct network connection to American Express that enables merchants to process transactions directly…

Growth in ATM use strongest in Calcutta

December 26, 2005

The Telegraph: The latest survey on the use of ATMs in India showed that Calcuttans are well ahead of the nation's other cities. NCR Corp. commissioned a study…