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AlarmIt introduces security system that protects ATMs from internal theft

April 25, 2011

AlarmIt Security Solutions announced yesterday that it has developed a security system that prevents internal thefts by ATM company employees.

"We noticed that most ATM break-ins were inside jobs and could have been stopped if the outside doors would have been armed," said Tony Morales, vice president of product development for AlarmIt, which is based in Matthews, N.C. "We could not find a product on the market that would protect the outside doors as a standard feature, so we designed one from scratch."

AlarmIt's product is called the MT3000. The alarm system logs every authorized or unauthorized entry into the ATM, enabling company owners to track employee access to the machine, Morales said. The security system is tamper-proof and cannot be abused.

When the top or bottom vault doors are opened or if the ATM is tilted, MT3000 will activate a siren for a duration of five to 30 minutes, depending how the alarm is set, said company officials. The ATM owner is then notified by SMS text message, e-mail or AlarmIt's web portal.

"Unlike other products on the market, the ATM owner is in control of when and if the siren should activate and how long it will stay activated," Morales said. "If the ATM is located in a convenience store, for example, and you don't want it to sound during business hours but still alert you when the door is opened, you can do that."

The MT3000 is available in a TCP/IP or dial-up version. The system includes a back-up battery to ensure operation during a power outage. The system also alerts the owner when the battery needs to be replaced.