ATM news: The 'gray' areas of Triple DES

Qualtex, manufacturer of the WeatherMaster ATM, is pleased to announce the release of its remodeled WeatherMaster ATM. The NEW WeatherMaster ATM features the following new components:

• Visa-certified EPP with a stainless-steel keypad
• Puloon LCDM dispenser (1,000 notes)
• Weather-resistant Hecon Printer
• Newly designed steel cash tray
• Rear door fan
• Sunlight viewable monitor, tilted at a 13-degree angle for ultimate walk-up visibility

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KPM300 - A very fast ticket printer that prints on high quality paper. Ticket width 54/76/80/82.5mm. A barcode scanner for reading pre-printed modules also is included. By CUSTOM.

3SI Security Systems - ATM theft is a growing crime problem. 3SI has security innovations to stop the attack in progress, deny the cash prize to the thief and prevent future theft attempts. A variety of features and price options round out 3SI Security's ATM security offering. With more than 33 years of experience in providing security products, 3SI is the answer to ATM theft protection.

The 'gray' areas of Triple DES

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 variances and grace periods have left FIs and ISOs scratching their heads. And since the deadline itself has been ambiguous, deployers and processors expect the penalty for non-compliance to be just as confusing, if even existent.

Swidarski expected to focus on customer loyalty, profitability

Diebold's new CEO is expected to pull from his years of experience in financial institutions and Diebold's financial self-service unit to build the company's reputation and profitability.