October 16, 2005
RESTON, Va. - Transaction Network Services Inc., provider of business-critical network and data communications services for transaction-oriented applications, announced in a news release that Automated Systems America Inc. has selected TNS' ATMLink product to provide a managed virtual private network service.
The Glendale, Calif.-based ATM and electronic-kiosk processor has signed a three-year agreement with TNS.
TNS' ATMLink service - broadband data transaction support that works with any ATM, dial-up, legacy protocol or Internet protocol - will support 4,200 dedicated access DSL sites, which include hospitality, gaming and quick service restaurants.
ATMLink will be provided to ASAI and Boink!, ASAI's kiosk manufacturer partner.
In 2006, ASAI and Boink! are expected to place self-service check-in kiosks at more than 2,200 locations across the country that will provide hotel guests with room assignments and encoded room keys, along with the ability to withdraw cash.