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Level Four redefines product strategy

November 30, 2005

LONDON - Level Four Software, a provider of open-standards-based ATM testing and development software, is refocusing its product-positioning strategy - a strategy the company expects will support global demand for the faster deployment of new functionality.

According to a news release, Level Four's ATM Channel Development Suite now incorporates two key products: ATM TrueTest and ATM Developer.

ATM TrueTest provides an automated testing solution for any Windows (XFS compliant) ATM and self-service software image. ATM Developer supports the maintenance and conversion of ATM applications running on OS/2 systems, as well as Windows versions of those legacy applications.

"Automated testing reduces time to market for new functionality and improves confidence in new ATM and self-service applications, enabling banks and financial institutions to revitalize their ATM channel, which in turn creates an opportunity to build customer loyalty and increase customer retention," said Jim Tomaney, product director for Level Four. "By focusing on the ATM channel, Level Four's product strategy addresses today's ROI-conscious world."

ATM TrueTest provides an independent and flexible desktop-based testing environment for MS Windows open standards-compatible ATM applications. It simulates ATM hardware peripherals and their interface with the ATM application via the XFS interface layer, enabling customers to shorten development and deployment timescales.

ATM Developer provides a comprehensive configuration management solution for NDC/912-based ATM networks. Typically, ATM screen presentation and transaction flows have remained static because of complexities related to updating content. ATM Developer provides a graphical user-interface to manage ATM configurations, both screen content and logical transaction flow, using a drag-and-drop interface.

Configuration files may be tested online, as ATM Developer provides a connection to the host system, effectively representing a virtual online ATM on a desktop.

Supporting ATM Developer and ATM TrueTest, Level Four also will offer two plug-ins: Bunch Note Acceptor and Cheque Processing Module. Both plug-ins simulate hardware peripherals to the ATM, enabling full testing of any fault scenario.