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Postilion enhances ATM-driving with remote-key distribution

June 25, 2008

NORCROSS, Ga. — Postilion, a division of S1 Corp., has enhanced its Postilion ATM-driving solution to allow ATM owners and deployers to remotely distribute master security keys to their ATMs.

Master security keys are stored in each ATM to ensure the secure processing of transactions. Before remote distribution, secure key loading required a site visit, usually by two independent security officers who could manually load the keys at each ATM.

According to a news release, with the enhanced Postilion solution, the key-loading process can be fully automated and managed from a central site, generasting cost savings and strengthening security, as people can often be the weak links in the security chain.

Longer key lengths also may be introduced, if supported on the ATM.

"Significant financial savings can be gained through this remote and electronic key distribution process as annual site visits can be eliminated," said Eben Esterhuyse, senior product manager for ATMs and fraud at Postilion. "Furthermore, availability will increase as ATMs will be down for less time, thus improving customer service, enhancing revenue earning opportunities, and lowering the total cost of ownership for ATM owners and deployers."