Diebold to acquire EPP expertise with purchase of Cryptera

June 25, 2014

Diebold Inc. today announced an agreement to acquire Copenhagen, Denmark-based Cryptera A/S, specialists in secure payment technology — particularly encrypting…

A very big roll of the dice ...

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

As HP moves to change the way we think about computers, it might be that ATMs will not change that much after all, but everything behind their façade will be…

Allpoint surcharge-free ATMs to accept deposits

June 18, 2014

Retail ATM operator Cardtronics Inc. has announced plans to add deposit-taking capability to 2,500 of its Allpoint surcharge-free ATMs in the U.S. by the end…

The rise of the ATM — self-service banking’s main touch point

by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM

How could the dinosaur that is ATM technology possibly survive — much less thrive — in a country full of tech-obsessed millenials? Convenience.

Software makes ATM ad campaign setup as easy as '5 clicks'

June 17, 2014

A new version of Wincor Nixdorf PC/E Direct Marketing software features a simplified user interface that lets bank employees create digital advertisements with…

Interactive Banker and the branch of the future

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

NCR Interactive Banker joins the ranks of new ATM and self-service technologies that are reframing the image of the traditional bank branch.

Video teller machines: The future of community banking?

by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM

As financial institutions continue to shutter branches to cut costs, video tellers have emerged as a less expensive way for them to provide face-to-face…

Elan certifies Diebold video teller, in-lobby teller devices

June 16, 2014

Elan is one of the first processors to approve the Opteva 923 In-Lobby Teller for integration into branch environments; the terminal offers customers a…

Indian ingenuity increases ATM user convenience, safety

June 12, 2014

Thanks to innovative thinking by an Indian startup company, would-be ATM thieves could find themselves imprisoned — while still at the ATM.

Indian FIs hope to extend 'on-us only' transactions to off-us ATMs

June 12, 2014

India is exploring the feasibility of allowing ATM users to carry out certain transactions (e.g., deposits, utility payments and digital TV recharge) currently…

FreeATM raises funding, refines business strategy for IAD market

June 11, 2014

FreeATM, an advertising-driven fee-free ATM network, has announced the first closing of $745,000 of Series A financing. The company hopes to raise an…

'Robocoin 2.0' Bitcoin ATM adds money transfer feature

June 11, 2014

Bitcoin ATM-maker Robocoin has rolled out its latest model — "Robocoin 2.0." The device features updated software and the facility for instant money transfers.

Financial Partners Credit Union first institution with video teller technology in Los Angeles

NCR Interactive Teller helps Financial Partners Credit Union work toward a smarter branch by delivering teller services via remote video software

Boston bank goes next-gen with Red Hawk and NCR video ATMs

June 5, 2014

Boston-based South Shore Bank opened its new Hingham financial center in December 2013 with Personal Teller Machines. The technology has been so well received…

Mobile banking app charts 850 percent bump in use of debit card on-off feature

June 5, 2014

Malauzai Software, a provider of mobile banking SmartApps for community FIs, has reported that between November and April, the company saw a 450-percent…

Bitcoin turns Japanese, turns around losing streak

June 2, 2014

Tokyo, once home to the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange — the now-defunct Mt. Gox — is now finally home to a Bitcoin ATM.

How an ATM and a smartphone can free up landlocked loan accounts

Cardless cash access offers new utility to accounts previously not accessible to cardholders.

All things working together: ATM systems testing for Windows 7 migration

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Webinar stresses the importance of advanced testing in rolling out an updated OS that works as expected.

Cardless ATM tests underway

by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM

ATM innovation is an ongoing process and, of late, we’ve seen a number of new features come about as a result of developing technologies. Two examples are…

3 reasons why FIs need a drive-through transformation strategy

by Terrina Rishel — CEO, ATM Authority, LLC

Consumers have come to expect that they can run virtually all their errands without getting out of their vehicle. Today businesses in almost all industries…