Judge will hear motions to dismiss class-action suit in Heartland data-breach case

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 9, 2009

Bank Info Security reports preliminary legal hearings have begun in the class-action lawsuit against Heartland Payment Systems, which was breached in 2008…

'Talking' ATM turns 10

by Lainey Feingold — lawyer, Law Office of Lainey Feingold

Commentary: Lainey Feingold, an attorney who for the last decade has carried the torch for ATM accessibility, looks forward to the 10-year anniversary of the…

TNS looks to Canadian ATM market for growth

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 8, 2009

CALGARY, Canada-based Transaction Network Services says it is increasing its focus on the Canadian ATM market.   TNS announced in a news release that it is now…

Companion Systems, Union Bank launch ATM-surrounds recycling project

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 8, 2009

Salt Lake City-based Companion Systems, a provider of ATM surrounds, enclosures and kiosks, is partnering with Union Bank N.A., for what Companion Systems is…

PULSE signs ATM deal with Brussels-based network

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 7, 2009

PULSE, a Discover Financial Services business unit, has announced a long-term ATM acquiring deal with Brussels, Belgium-based TRIONIS, a European interbank…

New NCR Canada president will focus on service growth, expanded partnerships

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

After only three months, Luc Villeneuve says he has a clear growth vision for self-service and NCR in Canada.

Bill pushes ATM accessibility for blind in Philippines

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 7, 2009

Business Mirror reports that PROlife legislators in the Philippines are pushing for the early passage of a bill that would provide standards for visually…

European Network and Information Security Agency says increase in ATM crime is ‘alarming'

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 7, 2009

The European Network and Information Security Agency, whose mission is to achieve a high level of network and information security within the European Union…

Gemalto acquires security specialist Trusted Logic, announces deal with Nigeria's InterSwitch

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 7, 2009

Amsterdam-based Gemalto says it has completed its acquisition of Trusted Logic, an independent player in the digital security market. Gemalto, which previously…

ABA plans for 21st anti-money laundering conference in D.C.

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 3, 2009

The American Bankers Association and the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section have finalized plans for the 21st annual Money Laundering…

First Financial improves customer experience, enhances branch

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

First Financial Bank redefined its customer experience by visually and graphically modernizing its branch.

Diebold sells U.S. elections systems business to ES&S, maintains ownership of elections business in Brazil

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 2, 2009

For years, North Canton, Ohio-based Diebold Inc. has been trying to shed its U.S. elections systems business, after controversy surrounding the systems…

E-payments switch in Nigeria signs with Paragon for ATM configuration, testing

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 2, 2009

Holly Springs, N.C.-based Paragon Application Systems has licensed its ATMulator Plus to ChamsSwitch, an electronic payment switch in Nigeria.    According to…

Mensys, Serenity release eComStation for OS/2 ATMs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 2, 2009

Netherlands-based Mensys BV and Serenity Systems International have launched eComStation to help ATM deplolyers prolong the life of their OS/2-based ATMs. …

Hungary's largest bank signs with Norkom to fight money laundering, terrorism financing

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

September 1, 2009

Leuven, Belgium-based Norkom Technologies has signed a deal with OTP Bank, the largest bank in Hungary, to provide its anti-money laundering Watch List…

Diebold will cut expenses, carve a servicing niche in 2010

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

The top two U.S. ATM players are viewing the market a bit differently these days, with each carving its own niche. For Diebold, the niche is service; for NCR…

Seiko Instruments USA names Kanesaka new president, CEO

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 31, 2009

Seiko Instruments USA Inc. has announced the appointment of Satoshi Kanesaka as its new president and chief executive. Kanesaka replaces Akira Yamamoto, who is…

ArcaTech named in Inc. magazine's list of fastest-growing private companies

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 31, 2009

Mebane, N.C.-based ArcaTech Systems, a supplier of cash-automation solutions, has been named to Inc. magazine's 2009 list of the fastest-growing private…

Media, marketing provider Ticata inks ATM marketing deal with Fifth Third Processing Solutions

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 31, 2009

St. Louis-based Ticata LLC has signed with Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Processing Solutions LLC to offer Fifth Third financial institution customers tailored…

NCR's Juliann Larimer named among top 100 female business execs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 27, 2009

NCR Corp.'s vice president of North American Channels, Juliann Larimer, has been recognized by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine as one of the top 100 "Women…