IFX is ready for liftoff

December 27, 2005

After eight years of development, the XML-based financial messaging format should soon have all FI channels speaking the same language.

Security breaches and the ATM

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

FIs, manufacturers and processors are spending a lot of time and money ensuring that their ATMs are shielded from security breaches.

Making ATMs accessible: Hesitating on audio guidance is a gamble

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Once expected revisions to the ADA guidelines are approved, ATMs must have the ability to talk their users through transactions. Revision proposals were issued…

Show emphasizes the big picture of self-service

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

December 27, 2005

The name change was telling: The Self-Service & Kiosk Show (formerly The Kiosk Show) took a much broader view of self-service as a business strategy. Kiosks…

IBM bids OS/2 farewell

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Experts agree that IBM's decision to drop OS/2 won't greatly impact the industry. What will have an impact? The added cost of launching and maintaining…

An industry divided

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

December 27, 2005

Industry consultant Tony Hayes says ATM outsourcing and branding deals will play a crucial role in the ATM programs of small to mid-sized FIs. But most large…

The 'gray' areas of Triple DES

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ATM deployers have had a difficult time determining just when their ATMs must be Triple DES compliant. From 2003 to 2004 to 2005, deadline extensions, regional…

A renewed interest in alarms that protect hardware, users

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Ram raids, ATM break-ins and attacks at the ATM are catching attention across the globe. And ATM deployers, especially independents, are working to address…

Pay By Touch goes on buying spree

December 27, 2005

The Green Sheet: Following $130 million of new financing in October 2005, Pay By Touch has been on a buying spree. Since October the company has purchased or…

Skimming played role in Sam's card-data theft

December 27, 2005

ePaynews.com: Card-skimming devices attached to gas pumps may have facilitated the card security breach that was announced by Sam's Club in early December.

Western Union signs deal with Brooks Eckerd Pharmacy

December 27, 2005

DENVER - Western Union Financial Services Inc. announced in a news release a deal with The Jean Coutu Group Inc., the fourth-largest drugstore chain in North…

Ind. FI extends contract with First Data

December 27, 2005

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - First Data Corp. has extended its relationship with Indiana-based Forum Credit Union for offerings from First Data Debit Services.  

MasterCard Canada sets 2010 EMV migration goal

December 27, 2005

ePaynews.com: MasterCard Canada is expected to start the rollout of EMV cards between 2007 and 2010. The estimated cost of the rollout - CAN $1 billion (U.S.

Global Axcess, Genpass sign ATM processing deal

December 26, 2005

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. - Global Axcess Corp., an independent electronic financial transaction-processing company, and Nationwide Money Services Inc., its wholly…

Diebold, Bank of China close Opteva Deal

December 26, 2005

NORTH CANTON, Ohio - Diebold and Bank of China have finalized a multimillion-dollar agreement that includes the purchase of 642 Opteva ATMs powered by Agilis…

Sagem Denmark acquires Finnish payment solutions provider

December 26, 2005

GLOSTRUP, Denmark - Sagem Denmark A/S has acquired Manison Maksujärjestelmät Oy (aka Manison), according to a news release.

NCR to place 150 Personas ATMs for Indian bank

December 26, 2005

MUMBAI, India - NCR Corp. announced in a news release that it signed a deal with Chennai-based Indian Overseas Bank for 150 NCR Personas ATMs. NCR is the…

Swipe USA celebrates sixth anniversary, revenue growth

December 26, 2005

SAN FRANCISCO - Swipe USA, an independent ATM management firm, is celebrating its sixth year of operation as 2005 draws to a close - a year that marks an…

Info Touch receives investment from CFSI

December 26, 2005

BURNABY, British Columbia - Info Touch Technologies Corp. closed a $150,000 equity investment from the Center for Financial Services Innovation, a for-profit…

European ATMs open to Chinese cardholders

December 19, 2005

China View: European financing network, EUFiserv, has opened its ATMs to Chinese cardholders in Germany, France, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg. The move…