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…

Fiserv signs deal with W.Va. bank

December 19, 2005

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Fiserv Inc. signed a deal with Citizens National Bank of Elkins, W.Va., for core processing, ATM/debit processing and both consumer and…

Asia Pay to set up Shanghai subsidiary

December 19, 2005

HONG KONG - Asia Payment Systems Inc. received all required approvals from the Shanghai authorities for the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary, Asia…

Metavante supports HSA strategy

December 19, 2005

MILWAUKEE - Metavante Corp. signed a deal with Wyomissing, Pa.-based Leesport Bank for a comprehensive health-savings account solution, according to a news…

Avantra, PrePay Technologies partner to expand prepaid space

December 19, 2005

NORTH YORKSHIRE, England - Avantra, the trading division of Link Interchange Network Ltd. has formed a strategic alliance with PrePay Technologies, the United…

WHITE PAPER: Is a new business and technology model required for the ATM channel?

December 18, 2005

Level Four Software executives explore the changing landscape of ATM software and ask the question: Is the ATM channel ready for a new business model?

Swidarski expected to focus on customer loyalty, profitability

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

December 18, 2005

Diebold's new CEO is expected to pull from his years of experience in financial institutions and Diebold's financial self-service unit to build the company's…

JCB completes gateway agreement with China Union Pay

December 18, 2005

Japan's Corporate News Network: JCB's subsidiary, JCB International, signed an ATM gateway agreement with China Union Pay this month that will allow CUP…