Nigerian ATM firm appeals for national currency system

April 6, 2006

This Day: Nigeria's pioneer off-site independent ATM deployer, ATM Consortium, has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to implement a national currency…

Gunman takes $919,300 in Dublin ATM raid

April 3, 2006

Irish Examiner: A gunman got away with €750,000 (U.S. $919,300) in a daring daylight raid on cash security personnel servicing an ATM in Dublin April 3. The…

Securitas gives ATM services more attention

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

March 8, 2006

Sweden's multibillion dollar security company, Securitas AB, in December created a new position to oversee its ATM servicing business. Now the company is…

Efmark buys N.C. armored firm

March 6, 2006

The Denver Post: Efmark Premium Armored Services has acquired U.S. Armored LLC, a Raleigh, N.C.-based provider of armored transport for banks.

De La Rue upgrades sorters for new $10 bill

March 5, 2006

HAMPSHIRE, England - De La Rue Plc. announced in a news release that it is working with the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Federal Reserve to ensure…

ATMIA launches best practices for ATM business efficiency

March 2, 2006

BROOKINGS, S.D. - The ATM Industry Association announced in a news release the publishing of international best practices for ATM business efficiency.

Securitas to list three new companies on Stockholm Stock Exchange

March 2, 2006

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Securitas AB, a world leader in security, proposes to transform three of its divisions into independent, specialized security companies…

Western Union inks deal with UAE bank

February 23, 2006

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Western Union Financial Services Inc. announced in a news release a strategic relationship with Bank Al Bilad of Saudi Arabia to…

British authorities issue photo-fits of Securitas depot robber

February 23, 2006

Times Online: Detectives investigating the multimillion pound Securitas depot raid released the first E-fit of one of the suspects involved in the heist.

STUDY: New research examines consumer spending in U.K.

February 19, 2006

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - Research conducted by Western Union Financial Services Inc. before the launch of its travel cash cards revealed that U.K. travelers…

Bank of China launches advanced bulk cash tech

February 6, 2006

BEIJING - Diebold Inc. is slated to provide nearly 300 self-service bulk cash recycle machines to the Bank of China, China's oldest bank. According to a news…

Reverse vending, cash management highlighted in Europe

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

January 26, 2006

PADERBORN, Germany - Reverse vending and integrated retail solutions are garnering attention in Europe. For the majority of western and central Europe, reverse…

ATMIA conference to focus on channel optimization, security

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

ATM deployers, manufacturers and software specialists from across the globe will gather Feb. 15-17 in Orlando, Fla., for the seventh annual ATMIA Conference…

ATM owners rush to fix machines for smaller bills

January 18, 2006

JoongAng Daily: Korea's central bank and local companies should spend more than 200 billion won (U.S. $203 million) readjusting their ATMs to accept the new…

BREAKING: Bantek West, Efmark announce merger

January 3, 2006

CHICAGO - Bantek West Inc. and Efmark Premium Armored, two privately held pioneers in the ATM service space, announced plans to merge Jan. 4.

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…

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…

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…

MoneyGram delivering cash to ATM cards in Philippines

December 21, 2005

INQ7money.net: MoneyGram is offering customers in the Philippines two new money transfer options: home delivery and delivery to an ATM card. Through an…

Carreker posts 3Q loss

December 7, 2005

Dallas Business Journal: Carreker Corp. reported a net quarterly loss of $950,000 during the third quarter of 2005 compared to the same period last year, when…