Majority of card breaches happen at card-present merchants

July 30, 2006

Digital Transactions: According to new data released by Chicago-based AmbironTrustWave, brick-and-mortar merchants, especially restaurants, pose the biggest…

The Pelorus Group plans alternative-payment summit

July 27, 2006

RARITAN, N.J. - The Pelorus Group is setting the stage for its Nov. 28-29 conference in San Antonio.

Merchants seek congressional action on interchange fees

July 26, 2006

The Senate Judiciary Committee July 19 heard from representatives on both sides of the interchange debate.

Euronet's ATM outsourcing growth contributes to strong 2Q revenue

July 26, 2006

LEAWOOD, Kan. - Euronet Worldwide Inc. reported second quarter revenue of $153.8 million, up from $132.2 million last year. The EFT Processing segment brought…

DPL Group's Hercules+ receives certification

July 26, 2006

ST. JOHN, New Brunswick - Calypso Canada Ltd. has tested and certified for processing The DPL Group's Hercules+ Wireless for ATMs product. Calypso also is…

Friendlyway begins rollout of e-banking kiosk/ATM

July 26, 2006

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Friendlyway Corp., provider of customer-facing self-service systems, has released its June 2006 corporate update, reporting continued…

Fiserv's reports strong 2Q, net income improves 3% from '05

July 26, 2006

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Fiserv Inc. reported a 10-percent revenue increase for the second quarter of 2006, from $996.4 million in 2005 to $1 billion. Net income for…

Immersion touchscreen system gives tactile feedback

July 25, 2006

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Immersion Corp., developer and licensor of touch-feedback technology, is now shipping its TouchSense System - the next generation of its…

ATMIA publishes ram-raid prevention manual, launches forum

July 25, 2006

BROOKINGS, S.D. - The ATM Industry Association has published international best practices for preventing ATM ram raids, also known as smash-and-grabs. And…

GRG celebrates 18 years in ATM industry

July 24, 2006

GUANGZHOU, China - GRG Banking Equipment Co. Ltd. in July commemorated 18 years in the ATM industry, the company announced in a news release.

Triton looks back, forward after Katrina

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

A year after Hurricane Katrina attacked its Gulf Coast headquarters, Triton has rebounded, hitting an all-time high in U.S. ATM shipments.

Asia Pay to buy Global Uplink Communications

July 24, 2006

HONG KONG - Asia Payment Systems Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Guangzhou, China-based Global Uplink Communications Ltd.

EMC's acquisition of RSA could change info security

July 24, 2006

Digital Transactions: Companies that dominate e-storage typically have had little or no presence in the information-security industry, and vice-versa. But…

Execs named to Credit Union 24 board

July 23, 2006

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Credit Union 24 has elected Alvin J. Cowans, J. Bradley Blake and Mansel Guerry to its board of directors.

Cashcard announces winner in ATM promotion

July 20, 2006

SYDNEY - First Data International announced the winner of its first nationwide Cashcard ATM promotion. The winner, Helen Hegney of Perth, entered the promotion…

First Data says revenue is up 10%

July 20, 2006

DENVER - First Data Corp. July 20 announced a 10-percent revenue increase during the second quarter, up from $2.6 billion last year. According to the company's…

Rising gas prices, interest rates hit vault-cash providers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 19, 2006

In the wake of price hikes, vault-cash providers struggle as their customers change the way they do business.

Smart Card Alliance seeks nominations for annual awards

July 19, 2006

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. - The Smart Card Alliance is accepting nominations for its annual "Outstanding Smart Card Achievement" awards, which recognize…

GCA signs ATM, service deals with casinos

July 19, 2006

LAS VEGAS - Global Cash Access Inc. announced in a news release that it has signed contracts to serve nine gaming establishments - Casino Apache Travel Center…

Euronet to buy Asian ATM firm

July 19, 2006

INQ7 Money: Euronet WorldWide Inc. has offered to buy into ATM consortium BancNet Inc. as part of a bid to enter the fledgling ATM-outsourcing business in the…