Hyper Networks introduces temperature checking kiosk with facial recognition

June 1, 2020

Hyper Networks, a Las Vegas technology provider, has introduced a kiosk with a thermal sensor and facial recognition capability to identify people and check…

Upgrading to Windows 10? Consider switching to a next-generation ATM monitoring and management platform

As of January 2020, Microsoft officially announced that the support for Windows 7 will be dropped. This reality has brought on feelings of discomfort for many…

Self-service retailers comfortable with biometrics and privacy rights

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology providers using biometric identification believe they can comply with stringent consumer protection laws despite some recent lawsuits.

Privacy rights face the rise of biometric security

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A pair of lawsuits against Compass Group USA seek damages over the way the company collects and stores biometric information from fingerprint readers on…

National ATM Council names Lee to its board

February 17, 2020

Joseph Lee The National ATM Council, Inc. has named Joseph Lee, president of Technovation Data, Inc., Ellicott City, Maryland, as the newest appointee…

Contactless payments tripling by 2024

February 11, 2020

Juniper Research reports that contactless payments will triple to $6 trillion worldwide by 2024, from about $2 trillion this year, as OEM mobile wallet…

Intercard introduces Blockbuster iTeller

February 10, 2020

Intercard Inc. recently introduced its Blockbuster iTeller designed for the growing numbers of family entertainment centers that have cinemas, according…

Cardtronics extends ATM partnership with Fifth Third Bank to Carolinas

February 3, 2020

Fifth Third Bank entered a partnership with Cardtronics to rebrand 139 ATMs located in CVS pharmacies and other retailer stores in the Carolinas. 

How self-service technology and digital payments are impacting retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology allows retailers to meet customer expectations established by the pioneering tech efforts of brand's, like Starbucks. These…

Genmega Inc. introduces new features to universal kiosk

January 15, 2020

Genmega Inc., a kiosk and ATM manufacturer, has introduced its new and improved Universal Kiosk 2, with plans to ship in spring 2020, according to a…

HSBC limits access to certain Hong Kong branches, ATMs due to protests

January 7, 2020

HSBC confirmed that it has taken reduced hours at some self-service machines and branches in Hong Kong to protect facilities due to the ongoing pro-democracy…

Cashless is not for all consumers

As cashierless shopping becomes more popular, a stark disparity is coming to light — the underbanked are getting left behind. In this blog post, Plain Green's…

ACG acquires Red Diamond

October 9, 2019

Atlanta Computer Group Inc. has acquired Red Diamond LLC., a full-service logistics company focusing on ATM, kiosk and related signage. Based out of Upland…

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Diebold Nixdorf CEO: ‘Bank branches are here to stay’

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

Gerrard Schmid, the CEO and president of Diebold Nixdorf, argues that bank branches are here to stay, despite banks' efforts to cut costs and threats from…

ING partners with Dutch supermarket to trial cashierless store

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

September 9, 2019

ING has joined forces with Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn and U.S. tech startup AiFi to pilot a cashierless store. The partners have built a…

Card skimmers are targeting gas stations and older ATMs

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

Card skimmers at ATMs and gas pumps are common ways for cyberthieves to steal credit and debit card numbers. Cybersecurity expert Scott Schober spoke to ATM…

Diebold Nixdorf to upgrade VyStar Credit Union's entire ATM fleet

July 22, 2019

Diebold Nixdorf will replace VyStar's Credit Union's entire fleet of more than 250 ATM machines, according to a company press release. The Jacksonville…

Fifth Third Bank to debut mobile banking kiosk at NAACP convention

July 19, 2019

Fifth Third Bank said it will debut its Banking to Go mobile kiosk, which brings banking services to low-to-moderate income communities, at the 110th annual…

ATM Marketplace: June top 5

by Amy Castor — Editor, Networld Media Group

Security remains a key issue in ATM management. Cash machines are seeing changes that allow them to operate more independently. And while the bitcoin ATM…