ATM ISOs look for a niche, and a focus on cash

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

The economic downturn is poised to offer independent ATM deployers greater opportunities.

Australia's Lockit Systems signs U.S. distributorship deal for ATM Raminator

March 5, 2009

DALLAS —  Australia-based Lockit Systems, creator of ATM Raminator, has signed with Dallas-based The Security Centre, a security supplier for the financial…

Triton's new retail ATM is first for company since '07

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Triton's new RL1600 is touted for its compact design, and its price.

PAI awards Premier ATM for record sales in '09

March 3, 2009

BILLINGS, Mont. — Payment Alliance International has awarded Michael Espaillat of Premier ATM in Miami for selling the largest combinations of credit-card…

Milwaukee PD sets up ATMs as service to consumers, residents

March 2, 2009

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ATMs at the Milwaukee Police Department make perfect sense. What place could be safer to get money than a police station? "It just…

Cardtronics reports net loss, slight revenue increase for 2008

March 2, 2009

HOUSTON — Cardtronics Inc. reported a $57.9 million net loss for the fourth quarter of 2008 and a $70 million net loss for the year. Those losses have…

Ask the Experts: Retailers can reap big customer rewards from self-service bill payment

March 1, 2009

In this challenging economic environment, retailers are looking for new ways to reach consumers and patrons, while also building new lines of revenue. ATMs…

Ask the Experts: Billers can get reliable billpay via self-service at a c-store, other retail site

March 1, 2009

Retailers and billers have long had bill-payment relationships, so why would they rock the boat by implementing a self-service billpay solution — one that…

Direct ATM charging in Australia: Is the timing right?

The Reserve Bank of Australia is now allowing ATM deployers to set their own ATM fees, and says the direct model will lower the overall fees consumers pay.

ATM Future Trends 2009 provides insight from 20 key industry executives, 1,600 survey respondents

February 26, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After a six-month research project that involved the surveying of some 1,600 ATM and financial executives from throughout the world, ATM…

VIDEO: ATM doles out twenties after hacker attack

February 24, 2009

(Nashville, Tenn.) WTVF-TV, Channel 5: A Triton ATM at a Fast Stop store in Columbia, Tenn., got hacked last week after after it was reprogrammed to dispense…

Technology Credit Union launches GPS locator for ATMs

February 24, 2009

Finextra: San Jose, Calif.-based Technology Credit Union is now allowing its members to download a GPS Points of Interest file from its online ATM-location…

New report says ATM consolidation will continue, ATM transaction volumes will rise

February 23, 2009

BOSTON —  Tremont Capital Group, an ATM-industry consultancy that works closely with the ATM Industry Association, has released its 2009 ATM Industry Fact…

Payment Alliance International expands ATM distributor program

February 23, 2009

BILLINGS, Mont. — Payment Alliance International has brought on David Hooper to oversee the company's national sales and help build the company's distributor…

FIs in Southeast ink ATM branding deals with PAI ATM Services Group

February 22, 2009

JACKSON, Miss. — Payment Alliance International ATM Services Group has signed ATM branding deals with three financial institutions in Mississippi and…

NCR says support for discontinued Tidel ATM line will continue

February 19, 2009

During last week's ATM Industry Association conference in Nashville, Tenn., representatives from NCR Corp. said distribution and support of the…

Two ATM ISOs, two stories of triumph in a challenging economy

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

ATM independents TRM Corp. and Global Axcess have proven that changes in leadership and corporate direction can save even the most downtrodden, despite the…

BREAKING: Triton settles suit with former employees, Global Cash Services

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

February 17, 2009

LONG BEACH, Miss. — One year after ATM manufacturer Triton Systems of Delaware requested a preliminary injunction against Global Cash Services, a statement…

Reserve Bank gives OK to new ATM fees in Australia

February 16, 2009

The Australian: Direct charging at ATMs in Australia is getting a pass from the Reserve Bank, despite concerns from consumer advocates. The Reserve Bank said…

Ask the Experts: Why do U.S. ATM operators want surcharges on international transactions?

February 16, 2009

U.S. ATM operators are working with the ATM Industry Association to lobby state legislatures for changes to ATM-surcharging rules involving international…