Indian software company unveils biometric ATM

January 2, 2006

Business Standard: Pune, India-based Axis Software, a developer of security solutions, is the first Indian company to develop a biometric ATM. The company has…

Euronet signs outsourcing deal with top Indian bank

January 2, 2006

LEAWOOD, Kan. - Euronet Worldwide Inc. signed a multiyear ATM outsourcing and deployment agreement with ABN AMRO Bank, a leading multinational bank in India.

Dynasty certifies first EMV Level 2 kernel developed in Java

December 28, 2005

MADRID, Spain - Dynasty Technology Group has certified the first multivendor EMV Level 2 kernel developed in Java, according to a news release. 

The more they can do … the more to worry about

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

December 27, 2005

ATM security has always been a concern for deployers. But with the shift from OS/2 to Windows, ATMs are requiring more attention. They can do more, but should…

ATMs for visually impaired get noticed

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

December 27, 2005

Phoenix Interactive's work with four banks in the United Kingdom to provide ATMs with new technology for the visually impaired is grabbing headlines.

Credit union first FI in New England to clear check images

December 27, 2005

DAYTON, Ohio – Pittsfield, Mass.-based Greylock Federal Credit Union became the first credit union in New England to successfully exchange an outgoing image…

IFX is ready for liftoff

December 27, 2005

After eight years of development, the XML-based financial messaging format should soon have all FI channels speaking the same language.

Security breaches and the ATM

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

FIs, manufacturers and processors are spending a lot of time and money ensuring that their ATMs are shielded from security breaches.

Making ATMs accessible: Hesitating on audio guidance is a gamble

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Once expected revisions to the ADA guidelines are approved, ATMs must have the ability to talk their users through transactions. Revision proposals were issued…

Show emphasizes the big picture of self-service

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

December 27, 2005

The name change was telling: The Self-Service & Kiosk Show (formerly The Kiosk Show) took a much broader view of self-service as a business strategy. Kiosks…

IBM bids OS/2 farewell

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Experts agree that IBM's decision to drop OS/2 won't greatly impact the industry. What will have an impact? The added cost of launching and maintaining…

The 'gray' areas of Triple DES

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ATM deployers have had a difficult time determining just when their ATMs must be Triple DES compliant. From 2003 to 2004 to 2005, deadline extensions, regional…

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…

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.  

Powers named CFO of Tower Software

December 26, 2005

CANBERRA, Australia - Tower Software, an enterprise content management provider, announced the appointment of Glenn Powers as its group chief finance officer.

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…

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…

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…