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…

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…

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…

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.  

MasterCard Canada sets 2010 EMV migration goal

December 27, 2005

ePaynews.com: MasterCard Canada is expected to start the rollout of EMV cards between 2007 and 2010. The estimated cost of the rollout - CAN $1 billion (U.S.

Growth in ATM use strongest in Calcutta

December 26, 2005

The Telegraph: The latest survey on the use of ATMs in India showed that Calcuttans are well ahead of the nation's other cities. NCR Corp. commissioned a study…

European ATMs open to Chinese cardholders

December 19, 2005

China View: European financing network, EUFiserv, has opened its ATMs to Chinese cardholders in Germany, France, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg. The move…

Asia Pay to set up Shanghai subsidiary

December 19, 2005

HONG KONG - Asia Payment Systems Inc. received all required approvals from the Shanghai authorities for the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary, Asia…

WHITE PAPER: Is a new business and technology model required for the ATM channel?

December 18, 2005

Level Four Software executives explore the changing landscape of ATM software and ask the question: Is the ATM channel ready for a new business model?

JCB completes gateway agreement with China Union Pay

December 18, 2005

Japan's Corporate News Network: JCB's subsidiary, JCB International, signed an ATM gateway agreement with China Union Pay this month that will allow CUP…

Fair Isaac signs deals with Fiserv, AON for CardAlert

December 18, 2005

MINNEAPOLIS - Fair Isaac Corp., a provider of analytics and decision technology, announced in a news release new agreements with Fiserv EFT and Alaska Option…

France's largest bank inks Opteva deal with Diebold

December 18, 2005

Business Review Ltd: BNP Paribas, France's largest bank, is expected to install 265 voice-enabled Optevea ATMs from Diebold Inc. through the second quarter of…

Pesapoint to install 120 ATMs in Kenya

December 15, 2005

allAfrica.com: Pesapoint Kenya, an independent operator, has installed 60 ATMs in the first phase of a rollout that's expected to include 120 ATMs. Apart from…

Malaysian bank expects ATM users to increase 10%

December 15, 2005

The Edge Daily: Malaysia's Bank Simpanan National, which has joined the Malaysian Electronic Payment System Sdn Bhd's ATM network of 5,300 ATMs, expects to…