Is an ITM a Good Investment?

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Interactive teller machines combine ATM functionality with the interactivity and service of a live teller. These machines allow our clients to service their customers more effectively, improve customer experience, and save on costs, resulting in a greater return of value than traditional ATMs. Keep reading this ITM FAQ to learn more about what ITMs do, … Read more

ATM & ITM Hook and Chain Attacks are Not Going Away

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A year ago, we featured a post that spoke to an increase in ATM hook and chain attacks. We wish we could tell you it is all behind us. However, these physical attacks on ATMs and ITMs have not stopped. We continue to see banks and credit unions suffer costly thefts and damages. Sometimes the … Read more

ATM Jackpotting – What You Need to Know

ATM jackpotting isn’t new. Back in 2010, a security researcher named Barnaby Jack took to the stage at a Black Hat security conference to demonstrate this ATM exploitation, making two ATMs dispense fake paper currency. It would be 8 years later when the first ATM jackpotting attack would occur in the United States. Now, this … Read more

Upcoming PCI / EPP Compliance Mandates

In 2019, PCI (Payment Card Industry) announced new revisions for PCI PIN security requirements. PCI’s function is to set standards that ensure secure handling of customer PINs and data. PCI planned for a phased implementation of updates to provide a more secure method of transferring encryption keys from an ATM’s host processor to the ATM. … Read more

Staffing Shortages in Banking Does your branch experience reflect the new normal?

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The last couple of years have been difficult. The pandemic showed up and turned the world upside down. In 2020, as the government and health professionals sought to contain the spread of Covid-19, life changed. Schools closed and many began working from home. We saw businesses faced with the difficult decisions of shutting down or … Read more

Are We Headed Towards a Cashless World?

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Since PayPal launched in 1999, we have seen a dramatic transformation of the payment landscape. Digital payment technology has continued to advance with Bitcoin, mobile wallets, and pay-by-app options. Digital payments are being adopted everywhere, from your local grocery store to the corner coffee shop. As of 2019, global digital payment volume reached a staggering … Read more

Cash Management for Cannabis

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The cannabis market has seen tremendous growth over the last several years. Medical marijuana is now legal in 36 states, with 18 legalizing recreational use. Cannabis sales in the United States is projected to reach $92 billion by the end of 2021. This is an increase of more than 30% over the past year. Experts … Read more

The Shift to Software Subscriptions

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Consumer behavior is shifting, and many find the convenience of subscription appealing. From streaming television and music to meal preparation and household cleaning products, consumers now subscribe to almost everything. It is convenient. It is easy to just enter in your credit card and have a service delivered to you. Software is no exception. Over … Read more

Cencon Lock Product Update

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Potential Alarm Override at ATMs Edge One has been made aware of a potential security vulnerability that could exist for customers deploying the DormaKaba Cencon locks, installed on your ATM or ITM, configured with the optional SHUNT feature. If the SHUNT feature is enabled, access to your ATM/ITM safe, generally after hours, would be allowed … Read more

Get Rid of High Credit Card Processing Fees

In today’s world, it is essential for businesses to offer their customers the ability to pay by credit card. But unfortunately, credit card processing comes with fees. For every sale made, Visa, MasterCard, and other credit card platforms take their cut. And these fees are increasing. In the past 10 years, fees collected by Visa … Read more