Sean Farrell

Sean has been in the business since 2003 and always aims to be an expert on whatever solutions QDS is providing. Sean has grown into a thought leader in the space through research and company growth. Sean holds strongly to his Christian faith and uses those principles to guide the business.

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How much does an ATM cost?

ATMs, or Automated Teller Machines, have been around a long time now in the banking space. They have provided access to cash for clients for decades, especially when the branch was closed. As technology has advanced, more and more Financial...

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7 Key Benefits of Interactive Teller Machines

Interactive teller machines (ITMs) are changing the way that financial institutions operate for the better. Use of an ITM provides more efficiency...

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How Much Does an Interactive Teller Machine(ITM) Cost?

If you are considering ITMs, there are a variety of costs that emerge with the decision of rolling out ITMs. A large portion of that cost comes into...

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3 Key Ways ITMs Can Help Increase Branch Security

Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) provide financial institutions a number of strategic benefits, many of which we covered in our article entitled,...

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Preparing ATMs to be ITM-Ready: A Strategy for Future-Proofing Your Fleet

As market demand for Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) continues to rise, many financial institutions are evaluating the role of these devices in...

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Why Financial Institutions Should Implement Managed Services

Many financial institutions today are running their ATM network at a loss. The reality for most FIs is that ATMs have become a minimum cost of entry...

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Why Cash Recyclers Are the Cornerstone of Universal Staff Environments

It's late Friday afternoon, and each lane of your drive-through is five cars deep. Inside the lobby, the line at the teller counter has tripled in...

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Pros and Cons of Implementing ITMs

With the rise of Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) technology, more and more financial institutions are evaluating the role of ITMs in their short-and...

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Will ITMs Replace ATMs in the Near Future? 4 Factors Driving the Rising ITM Market Demand

Since first hitting the market more than five years ago, Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) have grown in popularity among financial institutions...

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Branch Transformation in 2019

When it comes to branch transformation, putting all the pieces together can be a lot like working a jigsaw puzzle. First, you start with a finished...

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Two Features That Will Make You Want a Cassette-Based Cash Recycler

Most of the rolled storage module (RSM) vs. cassette-based cash recycler comparison conversations center around speed and capacity. And while those...

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5 Reasons to Consider ATM Outsourcing

ATMs are not a luxury item for financial institutions. They must have high performing ATMs in locations that consumers can easily access. Add in the...

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What Does Deposit Automation Cost?

Looking to deploy deposit automation? Then you will want to read on to learn about the costs of installing and running deposit automation ATMs. There...

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3 Things to Consider When Buying (or Replacing) an ATM

Your branch or drive up ATM is past its prime and needs replacing. Or, you are building a new branch or establishing a presence in a new market and...

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Why You Need a Cash Recycler

From the Perspective of a Former Branch Operations Executive As the person in charge of branch operations, one of your goals may be branch automation...

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Top 3 Fallacies About Cash Automation Middleware

The adoption of cash automation technology, specifically teller cash recyclers, has continued to grow in the US. There are new players coming to...

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I Need to Improve ATM Up-time & Maintenance

“I’m at an impasse with our ATMs. I need to improve our ATM uptime and simplify the way we maintain and service them. We currently have multiple...

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What’s the Best Way to Handle Cash in My Subway Franchise?

With over 3 decades of retail experience, I have found that the single most underappreciated aspect of running a retail business is controlling your...

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The Benefits of ATM Managed Services

Let’s face it, managing ATMs can be challenging. It’s tough keeping up with repairs, technology advancements, and compliance, all while trying to...

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Do You Have a $10,000 Staffing Problem?

One of the biggest challenges financial institutions face is executing teller transactions most effectively.. This may involve anything from...

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Branch Transformation: Crafting Meaningful Experiences with The MacLean Group

We recently sat down with Suzanne Arno of the Maclean Group to get her perspective on branch transformation and how to align staffing and technology...

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Do You Speak the Service Language of Your Customer?

"The more things change, the more they stay the same". That is one of my favorite quotes. I think it's because it speaks more to the heart of human...

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