The QDS Blog

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NCR Video ATMs: Why You Might Seek an Alternative

Sean Farrell: Oct 22, 2014 8:03:00 AM

There is no denying the fact that NCR has made a name for itself by delivering video ATMs to drive-thru locations across the country. Founded on...

White Board Videos: Episode 3 - Two Ways to Grow Without Huge Branches

Sean Farrell: Oct 20, 2014 8:00:00 AM

Ways to Grow Your Business Without Big Branches While the overall economy is still in recovery mode, most financial institutions have been able to...

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Three Tips for Financial Institutions to Cross-Sell Effectively

Sean Farrell: Oct 17, 2014 8:55:00 AM

As more financial institutions focus on growing their revenue base and business, effective cross-selling in the branch becomes paramount. This...

How Financial Institutions can Grow without Large Branches

Sean Farrell: Oct 7, 2014 10:07:00 AM

Automation Avenue Podcast 005 - How Financial Institutions can Grow without Large Branches In this podcast we go into some strategies for growth that...

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How Financial Institutions Can Grow Their Business

Sean Farrell: Sep 29, 2014 7:30:00 AM

Ways to Grow Your Business Without Big Branches While the overall economy is still in recovery mode, most financial institutions have been able to...

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Why Personal Service is a Differentiator

Sean Farrell: Sep 26, 2014 10:59:00 AM

Don’t you love when you call a business and you get the automated message to press a certain department or extension number just to get another...

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A Prayer For Today and The Serenity Prayer

Sean Farrell: Sep 10, 2014 9:15:00 AM

Good Morning. Today’s Devotional is on prayer This morning, like each morning, it was still dark outside as I awakened. I always try to move around...

Alabama CU: How to achieve remarkable growth

Sean Farrell: Sep 3, 2014 8:20:00 AM

Automation Avenue Episode 004 - Alabama CU: How to achieve remarkable growth We sat down with CEO Steve Swofford and COO Kayce Bell of Alabama CU to...

Large Commercial Deposits

Sean Farrell: Aug 26, 2014 8:32:00 AM

Automation Avenue Episode 003 - Large Commercial Deposits In this episode we talk about large commercial deposits and customer service and what that...

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Why Service is a Commitment, Not a Department

Sean Farrell: Aug 18, 2014 12:06:00 PM

Many businesses are currently taking important steps towards determining their new service strategies for the future, while they are growing out of...

White Board Videos: Episode 2 - Integration: Direct vs Middleware

Sean Farrell: Aug 11, 2014 8:47:00 AM

Minion Monday Episode 2 - Integration: Direct vs Middleware In this episode we discuss the ins and outs around hooking up cash automation technology...

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Custom ATM Graphics: Extending Your Brand to the ATM

Sean Farrell: Aug 5, 2014 9:02:00 AM

I recently had lunch at one of my favorite lunch spots, Panera Bread, and this particular location was a pilot for placing orders via the new self...

Pros and Cons of Integrating your Cash Automation Equipment

Sean Farrell: Aug 1, 2014 9:34:00 AM

Automation Avenue Episode 002 - Pros and Cons of Integrating your Cash Automation Equipment In this Podcast we do a deep dive around hooking up cash...

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How Can Integrating my Cash Discriminator Help me Process Cash?

Sean Farrell: Aug 1, 2014 9:02:00 AM

One of the most frustrating and time-consuming transactions at the teller line is the commercial or retail deposit. Some of these transactions can...

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Can Teller Cash Dispensers (TCDs) Still Help my Branch?

Sean Farrell: Jul 28, 2014 8:34:00 AM

As you have undoubtedly noticed, the marketplace has been seeing a large migration towards Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs). Cash recyclers automate both...

White Board Vidoes: Episode 1 - Cash Recycler 101

Sean Farrell: Jul 28, 2014 8:00:00 AM

White Board Video: Episode 1 - Cash Recycler 101 In this episode we cover the very basics of why cash recyclers may make sense for your location....

Automation for All

Sean Farrell: Jul 25, 2014 2:09:00 PM

Automation Avenue Podcast 001 – Automation for All In this podcast we talk about the rise of automation and self-service technologies for multiple...

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How Design Will Impact Your Branch Transformation

Sean Farrell: Jul 23, 2014 8:47:00 AM

We wanted to dive a little deeper and talk about the design aspect of Branch Transformation, how it can help, and why there is no cookie cutter or...

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Branch Transformation: 3 Reasons Financial Institutions Need Change

Sean Farrell: Jul 14, 2014 8:00:00 AM

Remember the good old days before the Great Recession when revenues and profits were sky high and nothing could go wrong? Well, unfortunately those...

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Technology Tools for a Successful Branch Transformation

Sean Farrell: Jul 11, 2014 7:15:00 AM

Whether you have already transformed the design of your branch or are looking to make a change, keep reading to learn more about the technology you...

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4 Ways Self-Service Technology Will Transform Your Institution

Sean Farrell: Jul 3, 2014 9:33:00 AM

What if we could show you a helpful tool to enhance your customers banking experience and help you reduce your backend expenses, increase revenue and...