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The Business Case for Investing in a Software Maintenance Subscription

The world we live and work in today is fueled and maintained by countless software applications. From the devices we use in our homes to the tools...

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Implementing ATM Deposit Automation From Start to Finish

Background: ATM and Deposit Processing Then and Now The steady growth of deposit automation since the early 2000s -- also known as Check 21, no...

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Universal Tellers: Pros, Cons and Best Practices for Your Team

Automation Avenue Episode 12 - Universal Tellers: Pros, Cons and Best Practices for Your Team This podcast discusses the reasons why you should...

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Deposit Automation and Video ATMs: An Honest Review

Technology has revolutionized the banking industry, leaving financial institutions wondering which advancements make sense for their unique needs....

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Will Card Skimming Affect Your ATM?

Recently some high level Financial Institution CEO’s were interviewed on one of the major financial network morning news programs. One of the leading...

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Should I Lease My New Banking Technology Instead Of Buying It?

In conversations with many of our existing as well as prospective customers, they indicate a common theme in the desire to continue to drive...

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3 Keys to Successfully Deploying Deposit Automation at the ATM

You’ve just learned that one of your key competitors has been acquired and are bringing their ATMs near you. You have ‘Big Banks’ already in your...

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The Branding Standard For ATM Screens

Have you ever noticed those pretty images on the screen of the ATM you are using? Whether you work for the bank or are a customer, I think we can all...

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Deposit Automation vs. Video ATM Technology

Automation Avenue Episode 11 - Deposit Automation vs. Video ATM Technology In this podcast episode we talk about how to use deposit automation to...

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Deposit Automation versus Video ATM

Today’s financial institutions are constantly challenged to continually identify and adapt their growth strategy while increasing efficiency. With...

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An Honest Review of the Nautilus Hyosung 7600i Island Drive-Up ATM

The island drive up ATM has become a very popular ATM model, especially here in the south where we live in a drive up world. This article is designed...

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An Honest Review of the NCR  38 Island Drive-Up ATM

In today’s marketplace, an ever increasing number of financial institutions are seeing branch traffic trending down, placing more and more importance...

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An Honest Review of the Diebold Opteva 750 Island Drive Up ATM

In today’s market, there is a high demand placed on technology products. When it comes to handling cash, financial institutions want to make sure...

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Branch ATM Downtime: 10 Tips to Increase your ATM Uptime & Efficiency

As humans, many times we look at electronics as being invincible. For example, we have the six Million-Dollar Man, the Terminator and even your handy...

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Deposit Automation ATMs: Why the concept is gaining speed

With the rise in mobile capture, some may believe that deposit automation at the ATM is an expensive and unnecessary investment. However, as the...

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Do I really need weekend ATM Service?

One of the issues we discuss regularly with clients and prospective clients is what hours of coverage they truly need. We try to help our clients...

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How much does an Island ATM Cost?

While our image for this article might make you chuckle, the question is a serious question that needs to be answered. We have written this article...

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NCR Video ATMs: Why You Might Seek an Alternative

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...

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How Financial Institutions Can Grow Their Business

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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Custom ATM Graphics: Extending Your Brand to the ATM

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...

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Windows 7 ATM Upgrade: ATM Replacement vs ATM Upgrade

This is an age old question. Do I invest X dollars in my (fill in the blank product) in order to get it to live a longer life or do I step up and...

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Windows 7 ATM Upgrade - 5 reasons to not be afraid

Let me tell you what happened to me the other day... I was at one of those self service car washes getting the pollen off of my car and giving it...

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