The Currency Scene
8 mistakes to avoid when starting an ATM business
- Written by: Jeff Sosville, Founder, ATM Brokerage
- Category: ATM
Running your own ATM business and keeping it profitable can be a real challenge. Small to medium-size operators often face stiff competition from more established players. And. without years of experience they may make common mistakes that can be very costly. Guest columnist Jeff Sosville, Founder of ATM Brokerage, returns with his latest insights on the 8 mistakes to avoid when operating an ATM business.
Forgery Is Still a Problem - New Bank-Note Technology Can Combat
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: Currency
With all the dollar counterfeiting going on, it's no wonder that the Secret Service is starting to up their methods of forgery prevention. Introduction of new notes, with re-designed security features, has been their primary defense. As new technologies are developed, these methods are becoming increasingly more sophisticated.
INFOGRAPHIC: 77 Facts About Cybercrime You Must Know
- Written by: Best VPNs
- Category: Cards & Payments
As a society, we cherish our right to privacy, maybe more than anything else. Sharing is great, and we all enjoy it, but there is another side to the story -- an unspoken side of all things personal and secret. Our friends at BestVPNs UK and the team at WebmastersJury have created a "must see" infographic that reveals facts about cybercirme - the stealing of our personal secrets - that every one of us should know.
Security Risks of NFC
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: Mobile Banking
Near Field Communication (NFC) a wireless technology for transmitting information, promises to make our lives easier. Reminds us of the nine words you should always fear whenever you hear them: "We're from the government, and we're here to help."
The future is mobile money management, not mobile banking
- Written by: Terry McParlane, Starling Bank
- Category: Mobile Banking
Traditionally, big banks have seen investment in digital channels as an opportunity to improve their cost base, encouraging a shift from high cost channels such as branch and telephony, into online and then mobile.
Could virtual reality be the next big thing in banking?
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: Banking
While we have been hearing predictions about the disruptive impact of virtual reality (VR) headsets for many years, questions still remain. Now that some models have finally made it to market (including the Oculus Rift from Facebook), we must ask: Could VR devices also cause similar disruption within the banking industry?
How Merchants Can Boost Business with a Cash Discount Program
- Written by: Samir Kadi
- Category: Cards & Payments
Today there are a multitude of ways to pay – cash, check, credit card, debit card, mobile and online, which is convenient for the younger, tech-savvy generations. However, integrating complex payment technology that requires an overhaul of existing hardware and software can challenge a business owner’s ability to keep their business viable.
