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ATM Fraud and Security 101 The U.S. is experiencing a surge in ATM fraud before the country migrates to EMV. This report explains key ATM fraud and security risks such as skimming, physical attack, malware and cyberattack. It also provides guidance on ATM security best practices and industry requirements, such as EMV and PCI DSS. 'Tis the Season for ATM Surveillance It's no secret that ATM's are a go-to spot for thieves during the holiday season. All the more reason for establishments that house ATM's should be looking to make them more secure as the risk of attack at or on an ATM increase this time of year. Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance offers a number of solutions that can create a safe environment for ATM's and their visitors. AXIS F Network Camera Series: This line of cameras offers flexibility and high-performance. Most importantly it's discreet and can't been seen by the naked eye. For example, if someone comes into an ATM with a baseball hat or a hoodie, this particular camera will capture the detailed image of the persons face. Zipstream Technology: This technology is exclusive to Axis Communications and was designed to lower bandwidth and storage requirements. Imagine all the footage a bank and an ATM need to store. Zipstream compresses the video by 50%, making it easier to store that much more data. AXIS Surveillance microSDXC™ Card: This feature is a high performance edge storage solution that Axis offers. Edge storage allows for flexible storage solutions, enabling video recording directly to an encrypted SD card. Why is this important for ATM's? Because even if a thief was to steal the SD card from the camera he/she wouldn't have access to the footage on it. This feature also eliminates the need for ATM's to have all that costly and bulky storage. AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP): This functionality is an open platform that allows you to add analytics and other applications to meet specific security and business requirements. For example, the POS Transaction Data application integrates with the recorded video, allows for transaction searches and provides the corresponding video footage in one search. With the holidays fast approaching be sure you have a comprehensive and reliable video surveillance strategy in place for a safe and secure season. With its breadth of offerings, Axis Communications has you covered this holiday season. Everlink Payment Services Inc. Brings XAC POS Terminials to Canadian Merchants Everlink Payment Services Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive, innovative and integrated payment solutions and services for merchants, credit unions, banks and ISO's, confirmed today that it has now certified the XAC Automation Corporation's suite of POS Terminals in Canada. By partnering with XAC, Everlink is able to provide its Canadian merchants and partners with an extensive line-up of cutting edge and cost-effective POS options. Everlink's certified XAC product suite includes the 103 countertop terminal, the 103p wireless terminal, and the 303 unattended payment terminal. As the top choice of many POS application developers, all XAC POS Terminals use the Windows CE 6.0 operating system with multi-application support. "Everlink's partnership with XAC Automation Corp. ensures that our Canadian merchants have a greater choice in affordable, leading-edge POS solutions." said Mark Ripplinger, President & CEO of Everlink. "With the addition of the certified XAC countertop, mobile, and unattended terminals, Everlink now offers 9 different types of terminals to cater to the individual needs of a variety of businesses." "XAC Automation Corporation is pleased to partner with Everlink Payment Services in offering the Canadian merchant services marketplace with its robust, technology-driven, suite of POS terminals" said Chuck Chagas, Executive Vice-President, Business Development, of XAC Automation Corporation. "For the POS application developers, the secure and cost-effective XAC platform architecture can be leveraged to design customized solutions for merchants and partners." As a fully loaded countertop POS terminal, the XAC 103 easily manages high volume transactions, includes a colour touch-screen display and is EMV enabled with an integrated NFC/Contactless reader. For merchants requiring payment processing mobility, the XAC 103p is a high-performance, all-in-one WIFI and Cellular 3G solution ideally suited for retail, restaurant or service businesses. It's also NFC/Contactless capable and fully supports the wireless access networks of Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless and Telus Mobility. Finally, for the growing number of merchants looking to enhance productivity and efficiency through the use of unattended terminals, the XAC 303 is a rugged terminal, ideally suited for outdoor environments. For additional information on the Everlink suite of XAC Devices, please visit our merchant services website at http://www.everlinkmerchantservices.ca. Canada's TNS Smart Network selects ACI Worldwide Solution for Interac Connectivity ACI Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACIW), a leading international provider of payment systems, announced today that TNS Smart Network, a subsidiary of NRT Technologies, has licensed ACI systems to provide ATM and POS transaction switching to the Interac Network Debit gateway in Canada. TNS Smart Network manages and operates more than 15,000 white-label ATMs, making it the largest fleet of non-bank ATMs in Canada. The license of ACI products will allow TNS to consolidate its position as a premium provider of ATMs outside of the traditional banking environment. This project will enable NRT to become a direct connector to Interac, Canada's National ATM and POS Network, and is a key strategic element in the company's ongoing plans for expansion and development in its chosen markets. As a direct connector, NRT will no longer be reliant on third parties for connectivity to Interac's Shared Cash Dispensing and Direct Payment services and will see its transaction costs reduced as a result. In addition, ACI's team of experts will be working with NRT to assist them with certification services to ensure the company's transactions are accepted by Interac. ACI consultants will also ensure that the system is compliant with all the Interac association requirements, and will be working closely with NRT to bring HP NonStop experience into the company to support the system's underlying platform. John Dominelli, CEO of NRT says: "TNS Smart Network already has a leadership position in the non-banking ATM markets, but we believe that there are significant opportunities for us to take advantage of NRT's expertise in the gaming industry, and to expand into other cash-intensive business spaces. We were looking for a network gateway service that would enable us to lower our transaction costs, but which also matched the high availability and strong pedigree that our own solutions have in our industry. We have found that in ACI, the majority of direct connectors to Interac trust ACI for good reason. We believe their systems will continue to be the market leader in processing payments dependably and securely in Canada and around the world." In addition to providing the leading solution for connecting to the Interac network, the ACI system provides a modular approach that allows for the addition of future functionality as required, including connection to VISA, MasterCard and American Express as well as new device acquiring. It is therefore ideally placed to support NRT and its future plans of adding further network connectivity, and expand beyond its native Canada boarders. Rob Cameron, managing director, ACI Worldwide Canada says: "NRT is an ambitious firm, with solid foundations in the non-bank ATM sector, and has recognised that ACI's systems are the gold standard for banks and non-banks alike. We are delighted that NRT trusts ACI to support it as it begins its relationship with Interac in Canada, and extends its services into new national and international markets." Upcoming 2015-16 Conferences
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