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Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees
Westpac

Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees

Westpac, ANZ, and ASB have announced the scrapping of outdated ATM fees, responding to customer feedback and absorbing transaction costs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Sber unveils dual-screen ATMs with AI & express health checks
Artificial Intelligence

Sber unveils dual-screen ATMs with AI & express health checks

Sber launches dual-screen ATMs across Russia featuring AI assistance and rapid health checks covering 10 indicators, debuting from December.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Smart Cities

Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035

The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions
Customer Experience

Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions

In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.

By Navdeep Singh • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support
Unified Communications

Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support

Fortinet introduces the robust FortiGate Rugged 70G with a 5G Dual Modem, engineered for harsh environments and offering top-tier AI-powered security and advanced networking capabilities, noting potential for remote ATM services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Bitcoin ATMs becoming more mainstream, increasing by 4,200% worldwide
EduTech

Bitcoin ATMs becoming more mainstream, increasing by 4,200% worldwide

Bankless Times has recently carried out research that highlights an increase of 4200% in global Bitcoin ATMs in the past six years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
ATM vulnerabilities open door for attacks - report
Breach Prevention

ATM vulnerabilities open door for attacks - report

Vulnerabilities in Wincor Cineo ATMs allow attackers to bypass encryption and make cash withdrawals, according to researchers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Stratus Technologies?
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Stratus Technologies?

Stratus is a software company focused on infrastructure solutions, especially for fault tolerant servers and virtualised edge servers.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Kaspersky improves security for ATMs and PoS systems
Marketing Technologies

Kaspersky improves security for ATMs and PoS systems

Kaspersky has launched a new version of its Embedded Systems Security which has improved security for ATMs in remote areas with a 2G internet connection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
IBM Security opens four secure IoT testing facilities globally
IoT Security

IBM Security opens four secure IoT testing facilities globally

IBM Security launches four secure X-Force Red Labs across the globe to test the security of IoT devices, automotive systems, and ATMs amid rising threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback
Fintech

YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback

YouTrip launches in Australia with a zero-fee multi-currency travel card offering 2% cashback and real-time exchange rates across 150+ currencies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Exactly.com adds local payment options for UK eCommerce in Portugal
Payment Technologies

Exactly.com adds local payment options for UK eCommerce in Portugal

Exactly.com now offers MB WAY and Multibanco payment options to help UK eCommerce firms meet Portuguese consumer preferences and boost sales locally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance
Biometrics

Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance

The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business
Payment Technologies

Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business

Hitachi Payment Services bolsters its position in India's payments industry with the acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Management Business, now rebranded as Hitachi Cash Management Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
Bank of Ayudhya partners with AWS to boost customer service and operations
Storage

Bank of Ayudhya partners with AWS to boost customer service and operations

Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance customer service and boost operational efficiencies. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
FSS launches IoT and AI-enabled ATM sites in India
Digital Transformation

FSS launches IoT and AI-enabled ATM sites in India

FSS announces launch of IoT and AI/Machine Learning-aided ATM sites across India, aiming to resolve 60% of ATM issues remotely.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Pakistani telco inks data center hosting deal with nation's largest ATM network
Edge Computing

Pakistani telco inks data center hosting deal with nation's largest ATM network

1Link Guarantee signs three-year data center hosting deal with Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) in Karachi.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017