Retail banking - Announcements, News, Articles & Research: Finextra

Syntellect signs East Coast bank to voice software

Syntellect Inc., a division of Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX: ESL) and a global leader in speech-enabled, self-service software solutions, today announced that a major regional bank has selected Syntellect's Vista technology to power customer self-service solutions for its two call centres.

21 January 2004

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Triton ATMs receive EMV Level II certification

Triton(R) announced today that it has received EMV Level II Certification for 9100, 9600, and 9700 model ATMs. EMV certification is awarded by EMVCo, a joint venture established by Europay, MasterCard International, and Visa International to govern the transition of ATM and POS payment networks to cards with embedded microchips, commonly known as "chip" or "smart" cards.

21 January 2004

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Bisys appoints Russell Fradin president and CEO

The Board of Directors of The BISYS Group, Inc. (NYSE:BSG), a leading provider of business process outsourcing solutions for the financial services sector, today announced that Russell P. Fradin, 48, will be joining BISYS as president and CEO, and as a member of its Board of Directors effective February 2, 2004.

21 January 2004

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Vasco opens US sales and support HQ in Boston

VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VDSI), a global provider of security products that enable e-business and e-commerce, today announced that it will expand its North American Sales and Support operations into the Boston area.

20 January 2004

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Diebold and Hypercom partner for drive-in pharmacy payments

Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: 'DBD'), a global leader in providing integrated self-service solutions, security systems and service, and global electronic payment technology leader Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced that they have joined together in a strategic partnership wherein Diebold will distribute Hypercom's smart, fast and easy-use outdoor card payment technology to drive-up pharmacies in the US and Canada.

20 January 2004

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TietoEnator chooses Thales e-Security EMV card issuing software

Thales e-Security today announced that TietoEnator, a leading IT services provider in the Nordic countries, has chosen P3, the leading solution for the smart card personalisation and preparation process from Thales e-Security, as its solution of choice when issuing EMV smart cards.

20 January 2004

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Outsourcing could increase UK GDP by £16bn - LogicaCMG

A study launched today by LogicaCMG reveals, for the first time, the macroeconomic impact of outsourcing in the UK. The study reveals British business could see 1.7 billion pounds in additional profits while GDP could rise by 16 billion pounds if more companies outsourced over the next five years.

20 January 2004

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IBM announces Windows NT to Linux migration programme

IBM today announced new programs and supporting classes to help Business Partners and customers move from the legacy Microsoft Windows NT operating system to Linux, the fastest growing server operating system in the world. The announcement was made leading into LinuxWorld, New York, where IBM will be highlighting the new program with customers and Business Partners.

20 January 2004

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Gemplus restructures

Gemplus International S.A. the world's leading provider of smart card based solutions, announces that in line with its strategy for 2004, it has appointed two new members of the Operations Committee, reporting to Alex Mandl, CEO and it has adjusted its internal organisation in order to adapt to evolving market conditions, and to better serve its customers.

20 January 2004

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Getronics appoints Paul Jameson VP marketing, North America

Getronics, a leading global Information and Communications Technology firm, announced that Paul D. Jameson has been appointed vice president of marketing for Getronics North America.

19 January 2004

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Level Four adds four new modules to ATM Channel Development Suite

Level Four Software, the leading provider of ATM testing and development tools, today announced the addition of four new modules to its ATM Channel Development Suite. ATM Network Stress Tester, Load Group Manager plug-in, Bunch Note Acceptor plug-in, and Cheque Processing Module plug-in are launched in response to industry developments and customer needs.

19 January 2004

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Welcome Break renews Cardpoint ATM contract

Cardpoint plc ("Cardpoint" or the "Group"), the provider of electronic payment transactions, which owns and operates 1,900 ATMs and approximately 3,500 mobile phone top-up terminals, has been awarded an exclusive five year contract to continue to supply Welcome Break with roadside location ATMs.

16 January 2004

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