The solution will be available during the first quarter of 2005. Available to customers via eFunds Online, remote graphics distribution will provide EFT customers the ability to control and self-author ATM content and advertising for their complete ATM portfolio from a Web browser.

The remote graphics solution utilizes TEKchand's ATMRewards™ technology to automatically distribute graphics to ATMs. New or existing eFunds customers can easily implement the solution after logging on to eFunds Online and clicking "ATMContent Builder" to access the Remote Graphic Distribution and Screen Content interface. Customers may use the web module to upload graphics and schedule content delivery to target ATMs. In addition, screen and receipt content changes can be performed on ATMs running TCP/IP, SNA, Bisynch and even Native dial.

"200 million Americans use ATMs an average of six times a month -- more than 12 billion transactions each year. The ability to self-author and change multi-media messages on ATM screens is no longer an issue of convenience, but has become a necessity as ATM owners tap into the value of their most frequent customer touch point," said Rahul Gupta, senior vice president and division executive, eFunds Corporation. "This solution allows eFunds' customers complete self-management and control over the messages appearing to their customers, and reduces the costs associated with on-site graphics loading."

"The industry is looking for a multi-vendor solution for remote graphic file distribution because of the costs, delays, and inconvenience associated with uploading graphics locally at the ATM," said Rajeev Bahri, managing director of TEKchand. "The ability to remotely load graphics to OS2- and Windows-based ATMs from a unified web interface reduces cost to ATM owners and provides a channel for campaign marketing."