Nov 12, 2020
Bitcoin ATMs require optimal connectivity that is fast and secure in order to complete their digital transactions. As Bitcoin becomes...
Sep 21, 2020
OptConnect is the #1 trusted connectivity partner for retail ATM deployers and operators. We provide the most robust solution that...
Aug 4, 2020
When a Bitcoin ATM goes out of service, the solution is often simply rebooting the machine. As easy as that sounds, it usually requires...
May 11, 2020
While cash is no longer the No. 1 payment choice among American consumers, it’s used in more than one in four transactions. For anyone...
Jan 28, 2020
For years now, OptConnect has had a long-standing partnership with the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) and has supported its enduring...
Jan 8, 2020
The narrative that cash will soon be gone has been going on for at least 30 years. It is a fact that there has been a steady rise in...
Oct 22, 2019
As the ATM has just turned 50, the question begs, what has changed since the ATM was first invented? There are several changes to note,...
Sep 10, 2019
Automated teller machines, better known as ATMs, have been a part of the American landscape since the 1970s. Beacons of self-service and...
Aug 30, 2019
The ATM is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Monday, September 2nd, and it's been amazing to look back on the progress and growth of...
Aug 28, 2019
ATMs are a prime target for thieves. They are usually located in public places, so they are easy to access. Almost always they are...
Aug 15, 2019
The National ATM Council (NAC) has done a tremendous amount of research, lobbying, and advocating for the retail ATM industry over the...
Jul 24, 2019
As technology continues to evolve, so has the ATM industry. Trends like Libra, Bitcoin, and Venmo have all sparked concerns from ATM...
May 22, 2019
The ATM industry has dramatically evolved over the past few decades to utilize the latest technologies and shifts for EMV, ADA...
Apr 11, 2019
It’s no secret that the digital transformation has affected many things, including banking. As transactions and payments have shifted to...
Apr 2, 2019
According to an independent survey commissioned by Transaction Network Services, 41% of people confirmed that if an ATM is out of...
Mar 14, 2019
In the past, Independent Service Operators (ISOs) used wireless routers for ATMs in places where landlines simply weren't available....
Dec 4, 2018
It's no secret that ATMs perform multiple functions that heavily rely on their connectivity, but what does it really mean to have managed...
Sep 18, 2018
Today, there are now over 3,500 bitcoin ATMs installed and operational around the world (CNN). Like other ATMs, Bitcoin ATMs require...
Aug 20, 2018
My projections are that ATMs within the next five years will shift significantly to integrating with IoT platforms, and shift their...
