Aug 2, 2023
Demand for easy 24/7 cash access remains high, presenting a real opportunity for Financial Institutions (FIs) and ATM deployers....
May 17, 2023
As technology continues to evolve, so do the ways in which we conduct transactions. One area that has seen significant growth in recent...
Mar 29, 2023
Smart safe connectivity refers to the integration of advanced technology and connectivity solutions in safes to enhance their security...
Feb 28, 2023
This year, the world of banking and finance is evolving rapidly. The rise of digital payments and the pandemic-induced push towards...
Feb 13, 2023
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way businesses operate. IoT connectivity is especially beneficial in the point of...
Jan 4, 2023
ATMs, or automated teller machines, have been a staple in the banking industry for decades. They allow customers to quickly and easily...
Nov 9, 2022
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 22, 2022
Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are seemingly everywhere. Some business owners look to ATMs to increase passive income. Brick-and-mortar...
Jul 25, 2022
OptConnect is the #1 trusted connectivity partner for retail ATM deployers and operators. We provide the most robust solution that...
May 3, 2022
The ATM industry has dramatically evolved over the past few decades to utilize the latest technologies and shifts for EMV, ADA...
Mar 2, 2022
Retail is getting smarter, and the smartest of retail devices are in high demand. Specifically, the connected smart safe, a secure device...
Dec 6, 2021
Bitcoin ATMs require optimal connectivity that is fast and secure in order to complete their digital transactions. As Bitcoin becomes...
Oct 5, 2021
When a Bitcoin ATM goes out of service, the solution is often simply rebooting the machine. As easy as that sounds, it usually requires...
Jun 8, 2021
Many retail environments are going smart, meaning they are now faster than ever before and capable of so much more. These smart POS...
Mar 24, 2021
For many, having access to cash has remained prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Given this, the ATM is playing an even more...
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...
Mar 16, 2020
Smart Safes have completely changed the way we think about cash management and one of the most integral pieces of how smart safes...
Feb 27, 2020
Recently, OptConnect attended the ATM Industry Association’s (ATMIA) 21st annual U.S. conference. Each year, many ATMIA members and...
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 14, 2020
This past year we attended the National ATM Council’s seventh annual convention in October at the Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Hotel and...
Jan 10, 2020
Technology in the retail industry is continuously changing, especially when you think about the technology powering smart safes. So what...
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...
Nov 29, 2019
The world is changing faster than most can keep up. This is especially true when it comes to IoT in retail and Point of Sales trends....
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 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...
Jul 16, 2019
In the payments industry, wireless terminals are electronic devices used to process card payments at retail locations. These devices...
May 21, 2019
It is a great privilege to have recently been appointed as Co-Chair of ATMIA's U.S. Board. This position means a great deal to me...
