Fujitsu-ICL Systems' new Series 8000T family of Web-enabled ATMs are to incorporate ACI Worldwide's file management software solution, Base24-file manager.
The ACI file management system enables financial institutions and other ATM owners to transfer, process and manage files of diverse data types using various communication protocols, such as X.25, TCP/IP and SNA - eliminating "sneaker ware" and reducing the need for costly site visits to update graphics and other ATM-resident software.
Ron Omohundro, executive vice president and general manager of Fujitsu-ICL's Transaction Systems division, says: "ACI's Base24-file manager is the perfect complement to Fujitsu's Web-enabled Series 8000 ATMs. It offers the ability to send software fixes and other files through the ATM's communications networks, helping ATM operators reduce the costs associated with dispatching a technician to each and every ATM."
The Series 8000 ATMs, available in April 2001, not only allow consumers to securely deposit and withdraw money, but also potentially purchase movie tickets and phone cards as well as pay bills, apply for loans and view personalized weather forecasts.