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Why Payments is the Perfect Application for SD-WAN

The old days of retail transactions were a simpler time. Your customers paid cash for their products and services — money you could hold in your hand. If your customers didn’t have cash, well, then they didn’t get their goods or services.

Wilson Parking Australia Provides Flexible and Safe Options to Its Customer

It is of course challenging times for most industries at the moment, and parking is no exception. Across the industry, global customers of TNS’ ADVAM solution have seen a decline in parking transactions. As cities across the world go into lockdown, workplaces are mainly closed and people are only going out for essentials, it’s obvious that people will be parking less.

Global Opportunities for Secure Commerce at the Pump

In a world where technology and convenience have turned customer demand into customer expectation, a new report published by Transaction Network Services (TNS) suggests that the majority of consumers are open to new experiences when they pay-at-the-pump.

What Next for the Payments Industry in 2020?

Wow. 2019 has been filled with mega-mergers, more consumer experience changes and another demanding period of evolution for the payments industry. A multitude of alternative payment methods hedging forward, security breaches with greater sophistication, and open banking offering as much promise as it does confusion. All that and we have a mixture of regulatory participation in many developed markets. So, what’s in store for 2020? TNS’ Vice President of Payment Solutions, Brian DuCharme gives us his insights and predictions into the potential developments and possible disruptions in 2020. 

Melbourne Museum Uses Customer Insights to Improve the Parking Experience

Located in the city of Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne Museum is the largest museum in the southern hemisphere and is part of Australia’s largest public museum organisation. Voted as one of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions, Melbourne Museum attracts two million visitors every year and is supported by more than 600 staff and 500 volunteers.

Deploying Cloud Based Systems in the Payments Industry

Cloud based systems are still relatively new to the payments industry and recent figures suggest that of the nearly 500 billion non-cash transactions around the world, more than 95% leverage legacy payment schemes which rely on point-to-point interconnectivity. That said, leveraging cloud technology is key to advancing any distributed business which relies on big data; therefore, it is a strategic consideration which cannot be ignored.

Bridging Physical and Digital Parking

The parking business has come a long way – from the first multi-storey car park built for the LaSalle Hotel in 1918 in Chicago to the first working parking meter built in 1920’s/1930’s to regulate parking time in Oklahoma City.

Pressure Mounts on Retailer Store Networks

Retailers around the world are facing overwhelming pressures from multiple sources which are impacting store networks. Katherine Brown, Director of Product Management, at TNS explores the latest challenges and how retailers can use payments technology to ease this burden.

Survey Reveals Variances in US/UK ATM Attitudes

It’s more than 50 years now since the introduction of the ATM and with its proliferation around the world, the majority of consumers take these facilities for granted and many have never experienced life without this invention. TNS commissioned an independent survey of US and UK adults to find out how these cornerstones of the payments industry are now viewed in today’s dynamic world. Tiffany Trent-Abram takes us through some of the key findings.

Payments Advice for 4G Router Deployment

Whether it’s to get ahead of the competition or being driven by the global shut down of 2G and 3G networks, the payments industry is migrating to 4G technology in growing numbers. TNS Product Manager Chris Walker is playing a pivotal role in supporting this transition for TNS customers. In this blog Chris provides some vital insights into how to overcome the most common issue when swapping in new 4G equipment – signal strength.

Does Migrating to the Cloud Put Payment Data at Risk?

Mark Collins, Managing Director of Transaction Network Services’ FinTech Solutions business in Europe, gives us his insights on how you can safely and securely insert cloud services into your payments infrastructure.

Security Fears Threaten Biometric Payments Growth

Biometric payments are poised for significant growth, but substantial consumer security concerns could put its future at risk according to a report from TNS. Bill Versen, TNS’ Chief Product Officer, shares some key insights.

Make Time to Address 4G Migration Before It’s Too Late

Mark Collins, Managing Director of Transaction Network Services’ FinTech Solutions business in Europe, addresses concerns about the growing number of 2G and 3G networks that are shutting down.

Significant Growth Opportunities for Unattended Terminals

70% of consumers want unattended terminals to accept both card and cash payments and a significant number are willing to use wearable devices or digital wallets at these locations, according to a survey* of US, UK and Australian adults commissioned by TNS. Bill Versen, Chief Product Officer at TNS, talks us through some of the key findings.

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Is the Industry Prepared for Next Gen ATMs? | Cash | Banks | Wireless ATM

With bank branches closing, ATMs are becoming the major touchpoint with the customer and extending their features to provide replacement services. This video explores the potential and challenges surrounding Next Gen ATMs and how these can be addressed.

Will Security Concerns Impact Smart Payments Potential? Research | Connected cars | Voice assistants

Smart payments are on the rise and consumers now have the option of making payments via a mobile device, household appliance or even their car dashboard. Our video shows which country is leading the way in adopting smart payments, who has the most security

The move to wireless ATM deployments in Asia Pacific, current trends and future direction

TNS’ Director of Product Management, Katherine Brown and Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Michael Johnson take part in an ATMIA webinar about wireless ATM adoption. ATM telecommunications, particularly off premise deployments, continue to represent the second largest operating cost for deployers behind cost of cash. Listen to Katherine and Michael discuss wireless ATMs, what models have deployers chosen to adopt, and do they deliver the in-principle benefits of speed to market, operational efficiency around IMAC and good or better uptime versus traditional methods? What trends are there in other global territories that we don’t see in Asia Pacific?

US ATM Usage Remains Strong But Consumers Split on Latest Innovations

A recent independent survey* commissioned by Transaction Network Services (TNS) has revealed that the ATM remains a firm cornerstone of the US payments industry, however, attitudes to new innovations, such as the ability to obtain foreign currency, lottery tickets and other services appear mixed. This video presents some of the key findings.

How Will The Payments Landscape Evolve in 2019?

Over the last few years, the variety of payment methods available has expanded dramatically, fueled by significant consumer adoption on a global level. This infographic considers the key developments which could shape the payments industry in 2019.

Interesting Findings in UK Survey of ATM Usage

Are consumers happy with the service and quantity of ATMs found in the UK and abroad? A recent survey carried out by Transaction Network Services on UK adults shows some interesting findings in the way we use ATMs in today’s ever advancing technological world.