There are now over 371,000 ATMs in the U.S. As ATM consumer transactions continue to increase 3-4% per year, so does the demand for robust technology, secure PIN encryption and simple cash dispensing. Networks such as VISA and MasterCard have adopted triple DES as a new standard to be used in securing customer PINs. The most recent timelines for all ATMs active in the field to be operating under Triple DES according to the network mandates are April 1, 2005 for MasterCard, and December 31, 2005 for networks such as Pulse, STAR and NYCE. ATM ISOs and Financial Institutions will need to have the resources available to facilitate the planning, scheduling and controlling of all the activities that must be done to achieve a Triple DES conversion, or outsource this magnitude of project to a company that has the capability.
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