ADVISORY/Electronic Funds Transfer Association Available Around-the-Clock to Answer Y2K Rollover Questions.Assignment/News Editors ADVISORY...for Friday - Sunday Sunday: see Sabbath; week. (Dec. 31 - Jan. 2) HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE) The Electronic Funds Transfer See EFT. (application, communications) electronic funds transfer - (EFT, EFTS, - system) Transfer of money initiated through electronic terminal, automated teller machine, computer, telephone, or magnetic tape. Association, the nation's leading inter-industry trade association representing the electronic payments and commerce industries, is offering telephone and on-camera media interview opportunities over the New Year's holiday period to discuss industry readiness and the latest developments during the rollover A graphic element in an application or on a Web page that changes its color or shape when the pointer is moved (rolled) over it. See JavaScript rollover. See also n-key rollover. to the Year 2000. EFTA EFTA: see European Free Trade Association. industry experts will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. Friday and through the New Year's holiday period. WHO: The Electronic Funds Transfer Association WHAT: Interviews available prior to and during Y2K See Y2K problem and Y2K compliant. Y2K - Year 2000 rollover WHEN: 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 1999 through 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2000. CONTACTS: H. Kurt Helwig, EFTA executive director, is available to discuss the electronic payment and commerce industries general Y2K readiness, including ATMs, ATM networks, and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT EBT See: Earnings Before Taxes ) systems. Contact Mr. Helwig at 703/623-9115. Paul Schmelzer, senior vice president, Star Systems, Inc., is available to discuss Y2K readiness and shared ATM networks. Contact Mr. Schmelzer at 407/875-2500. Walter C. Patterson, president, ACS/Transfirst and vice-chairman of the EFTA Board of Directors, available to comment Y2K implications for non-bank ATM operations Page Mr. Patterson at 800/409-9947. Arthur Burger, president of Burger, Carroll Car·roll , James 1854-1907. British-born American physician noted for his research on yellow fever. In 1900 he deliberately infected himself with the disease for experimental purposes. & Associates and chairman of the EBT Industry Council, available to discuss Y2K events related to EBT systems and other government benefit programs. Contact Mr. Burger at 512/415-0495. Media are requested to credit EFTA affiliation in any interviews. Media representatives who have special needs or suggestions about working with EFTA on Y2K rollover should contact the Electronic Funds Transfer Association at 703/435-9800. |
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