Columbia Bank Network Expands with Fujitsu Series 8000 ATMs.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2002 Fujitsu, ETAdvantage Provide Web-Enabled, Self-Service ATMs to Build Fujitsu-Exclusive Online ATM Network Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Electronic Transactions Advantage Inc. (ETAdvantage), a Fujitsu business partner, have signed an exclusive, two-year contract with Columbia Bank to standardize Fujitsu's ATM platform for the financial institution's automated-teller machine (ATM) network. Tacoma, Wash.-based Columbia Bank is purchasing 23 Fujitsu Series 8000(TM) ATMs, which offer a Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (R) 2000 platform, Web enablement, Americans with Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. civil-rights law, enacted 1990, that forbids discrimination of various sorts against persons with physical or mental handicaps. (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ) compliance and Triple Data Encryption Standard See DES. Data Encryption Standard - (DES) The NBS's popular, standard encryption algorithm. It is a product cipher that operates on 64-bit blocks of data, using a 56-bit key. It is defined in FIPS 46-1 (1988) (which supersedes FIPS 46 (1977)). (DES) for increased security. The Series 8000 ATMs are capable of supporting an array of next-generation transactions for dispensing cash, loan applications, concert tickets, stamps and more. The bank is also upgrading 54 Series 7000 ATMs with Fujitsu's Prism software to add a higher level of security and greater ADA compliance. Columbia Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Columbia Banking System Inc., is a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank with 33 branches located throughout the Puget Sound Puget Sound (py  `jĕt), arm of the Pacific Ocean, NW Wash., connected with the Pacific by Juan de Fuca Strait, entered through the Admiralty Inlet and extending in two arms c. region.
"This agreement strengthens Columbia Bank's ability to combine the convenience of modern technology with the care of old-fashioned, customer-friendly banking," said Becky Kettenring, Columbia Bank's ATM program vice president. "Years ago, we conducted competitive research on ATMs. Results showed that Fujitsu's equipment provided industry-leading features at a competitive price. Fujitsu's Series 8000 ATMs continue to offer these benefits and will enable us to increase revenue through expanded services, advertising and point-of-service (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ) displays. "In addition to Fujitsu's hardware," said Kettenring, "Columbia Bank's back-room operations team voted for Fujitsu's Windows 2000 platform because it's easier to operate, manage and maintain than ATMs that use proprietary software." "Columbia Bank's management is committed to building closer customer relationships through Web-enabled ATM technology that 'personalizes' communication. They've also determined to streamline and simplify operations by using one ATM vendor," said Pat Scott, chief executive officer of Auburn, Wash.-based ETAdvantage. "We recommended Fujitsu as the exclusive ATM vendor because its Series 8000 can reduce the bank's cost of ownership while adding value to its customers' experience." Fujitsu Series 8000 ATM Features Fujitsu's Series 8000 ATMs offer North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. banks, credit unions and other financial service providers next-generation features, including: -- Lower cost of ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ), with large capacity dispensers, fewer moving parts Fewer Moving Parts is David Bazan's debut EP, released in limited quantities on June 13 2006. It was re-released on 22 May 2007 on Barsuk Records. The EP can be considered a stopgap release to tide fans over until his 2007 full-length solo debut[1]. , universal components, low-maintenance thermal printers and color LCD displays. -- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. -- Web-enabled capabilities that will eventually allow customers to use ATMs for all the same banking transactions they currently conduct from their PCs, such as loan applications and bill payments. New types of transactions, such as phone cards and event ticket purchases, will further enhance the customer experience. -- The capability to dispense a range of media, such as stamps, coupons, event tickets, credit card-sized media and other items of value. -- Windows 2000 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. that supports both traditional financial transactions and future services. Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. will be available by mid-2002. -- World's highest footprint-to-capacity ratio in an ATM. "Fujitsu and ETAdvantage have successfully teamed together to offer ATM operators the most innovative, advanced ATM technologies," said Neill Collins Neill Collins (born September 2, 1983 in Troon) is a football defender, he currently plays for Wolves. Beginning his career for Scottish amateur club, Queen's Park F.C., he moved to Dumbarton F.C. after two seasons. , Fujitsu vice president of financial systems sales. "This contract validates our commitment to become a customer's total lifecycle management solutions provider, resulting in a winning combination of decreased costs and increased customer satisfaction." About Columbia Bank Columbia Bank is a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank providing products and services to individuals, businesses and the real estate community. A wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. (Nasdaq:COLB COLB Certificate of Live Birth ), Columbia Bank currently has 33 branches in Pierce, King, Cowlitz, Kitsap, and Thurston counties. Web site: www.columbiabank.com About Electronic Transactions Advantage Inc. ETAdvantage is a full-service Fujitsu ATM business partner providing ATM services in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Services to all financial institutions include site surveys, recommendations of equipment, sales of new and refurbished equipment, installation, hardware services for all ATMs, first line service, depot repair, and dispatch. Web site: www.etadvantage.com About Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc., headquartered in Dallas, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6702). The company is a total lifecycle solutions supplier for North American retailers and financial services providers. Fujitsu optimizes the customer's technology lifecycle and reduces total cost of ownership with point-of-sale (POS) hardware and software, handheld devices and applications, Web-enabled automated-teller machines (ATMs) and infrastructure services, including asset management. Fujitsu offers world-class customer-service support, call centers, product staging/integration and rapid-response rollouts. It serves customers such as Allfirst Financial, Albertson's, Recreational Equipment Inc., Safeway and Staples, among others. Web site: www.ftxs.fujitsu.com For sales and product information call 800/340-4425 |
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