Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union succeeds with Stratus as foundation for ATM network upgrade.MAYNARD, Mass. -- Continuously available Stratus server enables Denali Alaskan to deploy new ATM-based services without risk of service outages Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union has chosen Stratus Technologies' continuous availability server systems as the foundation of a program to develop an array of services such as dispensing stamps and providing account mini-statements through the Denali Alaskan automated teller machine automated teller machine (ATM), device used by bank customers to process account transactions. Typically, a user inserts into the ATM a special plastic card that is encoded with information on a magnetic strip. network. The Stratus(R) ftServer(R) W Series 3300 system gives Denali Alaskan's ATM network 99.999 percent uptime through redundant hardware and failsafe software systems. The ftServer W Series 3300 system, running Mosaic Software's Postilion automated teller/ 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. software, supports Denali Alaskan's 36 ATMs as part of an end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. provided by Diebold, Incorporated. In operation since January 2004, the Intel Xeon-based, continuous-availability server has built-in preventative ActiveService(TM) capabilities that connect Denali Alaskan to a global service network for detecting, troubleshooting and resolving problems before they affect customer service. Anchorage-based Denali Alaskan considered using conventional servers with dual processors clustered to provide additional availability. Diebold, however, urged Denali Alaskan to use Stratus because of its superior record of delivering constant uptime and because Denali Alaskan would not have to modify the Mosaic software to run on the ftServer system, as it would with a server cluster. "The Stratus ftServer system was the better choice because people have zero tolerance The policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance and enhance deterrence. Since the 1980s the phrase zero tolerance has signified a philosophy toward illegal conduct that favors strict imposition of for unavailable ATMs, and we have zero tolerance for things that make customers unhappy," said John Layton John Henry Layton (born 29 June 1951 in Hereford) is an English former footballer, and coach who spent much of his career at Hereford United both as a player and a manager. He played in the position of centre back. , Denali Alaskan's assistant vice president of payment systems. "ATMs are intended to be a self-service channel with 24-hour convenience, and we decided that Stratus was best able to provide it. We considered building a server semi-comparable to Stratus at the same cost, but the other approach didn't provide the same availability." Denali Alaskan brought its ATM switching infrastructure in-house on the Stratus-Mosaic-Diebold solution so it can manage its own network and continuously add innovative new services. In addition to stamps and account mini-statements, Denali Alaskan is also deploying on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. advertising and immediately posting deposited checks to make the funds available to customers on the spot. This technologically advanced platform lets Denali set up and configure ATMs and add new services through a point-and-click graphical interface See GUI. . "Banking is as much about good faith and trust as it is processing transactions. Our continuous availability is an important tool for maintaining that good faith and trust," said Philip Izzo, Stratus director of business development, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. . "Our platform will give Denali Alaskan's customers constant access to transactions at the same time this innovative credit union expands its services portfolio." About Stratus Technologies Stratus Technologies is a Maynard, Massachusetts based producer of fault tolerant computers. Stratus Technologies is a 1999 spinoff of Stratus Computer founded in 1980. Stratus Technologies is a global provider of fault-tolerant computer servers, technologies and services, with more than 20 years of experience focused in the fault-tolerant server market. Stratus servers provide high levels of reliability relative to the server industry, delivering 99.999 percent uptime or better. Stratus servers and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services are used by customers for critical computer-based operations that are required to be continuously available for the proper functioning of their businesses. For more information, visit www.stratus.com. (C) 2004 Stratus Technologies Bermuda Ltd. All rights reserved. Stratus and ftServer are registered trademarks of Stratus Technologies Bermuda Ltd. The Stratus Technologies logo is a trademark of Stratus Technologies Bermuda Ltd. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. |
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