State-of-the-art computerized teller "FAST" Makes International Debut
Montvale, NJ, January 29, 2008 (www.allCUNews.com) — Tellagent LLC announced today that, through its client, Service Credit Union, it has installed the first international shared branching kiosk at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany.
"We want to congratulate Service Credit Union for their determination and resourcefulness in getting the shared branching kiosk up and running," said Dave Gardner, National Director of Sales for Tellagent. "The very fact that they were able to complete the installation remotely and without benefit of normal technical assistance is a testament to their professionalism." Provision for equipment servicing in Germany was coordinated by Tellagent, as well as, the international shipping and delivery of the kiosks to Germany.
The 24/7, self-service kiosk, powered by Ensenta software and dubbed "FAST," or Financial Access Service Teller, for its user-friendliness, conducts electronic shared branch transactions and allows members to rapidly make cash and check deposits, cash withdrawals, pay loans; transfer funds; and much more. Check 21 compliant, the kiosk prints an image of each deposited check right on the receipt. The kiosk is also a full-function ATM, allowing cash withdrawals in both U.S. Dollars and Euros.
Further, the superior technology behind "FAST" allows it to function as either a teller at a current credit union location or as a self-contained branch. As part of the shared branching network, the kiosk links to millions of credit union members worldwide.
"The installation of this shared branching kiosk is of tremendous importance to us as it brings credit union services to the many patients, their family members and staff of this major military medical center, located far from home." said Richard E. Tolle, senior vice president, overseas operations for Service Credit Union.
Tolle added that Service Credit Union plans on installing a second shared branching kiosk at the Ramstein Community Center in Ramstein, Germany, in the next two to three weeks.
About Tellagent Corporation : Tellagent, LLC was formed in 2000 and is a CUSO of Paragon Federal Credit Union formed to explore and develop new and innovative products and services to enable credit unions to compete with other financial institutions. For more information, visit www.tellagent.com