Virtualized ATM or ATMs without a heart are not mistaken

Diebold introduced a prototype of the world's first virtual ATM using virtualization technology. Using this technology will increase the reliability and security of the ATM, as well as simplify the management system of self-service channels. This is stated in the press release of the company.

Diebold's innovative solution was unveiled at VMworld 2011 in Las Vegas on August 29th. Virtual ATM developed in conjunction with VMware.

If earlier, for 20 years, the basis of ATMs was the computers built into them, thanks to the virtualization of the self-service system, the ATM acquires the ability to work without an integrated computer and is tied to a single computer center. Thus, the physical components of a single server carry out all the computing operations of many virtual ATMs.



Consolidation allows you to create a single secure data center and increases the level of control and security of IP addresses. Virtualization provides more efficient server operation and unification of ATM management, which increases operational efficiency, provides faster recovery from errors and creates the conditions for accelerated software updates and distribution of services. Simply put, virtualization leads to lower maintenance costs and increases the period of productive operation of ATMs.

In addition to virtualization, the Diebold demo terminal, presented at VMworld 2011, was equipped with a biometric identification device for enhanced security and NFC (contactless technology) for greater user convenience.