Wednesday 14 October 2020

CMS launches Algo – World’s first AI automated ATM Security software application.


CMS Algo is machine-independent and will operate for any ATM with any OTC safe lock.

Mumbai, India - October 13, 2020

CMS Info Systems (CMS), India’s leading Cash Management Services Company has launched the world’s first fully automated, Artificial Intelligence powered, mobility-based, ATM Security software application, Algo. CMS Algo is an end-to-end security encrypted a fool-proof solution to prevent ATM frauds at the time of cash replenishment or maintenance.

RBI Guidelines mandated banks to implement logical and physical security measures in all ATM terminals including Hard-disk encryption, anti-skimming devices, OTC (One Time Combination) enabled safes and vault locks, whitelisting, black-listing among others. CMS Algo helps banks to implement RBI guidelines on OTC Lock activation through providing first-time-ever geo fencing & GPS enabled, user face recognition, credential authentication, backend service request compliant; OTC code generation software.

CMS Algo is a machine agnostic and can operate on any ATM OEM with any safe / vault lock. The ATM a machine could be manufactured by NCR, Diebold-Wincor, Hyosung, or any other and the lock could be from S&G, Kaba MAS Hamilton, Securam, Perto, or any other OTC makes with one-time integration – Algo can be deployed by banks across the world on their ATMs to become fully compliant to the latest Global norms for ATM safety and security.

Speaking on the launch of CMS Algo, Rajiv Kaul, Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, said, “We are delighted and proud to have developed World’s first Artificial Intelligence automated ATM Security software application. This application can run on any ATM across the world and helps in fraud prevention. The solution is cost-ineffective in the backend and low cost in the front-end. The biggest saving is the reduction of fraud, no requirement of a call-centre, and restricted access to data and premises. We have deployed Algo on the 52,000 ATMs that we are servicing on behalf of customers in India. Bank of Maharashtra and Catholic Syrian Bank have already subscribed to Algo. We are in discussions with other Indian and International banks & Cash Replenishment Agencies for the implementation of Algo.”

Before Algo

After CMS Algo

High risk and liability on the bank / CRA (cash replenishment agency)

Reduced fraud and risks

OTC for opening locks was given through people sitting in the back-office

Fully automated OTC for opening safes / vaults that is Secure, Simple, Compliant, Intelligent, and Mobility driven.

No real authentication at the origin location while accessing OTC code

Full control of access with Geo fencing and GPS enabled application.

User restriction basis lock proximity, time of operations, user location

 

Person issuing OTC is not aware of the requirement of OTC requested by the person accessing the ATM safe

AI-enabled, Face recognition, ID verification software

No control on permission for a number of access

Only one-time access to authorized personnel

Call-center required -  

To be open even out of office hours

Risk of authentication over the phone

Waiting time for generating the OTC with limited call center people

No call center required – Fully automated

OTC can be generated with or without Internet connectivity

No audit trails except requests for OTC noted in back office

Fully compliant Audit trail for future verification

Backend reporting portal for real-time updates on usage

No usage restrictions - OTC can be generated for all ATMs irrespective of real need

 

Integrated with maker – checker approval and Can be used by Bank or Vault for cash replenishment, FLM, SLM, and Vault related activities.


About CMS Info Systems

CMS Info Systems Ltd. (CMS) is India’s leading Cash Management and Payment Solutions company, that handles cash processing to cash-in-transit, from cards to ATM network management, retail management and managed services.  CMS manages the entire flow and management of money for the 115,000 business points that it serves every day - from when the RBI initially deposits cash in the bank’s currency chests, to when cash is deposited back in banks after going through the various stages of the cash cycle. CMS became India’s largest physical payments company in 2012. Asia’s largest PE firm, Baring PE Asia owns 100% stake in CMS Info-Systems.

For more information, please visit: www.cms.com

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