CSFi News & Press

SC Smart PayNetwork SA signs direct support contract for SWITCHWARE®

January 25, 2010

Bucharest, Romania: SC Smart PayNetwork SA (Paynet) and CSFi have entered into a direct support agreement for SWITCHWARE®. Paynet operates a network of over 800 ATMs for 16 banks and provides POS acquiring services to over 700 merchants.


Crockett National Bank selects EZswitch®

January 20, 2010

San Angelo, TX: Crockett National Bank (San Angelo, TX) has selected EZswitch® to provide an on-line ATM/debit interface between their Fiserv Precision core system and the Fiserv EFT network performing their ATM and debit transaction acquiring services.


Country Bank selects EZswitch®

January 6, 2010

Aledo, IL: Country Bank (Aledo, IL) has selected EZswitch® to provide an on-line ATM/debit interface between their Fiserv Precision core system and the Fiserv EFT network performing their ATM and debit transaction acquiring services.


High Plains Bank selects EZswitch®Plus

January 6, 2010

Flagler, CO: High Plains Bank (Flagler, CO) has selected EZswitch®Plus to provide an on-line ATM/debit interface between their Fiserv Precision core system and the Star EFT network.


Longview Capital Corporation selects EZswitch®

December 3, 2009

Newman, IL: Longview Capital Corporation (Newman, IL) has selected EZswitch®to support an on-line ATM/debit interface between their Fiserv Precision core system and the Shazam EFT network for the five banks in its holding company.


PointBank agrees to Linux migration for SWITCHWARE®

December 2, 2009

Pilot Point, TX: PointBank has agreed to migrate their Sun Microsystems SPARC-based SWITCHWARE® system to an Intel Red Hat Linux environment using Dell servers. The bank will also implement new Thales 8000 Series HSMs to perform the bank's cryptographic functions.


Tompkins Trust Company Live with Upgraded SWITCHWARE® System

November 18, 2009

Ithaca, NY: Tompkins Trust Company has completed an upgrade to their new HP/Intel/Linux platform for SWITCHWARE® and VOLTDS® 4.0 today. The system will support disaster recovery functions using Informix HDR and provide interfaces to Metavante's Bankway and the NYCE network. The implementation of new Thales HSMs will provide the holding company's future cryptographic needs.


Kuwait International Bank Live With VOLTDS® 4.0

November 6, 2009

Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait International Bank has successfully implemented VOLTDS 4.0 to take advantage of its enhanced features including ODBC support, dynamic networking and a new browser-based user interface.


Nebraska Holding Company selects EZswitch®Plus for their 3 banks

November 2, 2009

Gibbon, NE: Exchange Bank has selected CSFi's EZswitch®Plus to process online ATM/debit transactions for three banks in its holding company (Exchange Bank, Nebraska National Bank and First National Bank of Junction City, KS). Each bank will utilize one of the EFT network interfaces supplied by EZswitchPlus (Fiserv EFT or First Data - Star) plus a core system interface to the Fiserv Precision system.


First Bank selects EZswitch®

October 28, 2009

Burkburnett, TX: First Bank recently signed contracts with CSFi to implement an EZswitch® ATM/debit on-line interface solution. The solution will consist of interfaces to Fiserv EFT and the Fiserv Precision core system.


Town and Country Bank selects EZswitch®

October 28, 2009

Stephenville, TX: Town and Country Bank recently signed contracts with CSFi to implement an EZswitch® ATM/debit on-line interface solution. The solution will consist of interfaces to Fiserv EFT and the Fiserv Precision core system.


Security State Bank selects EZswitch®

October 8, 2009

Basin, WY: Security State Bank recently signed contracts with CSFi to implement an EZswitch® ATM/debit on-line interface solution. The solution will consist of interfaces to Fiserv EFT and the Fiserv Precision core system.


TexStar National Bank Agrees to EZswitch®Plus Upgrade

October 7, 2009

Universal City, TX: TexStar National Bank has agreed to upgrade their existing Solaris-based system to EZswitch®Plus to meet their future ATM/debit on-line interface needs. The upgrade will include migrating the bank's Elan EFT network interface and preparing the bank to take advantage of On-Line Card Maintenance (OLCM) from the bank's Fiserv Precision core system. OLCM also provides a path to supporting single point of card maintenance entry using Elan's CACM file.


SWITCHWARE® 3.12 Product Announcement

September 21, 2009

Sarasota, Florida: CSF International (CSFi) announces the upcoming release of SWITCHWARE® 3.12 scheduled for general customer availability during the 1stQ of 2010. This new release will offer many exciting new features including the incorporation of fraud monitoring and prevention, adherence to Visa issuer security rules, PCI DSS and PA-DSS compliance, ATM personal preferences and base system enhancements such as CCM maker/checker functions. For more information, click here.


First Security Bank and Trust Company selects EZswitch

August 24, 2009

Charles City, IA: First Security Bank and Trust Company recently selected EZswitch to meet their ATM/debit on-line interface needs. EZswitch will be used to support ATM/debit authorizations acquired from the Fiserv EFT network. The authorization requests will be performed against the bank's Fiserv Precision core system using the latest balances including transaction activity from the bank's other delivery channels (i.e., teller, voice and Internet banking).


Los Alamos National Bank completes Linux server migration

August 21, 2009

Los Alamos, New Mexico: Los Alamos National Bank recently completed their SWITCHWARE® migration to CSFi's latest Red Hat Linux server technology to meet their on-line core authorization needs. The bank had been using Sun Solaris server technology and will now realize the benefits of moving to an Intel-based Linux platform.


International Bank of Yemen completes Visa DEX certification

August 17, 2009

Sana'a Yemen: International Bank of Yemen recently completed a project to certify SWITCHWARE® with Visa International's Direct Exchange (DEX). DEX is Visa International's latest payment gateway interface providing support for enhanced service offerings.


Guyana Bank For Trade & Industry agrees to 4Cs switch interface to support Visa acquirer services

July 24, 2009

Georgetown, Guyana: Guyana Bank For Trade & Industry has agreed to implement a new SWITCHWARE® switch interface to Caribbean Credit Card Corporation (4Cs) www.4csonline.com to support gateway services to Visa International for ATM and POS acquirer transactions.


KansasLand Bank - 50th bank to use CSFi at Fiserv Onalaska Data Center

July 2, 2009

Quinter, KS: KansasLand Bank will become the 50th bank to use CSFi for its on-line ATM/debit authorization interface at Fiserv's Onalaska Data Center. The bank will utilize a Shazam network interface to route their ATM and debit issuer transactions to the Fiserv Onalaska Data Center for authorization.


Tompkins Trust Company agrees to SWITCHWARE® upgrade

June 22, 2009

Ithaca, NY: Tompkins Trust Company, a multi-bank holding company located in Ithaca, NY, has agreed to a major upgrade of their SWITCHWARE® system. The upgrade will consist of moving them from their Sun/Solaris platform to a new HP/Linux platform. Additional tasks include the implementation of a new core system interface, remote key loading,MIS reporting system, new HSMs and a remote DR hot backup site.


Lydian Bank & Trust Selects EZswitch®Plus for their Phoenix XM.net connectivity needs

June 11, 2009

Palm Beach, FL: Lydian Bank & Trust company will be upgrading to EZswitch®Plus to support a new interface with their Harland Financial Solutions' Phoenix XM.net core system.


EZswitch®Plus helps Midland National Bank convert to Fiserv EFT

June 10, 2009

Newton, KS: Midland National Bank plans to convert from First Data's Star network to Fiserv EFT during the 4thQ of 2009. The bank's existing EZswitch®Plus system will be used to meet the bank's new network connectivity needs and eliminate any impact to the bank's authorization connection to Fiserv Precision.


First National Bank & Trust Company Selects EZswitch®Plus

June 9, 2009

Miami, OK: First National Bank & Trust Company has selected EZswitch®Plus to meet their Fiserv Precision ATM/debit on-line interface needs. The project will include an interface to Fiserv EFT.


West Texas National Bank upgrades to EZswitch®

May 18, 2009

Midland, TX: West Texas National Bank upgraded to EZswitch®Plus today concluding a project to migrate from their current Sun/Solaris environment to an Intel/Linux environment. As a part of the migration effort, CSFi also helped the bank move from its current EFT network provider to the Star EFT network.


Belgrade State Bank Selects EZswitch®Plus

April 28, 2009

Belgrade, MO: Belgrade State Bank has selected EZswitch®Plus to meet their Fiserv Precision ATM/debit on-line interface needs. The project will include an interface to the Elan network and transmittal of Elan's CACM file to support a single point of card maintenance entry.


Mauch Chunk Trust Company Selects EZswitch®Plus

April 21, 2009

Jim Thorpe, PA: Mauch Chunk Trust Company has selected EZswitch®Plus to meet their Fiserv PCS Vision ATM/debit on-line interface needs. The project will include an interface to the Star network and transmittal of Star's CAF file to support a single point of card maintenance entry.


Midland National Bank upgrades to EZswitch®Plus

April 8, 2009

Newton, KS: Midland National Bank upgraded toEZswitch®Plus v3.11.2 today concluding a project to migrate from their current Sun/Solaris environment to an Intel/Linux environment. The migration effort will provide the bank with an open standards platform that will meet the bank's future transaction processing needs and will also provide them with an OLCM interface to streamline their card maintenance activities. VOLTDS® v4.0 was also implemented during this project.


PointBank to implement new Wincor ATM handler for deposit automation

April 6, 2009

Pilot Point, TX: PointBank has agreed to implement a new Wincor ATM handler into their SWITCHWARE® system that will enable them to support Wincor's native extensions. The native extensions provide support of several advanced functions including EMV smart card, remote key loading w/RSA and deposit automation. PointBank plans to make the 'no envelope cash deposit' function available throughout their Wincor ATM network. The bank also intends to make the cash deposit funds immediately available through the SWITCHWARE® interface to their core system.


Virginia Community Bank chooses EZswitch®Plus

March 23, 2009

Louisa, VA: Virginia Community Bank has signed contracts with CSFi to implement the EZswitch®Plus on-line ATM/debit issuer system supporting an authorization interface between Fiserv EFT and Fiserv's PCS Vision core banking system.


Markesan State Bank chooses EZswitch®

March 13, 2009

Markesan, WI: Markesan State Bank has signed contracts with CSFi to implement an EZswitch® on-line ATM/debit interface supporting an authorizations between Shazam and Fiserv's PCS Vision core banking system.


FirstBank chooses EZswitch®Plus

March 9, 2009

Antlers, OK: FirstBank has signed contracts with CSFi to implement the EZswitch®Plus on-line ATM/debit issuer system supporting an authorization interface between Fiserv EFT and Fiserv's PCS Vision core banking system.


Los Alamos National Bank agrees to Dell/Linux Upgrade

March 23, 2009

Los Alamos, NM: Los Alamos National Bank has agreed to upgrade their CSFi middleware system residing on a Sun/Solaris platform to the latest Dell/Linux platform technology. The upgrade will position the bank to take advantage of a more powerful platform while extending the longevity of their server hardware.


PointBank subscribes to Silver 24-hour support plan

February 23, 2009

Pilot Point, TX: PointBank recently agreed to a Silver 24-hour support plan subscription. The Silver support plan provides 24x7 access to CSFi's technical support staff after normal business hours. PointBank uses CSFi's SWITCHWARE® to drive their network of 19 ATMs in-house and to provide interfaces to the Pulse shared EFT network and their PCS Vision core system. The bank also uses SWITCHWARE® and an interface to DSI Card Wizard to provide their customers with instant card issuance.


Bay Bank - 45th bank to use CSFi at PCS' RMD center

February 20, 2009

Green Bay, WI: Bay Bank will become the 45th bank to use CSFi for its on-line ATM/debit authorization interface at Precision Computer Systems' Resource Management Division. The bank will utilize a Fiserv EPOC network interface to route their ATM and debit issuer transactions to the RMD center for authorization.


Progressive Savings Bank agrees to EZswitch®Plus Upgrade

February 18, 2009

Jamestown, TN: Progressive Savings Bank approved an upgrade to EZswitch®Plus today allowing them to take advantage of the latest ATM on-line interface solutions provided by CSFi. The upgrade will position the bank to take advantage of On-Line Card Maintenance (OLCM) and single point of entry.


West Texas National Bank agrees to EZswitch® Upgrade

January 20, 2009

Midland, TX: West Texas National Bank approved an upgrade to EZswitch® today allowing them to take advantage of the latest ATM on-line interface solutions provided by CSFi. The upgrade will also enable the bank to convert from their existing Core Data interface to a new Star NE platform interface.


F&M Community Bank - 42nd bank to use CSFi at PCS' RMD center

January 16, 2009

LaCrosse, WI: F&M Community Bank will become the 42nd bank to use CSFi for its on-line ATM/debit authorization interface at Precision Computer Systems' Resource Management Division. The bank will utilize a Shazam network interface to route their ATM and debit issuer transactions to the RMD center for authorization.


Qatar Banks to Implement SWITCHWARE® Wincor Nixdorf ATM Handlers

January 2, 2009

Qatar: Barwa Bank and Qatar International Islamic Bank will be implementing SWITCHWARE® Wincor Nixdorf ATM handlers to support advanced EMV smart card functions at their ATMs. Barwa Bank will additionally be implementing cash-in, check-in and remote key loading functions. The banks will also use Paragon Application Systems' ConfigBuilder® to manage their ATM terminal programs and to support EMV and bulk note acceptance.


Texas Champion Bank - 41st bank to use CSFi at PCS' RMD center

December 12, 2008

Alice, TX: Texas Champion Bank will become the 41st bank to use CSFi for its on-line ATM/debit authorization interface at Precision Computer Systems' Resource Management Division.


First National Bank of Kemp agrees to EZswitch®Plus Upgrade

December 12, 2008

Kemp, TX: First National Bank of Kemp agreed to an EZswitch®Plus upgrade today allowing them to take advantage of on-line card maintenance (OLCM) and single point of card maintenance entry.

News

Apple River State Bank selects EZswitch®Plus

March 2, 2010

Apple River, IL: Apple River State Bank has selected EZswitch®Plus to provide an on-line ATM/debit interface between their Fiserv Precision core system and the Fifth Third EFT network.

VOLTDS® 4.02 Now Available!

February 10, 2010

Sarasota, FL: CSFi annouces the availability of VOLTDS 4.02. This exciting new release incorporates shadow networking to support parallel application operations for enhanced testing purposes, an option to encrypt the data capture file, increases in message throughput and decreases in startup and shutdown times. For more information, click here.

Washington Business Bank to use CSFi at Fiserv ODC

January 29, 2010

Onalaska, WI: Washington Business Bank will become the 57th bank to use CSFi to support on-line ATM/debit authorizations at Fiserv's Onalaska Data Center. ATM/debit transaction acquiring services will be provided by Fiserv EFT.

The Citizens Savings Bank selects EZswitch®Plus

January 25, 2010

Martins Ferry, OH: The Citizens Savings Bank (Martins Ferry, OH) has selected EZswitch®Plus to provide an on-line ATM/debit interface between their Fiserv Precision core system and the Elan Financial Services EFT network.


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