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Kiosk/ATM Operating System Platforms

Kiosks are increasingly used by a wide range of retail, hospitality, and financial institutions to provide more convenient access to information, accelerate self-service transactions, and reduce the cost of customer service delivery. Learn why Windows XP Embedded is the preferred Windows Embedded operating system platform for building a wide range of kiosks, including automated teller machines (ATMs) that leverage low-cost PC architecture hardware while providing the ability to deliver the latest Windows XP services.


Introduction

Get an introduction to the ATM industry specifically and the banking and financial industry in general, and learn why the ATM industry must soon decide which operating system they will use to update existing ATMs and build new ones.

 

Industry Trends

Learn about the current industry trends, challenges, and opportunities in the ATM industry.

 

Types of ATMs

Find out about the major differences between the three main classes of ATMs: appliance-like ATMs; lower-end, cash-dispensing ATMs; and higher-end, full-featured ATMs.

 

Operating System Choices

ATM manufacturers have the option of evaluating Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows CE .NET operating systems. Learn why Windows is the best operating system for ATMs.

 

Windows Advantage and Comparisons

Windows provides a better choice than other operating systems for the ATM industry. Read about some of the improvements in reliability, security, manageability, support, and features.

 

Selecting the Right Windows Operating System

There are pros and cons to using each of the different Windows operating systems for different classes of ATMs. Learn what criteria to consider when choosing the right operating system for your device.

 

Recommendations

Get operating system recommendations for full-featured ATMs; high-end, cash-dispensing ATMs; and low-end, cash-dispensing ATMs.

 

 


Additional Resources

News and Reviews

Get the latest news and find recent reviews on Windows Embedded products.

 

Microsoft Windows Embedded Partners

Leverage the innovation and expertise of device platform partners who provide hardware, software and services, helping manufacturers rapidly bring to market Windows Embedded Kiosks devices.

 

Download or Order an Evaluation Kit

Get the Windows Embedded Evaluation Kit and learn how to build the next generation of smart, connected, and reliable embedded devices.

 

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