IBT Enterprises

Virtualizing the ATM Network

WhiteSun — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:01:44 +0000

Virtualizing ATM networks are a great way for FI’s to decrease operating costs and increase efficiencies all the while improving the customer experience. According to a recent Deibold whitepaper virtualizing ATM networks are the first step in changing the ATM software paradigm. As it exists today, virtualization technology can allow immediate improvements in availability, security and TCO. In addition, ATM’s will be more compatible with cloud services platforms of the future.

Diebold White Paper on Virtualizing the ATM Network

The Need For Leed

WhiteSun — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:25:57 +0000

“Green” and “sustainability” have become household words. These practices are great for the Earth, they improve one’s quality of life and they can generate measurable business results. With this increased awareness, architects and designers have seen a growing number of clients requesting green services. The question we need to ask is to what level of green our clients can commit.

Although it is generally agreed upon that green building is an important practice, it is crucial that this new design trend is properly understood. There are a number of options a facility owner can select when designing and building an environmentally conscious facility.

Tom Tedrow, Vice President of Design and Construction Services at IBT, delves more into the issue of green design and building in a North American Design article available for download here.

Three Benefits of Using a Restaurant Design Build Firm

WhiteSun — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:45:37 +0000

Operators can underestimate the amount of work involved in opening a restaurant. A design build firm can help streamline the process and ensure success. This white paper, sponsored by IBT Enterprises, discusses three benefits of using a design build firm when opening a restaurant, as well as how to choose the design build firm that best meets an operator’s needs. Benefits include:

Efficiency
Cost
Experience

The right partner can increase speed to market, provide a strong ROI and decrease headaches.

Click here for the full article (PDF).

Marketing Your Branch, 2012 Style

WhiteSun — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:13:57 +0000

Every year we provide you with great ideas for Marketing your location. Over the years we have evolved our approach to fit into the ever changing world inside your retail center. This year we are giving you our overview of Marketing 2012 Style, I know it’s a catchy phrase! If you are reading this paper, then you or someone you know makes their living at an In-Store financial Center. If you are a client of IBT Enterprises, then you have had the ability to access years and years worth of Marketing campaigns and fun gimmicks to keep the energy level high at your center. As much as we love the Tag Lines we create for you and your organizations, this year we are re-focusing our basics. What this means for you is a quick and easy overview of the does and don’ts of In-Store Banking 2012 style, I know a catchy phrase again, couldn’t help it!

Step away from the clutter! Seriously! Step Away! If you are like most in-stores, your location has been opened for a long time. It is a small space. No matter how particular you are on organization, you need to check again. Literally step back and look at your space through the eyes of a potential customer with a large check in their pocket. Is the laminate on the counter chipped? Are pieces of the trim coming unglued? Is your FDIC posting written all over? Are the chairs duck taped together? Cabinets door coming off the hinge? Better yet, the back room door jimmied open? I bet that’s pretty. This is a hard look at your baby, we’re not saying it’s ugly, well…….

Once your branch is looking hot, you get to tackle the best part of Marketing 2012 Style…the employees at the branch (I am talking to you as well!) Here at IBT, we refer to your time at work much like being in a show! Every movement made can and is visible to a large audience. It’s Showtime! From the moment you pull into the parking lot, you represent your organization. So no stealing a person’s parking space! The way you interact at the branch is on full display for all to see. You have a boring bunch of employees who sit on their rumps flipping through the magazines…translation….you are boring, your organization is boring and you are going to be bought real soon cause you sure as heck have no business coming in to make you look less boring than you already are. Just by standing, using those legs of yours, ups your percentage of obtaining new business tremendously. Again step away from your center and watch the interaction of your employees. Is Debbie telling Tracy the drama of her morning? Can you tell by their body language if it was a good day for these ladies? I bet you can. I also bet everyone else can as well. I know, scary! A pretty poster can’t hide your ugly babies, trust me, I am an expert!

We have a bucket load of ways to increase how you “show” to others. Seeking information to better yourself, your team, and your company is the best thing you can do to make your life easier.