In the July print issue of Bank Systems & Technology, we explored what the bank of the future will entail. A big aspect of that is the bank branch, and what becomes of it. Will it even exist in the future? Will it become more of a sales and service center, as some have predicted? Whatever happens, the bank branch will likely look vastly different in the future. Accenture Technology Labs, the technology research and development organization within Accenture, offers some of its ideas on this subject at an ongoing bank of the future showcase for its banking clients in Sophia Antipolis, France. Here are some of the highlights.
July 13, 2012
4. Facial Recognition Biometrics Offer Stronger Security
Another hotly debated topic when it comes to the bank of the future is the ATM terminal of the future. Many predict a "smart" ATM terminal that will do more than just dispense cash. This pictured futuristic terminal does even more. No bank card? Forgot your password? No problem -- this ATM terminal recognizes you through facial recognition biometrics with your NFC-enabled phone.
