Self-Service Networks and StoreFinancial Announce Partnership

SELF-SERVICE NETWORKS AND STOREFINANCIAL ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP 
Self Service Gift Card Sales are Integrated with Prepaid Card Program Management

MIDDLETOWN, RI (April 21, 2009) – Self-Service Networks, the leading provider of turnkey self service solutions; and StoreFinancial, an international payments system processor, program manager, and industry leader in prepaid card programs; announced a partnership that will allow StoreFinancial clients to market and sell gift cards via Self-Service Networks’ GiftWise kiosk solution.  StoreFinancial clients, including shopping centers, resorts, downtown districts, and casinos, will be able to easily deploy this cost-effective card-selling solution. The partnership will also enhance the customer experience for consumers who are becoming increasingly familiar with retail-based self service shopping.

“It is our goal to offer our clients a variety of means to sell and promote their gift cards, and we feel that our partnership with Self-Service Networks strongly helps to accomplish that,” said Jamison Jaworski, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at StoreFinancial.  “Incorporating self service technology within our existing management system will be extremely beneficial to our clients.”

“With this partnership, we’re bringing StoreFinancial’s leadership in the prepaid card industry together with our award-winning self service solutions to offer clients a fast, easy, and cost-effective way to sell their gift cards,” said Rick Wessels, Executive Vice President at Self-Service Networks. 

The GiftWise gift card-selling kiosk is available in both indoor and outdoor models, and allows customers to purchase cards and check card balances.  StoreFinancial clients using the solution can also use their GiftWise network to track sales, sell digital advertising, or enhance marketing initiatives and promotions.

StoreFinancial is an international payments processor and prepaid card program administrator located in Overland Park, Kansas.  StoreFinancial provides selective authorization, private label gift card programs to more than 400 clients throughout North America.  To learn more about StoreFinancial, visit www.storefinancial.com.
 

Self-Service Networks is the leading provider of turnkey self-service solutions.  Since 1996, we have helped a diverse range of clients improve overall performance and profitability by delivering engaging interaction experiences that encourage audience adoption.  We have helped clients like Thule Inc., PepsiCo Inc., and Universal Studios by creating solutions customized to their sales and communications goals – all while lowering operating costs.  Let us show you how to empower your customers™”  For more information, visit www.self-servicenetworks.com or call 888.666.8346.

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MontegoNet Transforms into Self-Service Networks

MontegoNet Transforms into Self-Service Networks
New Philosophy Challenges Clients to “Empower Your Customers™”

Portsmouth, RI – April 24, 2007 – On the eve of the 11th Annual Self Service Expo in Las Vegas, MontegoNet has unveiled a new corporate identity and philosophy.  As of today, the company is now Self-Service Networks, and its mission is to develop self-service solutions that maximize end-user utilization. 

“We are not content to create self-service applications that merely work well.  Utilization is everything,” explains Self-Service Networks President Thomas Smith.  “As self-service experts, our goal is to ensure that every aspect of a self-service initiative is designed to drive usage, encourage adoption, and ensure repeat usage.  A well-utilized solution delivers a positive ROI; this is our metric for success.”

Significant investments in new personnel and training, closer alignment with proven industry partners, and expanded software development capabilities are fueling this new initiative.

At the upcoming Self Service Expo, Self-Service Networks’ solutions will be on display in partner booths, including 5Point (Booth #139), Comark Corporation (Booth #443), and Meridian Kiosks (Booth #613).

Self-Service Networks is a turnkey self-service solutions and digital signage developer, offering a wide selection of transactional and informational solutions for government, retail, and health care, human resources, banking and bill payment applications.  Self-Service Network’s clients include District of Columbia, Fidelity Investments, PepsiCo, International Bank of Commerce, City of Atlanta, State of Illinois, US Air Force, The Washington Redskins and more.  For further information about Self-Service Networks’ products and services, call (888) 666-8346 or visit us on the Web at www.self-servicenetworks.com  

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Credit Union 1 Brings Self-Service Vision to New Headquarters

Credit Union 1 Brings Self-Service Vision to New Headquarters

Portsmouth, RI - October 31, 2005 - When members and other visitors walk into Credit Union 1's newly-opened headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska, they're presented with a number of progressive self-service options.

With the goal of improving the in-branch experience for their members, Credit Union 1 selected Self-Service Networks to develop a number of interactive kiosks, including 11 financial services kiosks that provide members with convenient access to online banking, loan applications, bill payment and more. These kiosks are equipped with proximity sensors that automatically log members out when they walk away, in order to ensure that their account information remains secure and private.

Elsewhere, members can quickly locate Credit Union 1 departments and staff members via a touch screen-driven building directory. In addition, members and other visitors can use one of three employment kiosks to learn more about Credit Union 1 employment opportunities and fill out employment applications.

Credit Union 1 is Alaska's second largest financial cooperative, with a mission to help members achieve their financial goals by focusing on excellent service and value. Founded over 50 years ago, Credit Union 1 now has 13 branches, and over 50,000 members and $480 million in assets.

Self-Service Networks is a turnkey self-service solutions and digital signage developer, offering a wide selection of transactional and informational solutions for government, retail, and health care, human resources, banking and bill payment applications.  Self-Service Network’s clients include District of Columbia, Fidelity Investments, PepsiCo, International Bank of Commerce, City of Atlanta, State of Illinois, US Air Force, The Washington Redskins and more.  For further information about Self-Service Networks’ products and services, call (888) 666-8346 or visit us on the Web at www.self-servicenetworks.com  

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