Bull HN Information Systems Ltd has launched the Questar 2400 range of terminals aimed at the financial and retail market: consisting of three products – a customer activated terminal, an automated teller machine, and a cash dispenser – all machines are available as through-the-wall or free-standing; communication between the customer and terminal is facilitated by a touch-screen and the new machine is able to read smart cards, on which Bull has spent much time and money; the range of services offered covers such things as loans, mortgages, share dealing and bill payment; in France, where use of Smart Cards is more widespread, Credit Lyonnais, Banque Nationale de Paris and Societe Generale have ordered 500 of the automated teller machines.
