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Heather Glezen, Business Development Manager, shows us the many ways we test our MMR to make sure it works when you need it to. Hi, this is Heather from Parabit. I'm back in our fabrication center, for another Fab Friday, to share another peek of some of the magic that we do behind the scenes. In addition to manufacturing hardware, we develop embedded systems that we deploy to banking, retail, and other industries. Our industry-leading retail customer access solution utilizes our patented multimedia reader, or MMR as it's referred to, to read mag stripe, debit, and credit cards, and also NFC cards and mobile devices with a mobile wallet. Today I'm in our reliability testing lab, which is a critical step in how we design, manufacture, and evaluate our readers. Over here, I'd like to show you our automated tap and swipe machines that we developed to very efficiently evaluate card reader reliability. So over a period of weeks, we will test literally 1000s of card reads and capture data, and monitor the readers, and evaluate both magstripe and NFC technology efficiency. Additionally, all of our readers must pass electrical stress testing. So, our burn-in racks help us test readers under elevated electrical parameters to ensure that the hardware meets our design specs. Additionally, we have an environmental chamber that we evaluate reader liability under extreme temperature ranges. All of our readers must pass temperature gauge readings between zero and 130 degrees before they're released. And for unique projects or deployment locations, we can also expand that range to test from negative 55 up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. I hope you've enjoyed this quick information about our multimedia reader, and I hope you make plans to come see us at GSX. We have some very interesting news that we're going to be dropping soon regarding our MMR readers.

Introducing a new product line that combines contactless convenience with a push-button option. Parabit’s touchless Wave and Push-Button Exit Device reduces the spread of germs from common touch points. Available in both Infrared and Doppler versions, the Infrared device offers high performance accuracy at a lower cost, and the Doppler device offers a programmable activation distance control (6" - 24") while maintaining performance accuracy. Ideal for use in high traffic, clean or controlled entrance / exit environments Stock devices fit mullion, single-gang, and double-gang form factors (custom face plates available) Programmable to operate as a fail-safe or fail-secure device if power is lost Door unlock time delays configured from 5-120 seconds 3 programmable durations for the piezo buzzer (wave, push-button and input override) Red / Green / Blue LED for visual device state identification Input point for 3rd party equipment integration to override our exit device Push-button provides fail safe backup to wave activation Collar mounting options simplify installation Antimicrobial overlay available for face plate and button All programming is digital Low-profile design

Parabit’s access control solution is the industry standard for ATM lobby access, and with the introduction of the ACS-1EUL system brings features and critical components that enhance the customer experience and improve business performance. ACS-1EUL controllers allow for remote facilities monitoring and management for multiple branches when used in conjunction with ACS Enterprise, AFH and AXSView Software Services, and supports access control via Bluetooth®, NFC cards, mobile wallet or mag stripe. In addition, the ACS-1EUL controller supervision features now include excessive reset, suspicious mag stripe/NFC credential used, door supervision, active presence detection, and more. The ACS-1EUL is US and Canadian UL Listed and FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Certified. Information on our latest access control solution, related services and other innovative products within our ACS family of ATM lobby access control systems are available on our website. Please contact your Parabit sales representative for any questions regarding this information. Thank you for your continued business and interest in Parabit Systems products.

Game-changing new features that further differentiate the best-in-class reader managing access to retail environments Hello, this is Rob Leiponis from Parabit Systems. We're very excited to announce the release of our latest MMR 2.0 reader, with a very enhanced feature set for providing the most reliable access control to ATM lobbies, branches and retail storefronts. We've created an SDK that allows all the commands of the SDK to be implemented into an online banking app to provide your customers with seamless access via Bluetooth® through our current access control systems. It accepts the most versatile set of financial credentials to gain access to retail establishments. We can accept wearable tech, mobile phones, NFC cards and mag stripe cards. Some of the new features of the MMR 2.0 with our ACS Enterprise® Software Suite are: you can update the firmware of the MMR remotely, the MMR has a new gyroscope built into it so it can send an event message if it receives an impact of a specific G force, and it also maintains reader stats on its usage for mag stripe, NFC and Bluetooth® access control events. The MMR Bluetooth® SDK has an APA component that provides for the door lock time to be adjusted upwards to 30 seconds. The MMR 2.0 and MMRC 2.0 is US and Canadian UL Listed and FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Certified. Follow the link for more information and for a video demonstration. Thank you for your time.

New Self-Service Kiosks Will Provide Customers with Up-to-Date Information and Navigation Assistance at the World’s Busiest Bus Facility The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that it has installed nine new self-service information kiosks at eight locations within the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The touch screen kiosks will provide the millions of customers who use the facility with directions to their gates and other amenities within the terminal, as well as searchable, real time bus schedule information. The installation of these kiosks marks the first time the Port Authority has organized both facility navigation and schedule and travel information for the PABT’s two dozen bus carriers. The integration of wayfinding and scheduling into a single system provides the 225,000 daily commuters of the PABT with a modern approach to navigating the world’s busiest bus terminal. The touch screen kiosks are a key part of the agency’s effort to modernize and revitalize the 63-year-old facility. “Modern information kiosks at the Port Authority Bus Terminal are long overdue,” said Port Authority Executive Director Pat Foye. “The bus terminal buildings are complicated and can be difficult for passengers to navigate. On a footprint less than one and a half city blocks, there are more passenger trips per year than at LaGuardia and Newark airports combined. With these improvements, the Port Authority is living up to its commitment to its customers by improving the quality and efficiency of interstate public transit services.” See original article

Parabit Systems, Inc. files patent infringement lawsuit against Synergistics, Inc., Millenium Group, Inc., Island Master Locksmith Inc., IML Security, Gregory I. Goldman, Cathy T. Goldman, Steven R. London and Marc Seidenberg. Parabit Systems, Inc. today announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against named Defendants, Synergistics, Inc., Millenium Group, Inc., Island Master Locksmith Inc., IML Security, Gregory I. Goldman, Cathy T. Goldman, Steven R. London and Marc Seidenberg. In the Complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Civil Action Number 19-Civ-0888, Parabit alleges that the Defendants in the lawsuit have infringed and continue to infringe one of Parabit's patents, specifically U.S. Patent No. 8,523,072, entitled "Card Reader Protection System." This valuable patent protects Parabit's pioneering development in, and relates to, card reader protection systems, in particular, devices, systems and methods for detecting card reader skimming devices. The unauthorized use, manufacture or sale of Defendants' allegedly infringing products violates Parabit's patent rights in this technology. Parabit's lawsuit therefore seeks both a permanent injunction and damages in an amount to be determined at trial. ​ Parabit has a history of introducing groundbreaking products and offerings in the card reader protection system space. Parabit's market-leading ATM access control systems have been in operation since the Nineties, and our highly rated SkimGard® system has been protecting client's customer's card information from skimming fraud using cutting edge proprietary technology since 2016. These innovations have earned Parabit's products recognition from the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA). ​ "Parabit strives to continually re-invent world-class access control technology giving our clients the best possible experiences when using our products," says Robert Leiponis, President/Owner of Parabit Systems, Inc. "We are committed to our continued investment of significant resources in research and development and in protecting the company's intellectual property through the development of patent and other intellectual-property rights." ​ About Parabit Systems Inc. ( https://parabit.com ) Parabit Systems is a leading global provider of innovative security and self-service hardware and software solutions. Relentless commitment to quality has produced a rich tradition of performance excellence in public deployments, serving the company's primary markets of financial services, aviation, corporate, retail, hospitality, healthcare, government, and education. Most widely known for its Contactless NFC BLE Access Control solution for ATM lobbies and self-service banking environments, Parabit serves 25 of the Top 30 banks in the United States, as well as many more federal credit unions, domestic regional and community banks, and international financial institutions. Patented SkimGard technology, providing tamper, cable cut, physical overlay and RFID skimmer detection, is endorsed by all federal and state police agencies. ​ Parabit is also committed to the community in which we work and live. We are responsible corporate citizens, committing time, resources, and financial support to local service organizations and charities, with a focus on youth development and education. ​ Media Contact: Attn: Richard Kick 2677 Grand Ave. Bellmore, NY 11710 (516) 378-4800

Making a Case for Added Security at the ATM Vestibule Based On Current Trends in Retail Banking Written by: Rob Leiponis President & CEO, Parabit Systems, Inc. via SourceSecurity.com Banking faces a challenge Banks must reconcile major security concerns with improving technology in order to reflect modern, mobile technology and the self-service solutions that customers have come to expect from their non-banking retail experiences. This is probably the number one issue I discuss with my bank clients. Banks need to make the technology in their branches more automated, more digital, and more mobile. All while protecting their valuable infrastructure and customer security. Increasing Bank Security Today’s customers expect personalized solutions. The physical bank branch needs to reflect this. In all other retail operations, we are seeing a progression toward interactive, digital experiences. The same needs to happen with retail banking in order to ensure customer loyalty. “The increasing pace of digital adoption will see more innovation from large banks in their digital strategy – and simultaneously the reshaping of branch networks and front line roles to reposition physical distribution as a strategic asset,” say consultants at Accenture . Banking security must be improved as new designs and technologies are being deployed. The world is not getting any safer. According to a European ATM Security Team (E.A.S.T) 2015 report, “financial loss from skimming is on the rise,” up 13% when compared with 2013. This rise was largely driven by an 18% rise in international skimming losses. ATM related physical attacks rose 17%. And with physical attacks, collateral damage to equipment and buildings can be quite costly. In the Northeastern United States, skimming attacks moved from ATM Machines to unprotected ATM vestibule doors, and we are now seeing this trend spread across the country. Just this week (May 27, 2015) a woman was robbed at knifepoint in a Massachusetts ATM vestibule. Some ask, why have an ATM Vestibule at all, if it just increases vulnerability? “The increasing pace of digital adoption will see more innovation from large banks in their digital strategy – and simultaneously the reshaping of branch networks and front line roles to reposition physical distribution as a strategic asset.” Unprotected ATM Vestibules ATM Vestibules, or lobbies, are installed for many good reasons. For one, more convenient, 24/7 locations equals better customer retention for a bank, offering comfort and convenience. 24/7 access to ATMs, night drops, coin counters, online banking kiosks, and other self-service solutions are very much in demand (52 percent of bank consumers would like to see more interactive, digital screens in the bank). Second, ATM Vestibules protect customers from inclement weather and to provide a more comfortable banking environment (however, vagrancy can be an issue; therefore ATM Vestibules should require card access). The ATM vestibule environment must add security with proper security and surveillance equipment. They can’t just be for show. Walk down any major city street and you will see the majority of pedestrians are utilising their mobile devices. They talk, shop, and bank on their mobiles. In major retail establishments, mobile devices connect to an in-store network of digital signage and apps to enhance the customer experience. So too are airports moving toward mobile integration. This is referred to as an “omni-channel” experience. We know that consumers have come to expect this - along with 24/7 accessibility - in the banking environment as well. 24/7 access to ATMs, night drops, coin counters, online banking kiosks, and other self-service solutions are very much in demand Protecting Consumer Interests Clearly, being customer oriented, for banks, now means installing self-service tools that are interactive and digital. My advice is to protect these improvements with the latest technology to prevent crime, such as robberies and skimming of customer identity. An overwhelming 86 percent of consumers trust their bank over all other institutions to securely manage their personal data (Accenture research 2015). The consumer is totally in the dark when it comes to the risks that come from walking into an ATM Vestibule that is not equipped with multiple surveillance cameras (doorway, ATM, 360 degree full coverage of environment to eliminate blind spots), skimmer detection, ancillary communication devices (ATM/Banking phones), and proper lighting at all times. A retail banking tipping point is fast approaching with the state-side adoption of EMV technology, another security measure to protect customer data (EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard, and Visa; it is the global standard for integrated circuit cards, more commonly referred to as “chip” cards, which are harder to skim than a magnetic stripe). In retail, liability for data breaches is shifting from the card issuers to the merchants, with an original shift deadline of October, 2015. This is causing major upheaval for merchants, who are dealing with not only implementing new EMV technology, but who are also dealing with the onset of the busy holiday season right around the corner. Additionally, not all banks have issued EMV debit cards to date. Once the merchant deadline has passed (critical mass will most likely occur later in 2016 – merchants are lobbying congress to push the deadline back), and consumers are used to using “chip-and-pin” contact EMV cards instead of mag-stripe “swipe” technology, retail banking will undoubtedly follow suit. Also on the horizon, and perhaps more importantly, is mobile technology adopting near-field-communications, or NFC, which enables smart phones and other devices to establish a radio communication without physical contact. EMV chips can also be contactless. Only when bank access control and retail banking allows for NFC technology will we truly be able to offer millennial customers the personalized and secure banking they desire. Contact, “chip-and-pin” EMV will soon be obsolete, and NFC/Contactless EMV will take over. Only when bank access control and retail banking allows for NFC technology will we truly be able to offer millennial customers the personalized and secure banking they desire This is an exciting time for every industry as we move forward and re-imagine customer experiences, while improving security at the same time. Millennials are taking over and replacing Boomers, and have come to expect digital and personalized solutions. Successful businesses are adapting to this trend, driving holistic loyalty programs based on multiple elements, especially customer experience and security. Self-service, automated, and personalized solutions can provide an infrastructure backbone for added security features, as well. 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The new Welcome Center has been installed within JFK International Airport’s Terminal 4 - B Concourse. Parabit Systems, designer and manufacturer of premium, embedded security and self-service technologies, was chosen again to design, manufacture, install, and to provide monitoring and content updating services for the new Visitor Welcome Center installed within JFK International Airport’s terminal 4 - B concourse. Welcome Center features 42” portrait touch-screen kiosks running Parabit’s eBrochure digital signage software, displaying hundreds of digital brochures on local attractions within a small foot print, eliminating paper waste, and providing advertiser daily reporting on passenger views of brochures and downloading of advertiser content. With a scan of a QR code, the user can receive the information on their smart phone, or receive SMS messages with their requested details. 32” portrait touch-screen kiosks running Parabit’s eTract interactive digital signage/kiosk software, which provides engaging/interactive digital signage functions combined with kiosk features accessing ground transportation/car rental and hotel services as well as restricted access to all airport/airline websites. Edge-lit illuminated displays Courtesy Counters each equipped with a hidden PC for ground transportation bookings, PA system for ground transportation pickup announcements, and Parabit’s restricted dial courtesy phone for off hours centralized assistance with ground transportation, hotel and car rental assistance and general customer service needs. Parabit produces high-end displays and enclosures that enhance self-service access to information and services and appearance of a facility and last a lifetime. All manufacturing is completed within Parabit’s Roosevelt, NY’s facility. Other Airport solutions from Parabit Systems AVATM/Avatars FIDS Displays Wayfinding Kiosks Digital Signage Displays , eTract, and eBrochure Interactive Digital Signage/Kiosk Software Hotel/Car Rental/Ground Transportation Phone/Kiosks Surveillance Solutions Visitor Management Systems/Kiosks Mobile Device Charging Stations

Contactless EMV / NFC Card / Device & Mag Stripe Card Reader with SkimGard™ Parabit Systems will reveal its latest and unique Access Control Systems product at the ASIS International 2016 con- ference in Orlando FL. This summer. The Multi Media Reader (MMR) is designed to interact with Near Field Communication (NFC) Devices. The MMR will work with Contactless EMV Cards, Mobile Devices (Smartphones and Wearable Tech), as well as Magnetic Stripe Cards. Whether the device OS is Apple or Android, Parabit’s MMR will seamlessly work with it. Smartphones and Wearable Tech need to have NFC chip set, have NFC communication ENABLED, and have the phone powered on and unlocked. There is NO SPECIFIC APP REQUIRED to use the MMR, as it interfaces at the hardware level. The MMR does not interface/interact at the application level on Smartphones/Wearable Tech – it only interfaces/interacts at the pre-activation levels. The MMR does not initiate any financial transaction. The MMR will also work with Debit/Credit Card Only Magnetic Stripe cards, OR Bank ISO Encoded Magnetic Stripe ATM Cards w/ NYCE BIN Exception Lookup, OR Straight Card Number Look up/Exact Match (Card Number Table Lookup). Skimming Detection The MMR contains Parabit’s patented SkimGardTM technology to detect most skimming attempts of the MMR card reader as well as RFID reader skimming detection. “We saw a need to incorporate multiple functions into one unique card reader that would accommodate the needs of our customer - a one-stop solution for customer service needs, and the demands kiosk owners who want a great ROI from a reliable product.” - Rob Leiponis, President of Parabit.

Want to see our industry-leading products in action? New readers, sensors and devices, all within a new, interactive display. Hi, this is Heather from Parabit. I'm excited to announce, we will be participating in the upcoming Global Security Exchange. Perennially, one of the most significant security events in the world, we're proud to support this important conference. We'll be exhibiting at booth 1815. Our President & CEO, Rob Leiponis, and I will be on the exhibition floor providing demos of our solutions and would love to connect . This is a model of an ATM vestibule that we developed to demo our industry-leading retail customer access solution . It incorporates a brand new product release we're really excited about, our MMR 2.0 , and also our brand new wave device , providing contactless access and egress. It also integrates our Light Sensor, our Human Presence Detection and our ACS Software Suite, available in both network and SAS models, which provides remote facilities monitoring and management, including real-time text and email notifications of all critical alerts. We will also have on display our camera enclosures which position camera sensors to effectively capture facial images supporting analytics, ranging from biometrics to AI deep learning. We will also have a kiosk supporting visitor management or physical identity and access management, and mobile access solution, providing access to ATM safes, top boxes and server racks. Rob and I are really excited about heading to GSX. Again we're going to be at booth 1815, and we'd love to connect with you there. See you in Orlando.

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