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ATM lobbies and self-service banking network improvements Eliminate the risk of network security exposure as well as the time and expense of network certification. Parabit’s Cellular Services provide a seamless, rapid deployment of ACS Enterprise and supporting Service Software to deliver comprehensive remote facilities monitoring and management for ATM lobbies and self-service banking environments. Developed with Ventus, this product offers strict adherence to the most current IPSecurity security standards, configurations, and PCI DSS certifications.

ATM business growing, learning from experience . Written by: Aisha Al-Muslim aisha.al-muslim@newsday.com Parabit Systems Inc. counts 17 of the top 20 U.S. banks as customers. That didn’t happen overnight for the small Roosevelt-based company, which designs and manufactures ATM-related products. Founded in 1995, the privately held company provides ATM lobby card access systems and readers to detect illegal skimming of personal information, as well as digital welcome centers and telephone charging stations . Parabit’s revenue last year hit more than $10 million, keeping on track with its average growth rate of 20 percent a year. But setbacks come with the territory. For companies like Parabit that develop and market new tech products, not all projects succeed — and failures can be costly. Companies can spend months and even years creating new products, without any guarantee of a return on investment, experts say. Trial-and-error growth Today, Parabit’s biggest clients are JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, First National Bank of Long Island and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Parabit’s founder and president Robert Leiponis said. Multiple factors are driving the company’s growth. “Unfortunately, the world’s not becoming a safer place,” Leiponis said. Plus, major corporations are always looking to see how they can use technology to handle basic tasks, so they can “relocate their staff to do more complex functions,” he said. “Unfortunately, the world’s not becoming a safer place” Parabit started out providing ATM security systems, which allow bank customers to enter ATM lobbies by swiping their cards through a reader. Over the years, the company developed other successful niche security products such as skimming detectors and visitor management kiosks that control access in high-traffic areas and unsupervised lobbies. While many products have succeeded, one of Parabit’s costly failures occurred in 2012, when it invested six months and $75,000 to create a “quick depository,” where bank customers could deposit checks or cash and get a receipt. Leiponis said the product didn’t take off because it was overtaken by other new technology: ATMs started to be built with cash receptors and check scanners. “It’s a lot of investment,” he said. “It’s a lot of risk and reward.” When investing in research and development, “companies need to understand the market, the competition and the customers’ needs,” said Steve Winick, managing director at Topspin Partners , a private equity and venture capital firm in Roslyn Heights. “You have to be comparing your product with your competition’s product from a year from now. You have to see what your competition is going to do next.” Businesses also need to make sure they have a reserve to cover pitfalls that may result because of some failed projects, said Ree S. Wackett, a senior business adviser at the Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University. “We always recommend having a cushion to avoid any potential cash-flow traps,” Wackett said. “They have to have a reserve of at least from six months to a year.” Humble beginnings Leiponis began Parabit with just two employees in a 1,000-square- foot warehouse space in College Point, Queens. The company moved to larger offices in New Hyde Park and Glenwood Landing before ending up in a 25,000-square-foot space in Roosevelt in 2006 with the help of tax incentives. Since then, the company has grown from 17 employees to a workforce of 62. As an Empire Zone-certified business since 2007, Parabit has received $161,385 in state benefits through tax year 2013 in return for job creation and will continue to receive tax credits through 2016, according to an Empire State Development spokesman. Parabit also received tax breaks from the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency in 2006, including a sales tax exemption, a mortgage recording tax exemption, and a property tax abatement over a 10-year period, IDA officials said. To get Parabit off the ground, Leiponis used his 10-year-plus experience in running an ATM service company and working as a computer consultant. His goal was to design and manufacture his own products so he could control prices, he said. “I started the business on cash and credit cards,” Leiponis said. “It’s a lot of sweat. It’s a lot of determination, a lot of patience, without any expectations.” "I started the business on cash and credit cards" New products and expansion Parabit’s latest technology is the SkimGard Card reader , which provides skimming detection at readers used to grant access to ATM lobbies. Skimming, which can be done at the ATM itself or at the lobby door, occurs when hidden electronic devices are secretly placed over or within existing card readers to record PIN numbers and steal personal information stored on debit and credit cards. Parabit spent three years and $750,000 to design the reader, its only patented product. Previously, the Port Authority hired Parabit to design, build and maintain welcome centers , featuring kiosks for ground transportation, ATMs and customer-care representative booths, for arrival areas at Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark airports, Port Authority spokesman Ron Marsico said. The $12 million contract was recently extended for another $3 million over five years. Parabit has also provided the agency with three “ virtual customer-care representatives ” — hologram-like avatars that look human and dispense airport information. Moving to new HQ building As the company expanded, it turned again to the Hempstead IDA for financial aid. Parabit purchased a 6,400-square-foot building on Grand Avenue in Bellmore in September 2014 for $925,000 to convert into its corporate headquarters, with the intent to move in during August. It will maintain its manufacturing operation at the Roosevelt location. Parabit’s next step is to penetrate the European and Middle East markets with its SkimGard product and other devices, Leiponis said. “We’re going to see a significant amount of growth in this coming next couple of years.” See original article

Port Authority of NY & NJ has again chosen Parabit to design, manufacture, install, monitor and update content for the new JFK Welcome Center. Parabit Systems, designer and manufacturer of premium, embedded security and self-service technologies, announced that the Port Authority of NY & NJ has again chosen the Parabit team to design, manufacture, install, and to provide monitoring and content updating services for the new Welcome Center within JFK International Airport’s Terminal 5i, opened December 23rd, 2014. This new Welcome Center is in addition to 18 other Welcome Center installations completed by Parabit within JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Stewart Airports. “I am excited to be working with the Port Authority at JetBlue’s new International Terminal at JFK,” states Robert Leiponis, President of Parabit Systems. “Our previous designs have been extremely successful. The Terminal 5i center will enhance their passengers’ experience while transitioning to their final destination.” Parabit’s iconic Welcome Centers provide an area of safety and information, and provide visitors an easily identifiable service location to assist with navigation beyond the airport. The Welcome Centers include Digital Signage Kiosks operating Parabit’s “eTract” software, designed to attract, engage, and inform users with digital displays and telephone directories. These directories support integrated Courtesy Telephones, which provide access to Ground Transportation, Hotel and Car Rental Services, as well as a restricted internet browser to PANYNJ permitted websites supporting the airport’s services. The Welcome Centers will also feature Parabit’s “eBrochure” software, which provides an unlimited capacity of Digital Brochures on local attractions within a small footprint. The Digital Brochure Kiosks provide touch-screen access to hundreds of “Things to Do;” and 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. Other Airport solutions from Parabit Systems include: AVAs/Avatars, FIDS Displays , Digital Signage, Hotel/ Car Rental/Ground Transportation Phone/Kiosks , Surveillance Solutions , and Mobile Device Charging Stations .

The live customer optimized Welcome Centers are located within every arrival area of the 18 Terminals and 13 AirTrain Stations at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airports. Technology Included with in the 18 centers: 60 Kiosks providing Reservation and Pickup Services to local Hotels, Car Rental Co’s. Ground Transporttion Services, Flight Tracking, Flight Booking and Baggage Claim assistance. 300 Digital Signage Displays providing Tourism and Attractions Info., Airport Info, Facility, AirTrain, Subway and Bus Maps and Services, Attraction Info., Advertising and AirTrain Rail system updates. 80 Phone Kiosks providing Reservation and Pickup Services to local Hotels, Car Rental Co’s Ground Transportation Services, Police/EMS Services and Lost and Found 150 Charging Stations for Mobile Devices, Tablets and Laptops. Virtual Assistants provide consistent messages so staff can be relocated to passenger areas requiring more personal care. Several Surcharge Free ATM’s. 17 Interactive Digital Attractions Kiosks/Digital Signage Displays provide up-to-date content and QR Code links to Museums, Entertainment Events/ Venues, Historical Sites, Educational Facilities and National Parks. Staffed Ground Transportation Information Counters position Port Authority Customer Care Reps to help arriving passengers with special needs.

Ken Rivera, Account Executive, tells us about exciting new products that will be on display at our booth. We’re the leaders in ATM lobby access control. We’re also known for ATM enhancement products: ATM toppers, surrounds, mirrors, and labels. This year at the ATMIA show, we're going to be demonstrating a new solution that allows banks to capture the activity surrounding the ATM room and the ATM itself. Banks can now track who is going into those faces, how frequently they're going in, and how long they're staying. Come see us at the ATMIA show this year, booth 120, and we'll be happy to demonstrate the products for you, or come visit www.parabit.com , or email us at sales@parabit.com. Hope to see you at the show.

Ken Rivera, Account Executive, gives us an idea of the security solutions you can find by visiting our booth, 17132. For over 25 years we've been providing security solutions, such as security camera enclosures, security cameras, and access control systems. This year at the ISC West show, we'll be demonstrating a new product that enables companies to monitor the traffic around the secure spaces in their buildings. The companies can now determine who's going in these spaces, how frequently they're going in, how long they're staying, and if the spaces are being locked after they leave. Come down to our booth at 17132 ISC West show, and we’ll be happy to demonstrate the products for you. We’ll have the camera enclosures , the access control systems , and we can run through the whole system for you.

New strategic partnership will facilitate growth and market penetration for both company's products and services throughout the world. Bellmore, NY – Parabit Systems, Inc. and Longheadland Limited, are pleased to announce they have entered into a global strategic partnership, combining Parabit’s deep-seated presence in North America, with Longheadland’s vast network in the European and Middle East markets. Parabit Systems is a leading provider of innovative security (e.g., access control equipment) and self-service (e.g., charging stations, wayfinding kiosks) hardware and software solutions. The Company’s operations are vertically integrated from design, engineering, and manufacturing to integrating and servicing. Parabit is an essential product/service provider supporting the banking, healthcare, government and transportation sectors. Parabit serves 5 of the world's top 10 FI's & 14 of the top 15 U.S. Retail Banks, and provides solutions for 30+ airports globally, improving airport safety and security, enhancing passenger experience, and improving operational efficiency. Longheadland Limited is under the leadership of Paul Whelan, who has 40 years of C-suite experience across several airlines, airports, and aviation related service companies. The Longheadland team has developed a highly successful airport lounge model, which has led to rave customer reviews and lucrative revenue streams. Strengthened by the relationship with Parabit, Longheadland will bring this premier lounge model into the North American airport market. In addition to the airside and landside lounge models, Longheadland will support the dynamic airport landscape with a line of concierge services, meeting rooms, service offices, and airside hotel rooms. “We’re thrilled to partner with the Longheadland team. Beyond the collaborative alignment, Paul’s leadership, and commitment to innovation dovetails well with our core beliefs.” explained Rob Leiponis, President and CEO of Parabit. “As airports continue to elevate customer experience, the North American market will benefit from the expertise and success the Longheadland model has achieved across some of the world’s most acclaimed airports.” “As airports continue to elevate customer experience, the North American market will benefit from the expertise and success the Longheadland model has achieved across some of the world’s most acclaimed airports.” “As leaders in the aviation space for over 40 years we’ve evolved in many ways, but we are uniquely poised for unprecedented growth,” stated Paul Whelan, CEO for Longheadland. “One of the key strengths of the industry is the culture of collaboration – with trusted, like-minded partners we can help shape change. Rob and his team complement our spirit of innovation. They will strengthen our deliverables with key health and safety features and bring tremendous value to our network of relationships in EMEA.” As the aviation industry drives recovery toward the post-Covid landscape, Parabit and Longheadland are poised to deliver solutions that will support critical airport initiatives to bolster health and safety and support adaptive design, while keeping the customer experience paramount. Beyond aviation, both Parabit and Longheadland will leverage synergies to expand Parabit’s presence in the Banking and Railway markets throughout Europe and the Middle East. Media Contact: Heather Glezen Business Development +1 516 272 6486 sales@parabit.com https://www.parabit.com

New York Based Manufacturer and Systems Integrator - Parabit Systems launches three new satellite offices in Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles, to expand its customer and reseller support. Founded in 1995 by Rob Leiponis, 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the manufacturer and total systems integrator. Parabit Systems’ ATM Lobby/Vestibule Access Entry Control System , the ACS-1E with SkimGard™ Skimming Detection, is found in 17 of the top 20 U.S. banks and is the number one skimming deterrent for ATM Lobby Card Entry Access Control. The ACS-1E with SkimGard™ integrates with existing alarm panels and ATMs, as well as DVR Systems. Parabit’s ACS Enterprise, AXSView Service, and AFH Service applications perform system configuration changes, reports on uptime/panel activity/user application activity, reports possible card reader and/or door lock failures, possible loitering, and other suspect activity. Parabit’s self-service and security products are used predominantly by the Financial , Government , Transportation , Retail , Medical , and Education markets, and include Specialty Cameras , Visitor Management Kiosks , Custom Door Lock/Exit Hardware , ATM Accessories , Charging Stations , Interactive Digital Signage applications (eTract and eBrochure), Visitor/Welcome Centers , Digital Signage Displays , Courtesy/Emergency Telephones , and Building/Telephone Access Systems. Local and Remote support services include site surveys, project management, and system configuration / testing / monitoring. Parabit seamlessly designs and integrates total security and self-service solutions within existing infrastructure to minimize expense.

Marie is an avatar. She provides information about La Guardia Airport to travelers. Officials say she is meant to help workers, not replace them. Written by: Nate Schweber La Guardia Airport’s newest employee, a young woman named Marie, made quite an impression during her first day on the job Wednesday. Airport managers smiled as they watched the blue-eyed, 6-foot-tall blonde with apple-red cheeks stand in front of new arrivals and pleasantly explain where they could find the baggage claim and the taxi stands. Her bosses did not even mind when she twiddled her thumbs and rolled her eyes when no one was around. But Tom Bosco, the airport’s general manager, conceded that for all her attributes, Marie was a little two-dimensional. “She never complains, she’s pretty, she’s got a good personality,” he said. “She’s a little bit shallow though.” Marie is an avatar, a life-size image of a woman digitally broadcast from a projector onto an inch-thick glass screen coated with a special film, said Luis Vega, 39, the vice president of Parabit Systems , the company that built Marie. The device uses motion sensors to prompt Marie’s 90-second script whenever anyone comes within 30 feet of her. See full article

Parabit Systems is to reveal its latest self-service kiosk, the New Aveta, at the Airports Council International-North America (ACS-NA) 2014 annual conference and exhibition next month. The New Aveta from Parabit is the latest in interactive wayfinding and digital signage technology. The New Aveta entertains customers while they interact, and is designed to increase advertising revenue streams for owners through displays and telephone directories. For use in airports, hospitals, casinos, campuses, or wherever customer service can be improved. The New Aveta is unlike any other interactive display kiosk. Made in the U.S.A., this customizable solution is a secure, reliable product from the industry leader in security and self-service. Eliminate the hassle of multiple devices such as signage, screens, brochures, phones, and device charging stations. The New Aveta offers a compact, one stop solution for consumers with the opportunity to increase advertising revenue for owners. There are three optional mobile-device charging bays (not pictured). The top of the Aveta features another display for advertising use, which can play video or presentations. There is also a Courtesy Parabit Telephone that when lifted from the receiver activates a directory, which the kiosk owner can program with Parabit’s in-house technical support. Parabit’s Phone Checker Software lets kiosk owners remotely test, retrieve call counts, and program the Parabit Telephone. Owners can customize their directory based on brand and advertising revenue - making changes that are the best for their company. “We saw a need to consolidate multiple functions into one kiosk. We wanted to create a beautiful design based on the needs of our customer base - 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. The New Aveta is an interactive application with internet access. Features include a motion sensor that activates a program when the Aveta knows there is a user present. This starts an interactive touch-screen application to engage users and show information and directions. Parabit’s solutions provide opportunities to enhance customer service and safety, and increase revenue streams.

Easy to install. Deter branch robberies. Over 1,000 units installed since the January 2016 product release date. Perfect solution for Facial Recognition integration for security, access control and integration into your teller platform systems. Houses Samsung, Axis and many other IP Camera solutions. Black and White stock colors as well as custom colors available. Our enclosure mounts to any Bandit Barrier material without the use of any hardware.

Improve safety and build customer confidence by protecting common touchpoints with Antimicrobial film. Patented silver ion technology delivers proven efficiency of 99.99% bacteria reduction and prevents the formation of biofilm. This permanent solvent-based acrylic adhesive is conformable, waterproof, safe for use on skin, easy to clean and lasts up to 5 years indoors. Overlays can be applied to any surface or common touchpoint – from counters and touch screens to door handles and exit devices. They are available as a turnkey solution installed by Parabit, or as a product kit that you can apply.