The most important events in the world of information technologies somehow or other connected with the activity of JSC "Penki kontinentai".

TECHNOLOGIES JSC "Penki kontinentai" has signed an agreement with the Lietuvos þemës ûkio bankas on the supply of 5 new "Wincor Nixdorf" "ProCash 2050" model cash dispensers. The cash dispensers will be delivered this autumn.
This is the second bank in Lithuania that has purchased “ProCash 2050” model cash dispensers. Module structure of these cash dispensers is perfectly adjusted both to the process of monitoring (it is very convenient to change the paper and to carry out repair works) and to the clients (design of cash dispensers is very attractive and convenient). *** Together with the company “Renome”, the partner in Ukraine, “Penki kontinentai” has won a vacancy announced by Ukrainian bank “Proinvest” for purchasing 17 cash dispensers. The bank has chosen “Wincor Nixdorf” cash dispensers “ProCash 2000” and “ProCash 2050”. This shows that “ProCash” (models 2000, 2050, 2100, 2150) cash dispensers are highly rated by the specialists in banking technologies. Due to their functionality and design they leave their competitors behind. *** Together with “Renome” one more vacancy announced by Ukrainskij Eksportno Importnij bank for purchasing cash dispensers has been won. This bank, having got a credit from the World Bank, will purchase “Wincor Nixdorf” cash dispensers. “Sia Penki kontinentai Riga” and the company “Tietokons” (both are allocated in Riga) continue successful cooperation with the Latvian savings bank Latvijas Kraibank. This year the bank will be delivered the batch of “ProCash 2050” cash dispensers. After this batch is delivered number of “Wincor Nixdorf” cash dispensers this bank possesses will exceed 70. Up-to-date “Windows NT” software is installed in all bank’s cash dispensers. In this system other additional functions that would be useful both for the client and the bank can be installed. The clients might carry out money remittances; cooperate with the bank staff through the videoconferences. Integrated digital protection system of the cash dispensers might protect it; and due to the centralized banner system the bank might even receive additional profits. *** In August JSC “Penki kontinentai” during the TV program “New communications” has presented new self-service means – application of videoconferences in cash-dispensers. Bank’s client having come to withdraw money may contact bank operator and cooperate with her in online regime. He would see her at the cash dispenser’s screen. Bank operator is in any of the bank’s filial, she sees and hears the client and can answer the client’s questions. Due to such an equipment the client may ask the bank operator for information at any time; this may be any information, for instance, to get known what the interest rates are, what the tariffs for the services are, etc. Such system is very convenient both for the client and the bank (few operators is able to service all the cash dispensers that are in Lithuania). Furthermore, the residents of the smaller towns could have possibility to contact specialist staff of the banks. INTERNET NEWS In July and in August JSC “Penki kontinentai” together with “New communication” have prepared TV programs about Internet websites and systems, banking equipment. *** New portal for the tourists “Vilnius in your pocket” - www.inyourpocket.lt was launched. This is an analogue of the printing edition. Here information is available both in English and Lithuanian. You may find needed place with the help of the virtual map or use the search system.
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*** Magazine of ethics and morality “Living Ethics” Step by step electronic magazine of ethics and morality “Living Ethics” is being created. Saulius Peèiulis, doctor of social sciences, is the editor-in-chef of the magazine. The magazine consists of number of sections: Theory, Life, Fortune and other. Very soon it will be possible to carry out online conversations; discussions will be organized. Section with the tests is also being created. This month already second issue of this magazine is offered. Today this project is available in Lithuanian only. *** www.chess.lt news Due to Internet technologies chess playing became very popular in Lithuania. Players of different professions and age are playing in the website of virtual chess www.chess.lt reaching the virtual chessboard in any part of Lithuania and the world. Today in the website of tournaments of the virtual chess about 1300 games of chess are played every day. In www.chess.lt it is possible not only to play chess but also to watch how others play. It is possible to view chess games’ statistics, to get known who the strongest and the most active chess player is . Archive of the games of chess made by Vladas Mikënas allows viewing all the movements made during the game. www.chess.lt novelty – club members may not only play with each other but also participate in the tournaments by the Switzerland system. These tournaments are organized for about five times a week. During “Infobalt 2000” exhibition the player that wins the majority of the tournaments will be given a prize by JSC “Penki kontinentai”. Playing chess is not the only thing we offer; another thing we suggest you is to learn how to play. For those who are willing to play chess ABC was created. This ABC could interest not only those who have never played chess but the good players, too: they will certainly find somewhat new. Furthermore, free 25 chess lessons are given. They are presented not only in theoretical, but also in practical way. In www.chess.lt calendar on chess competition that take place in Lithuania and all over the world is presented. New world FIDE ratings are also given. You may view them having specified a country, a certain player, his title or date of playing. STUDIES PHARE has announced competition to acquaint Lithuania with the concepts of e-commerce. Consortium, the strongest specialists in Lithuania who are specifying in installing e-commerce and banking technologies projects, has won this competition. Consortium is managed by “Infobalt” association. Objective of the project is to acquaint small business representatives with the concepts of e-commerce and new technologies, to prepare lecturers of the high schools and experts-consultants to be able to carry out market research. In the two months period members of consortium will organize 40 presentations in different towns for the employee of the government sector and small business representatives, will prepare 20 experts-consultants and 20 high-school lecturers.