M!DGE Secures ATM Connectivity in Iraq

How do you keep an entire ATM network online in scorching deserts – far from any service technician and with temperatures climbing above 50 °C? Arab Information Technology (AIT) found the answer in the M!DGE cellular router.

Arab Information Technology (AIT), headquartered in Baghdad, is a leading provider of end-to-end electronic payment solutions. As the first Iraqi company operating a third-party processing switch within Iraq – and the only holder of PCI DSS certification in the country – AIT has built its reputation on reliability and security.

For their nationwide ATM programme, AIT needed communication hardware that could:

• Operate flawlessly in extreme desert conditions – often over +50 °C
• Ensure stable connectivity at remote sites with limited physical access
• Deliver bank-grade security for sensitive financial data
• Run continuously with minimal maintenance and zero on-site intervention

To meet these demands, AIT selected RACOM’s M!DGE cellular routers as the communication backbone for its ATM deployments.

Why M!DGE?

• Proven reliability in harsh, high-temperature environments
• Full support for AES encryption, IPSec, and VPN tunnelling
• Compact form factor ideal for ATM cabinets
• Excellent performance in remote locations with limited infrastructure

More than 100 M!DGE units are currently in operation across Iraq – and the number continues to grow as the ATM network expands.

Results: Secure Banking Access in Some of Iraq’s Toughest Locations

With M!DGE, AIT has successfully built a robust and secure communication layer for its ATM network:

• Reliable operations across remote desert installations
• Secure transmission of sensitive banking data
• Minimal maintenance requirements
• Scalable foundation for a nationwide ATM rollout

The success of the project has already sparked interest beyond Iraq – with AIT evaluating M!DGE for similar deployments in the UAE.