MoneyGram wired transfer implemented many changes to its technology platforms designed to prevent or detect suspicious transactions. AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. Money transfers can be claimed within 45 days, but if for some reason, this period is exceeded, the processing operator would need additional time to call the main office of the company of MoneyGram for voice authorization. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.