AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. AgentConnect continues to be an attractive alternative for businesses that choose to integrate their networks and point-of-sale platforms with the MoneyGram wired transfer. MoneyGram's consumers and agents expect reliability and safety and that is precisely what MoneyGram continues to deliver, transaction by transaction. It is very convenient and quick to transfer money without opening accounts and having no payment cards, precisely due to this wired transfer system MoneyGram has become one of the most common worldwide. Commission income on remittances and other revenues of MoneyGram in the 2nd quarter 2012 increased by 10% compared to the same period last year and 13% in the base currency.