NCR Corporation, represented exclusively in SA by National Data Systems (NDS), is offering Microsoft Windows XP to its self-service customers.
A significant number of NCR customers have already benefited by migrating from the traditional OS/2 operating system to NCR`s APTRATM suite of self-service software (currently based on Windows NT). These benefits include additional functionality such as ticketing, intelligent deposit, advertising and one-to-one marketing as well as development productivity.
NCR sees moving forward with Windows XP as a natural progression to the self-service software developments.
Windows XP is Microsoft`s new operating system for home and business users, scheduled for release on 25 October 2001. Built on an enhanced Windows 2000 engine, Windows XP has already been heralded as Microsoft`s most robust operating system, the development of which establishes a new standard in power, reliability, security and simplicity.
While the self-service industry has been well served over the last 10 to 15 years with OS/2, it is now faced with technology that is unable to meet the ever-increasing demands of consumers.
"Consumers don`t just demand the best, they have access to the best in their everyday lives," says Simon O` Hagan, general manager, Teradata Solutions Group at NDS. "Today, visual stimulation is everywhere including DSTV, game consoles and electronic billboards.
"ATMs are still the most widely used financial channel, and we believe they should present consumers with a similar stimulating user experience," says O` Hagan.
NCR led the industry in introducing Windows NT and APTRA into the marketplace. "Windows XP is the next step in our drive to enhance the consumer experience," said O` Hagan. "The graphical and digital enhancements in XP, coupled with the significantly enhanced development capability and security, meet all our requirements regarding consumer and corporate security, reliability and usability."
APTRA already has strong global coverage, and the open-platform environment and multi-vendor self-service software architecture enable customers to offer traditional self-service functionality in a more effective way. It also enables easy development of new business opportunities, quickly and across channels. By using APTRA, customers are already profiting from new deposit automation capabilities, marketing campaign management, personalisation and cross-channel selling, and they are able to meet the latest legislative requirements in areas such as encryption or audio assistance.
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NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in providing Relationship Technology solutions to customers worldwide. NCR`s Relationship Technology solutions include the Teradata database and analytical applications such as customer relationship management (CRM) and demand chain management, store automation systems and automated teller machines (ATMs).
The company`s business solutions are built on the foundation of its long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-adding software, global customer support services, a complete line of consumable and media products, and leading-edge hardware technology.
NCR employs 33 300 in more than 100 countries, and is a component stock of the Standard & Poor`s 500 Index. More information about NCR and its solutions may be found at www.ncr.com.
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