NCR Corporation, the world leader in banking self-service, is now the number-one Automated Teller Machine (ATM) vendor supplier in the United States, according to results of an annual survey released by The Nilson Report, the industry authority.
While NCR has led ATM shipments for 12 consecutive years worldwide, this marks the first time that the company has outstripped its rivals in the U.S. NCR shipped 15,019 ATM units in 1998, compared with 12,851 for its nearest competitor. For NCR this represents an eight percent increase over 1997 shipments and 59 percent growth over the past two years. Shipment growth was strong in all sectors of the market, from entry-level through cash dispensers to full- function and drive-up terminals.
``NCR understands the challenges that face our customers today and offers the best solutions to solve these complex issues,`` said Per-Olof Loof, senior vice president of NCR`s Financial Solutions Group. ``Our comprehensive end-to- end solutions allow our customers to link all aspects of their business effectively and synergistically. This improves customer service and optimizes channel usage. Rising shipments are a clear signal that our customers understand the importance of making those connections.``
Worldwide, NCR also saw an increase in its overall volume of ATMs shipped at a time when its competitors were experiencing declines. NCR global shipments were up 10 percent from 1997, with 46,509 units shipped. The increase came in spite of industry fears that Y2K issues and corporate mergers would negatively affect ATM sales.
Specific NCR solutions that have made NCR number-one in ATM shipments in the U.S. include:
Managed Solutions for Self Service (MSSS), a comprehensive portfolio of services that provides total care and management of the self-service terminal environment.
NCR`s leadership in Web-enabled ATMs, Biometrics, Personal Cash Accept and Intelligent Security Solutions.
NCR`s new portfolio of drive-up terminals, which offers the greatest functionality in its class.
Popular new entry-level ATMs such as the MCD Cash Dispenser and the personaS 70 lite.
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NCR Corporation is in the business of transforming transactions into relationships. NCR is a recognized world leader in data warehousing solutions, ATMs, point-of-sale, high performance scanners, and support services for retail, financial, and national accounts markets. NCR`s business solutions are built on the foundation of the company`s long- established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-adding software, global customer support services, a complete line of consumable and media products, and world-leading hardware technology. Financial Solutions Group (FSG) of NCR delivers products and services to banks and financial institutions including self-service solutions, customer management solutions, channel deliver solutions and payment solutions. It also operates The Knowledge Lab, a unique collaborative environment where NCR, leading banks, and academic institutions partner to develop ideas that will transform financial transactions in the future. More information about NCR and its products may be found on the World Wide Web at www.ncr.com
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