NORTH CANTON, Ohio and
PADERBORN, Germany, May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- PostFinance AG,
a leading Swiss bank, is upgrading its self-service network with
new technology, monitoring software and services from Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD). The new systems
will be equipped with barcode and near field communication (NFC)
readers that will enable contactless transactions using a
smartphone instead of a bank card. Over the next few years, a total
of 820 Diebold Nixdorf ATMs and cash recycling systems will be
installed and supported by an 8-year service agreement.
With its fleet of ATMs ("Postomats"), PostFinance is pursuing a
connected commerce strategy that bridges the physical and digital
worlds of cash and consumer transactions via a wide array of
advanced services such as the ability to purchase credit for
iTunes, Paysafecard, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, Spotify and
TWINT. But the bank's self-service functionality will be expanded
even further in the future with the new systems from Diebold Nixdorf. In addition to connecting ATMs
and smartphones, PostFinance will install cash recycling systems so
consumers can deposit cash and coins to further enhance the
consumer experience at the self-service channel.
According to the ATM Future Trends Report recently published by
ATM Marketplace, 36 percent of bank and industry experts sited
mobile integration at the self-service channel as the highest
priority among European banks. "With the introduction of a new
generation of self-service systems from Diebold Nixdorf, we are creating conditions that
enable our customers to withdraw cash conveniently at Postomats in
the future, including contactless withdrawals or those made with
smartphones," said Peter Lacher,
head of operations and member of the executive board of
PostFinance.
Additionally, Diebold Nixdorf's
monitoring software will simplify service management and increase
ATM network availability for PostFinance. The software analyzes a
wide variety of status information collected from all the banks'
systems. If there is a potential service issue, the solution is
able to decide whether a technician must be called out or whether
the issue can be resolved remotely using online troubleshooting –
an approach that reduces maintenance costs.
"As the industry leader in contactless transactions, our
comprehensive solutions are enabling PostFinance to bridge the
physical and digital worlds of cash and provide truly connected
commerce to its consumers," said Christian Weisser, senior vice
president and managing director, Europe, Middle
East and Africa,
Diebold Nixdorf.
About PostFinance AG
With roughly 3 million customers
and 119 billion Swiss francs in
customer assets, PostFinance is one of Switzerland's leading financial institutions.
The market leader conducts more than a billion payment transactions
each year, ensuring a seamless flow of cash each and every day. In
fiscal 2016, 3,599 employees generated an EBT profit of
542 Swiss francs for the company.
Whether they are dealing with payments, savings, investments,
retirement planning or financing, PostFinance treats its customers
as equals, speaks their language and offers comprehensible products
at fair conditions. More than 1.7 million customers conduct all
kinds of money-related activities online. That makes PostFinance
the ideal partner for anyone who wants an easy way to deal with
money and wants to handle their finances on their own. At
PostFinance, large customers receive tailored solutions for their
entire value chain.
PostFinance AG is a subsidiary of Schweizerische Post AG that
offers comprehensive financial services – at the post office
counter, in their own branches, online and mobile.
About Diebold
Nixdorf
Diebold
Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in
enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day
across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined
solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and
consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an
innovation partner for nearly all of the world's top 100 financial
institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers,
Diebold Nixdorf delivers
unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve
in an 'always on' and changing consumer landscape.
Diebold Nixdorf has a presence in
more than 130 countries with approximately 24,000 employees
worldwide. The organization maintains corporate offices in
North Canton, Ohio, USA and
Paderborn, Germany. Shares are
traded on the New York and
Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol 'DBD'. Visit
www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.
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