NCR's patented 2ST printing technology improves the efficiency of the printing process by allowing simultaneous printing on both the front and back side of a receipt, label or other media. By printing on both the front and back side, 2ST printing also provides significant environmental benefit, using as much as 45 percent less paper. ATMs with 2ST printers also can print intelligent deposit receipts up to 73 percent faster than competing technology. NCR recently added 2ST printing in combination with a dual-roll printing feature, further reducing paper use and increasing cost savings to the ATM deployer.

The adoption rate of 2ST is growing. New 2009 2ST printer installations are on track to more than double from the current installed base in retail, financial and other industries -- installations include BNZ, one of New Zealand's largest financial institutions.

All North American financial institutions ordering NCR SelfServ 20- or 30-series ATMs will receive integrated 2ST printers based on network support. Certifications for this technology among the major networks are scheduled, and most should be complete by the end of 2009 for U.S. APTRA Edge v3.01.

"Two-sided printing is the new standard for receipt printing around the world, and we believe printing on both sides of the receipt is a natural extension of any intelligent deposit program," said Michael O'Laughlin, vice president and general manager, NCR Financial Services. "By making 2ST a standard offering on NCR SelfServ, we will help our customers improve uptime and availability, reduce paper waste and supply chain costs, and give consumers a better -- and complete -- intelligent deposit experience."

Worldwide, retailers and other institutions use more than 508,200,000 lbs. of paper each year to print receipts. In the U.S. alone, receipt paper consumption is as high as 228,690,000 lbs/yr. 2ST can help financial institutions meet their environmental goals and reduce worldwide paper consumption -- while improving customer experience -- by printing on both sides of the receipt.

In addition, NCR SelfServ ATMs help reduce the maintenance carbon footprint compared to older generations as they require less energy and paper and fewer engineer call-outs. A 25 percent reduction in the physical cabling over previous generations of ATMs, combined with LED lighting, also helps reduce power wastage.

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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NCR ACS is currently installed in more than 50,000 checkout lanes, at retailers ranging from national and regional superstores and supermarkets to independent grocers. With NCR's advanced cashier interface, retailers using NCR ACS typically experience increased productivity of 15 to 25 percent and reduced training time of up to 75 percent.

NCR SelfServ Checkout gives consumers the option to scan, bag and pay for goods on their own using cash or debit/credit cards. Featuring a user-friendly interface that intelligently guides consumers through the checkout process, it is designed to enhance customers' shopping experience, while helping retailers improve operational efficiency.

Mark Belfiglio, vice president of sales and marketing at Evolution Robotics Retail, said the integration of LaneHawk with NCR ACS and NCR SelfServ Checkout is good news for retailers. "This step significantly extends the universe of retailers, large and small, who now have the means to combat bottom-of-basket loss with leading-edge technology," Belfiglio said.

LaneHawk will be demonstrated with NCR ACS and NCR SelfServ Checkout in NCR's booth at the National Retail Federation convention and expo, Jan. 10-13 in New York.

"In addition to reducing shrinkage, effective bottom-of-basket detection can contribute to faster checkout and enhanced customer satisfaction," said John Saccomanno, NCR Industry Marketing director. "We're pleased to add this advanced loss-prevention technology to the list of third-party NCR-compatible solutions."

ERR and NCR announced the availability of the solution to NCR authorized resellers at the recently held NCR partner conference.

About Evolution Robotics Retail, Inc.

Evolution Robotics Retail, Inc. is based in Pasadena, CA, and develops intelligent products and solutions for the retail industry based on ViPR(R), its visual pattern recognition technology. The company's flagship product is LaneHawk, a retail loss prevention solution that helps turn bottom-of-the-basket losses into profits in real time. ViPR, the technology behind LaneHawk, is installed in over 2 million machines worldwide. (www.evoretail.com)

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

SOURCE: Evolution Robotics Retail, Inc.

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Peter Tulupman, 212-589-8415 
peter.tulupman@ncr.com 
or 
Evolution Robotics Retail 
Colleen Lindsey, 626-685-4910 
colleen@evoretail.com

Deal Type    Acquisition
Sub-Category Asset Purchase
Deal Status  Completed: 2009-11-02

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   Netkey, Inc. - Assets
Acquirer (Company) NCR Corporation
Vendor (Company)   Netkey, Inc.

Deal Rationale

This acquisition will enable NCR to help its customers across multiple industries with kiosk and digital signage solutions that deliver more transactions, promotions and information as part of a merged channel strategy.

NCR has filed for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification--the Green Building Rating System that is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. The company has also reused and recycled materials throughout the building, from the initial demolition, such as cinder blocks and carpet.

"Our decision to bring our North American ATM manufacturing in-house was driven by our belief that as self-service ATM technology becomes more innovative and strategic to financial institutions, the ability to control manufacturing in key markets becomes a core and competitive advantage to our growth strategy," said Peter Dorsman, senior vice president of Global Operations at NCR. "By in-sourcing the production of our SelfServ ATMs, we will decrease time-to-market, improve our internal collaboration, and lower our current operating costs."

Approximately 870 jobs will be created at a new Columbus, Ga., site over the next three years. With the help of the state and local government, NCR has already hired and trained nearly 120 employees through Georgia's Quick Start Program -- a customized workforce-training program for businesses across the state. Quick Start has been instrumental in supporting NCR to drive comprehensive employee training plans, create assessment programs and establish a mindset in each employee to strive for continuous improvement efforts.

"Georgia's strategic strengths in advanced manufacturing will help drive the success of NCR's new facility in Columbus," said Governor Sonny Perdue. "We have an innovative edge here in Georgia that has enabled companies to thrive, and NCR is a perfect fit as it manufactures its next-generation ATMs and self-serve devices for the North American market."

The City of Columbus offered a location with a talented workforce, close proximity to major transportation hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and many of Georgia's highly esteemed academic institutions. The new facility is also close to NCR's innovation center in Duluth, Ga., and the company's global customer service organization in Peachtree City, Ga.

In addition, NCR's campus-like ecosystem between its partners, suppliers and Georgia's academic institutions will help drive and improve cross-functional collaboration, training and innovation -- ensuring that NCR's manufacturing process is cutting edge.

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

SOURCE: NCR Corporation

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