Printec Introduces New NCR ATM"s

NCR and Printec are the first to introduce in Romania the new range of NCR Self Serv automated teller machines (ATMs), which enable banks to offer additional services such as cash deposit, invoice payment, no-touch card reader, monthly balance print, biometric authentication etc. The NCR Self Serv rang is designed for a high degree of availability, which allows an increase by 16,000 additional customers per 100 ATMs in a year. The innovative "self-healing" technology reduces the downtime caused by software errors from 3-4 hours to several minutes and also reduces the overall energy consumption of the ATM. "The new range of Self Serv ATMs comprises ten models, all of which are available in Romania. The 20 series is focused on cash disbursement, while the 30 series offers additional services such as intelligent cash deposits. Both series have models for indoor, as well as for outdoor use," said Helmut Baumann, NCR Partners Director EMEA. Printec Romania is part of the Greek group Printec and was established in the year 2000. After eight years on the market, Printec reported a Y2007 turnover of 24 million EUR and estimates 27 million EUR for 2008. Printec Group operates in 14 countries in Central and Eastern Europe and has a global turnover in excess of 100 million EUR. NCR is an US-based corporation established in 1884. It is specialized in banking process automation, cash management and ATMs. The company has been a global leader for over 20 years and cooperates with the world"s largest banks for both banking process automation and fraud prevention.