Diebold Expands Euronet Worldwide's ATM Network Across Europe
Fleet upgrade enhances ATM uptime, reduce management costs
NORTH CANTON, Ohio -- Delivering greater self-service convenience to consumers, Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is adding 700 new Opteva(®) automated teller machines (ATMs) to Euronet Worldwide's extensive fleet across Europe. The agreement includes Opteva cash dispensers with full cash recycling capabilities. Diebold will also provide three years of maintenance and deliver ATM channel management services to enhance the security, compliance and uptime of Euronet's new terminals.
An industry leader in processing secure electronic financial transactions, Leawood, Kan.-based Euronet operates 53 offices globally and serves clients in approximately 155 countries. As Euronet continues to grow in Europe, the company realized it needed a strategic partner, such as Diebold, that could support its self-service network expansion.
"Diebold's solutions and services are helping us quickly expand the capabilities and availability of our self-service channel," said Marek Szafirski, Regional Managing Director CEE for Euronet. "We're eager to implement the latest technology and evaluate its potential to reduce costs across our network while continuing to offer our customers with the highest ATM uptime."
"We are committed to providing Euronet with the best technology and services to generate significant self-service management efficiencies," said Bassem Bouzid, senior vice president and managing director, EMEA. "As Euronet expands its network in Europe, we'll be supporting its growth by providing maintenance services to enhance ATM availability."
About Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
Euronet Worldwide is an industry leader in processing secure electronic financial transactions. Euronet's global payment network includes 18,558 ATMs, approximately 67,000 EFT POS terminals, and outsourced debit and credit card services under management in 44 countries; card software solutions; a prepaid processing network of approximately 647,000 POS terminals in 34 countries; and a cash-based and online consumer-to-consumer and business-to-business money transfer network of approximately 219,000 locations serving 135 countries. With corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kan., USA, and 53 worldwide offices, Euronet serves clients in approximately 155 countries. For more information, visit www.euronetworldwide.com.
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a global leader in providing innovative self-service technology, security systems and related services. Diebold has approximately 16,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered near Canton, Ohio, USA. Visit Diebold at www.diebold.com or on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DieboldInc.
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