STRATEGIC PARTNERS
January 2, 2002
PARIS -- NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) will provide 200 NCR Personas 73 ATMs for deployment at Credit Agricole Centre Est branches in the Lyon area. The regional bank is part of the Credit Agricole group.
According to an NCR release, the Personas 73 is its first dedicated bunch-cash-accepting ATM which provides validation of currency, allowing the bank to offer credit for cash deposit or bill payment at the machine and providing the customer with immediate proof of deposit.
In addition to accepting deposits, the Personas 73 can provide on-line balance inquiry, mini-statements and receipt printing.
Eliane Guillot, infrastructure general manager at Credit Agricole Centre Est, said, "We are very pleased by the Personas 73's capabilities and by its easy-to-use customer interface. We were also impressed by NCR's high levels of professionalism in providing the application and related services."
Patrick Goasguen, NCR France country manager, said, "Credit Agricole Centre Est understands the importance of the self-service channel as a strategic weapon that can provide competitive advantage while bringing added value to customers."
