DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2014--
Barclays Bank of Botswana, the largest bank in Botswana, has partnered
with Bytes Managed Solutions, the exclusive distributor of NCR
technology solutions in southern Africa, for the installation of
intelligent cash deposit ATMs. Last month, the bank launched a new
generation of ATMs that provide customers with convenient ways of
banking outside the banking halls.
The ATMs are specifically designed for high transaction usage by NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction
technologies. They accept cash deposits with real time credit
capability, recycle the deposited cash, dispense cash, do cheque
deposits, and offer a broad range of other services, such as bill
payment, funds transfer, mobile phone top-up and mini-statements.
“Working with Bytes to roll out the NCR solution gives Barclays Bank of
Botswana a significant competitive advantage as the only bank in
Botswana offering multi-functional services through these intelligent
ATMs,” said Malebogo Sebusang, Head of Channels at Barclays Bank of
Botswana. “This investment in cutting edge technology positions Barclays
to substantially grow its market share as consumers demand more
convenience. It also affirms our goal to become the ‘Go-To’ bank in
Botswana. For customers, transactions such as cash deposits will be
effected in real-time, giving them 24/7 ability to transact, and to
experience secure cash handling. The new ATMs are optimized for simple
cash deposit transactions, allowing our employees in the branches to
spend more time with customers on complex banking transactions.”
The new ATMs deliver a variety of functions, aiming at making the
everyday consumer transactions easier. As a result, Barclays Bank of
Botswana’s customers will have access to branch transactions beyond
traditional banking hours and at the time of their convenience, while
enjoying an unprecedented banking experience that could also be used to
attract new customers. Substantial adjustments had to be made to the
ATMs for the Botswana market. Currency note templates had to be
developed and then tested rigorously for correct note detection and
rejection. The Project Management Office at Bytes worked extensively
with NCR subject matter experts and Barclays Bank of Botswana to ensure
maximum accuracy.
“For Barclays, this represents an opportunity to leverage a whole new
level of convenience – never before experienced in Botswana – to attract
new customers,” said Alan Anderson, Business Development Director at
Bytes Managed Solutions. “From a brand perception perspective, the Bank
will rightly be seen as an innovator and technology adopter in an
environment where this remains unusual and far from the norm. We have
been a longstanding strategic partner of Barclays Bank of Botswana and
the installation of the ATMs paves the way for other NCR solutions to be
introduced to the Bank, particularly in branch transformation, where
kiosks and teller cash recyclers add even more convenience for
customers.”
Proof of concept and demonstration of the ATM began midway through 2013.
The bank’s representatives were able to see the ATM in action at last
year’s ATMIA in Cape Town and at a recent NCR Branch Transformation
event.
Bytes Managed Solutions
Bytes Managed Solutions is the exclusive distributor for NCR products
and solutions in South Africa and selected neighbouring countries. The
organisation markets, supports and maintains enterprise-wide information
products and services. It crafts the majority of its solutions and
services offering by adding value to core NCR solutions and services. In
addition, it offers focused, product-independent agnostic workspace
management and IT equipment, maintenance, IMACD and project management,
leveraging its over 107 service points throughout South Africa. It
enjoys partnerships in most African countries. The services operation
supports a variety of brands including NCR, Dell, HP, and Cisco. Bytes
Managed Solutions is a division of the Bytes Technology Group and wholly
owned by JSE-listed Altron. www.bytesms.co.za
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction
technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into
exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of
services, NCR enables more than 485 million transactions daily across
retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and
small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make
your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with approximately 29,000
employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR
Corporation in the United States and other countries. The company
encourages investors to visit its web site which is updated regularly
with financial and other important information about NCR.
Websites: www.ncr.com,
www.ncrsilver.com
Twitter:
@NCRCorporation
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/ncrcorp
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation
About Barclays
Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in
personal banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and
wealth and investment management with an extensive international
presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Barclays’ purpose is
to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way.
With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays
operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 140,000 people.
Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and
clients worldwide.
Website: www.barclays.co.za
Source: NCR Corporation
Bytes Managed Solutions
Chetan Mistry, (011) 373 4000
chetan.mistry@bytes.co.za
or
Communikay
Karen
Heydenrych, (083) 302 9494
karen@communikay.co.za
or
NCR
Corporation
Jeff Dudash, (1) 919 435 6976
jeff.dudash@ncr.com
or
Barclays
Bank of Botswana
Grace Mosinyi, +267 72305452; +267 395 2041
