Netkey's enterprise software platform uses a proven scalable architecture that enables fast and flexible development of applications for kiosk and digital signage-based solutions. NCR will combine Netkey's software [image-nocss] platform with its own technologies to provide an enterprise solution that includes software applications, a broad hardware portfolio and a suite of services. NCR will continue to provide multivendor hardware support with the Netkey solution.
Headquartered in East Haven, Conn., Netkey has more than 75,000 kiosks and digital signs installed by more than 400 clients in the retail, finance, transportation, and government sectors. Many of these customers also use NCR's kiosk, self-checkout or point-of-sale (POS) solutions.
Netkey will provide NCR with a digital signage application that is built on the same platform as Netkey's kiosk applications, making NCR's solutions fast to deploy and easy to support, it said.
"Consumers increasingly expect to interact with companies when and how they wish, and businesses are responding by offering their customers a seamless experience across the channel of their choice," said Mike Webster, vice president and general manager for NCR's retail line of business. "This acquisition will enable NCR to help its customers across multiple industries with kiosk and digital signage solutions that deliver more effective transactions, promotions and information as part of a merged channel strategy."
He added, "Our approach is an example of NCR executing its software-driven, hardware-enabled and services-led corporate strategy."
Duluth, Ga.-based NCR is a global technology company; its 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.
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