DULUTH, Ga., Oct 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

NCR Corporation(NYSE: NCR) and Empower Software Solutions, a leading Workforce Management (WFM) software provider, today announced that the two companies have entered into a customer referral agreement.

Empower specializes in providing WFM and related software and solutions to a variety of businesses, and has developed relationships with thousands of employers throughout the country. Empower's WFM software is designed to provide customers, particularly in the retail industry, with a strategic resource to help them deploy staff more effectively. In combination with the transactional data gathered from NCR's technology, the robust analytics of Empower Software enable businesses to make faster, more informed decisions.

"Empower's technology can create new value for customers, especially when combined with our assisted- and self-service solutions, and is highly aligned with our hardware-enabled, software-driven business model," said NCR Executive Vice President John Bruno. "Workforce Management technology can be a valuable resource for retailers and other businesses as they look to improve productivity. We are excited to work with one of the leaders in this important market."

"NCR's solutions are an ideal complement for Empower. Our relationship has already provided several successful referrals, and we share several large customers today," said Empower Software Solutions Chief Executive Officer Seth Bernstein. "We are pleased to create a dynamic new sales channel for Empower while providing NCR's customers with an opportunity to leverage their technology investments."

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

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About Empower Software Solutions

Empower Software Solutions is a leading national provider of innovative and state-of-the-art human resources solutions. Thousands of organizations, including many of the largest global companies, rely on Empower's world-class integrated Human Resources suite providing HR/Payroll, Workforce Management, Time and Attendance, Tax Filing/Processing and Mobile solutions. Our name flawlessly reflects on precisely what we do for your business: empower you with superior technology to efficiently and effectively manage the employee lifecycle, enabling you to focus attention on growing your business.

Find out why so many employers have chosen Empower as their Partner for Life at www.empowersoftware.com

NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

SOURCE: NCR Corporation and Empower Software Solutions

NCR Corporation
Cameron Smith, 770-623-7998
cameron.smith@ncr.com
or
Empower Software Solutions
Ian Sexton, 407-233-2000
isexton@empowersoftware.com