NCR Point-of-Sale hardware and software enhanced by real-time mobile
dashboard in 17 Marathon-branded stores
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2015--
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction
technologies, today announced that Mach 1 convenience stores, a chain of
17 Marathon-branded locations in Illinois and Indiana, is improving its
customer experience and store performance with NCR software and
hardware. In addition to NCR P1530 POS terminals and RPOS software, Mach
1 is using NCR Pulse, a versatile mobile application that delivers
actionable, real time information to a store owner or manager’s smart
phone or tablet when he or she is on- or off-site.
Pulse, through dashboards and alerts, offers information on key
operational measures, including fuel operations and other key systems to
assist in maximizing uptimes on those systems. In addition, Pulse
monitors employee actions to better manage staffing levels and employee
performance. With Pulse, store managers and owners can help maximum
uptime of key store systems that optimizes profitability and shopper
satisfaction.
“Being able to use NCR solutions is a huge value-add of being a part of
Marathon,” said Alan Meyer, Fuel Manager, Meyer Oil and Mach 1 stores.
“With NCR POS solutions and Pulse, we’re able increase our speed of
delivery and improve uptime, while closely monitoring our operations
even when we’re on the go.”
The highlights of the NCR P1530 open platform include a highly-efficient
Intel Atom processor for greater performance, a bright XGA LED color
main display with a resistive or surface capacitive touch screen, lower
power consumption and a reliable, stylish design. The mainstream POS
terminal has been engineered and manufactured to provide sustainability,
reliability, maximum uptimes and a low total cost of ownership.
“Our innovation around NCR Pulse is bringing convenience store
management into a highly flexible and convenient channel,” said Jason
Groff, director, NCR Petroleum and Convenience Retail. “Pulse embraces
the idea of delivering actionable information in real-time to a user's
smartphone, allowing owners and operators to manage their business
operations effectively without spending hours in the office.”
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 550 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 over 30,000 employees and
does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in
the United States and other countries.
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