Savings bank Kreissparkasse Goeppingen offers proactive support for
new businesses
AUGSBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2016--
Since July, the savings bank Kreissparkasse Goeppingen has been using
the NCR Innovation Experience Room to increase digital literacy among
its employees and clients while incorporating current megatrends into
its strategic development. Now, the savings bank will take this new
concept, developed by NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions,
further and offer workshops for business customers to drive digitization
and inspire the creation of new businesses in the region.
The NCR Innovation Experience Room is equipped with a variety of
state-of-the art technologies. These range from virtual reality
headsets, 3D printers, drones and robots, to examples of Big Data or
Internet of Things applications and nanotechnologies. After one year,
the usage and acceptance of the Innovation Experience Room are evaluated
and the featured technologies then exchanged, as needed.
Kreissparkasse Goeppingen, one of the 50 largest savings banks in
Germany, opened its ‘digital playground’ to the general public in July.
As employees have a vital role as ambassadors of going digital, one
section is reserved for employees only. With this initiative, the bank
aims to guide its customers on the path to a digital business
environment and help them overcome fears or reservations towards new
technology. The Innovation Experience Room prepares customers and
employees with hands-on demonstrations for the increase in digital
offerings that will supplement branch services in the future. NCR
developed the conceptual design of the Innovation Experience Room,
supplied technology and provided its expertise to the bank. Furthermore,
NCR supports the introduction phase of the digital playground as a
think-tank and coach to drive the usage of the experience.
“Ongoing digitization affects both banks and their customers equally.
With the NCR Innovation Experience Room, we have developed a unique
concept to seize the opportunities digital solutions bring, while at the
same time overcoming anxieties and fears,” said Harald Heinz, area sales
leader in Germany, Austria and Switzerland at NCR Financial Services.
“The NCR Innovation Experience Room not only takes customers on a
journey into a digital world, but trains employees in disruptive
approaches and this in turn generates value for banks.”
“As the world changes, so does our role as a bank,” said Jens Stopper,
Regional Director at Kreissparkasse Göppingen and co-project lead for
the ‘digital playground.’ “The impact of megatrends, such as
connectivity and individualization, on communities can be experienced in
the Innovation Experience Room. With our playground, we don’t only prove
to customers and employees that we are actively shaping digital
transformation, we also acquire valuable know-how on how to help
companies, startups and founders to bring their products and businesses
to market in creative new ways.”
In order to master digital transformation and stay on top of new
developments, a culture is needed that supports and drives change. With
the Innovation Experience Room and its opening for companies and
founders, Kreissparkasse Goeppingen has initiated this important step in
its region.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in omni-channel solutions,
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
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