NCR enables New York-based convenience store chain to introduce
secure payments at the pump and create a consistent shopping experience
across all fueling platforms
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2017--
NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions,
announced that it has conducted its first EMV payment transaction on the
NCR OPTIC Outdoor Payment Solution at a Mirabito convenience store in
Norwich, New York. Working with NCR’s channel partner Retail Data
Systems, Mirabito is among the first convenience store retailers to
embrace the secure payment scheme through the First Data network ahead
of the 2020 liability shift deadline.
An important criterion for selecting the EMV-ready NCR OPTIC solution
was its ability to digitally transform the forecourt to create a
consistent customer experience across all fueling platforms. With NCR
OPTIC, the customer experience will be very consistent at each Mirabito
store, regardless of pump manufacturer or model. The prompting and
customer touch points will be universal. Currently, Mirabito has
implemented NCR OPTIC in three test stores and will be expanding the
adaptation in new markets soon.
“We are very excited to be implementing this cutting edge at the pump
technology at our stores,” said Eric Bunts, Chief Information Officer at
Mirabito Holdings, Inc. “Upholding our customer’s credit card security
is a primary objective of Mirabito and the NCR OPTIC solution allows us
to increase our security positioning by accepting EMV chip cards at our
fuel pumps. Additionally, the enhanced capabilities of NCR OPTIC fulfill
a diverse range of customer experience objectives that are important to
us as an organization.”
With the help of the NCR technology, Mirabito now can offer mobile
payment through contactless integration and enhanced loyalty
interactions with the integrated barcode scanner. Furthermore, the high
definition video displays can be used for in-depth marketing promotions.
“The introduction of EMV payments provides convenience retailers with
the unique opportunity to introduce new services and create a compelling
customer experience, as well as convert consumers at the pump to
in-store shoppers,” said Tom Chittenden, vice president and general
manager of retail solutions at NCR Corporation. “Our goal is to help
retailers drive more offers at the pump that today’s consumers demand,
while remaining flexible for future deployments and technology
developments. NCR OPTIC provides both and more.”
NCR OPTIC has been thoughtfully engineered to provide retrofit options
for most brands of fuel dispensers. With an unprecedented open software
platform, NCR OPTIC enables retailers to gain flexibility in developing
their own unique applications to engage with their consumers like never
before.
About Mirabito
Since 1927, Mirabito has been family owned and operated. Mirabito
provides energy products and services for families and businesses
throughout upstate New York, western Massachusetts, and Connecticut,
with corporate offices located in Binghamton, NY. In addition to being
an energy provider, Mirabito owns and operates more than 100 convenience
stores throughout Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania, making
Mirabito a convenient stop for customers and one of the largest
convenience store chains in Central New York. The Mirabito Family of
Companies includes Mirabito Energy Products, Mirabito Convenience
Stores, Mirabito Truck Repair and the Rewards Plus customer loyalty
program. For more information, visit www.mirabito.com.
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 nearly 700 million transactions daily across financial, retail,
hospitality, travel, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions
run the everyday transactions that make your life easier. NCR is
headquartered in Duluth, Ga., with about 30,000 employees and does
business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the
United States and other countries. NCR encourages investors to visit its
website which is updated regularly with financial and other important
information about NCR.
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NCR Public Relations
Ortrud Wenzel, +49 821 405 8191
ortrud.wenzel@ncr.com
or
Mirabito
Corporate Marketing
Jessica Starr, 607-352-2955
jessica.starr@mirabito.com