CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2003--NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) and Abacus Business Solutions today announced that Abacus, a successful reseller of Aloha Technologies' point-of-sale (POS) system, will resell NCR RealPOS(TM) workstations in Florida's fast-growing hospitality and entertainment markets.
Abacus is a total solutions provider, integrating the Aloha software system on a variety of hardware platforms and offering multiple levels of post-sale technical support. The addition of the NCR product line to the Abacus portfolio allows both companies to leverage the combined strengths of the NCR offering and the Abacus-installed customer base in the expanding Florida economy.
As an NCR reseller, Abacus participates in the NCR RealPartner program, a tiered marketing initiative that provides NCR channel and alliance partners the sales, marketing and support tools they need to be successful with NCR products.
"We're pleased to welcome Abacus as a strategic business ally," said Gordon Meister, NCR vice president for Retail Resellers and Partners in the Americas. "To assure the success of the NCR product line within this industry, it is essential that we form meaningful relationships with resellers who share our goals and practices, and we believe this is the case with Abacus."
"The addition of the NCR product line places Abacus in an even stronger position within our industry," said Rich Peterson, president of Abacus. "NCR is recognized worldwide as a leader in transaction technology, and that's our business as well. The contribution of a first tier product line such as NCR RealPOS allows Abacus to extend to our customers the performance, reliability and security that they have come to expect of us."
A standard Windows-based application, the Aloha line of POS software solutions is platform independent, making it well-suited for the NCR line of POS workstations. NCR RealPOS workstations are designed to meet the business needs of both quick service and fine dining establishments - combining POS functionality, security and an advanced user interface in a small footprint. Developed to perform under constant-use conditions, the NCR solution is based on a scalable POS platform that will enable Abacus customers to take advantage of new technologies to aid restaurant operations at all levels.
About Aloha
Aloha Technologies is a privately held software and information solutions company that provides a comprehensive suite of point-of-sale and property management system solutions to the foodservice and lodging industries. The Aloha family of software and services includes Aloha TableService, Aloha QuickService, Aloha Enterprise.com, Aloha eCard, Aloha HotelManager and more. For additional information, call (800) 79-ALOHA, or visit www.alohapos.com.
About Abacus Business Solutions
Abacus Business Solutions is a privately held company providing total point-of-sale solutions to the hospitality industry since 1974. The company sells, services and supports the Aloha software system, as well as a wide variety of hardware platforms. For more information, visit www.abacuspos.com.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is a leading global technology company helping businesses build stronger relationships with their customers. NCR's ATMs, retail systems, Teradata(R) data warehouses and IT services provide Relationship Technology(TM) solutions that maximize the value of customer interactions. Based in Dayton, Ohio, NCR (www.ncr.com) employs approximately 29,600 people worldwide.
NCR, NCR EasyPoint, NCR FastLane, NCR RealPOS, NCR RealPrice, NCR RealScan, NCR RealSolutions and Teradata are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
CONTACT: NCR Corporation
Robert (Kelly) Kramer, 770/623-7215
kelly.kramer@ncr.com
or
Abacus Business Solutions
Charles Collins, 727/524-0177, Ext. 159
charles.collins@abacuspos.com
SOURCE: NCR Corporation