Press Release

NCR Awarded Five-Year Exclusive ATM and Services Contract with SunTrust Banks, Inc.; NCR's APTRA Edge Multivendor Software to Drive SunTrust ATMs

December 15, 2004 at 10:00 AM EST

DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2004--NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) has been selected by SunTrust Banks, Inc. as its exclusive provider of automated teller machines (ATMs). Under terms of the agreement, NCR will upgrade existing ATMs and provide new ATMs for all new SunTrust branches. NCR will manage all maintenance and professional services through 2009 for all existing NCR ATMs and all future installations. Additionally, SunTrust will utilize NCR's APTRA Edge software and related support services for its ATM channel of more than 2,700 ATMs.

Andrew Orent, vice president of NCR's Financial Solutions Division, Americas region, said, "We are very pleased SunTrust has placed its confidence in NCR's technology and service delivery. We have enjoyed a solid business relationship for some time and this exclusive deal takes us both into a new level of cooperation and partnership."

Gene Kirby, executive vice president and head of the retail line of business for SunTrust, said, "SunTrust will not only benefit from NCR's current technology, but in the upcoming years we will serve as a testing partner for new developments within the channel. NCR's leading position in the ATM industry, not only as a solutions provider but also as a thought leader in developing tomorrow's technology, helps reinforce SunTrust's position as a bank that provides the best personal solutions for our customers. We are very happy to enter into this strategic relationship with NCR."

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 and help organizations create a stronger competitive position. Based in Dayton, Ohio, NCR (www.ncr.com) employs approximately 28,900 people worldwide.

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