New facility will focus on accelerating development of omni-channel
software, channel transformation and digital enablement solutions
HYDERABAD, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2017--
NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions,
expanded its worldwide presence today with a state-of-the-art research
and development (R&D) center at Mindspace IT Park in HITEC City,
Hyderabad. Spread across 140,000 square feet, the facility is now NCR’s
largest R&D center outside of the U.S.A. This modern R&D center will
help extend NCR’s leadership in omni-channel solutions and to create
innovative products and platforms for channel transformation and digital
enablement. The state-of-the-art R&D facility to house over 1,200
employees was inaugurated by the NCR global leadership team including
Paul Langenbahn and Eli Rosner together with the India leadership team
led by Ashok Nallam, Director R&D Center, NCR India.
“Changes in consumer behavior continue to be rapid, disruptive, and
driven by technology transformation. NCR, being a world leader in
consumer transaction technologies, is strategically positioned to
deliver innovations to meet demands of millennials and other key
demographics,” said Paul Langenbahn, executive vice president, NCR
Software. “NCR’s R&D center in Hyderabad will focus on the development
of innovative technologies to assist our customers across the industries
NCR serves, and the incredible talent we have available in the region
will enable us to do so.”
NCR’s new state-of-the-art R&D facility is designed to enhance
collaboration and innovation. It features technology and tools to
support the changing nature of how, when and where work is done; and it
will excite and inspire employees and customers. The center will feature
collaborative workspaces, state-of-the-art labs—including an innovation
lab—and amenities such as a gym, recreation facilities, a café, and
informal work spaces to spark creativity.
“Enterprises today need to offer the digital experience today’s
consumers demand, and this experience has to be consistent, seamless,
and engaging across platforms—and at any time and place that they want,”
said Eli Rosner, chief technology officer, NCR Corporation. “NCR is
building software engineering infrastructure to address the connected
economy, and our investment in this new state-of-the-art R&D facility
will play a significant role in our transformational journey. This
center will enable us to provide our customers around the world with
omni-channel solutions that address real-life business problems.”
NCR’s Hyderabad R&D center will be developing and supporting innovative
software and services that global institutions use to empower consumers
through self-service applications. The center has been responsible for a
host of innovations including the Interactive Teller ATM, EMV
contactless ATM, mobile payments solutions, retail self-checkout lanes,
CRM platforms, cinema and stadium systems management solutions, among
many others.
Launched in 2004 with 50 engineers, NCR’s current Hyderabad R&D center
houses close to 1,200 professionals focused on software development for
the financial, retail, travel and hospitality industries. In addition to
the R&D Center in Hyderabad, NCR has a world-class manufacturing
facility in Chennai, a development center in Gurgaon and sales &
services headquarters in Mumbai.
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 the 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
Rakesh Aulaya, +91 22 619 45 83
rakesh.aulaya@ncr.com