Deployment to be the largest NCR Venue Manager installation at a
National Collegiate Athletic Association institution
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2012--
NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced that the University
of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) is installing the NCR Venue Manager
solution at four of its athletic facilities to drive revenues and
increase the efficiency of its concessions and suite catering
operations. The integrated solution, which will be deployed in January
2013, will enable venue staff to plan, manage and run events more
effectively, increasing customer satisfaction while enhancing
operational visibility and controls. Each year, thousands of fans attend
UW-Madison varsity sports, making this college athletics program one of
the top earners in the nation.
The UW-Madison solution includes point-of-sale hardware and software
that enable effective back office management; integrated credit card
processing; and ticket, suite, premium and retail sales. NCR will also
provide application hosting, ensuring exceptional uptime and reliability
of its back office software and rugged, high performance hardware.
Stadiums and arenas that have deployed NCR Venue Manager increase
per-event revenue by accelerating speed of service, enhancing the VIP
experience and driving sales of high-value offerings such as fan cards
and loyalty programs.
More than 100 NCR Diversus terminals will be deployed at the
university’s four athletic facilities – Camp Randall, Kohl Center, the
UW Field House and the LaBahn Arena – making this the largest NCR
point-of-sale technology deployment at a National Collegiate Athletic
Association institution.
“We are delighted to partner with NCR on providing UW-Madison fans with
an outstanding experience at our athletic events,” said Christine
Gunter, senior accountant of revenue for the University of Wisconsin
Athletics Department. “NCR Venue Manager will enable us to improve
service across all aspects of our venue operations, keeping our fans
returning for more.”
“Today’s fans expect fast, customized service,” says Rob Hough, general
manager stadiums & arenas, at NCR Hospitality. “NCR technology enables
operators of large venues to make the most of game day, with decisions
and service that increase per-customer spend and strengthen loyalty,
while reducing operational costs.”
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how
the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s
assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services
address the needs of retail, financial, travel, hospitality, gaming,
public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than
100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com)
is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
About University of Wisconsin-Madison
Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public land
grant university with an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, over
16,000 employees and 2,000 faculty members. The main campus covers 936
acres along the south shore of Lake Mendota. UW-Madison is widely
recognized as a leader in teaching, research and public service with 132
undergraduate majors, 148 master’s, 107 doctoral and 12 professional
degree programs.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Intercollegiate Athletics is a
member of the Big Ten Conference. Athletics many facilities include;
Camp Randall, Kohl Center, the Fieldhouse, LaBahn Arena, University
Ridge Golf Course, McClimon Complex, and Goodman Diamond provide a
variety of suite and club seating areas as well as a wide variety of
concession stands. Camp Randall seats over 83,000 fans per game during
the football season. The Kohl Center seats over 17,000 fans for
basketball and 14,000 fans for hockey. Athletics maintains 23 sports and
over 800 student athletes.
Source: NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation
Tim Henschel, 770-299-5100
Tim.Henschel@NCR.com