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Thu, May 27, 2010

Marine Corps Community Services Improves Customer Service, Efficiency with Point-of-Sale Software from NCR


Published on 2010-05-27 05:41:47 - Market Wire
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DULUTH, Ga.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Marine Corps Community Services ] (MCCS) awarded a one-year contract with nine one-year renewal options to [ NCR Corporation ] (NYSE: NCR) for the deployment, installation, integration and maintenance of a new point-of-sale solution in its retail and service store locations throughout the US and Japan.

"Implementing innovative technologies that allow us to operate more efficiently while simplifying everyday tasks for our customers is a key focus for us."

MCCS is replacing its legacy system with [ NCR Advanced Store ] software, designed to improve the customer experience by reducing transaction processing times and integrate with NCR partner-provided solutions to expand loyalty program and promotional capabilities to all MCCS points of service, including the fuel pump and quick-service food counter.

aWe are continually seeking new ways to better serve and support our Marines and their families,a said Bill Dillon, CFO. aImplementing innovative technologies that allow us to operate more efficiently while simplifying everyday tasks for our customers is a key focus for us.a

NCR Advanced Store offers a range of pricing and promotion options from simple abuy one get onea offers to more sophisticated apicnic basketa promotions that enable discounts on the purchase of several different item groups. Beyond delivering external benefits like speedier checkout and more relevant customer offers, NCR Advanced Store will help streamline and improve MCCSa™s internal processes through more flexible reporting capabilities and Web-based employee training.

MCCS awarded the contract to NCR following standard non-appropriated fund competitive negotiation procedures.

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCRa™s assisted and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector 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.

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