January 20, 2004Drive Up PharmacyHypercom to Bring Prescription for Fast, Easy-Use Payment Technology to Drive-Up Pharmacies January 20, 2004 09:02 Diebold and Hypercom to Bring Prescription for Fast, Easy-Use Payment Technology to Drive-Up Pharmacies PHOENIX, Jan 20, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD), a global leader in providing integrated self-service solutions, security systems and service, and global electronic payment technology leader Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced that they have joined together in a strategic partnership wherein Diebold will distribute Hypercom's smart, fast and easy-use outdoor card payment technology to drive-up pharmacies in the US and Canada. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040120/LATU024-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040120/LATU024-b ) "Diebold is one of the most respected drive-up pharmacy solutions providers in the country, and the integrated solution that we can now deliver will bring new levels of speed, security and superior service to the payment process for the ever-growing number of consumers who opt for drive-up service at pharmacies nationwide," said O.B. Rawls, IV, president, Hypercom North America. "This integrated solution provides a unique value proposition that delivers very distinct competitive advantages." Payment Technology Designed For Speed, Durability The rugged, high security HFT 505 outdoor card payment terminal, conveniently mounts near the retail transaction drawer, or the pneumatic prescription delivery terminal at pharmacy drive-up locations. "Hypercom's card payment terminal is a custom application that will add convenience for pharmacy drive-up patient/customers paying with credit and/or debit cards," said Jack Finefrock, vice president of Diebold's Retail Solutions Group. "It also increases revenues, productivity and profits for pharmacies, and provides faster through-put at the point-of-sale." About Hypercom ( www.hypercom.com ) Celebrating 26 years of technology excellence, innovation and industry leadership, Hypercom Corporation is a leading global provider of electronic payment solutions that add value at the point-of-sale for consumers, merchants and acquirers. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Hypercom's products include secure card payment terminals and web appliances, networking equipment and software applications for e-commerce, m-commerce, smart card and traditional payment applications. About Diebold Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery systems, security and services. Diebold employs more than 13,000 associates with representation in more than 88 countries worldwide and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenue of $1.9 billion in 2002 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DBD." For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.diebold.com , or www.dieboldopteva.com . Hypercom is a registered trademark of Hypercom Corporation. All other products or services mentioned in this document are trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners. Certain matters discussed within this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although Hypercom management believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include industry, competitive and technological changes; risks associated with international operations and foreign currency fluctuations; the composition, timing and size of orders from and shipments to major customers; inventory obsolescence; market acceptance of new products and other risks detailed from time to time in Hypercom's SEC reports, including the company's most recent 10-K and subsequent 10-Qs. For further information, please contact: Media, Pete Schuddekopf of Hypercom Corporation, +1-602-504-5383, [email protected]; or Joseph Richardson, +1-330-490-5562, [email protected], or Investors, John Kristoff, +1-330-490-5900, [email protected], both of Diebold, Incorporated. SOURCE Hypercom Corporation; Diebold, Incorporated Media, Pete Schuddekopf of Hypercom Corporation, |