Deutsche Post picks Diebold Nixdorf for branch refresh
Deutsche Post, Europe's largest postal service provider, has awarded Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) a contract to renew the branch infrastructure in its approximately 13,000 locations across Germany.
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This also includes the rollout of new hardware systems for the branch counters and related services for at least five years. The new contract opens another chapter in the successful partnership between Deutsche Post and Diebold Nixdorf, which has lasted for a quarter of a century.
Diebold Nixdorf will supply new hardware systems, consisting of the modular DN Series® BEETLE M2110 POS terminal. This technology is equipped with the latest-generation processor, which enables significant savings in energy consumption and CO2 emissions, as well as peripheral devices. Diebold Nixdorf is also responsible for the installation of up to 500 systems per week, scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025. The subsequent services provided by Diebold Nixdorf include IMAC services (Install, Move, Add and Change), warranty processing, comprehensive reporting and services.
Comment from Deutsche Post: "Diebold Nixdorf is a reliable partner who always responds to our changing framework conditions and hardware requirements, as well as our branch processes and service needs. This new agreement confirms our long-standing, trustful cooperation. It was also important for us to rely on state-of-the-art technology along with innovative and reliable services. With Diebold Nixdorf's experience and expertise, we can offer our branch partners, customers and employees optimal solutions and maximum availability."
Leyla Feghhi, senior director Retail Sales in the DACH region at Diebold Nixdorf, said: "We are very pleased that Deutsche Post continues to rely on our advanced technology solutions and the expertise we have gained from our successful relationship. With the rapid solution rollout and our innovative service, we are enabling high availability and ensuring that Deutsche Post branches run reliably and securely."
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