Belgian Post Implements Diebold Multi-Vendor Software; Awards ATM Outsourcing Contract

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Belgian Post (bpost), the leading postal operator in Belgium, has implemented multi-vendor software from Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) across its network of 450 heterogeneous automated teller machines (ATMs).  The company has also outsourced management of its entire fleet of ATMs to Diebold.  As part of the agreement, Diebold will deliver a variety of services, including monitoring, maintenance and managing the compliance needs and uptime of bpost's ATM network.  The combination of Diebold's class-leading multi-vendor software and services significantly reduces complexity and improves the performance of bpost's ATM network, allowing the company to focus on growing and improving its business.

Headquartered in Brussels, bpost provides a range of postal, courier, direct marketing and electronic services throughout Belgium. Its extensive ATM fleet spans its entire retail network of post offices, post shops, eShop and stamp shops.

"Partnering with Diebold is helping us better align our internal resources to concentrate on growth and strengthening customer relationships," said Kristof Thys, operations support manager, bpost retail and corporate solutions. "With Diebold managing our self-service channel, our branch representatives will have more time to focus their attention on serving customers' needs rather than servicing ATMs."

The monitoring services Diebold is providing also allows bpost to align with the most recent Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance requirements by ensuring all ATMs have the latest security patches, anti-virus and operating system software.

"We continue to lead with our unparalleled multi-vendor software and service capabilities to expand our footprint in Europe," said Bassem Bouzid, senior vice president and managing director, Diebold Europe, Middle East and Africa. "As bpost's ATM fleet continues to grow, Diebold is able to drive efficiencies, enhance security and maintain compliance -- all while delivering peace of mind and a richer consumer experience for bpost's customers."

About bpost

bpost is the leading postal operator in Belgium marketing a wide range of products and services on mail and related markets. bpost's core business is collecting, sorting, transporting and delivering letters and parcels. Every day bpost's staff handles over ten million mail items and drop by every single letterbox in Belgium.

bpost also develops activities responding to the interaction between electronic communication and mail. bpost and its subsidiaries provide solutions in document management, international added value services and more.

Services are provided to business under the name bpost business. International activities are operated under the name bpost international.

bpost bank, a joint venture of bpost and BNP Paribas Fortis, markets a range of banking and insurance products.

bpost is listed on Euronext (Brussels). The Belgian state holds 50,01% of the capital.

For more information, visit <b>www.bpost.be.

About Diebold

Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a global leader in providing innovative self-service technology, security systems and related services. Diebold has approximately 16,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered near Canton, Ohio, USA. Visit Diebold at www.diebold.com or on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DieboldInc.

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