Posta Telgraf Teskilati Expands Its Network With 830 Diebold Opteva® ATMs Throughout Turkey

ISTANBUL, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Posta Telgraf Teskilati (PTT), General Directorate of Turkish Post, has chosen Diebold, Incorporated's (NYSE: DBD) Opteva® automated teller machines (ATMs) and Agilis® software in the expansion of its ATM network. As part of the agreement, Diebold will provide 830 Opteva ATMs equipped with coin dispensers, enabling cash deposit and bill-pay functionality, along with customized Agilis software that will operate PTT terminals. Deposit automation functionality combined with a customized software solution will help PTT reduce its operating costs, enhance self-service technology services, increase profitability and maximize consumer satisfaction.

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Two hundred Diebold Opteva ATMs will be deployed by the end of 2010, while the remaining number of ATMs will be installed by the end of first quarter 2011, expanding PTT's ATM network to 1,030 units.  This project will be implemented by Diebold, in cooperation with a local service provider.

"In 2004, we launched a new era and focused on offering new innovative services in order to meet the demands of our customers and improve the quality of our existing services," said Osman Tural, chairman of the board and general director, PTT.  "We adopted the technological advancements promptly in order to remain competitive in the marketplace, which brought an increasing interest from our customers. This increasing demand has led us to find new alternative service channels. This PTT ATM project was launched with the aim of increasing our widespread service network.

"Currently we have 202 ATMs in service, and within the agreement made with Diebold the number of our ATMs in service will be increased to 1,030 by the end of the first quarter of 2011. The new ATMs ordered from Diebold will enable our customers to benefit from our services both with and without a card. This project will offer our customers non-stop PTT Bank services, while providing us efficiency. In a nutshell, PTT ATMs will offer widespread network and non-stop services, while bringing more profitable operations to our corporation. Our target is to expand our ATM network making our services available throughout our country."

"The agreement with PTT is a testament to Diebold's integration capabilities and our commitment to Turkey, which is one of our top growth markets in the EMEA region," said Dave Wetzel, vice president and managing director, Diebold Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).  "Diebold is privileged to partner with one of Turkey's long-established institutions and we are pleased to provide the best solution that meets PTT's business and consumer demands and competitive growth strategy.  Diebold is quickly growing its share in the Turkish marketplace, becoming a significant supplier for local financial institutions.  This is a great accomplishment while we celebrate the first anniversary of our direct operations in Turkey."

Diebold Opteva ATMs help institutions like PPT get the highest possible rate of return on their investment, lower maintenance costs and enables them to integrate their online services with the self-service channel. Diebold's Agilis software offers several advantages to PTT, including operational efficiencies, brand differentiation, flexibility and increased speed-to-market when PPT chooses to offer customers additional services at the ATM.

About PTT

PTT was established on 23 October 1840, for the purpose of satisfying the postal needs of the whole community of the Ottoman Empire and of foreigners. Having 170 years of history, PTT is now a public company, and currently serves through 4,059 offices that consist of 86 general directorates, 1,050 head offices, 2,221 branches and 788 agencies. PTT along with its suppliers has 37,000 employees and Turkey's largest online service network.  www.ptt.gov.tr  

About Diebold

Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 16,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's website at www.diebold.com.

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