Diebold Employs Verizon Business To Deliver Network Implementation Services
Global IT and communications solutions provider's services to enhance security integrator's offerings
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is utilizing Verizon Business' (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) network implementation services to provide comprehensive physical security solutions to its customers. Diebold will engage Verizon Business in converged, IT-centric security opportunities by combining Verizon's leading Internet Protocol (IP) network and IT capabilities with Diebold's integrated physical security solutions for enhanced protection of businesses and government agencies.
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As one of Diebold's strategic communications providers, Verizon Business' secure and reliable global IP network will connect the hardware and software that powers Diebold's physical security solutions in select deployments. Diebold will then leverage the network to deliver its managed security services, such as alarm monitoring, managed access control, remote video monitoring and network monitoring.
"Working with Verizon Business enables Diebold to offer its customers a managed security solution that includes hardware, software and network services all under one umbrella," said Bradley J. Stephenson, vice president, security solutions, Diebold. "Diebold's industry-leading managed security solutions have been backed for years by strategic alliances with hardware providers to supply best-in-class equipment that helps secure the assets of our customers. Integrating Verizon Business' network into these solutions will provide an even better customer experience."
"Verizon Business has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Diebold by providing the underlying network infrastructure for its managed automated teller machine (ATM) operations," said Blair Crump, president, worldwide sales, Verizon Business. "We look forward to expanding our relationship and teaming with an industry leader in physical security to deliver a high-performance solution that enhances Diebold's physical security offerings, simplifies operations for its customers and enables advanced protection."
Use of Verizon Business' network ensures Diebold customers will have the necessary bandwidth to enable today's most sophisticated security solutions. Applications like remote video monitoring and management require the transport of large data files in real time. Remote diagnostics, DVR Health Check, energy management and other solutions all require secure access. A reliable network like Verizon Business' provides trusted, secure transport of the data Diebold security experts need to monitor and respond to alarm events and manage various security technologies.
Diebold is a global leader in providing physical security services and self-service delivery systems. Verizon Business is a leading provider of global IT, information security and communication solutions, with one of the world's most connected IP networks.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is a global leader in communications and IT solutions. The company combines professional expertise with the world's most connected IP network to deliver award-winning communications, IT, information security and network solutions. Verizon Business securely connects today's extended enterprises of widespread and mobile customers, partners, suppliers and employees – enabling them to increase productivity and efficiency and help preserve the environment. Many of the world's largest businesses and governments – including 96 percent of the Fortune 1000 and thousands of government agencies and educational institutions – rely on the company's professional and managed services and network technologies to accelerate their business. Find out more at www.verizonbusiness.com.
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 Web site at www.diebold.com, or visit www.diebold.com/150 to learn more about Diebold's 150-year history.
SOURCE Diebold, Incorporated
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