Shrink-Reducing LaneHawk System Now Available with NCR POS and Self-Checkout Solutions

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Wed Nov 4, 2009 6:00pm EST

NCR Advanced Checkout Solution and NCR SelfServ Checkout Integrated with System
That Helps Eliminate Losses from Items Left in Bottom of Checkout Baskets
DULUTH, Ga.--(Business Wire)--
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) and Evolution Robotics Retail (ERR) announced that
ERR`s LaneHawk, which enables grocers of all sizes to eliminate most losses from
bottom-of-basket shrink, is now available with NCR Advanced Checkout Solution
(ACS) software and with the NCR SelfServ Checkout solution. 

LaneHawk combines video with patented object recognition technology to detect
and identify items left in the bottom of checkout baskets during checkout.
Unnoticed by cashiers, such items cause losses averaging $3,500 per lane each
year, according to data from ERR. LaneHawk alerts cashiers and automatically
enters bottom-of-basket items into the shopper`s order, reducing shrink. Since
items do not need to be removed from the basket for scanning, checkout speed and
shopper service are enhanced while doing away with cashier injuries from lifting
heavy items from the bottom of the basket. 

NCR ACS is currently installed in more than 50,000 checkout lanes, at retailers
ranging from national and regional superstores and supermarkets to independent
grocers. With NCR`s advanced cashier interface, retailers using NCR ACS
typically experience increased productivity of 15 to 25 percent and reduced
training time of up to 75 percent. 

NCR SelfServ Checkout gives consumers the option to scan, bag and pay for goods
on their own using cash or debit/credit cards. Featuring a user-friendly
interface that intelligently guides consumers through the checkout process, it
is designed to enhance customers` shopping experience, while helping retailers
improve operational efficiency. 

Mark Belfiglio, vice president of sales and marketing at Evolution Robotics
Retail, said the integration of LaneHawk with NCR ACS and NCR SelfServ Checkout
is good news for retailers. "This step significantly extends the universe of
retailers, large and small, who now have the means to combat bottom-of-basket
loss with leading-edge technology," Belfiglio said. 

LaneHawk will be demonstrated with NCR ACS and NCR SelfServ Checkout in NCR`s
booth at the National Retail Federation convention and expo, Jan. 10-13 in New
York. 

"In addition to reducing shrinkage, effective bottom-of-basket detection can
contribute to faster checkout and enhanced customer satisfaction," said John
Saccomanno, NCR Industry Marketing director. "We`re pleased to add this advanced
loss-prevention technology to the list of third-party NCR-compatible solutions."


ERR and NCR announced the availability of the solution to NCR authorized
resellers at the recently held NCR partner conference. 

About Evolution Robotics Retail, Inc.

Evolution Robotics Retail, Inc. is based in Pasadena, CA, and develops
intelligent products and solutions for the retail industry based on ViPR®, its
visual pattern recognition technology. The company`s flagship product is
LaneHawk, a retail loss prevention solution that helps turn bottom-of-the-basket
losses into profits in real time. ViPR, the technology behind LaneHawk, is
installed in over 2 million machines worldwide. (www.evoretail.com) 

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world
connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR`s assisted- and
self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of
retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and
public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is
headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. 

NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

NCR Corporation
Peter Tulupman, 212-589-8415
peter.tulupman@ncr.com
or
Evolution Robotics Retail
Colleen Lindsey, 626-685-4910
colleen@evoretail.com

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