Diebold Nixdorf has been recognized by CIOReview Magazine as the recipient of “Top 20 Retail Solution Companies - 2018,” based on our proprietary methodology, reflecting its position in the industry. This profile has been developed by the CIOReview research and editorial team based on insights from an interview with Reinhard Rabenstein, CTO.

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Reinhard Rabenstein, CTO

When the gung-ho about online shopping started to catch fire, brick-and-mortar stores suffered a severe jolt, but not for long, says Reinhard Rabenstein who has held various leadership positions and is a trusted advisor in the banking and retail industry. The CTO Solutions of Diebold Nixdorf [NYSE:DBD], Rabenstein, who is responsible for integrating the company’s technology roadmap and assessing new technologies, believes that sophisticated product presentations, targeted chatbots, and quicker deliveries most certainly attract more and more consumers to shop online. But, at the same time, consumers are finding it increasingly important to go and shop at local stores, due to the added value from the same. It is no longer a question of online or offline for them; they want both, preferably in a connected way. However, the so-called “perfect consumer journey” is yet to be achieved by most retailers who still operate a channel-centric methodology. Thus adapting the concept of “connected-commerce” has become a survival strategy for merchants to succeed in the transformational retail approach that is entirely centered around the consumer. To keep pace with this paradigm shift retailers require a leader like Diebold Nixdorf that enables their stores to transform, helps them to improve consumer experience along the shopping journey, and drives engagement and efficiency.

On a global scale, Diebold Nixdorf offers end-to-end services throughout the store lifecycle, from deployment to operations. Through its software, EPOS self-service and cash management systems, the company automates the checkout process and thus improves speed and convenience for both the retailers and consumers. Now, as a part of its corporate strategy of connected commerce, Diebold Nixdorf broadened its scope to help retailers to bridge the digital and physical channels and provide a seamless shopping experience: StorevolutionTM focuses on ‘always on’ and secure consumer journeys. Shopping journeys can either be short, i.e. the consumer wants to buy a few predetermined articles, pack and pay as soon as possible, or they can be long and facilitate the best possible shopping experience while the consumer has more time and demands more from the encounter.

Everything we do in our retail strategy follows a consumer-centric approach

Both have in common that they involve several different touchpoints and many options to engage adequately with the consumer – and moreover, both journeys start with the early recognition of consumers. Shoppers “check-in” when they are entering the store and retailers recognize them long before they are coming to the “check-out”. Serving these hybrid consumers requires a seamless provision of ‘smart data’ through all channels, as well as the embedding of digital and mobile-enabled touchpoints for shoppers and associates. The strategy supports mobility for both the staff and the consumers.

The key enabler for all these consumer journeys is VynamicTM: a connected commerce software portfolio on a singular platform that is built for an open retailing eco-system and that creates seamless, personal connections across all channels. Vynamic comprises various functions, such as checkout, mobile retail, transaction- and operations management, analytics as well as engagement and loyalty programs.

With Rabenstein—who also serves as head of the advisory board of AEVI, Diebold Nixdorf’s payments technology subsidiary—at the helm of Diebold Nixdorf, the company is bound to strike heights, while its solutions are already being utilized by leading brands like Shell, Tesco and IKEA. They and many more upper tier retailers rely on the company’s global end-to-end retail portfolio and invest in Diebold Nixdorf’s future solutions to transform their stores and get the ready for Connected Commerce. One solid plan to increase the traffic to retail stores is the implementation of pick-up lockers for click & collect purchases. “Everything we do in our retail strategy follows a consumer-centric approach. We strive to deliver personalized experiences and increased customer engagement to maximize the value capture and motivate consumers to coming back for more,” concludes Rabenstein.

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Diebold Nixdorf Integrates with First Horizon to Modify ATM Network

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The integrated solution of enhanced software and security solution will prove an optimizer to the company and provide advanced services.

FREMONT, CA: Diebold Nixdorf is one of the best companies enabling connected commerce for the banking and retail industries, and is dedicated to driving connected commerce and consumer-centric solutions. ATM manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf has developed its services with Memphis-based First Horizon National Corporation, the parent company of First Tennessee Bank and Capital Bank. Under an umbrella solution integrating hardware, software, and services, they are including more than 250 branches and the company's network of nearly 500 ATMs.

Diebold Nixdorf Launches Cloud-based Platform to Empower Fuel and Convenience Retailers to Move Beyond Traditional Fuel Transactions

Friday, December 11, 2020

VynamicTM FCx software enables retailers to enhance consumer engagement while managing their forecourt and convenience store daily operations

NORTH CANTON, Ohio - Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) today announced VynamicTM FCx, a dynamic, cloud-based platform developed to empower fuel and convenience retailers to build incremental sales beyond traditional transactions at the pump, increase brand loyalty and offer greater personalization to consumers.

Vynamic FCx is a cloud-native solution based on Microsoft® Azure® cloud technology. Its an easy-to-use, centrally deployable system that can work online in high-availability areas and offline, extending the cloud into the stores. Additional services are readily available to broaden retailers platform capabilities to support online-to-offline baskets, payment gateways, loyalty program integration, multi-country extension packages and more.

Using standardized, open APIs, Vynamic FCx platform lets fuel and convenience retailers easily integrate with the software and hardware technologies they already have in use and customize the solution to meet consumer needs, without having to make changes to the standardized core of the product. The platform is designed to avoid technology lock-in and reduces time-to-market for new store innovations since it is hardware- and operating system-agnostic.

Michael Schulte, vice president Product Management, Retail Software at Diebold Nixdorf, said: To develop Vynamic FCx, we leveraged our deep experience serving seven of the leading fuel and convenience retailers globally. In todays environment, its critical that fuel retailers move beyond traditional fuel transactions and enhance consumer engagement inside and beyond the store. Our cloud-based platform enables retailers to run and maintain their forecourt operations, convenience store processes and food-to-go operations effectively and efficiently, while reducing total cost of ownership.

Diebold Nixdorf Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results

Thursday, April 11, 2024

HUDSON, Ohio, -- Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today reported its 2023 fourth quarter and full-year financial results. The earnings press release and a presentation summarizing business results from the period are available at the Investor Relations section of Diebold Nixdorf's website at http://www.dieboldnixdorf.com/earnings.

Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer, and Jim Barna, executive vice president and chief financial officer will discuss the company's financial performance during a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET. A replay of the call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of Diebold Nixdorf's website for three months following the event.

Bankart Partners with Diebold Nixdorf to Modernize its Payment Processing Platform Across Southeast Europe

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Vynamic® Transaction Middleware cloud-native architecture enables a wide range of modern payment services, including acquiring, issuing and instant payments.

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, -- Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced that Bankart, the leading payment processing company in Slovenia and the surrounding region, is migrating its payment services by using Diebold Nixdorf's proven Vynamic® Transaction Middleware. The cloud-native solution will drive modern payment capability for ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, e-commerce and other systems for 20 banks in six countries throughout southeast Europe.

This initiative will replace Bankart's legacy payment processing platform (Base24) and enable greater flexibility and scalability required to develop new products and services. By leveraging Diebold Nixdorf's low-code and API-driven technology, Bankart can more efficiently deliver broader functionality to their customers, including multi-national banks, with no operational impact and significantly reduce operational costs. This includes traditional acquirer, issuing and transaction-switching services alongside new and emerging payment types in the region.

Aleksander Kurtevski, managing director at Bankart, said: "Diebold Nixdorf's Vynamic Transaction Middleware allows us to quickly tailor and adapt our payment processing to meet various customer needs. It enables us to provide an open and connected digital environment where payments are an integral part of our everyday lives. By utilizing a proven, multi-phased migration to implement this modern platform, disruption to our operations and customers will be minimized."

Joe Myers, executive vice president of Global Banking at Diebold Nixdorf, said: "Our continued partnership with Bankart, and specifically this Vynamic Transaction Middleware program, exhibit our ability to create an end-to-end solution for financial institutions that modernizes the critical elements of transaction processing. This enables Bankart to easily remain compliant and agile, while creating a seamless and consistent experience for consumers, regardless of the banking channel they choose."