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NCR scoops IDEA Design Award
25 Aug 2009

Global technology company NCR has won an award for its SelfServ Checkout product, which allows consumers to scan, pack and purchase goods with credit, debit and contactless smart cards.

It was among the winners at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) competition.

More specifically, it picked up the bronze award in the IDEA scheme's Commercial and Industrial Products section.

NCR engineering and development vice-president Jeff Cegalis was pleased with the acknowledgement.

He said: "This IDEA award is further testimony to NCR's leadership and competitive advantage in self-service technology, built on our years of experience and extensive knowledge base, both of which are unmatched in the industry."

Contactless smart card technology is also used by residents of Bolton and Dundee, with parents using sQuidcards to give their children pocket money.

They can be topped up instore or online, help prevent the loss of small change and also teach children about budgeting as they can only spend what has been pre-loaded onto the card.