NCR buys digital signage software provider Netkey

NCR will combine Netkey's software platform with its own software to create an enterprise software solution to accompany NCR's hardware portfolio and suite of services. NCR will continue to provide multivendor hardware support with the Netkey solution.

Mike Webster, vice president and general manager for NCR 's retail line of business, commented on the acquisition:

Consumers increasingly expect to interact with companies when and how they wish, and businesses are responding by offering their customers a seamless experience across the channel of their choice. This acquisition will enable NCR to help its customers across multiple industries with kiosk and digital signage solutions that deliver more effective transactions, promotions and information as part of a merged-channel strategy.