Moving Forward with Windows 7 7 reasons why you should make the switch
02 When Microsoft announced that support for Windows XP would cease in April 2014, the industry asked why? Why go through the expense and effort of changing something that works well enough already? The answer lies in how the transition to Microsoft Windows 7 will deliver new value and benefits to ATM deployers. As with any new technology, there will be opportunities for early deployers and clever organizations to gain competitive advantage over their rivals. Here are the TOP SEVEN REASONS for UPGRADING TO WINDOWS 7 for ATMS.
1 MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD of Security and Responsibility When Microsoft stops supporting Windows XP the security resource and investment allocated to work on XP will also cease, but the hackers and criminals won t. It is far preferable and indeed far more responsible to implement an operating system that is subject to a significant and continuous investment in security than one which has no response available to new criminal attacks. Expanded security solutions in Windows 7 include: + + Tighter control of process to process communication, using a technique known as Session Zero Isolation, that makes it harder for malware to exploit process and session boundaries. + + NCR s Windows 7 solution includes a Keyboard Filter that prevents unauthorized access to keyboard functions such as ctrl-alt-delete and prevents malicious or accidental access to the desktop, pop-up menus, etc. + + Continued security updates, patches and hotfixes. 03
2 ENJOY THE BENEFITS of Unity Across your Enterprise Windows 7 is emerging as the corporate standard operating system across the world. For banks that means two things: +65% By mid-2011 over 65% of businesses running Windows had either migrated, or were in the process of migrating to Windows 7 across their enterprises. 1 { It s easier, faster and cheaper to test and deploy with a single operating system. As office systems migrate to Windows 7, those who migrate their ATM channel as well will be at an advantage. 2 { Support operations and helpdesks will be far more efficient within a standardized environment and with the demise of Windows XP, Windows 7 offers that environment. 04
3 CUT COST by Planning for the Long Term In the short term, some IT managers or directors might consider a migration to Windows 7 to be too expensive and staying with Windows XP could save them cost. But, is this really true? A: A There are consequences of staying on XP that could attract considerably higher costs than switching to Windows 7. + + Ensuring the security and regulatory compliance of an ATM network will become very challenging as PCI PA-DSS compliance becomes significantly more complex over time and eventually unattainable. A: A The cost of maintaining XP based application software will increase sharply once Microsoft withdraws XP support. + + Most application specialists will have turned their attention to and developed their skill base toward Windows 7 and so the supply of XP resources will become more limited and more expensive. The same applies to the ability to deploy new functionality and stay competitive. Hardware, drivers and software for XP will all become increasingly scarce and therefore increasingly expensive. A short term initiative to SAVE MONEY on license fees COULD END UP having significant LONG TERM COST PENALTIES. 05
4 IMPROVE the Consumer Experience The user interface of an ATM has not substantially changed in almost 25 years. However, consumers in the early 21 st century are used to more sophisticated user experiences and expect more. For ATM and other self-service deployers this is one of the biggest value adds in Windows 7. Windows 7 will deliver this with several new features, including: + + Single touch and multi touch capabilities + + Swipe gestures + + Power to issue gesture based instructions + + Ability to scroll through an on-screen accounts statement + + Object selection, rotation, zoom in, zoom out, scrolling and gesture functions 011010101000011110101010101101010001110010101110001010100010101010101010101010101000010001001010101010010101010101000101000011111 With consumer experience being the key competitive differentiator between retail banks, Windows 7 gives deployers the chance to gain an edge in the market. 06
5 ENHANCE YOUR Operations and Maintenance Efficiencies Key performance upgrades: + + Windows 7 takes less time to install than Windows XP; this is enabled by its installation technology, known as ImageX. + + ImageX allows you to easily recover the active partition by remotely re-imaging from the recovery image. This was not supported by Microsoft in Windows XP, but with ImageX, Windows 7 has a tool to make this easy. + + The inclusion of ImageX within Windows 7 reduces the numbers of products and vendors that you must manage since relying on third party applications for this functionality is no longer necessary. save time quick installation easy recovery 07
6 LEVERAGE Hardware Innovation Windows XP was designed and built around last century s technology, and is no longer able to support many of the latest IT industry hardware innovations. Windows 7 is required to take advantage of today s cutting edge technologies, right down to the component level such as motherboards, chip sets and storage devices. As ATM hardware continues to evolve, an up-to-date and fully supported operating system is required to leverage these advances and provide ever-better consumer experiences, operational efficiency and security. 08
7 BENEFIT from Stability and Longevity Microsoft will be supporting Windows 7 until at least 2020. This period of stability and longevity is important in the ATM business where significant capital equipment purchases are expected to take several years to depreciate prior to ultimate replacement. Windows 7 is the ideal solution because of support promised for at least six years beyond the end of life of Windows XP. Any operating system that cannot remain in support for at least a full lifecycle of ATM purchase and depreciation is not ideal for the ATM business. 09
DON T get left behind Windows 7 offers many compelling reasons to migrate from Windows XP. The clock is ticking towards the end of life of Windows XP, and so now is the time to begin the process of migrating towards the benefits that Windows 7 can offer. Get ahead and contact your NCR representative today to start planning for the conversion to Windows 7 for your ATM network. 10
Why NCR? With over 125 years of experience and knowledge, NCR is a leading global provider of payments, assisted- and self-service solutions. NCR has been the global number one manufacturer of ATMs for more than 22 consecutive years. We help our clients around the world improve their customer interactions, implement change quickly and proactively, and transform their businesses to become leaders and change agents. We can help you, too. Moving Forward with Windows 7 7 reasons why you should make the switch Click here to Tweet this! NCR Corporation 3097 Satellite Boulevard. Duluth, Georgia 30096. USA Visit www.ncr.com, contact your NCR representative or email financial@ncr.com