The Diebold Tip Sheet was created for media contacts who follow or are interested in news from Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD), a global leader in providing self-service delivery systems, security integration and services.

This regular e-publication is intended to provide media with news tips from Diebold, representing some of the latest events and happenings from Diebold’s self-service, security, voting and service divisions around the world.

If you would like additional information about any of the following tips, please contact the appropriate Diebold Corporate Communications team member identified at the end of this sheet.

First Charter Bank chooses ATM Office Suite for network update
When First Charter Bank in Charlotte, N.C., needed to enhance its ATM channel, it chose Diebold’s ATM Office Suite™ software modules. ATM Office Suite allowed First Charter Bank to reduce costs and increase both the efficiency and security of its ATM network. In addition, the financial institution was able to comprehensively manage its journal files, remotely access its machines and increase both internal and external security within its network.

“Diebold’s ATM Office Suite has allowed us to take greater control of our ATM network,” said Barry Jones, senior ATM coordinator and banking officer for First Charter Bank. “We’ve increased uptime, saved money by simplifying the management of our ATM channel and reduced the time our tellers spend servicing ATMs, which gives them more time to spend with customers. That’s how we like to operate.”

Two Diebold experts to speak at BAI TransPay show
Two of Diebold’s experts have been selected to participate in the upcoming BAI TransPay show. The conference is scheduled for Feb. 12-14 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. Peg Bost, director of market development for deposit automation, will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Deposit automation at the ATM.” The session is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 12, from 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. and will highlight different strategies behind the decision to migrate to an automated deposit solution, critical components of the deposit automation implementation process, lessons learned by early adopters and how to streamline deposit automation projects.

In addition, Dean Stewart, director, software and services product marketing and management, will lead a discussion titled “ATM Advanced Functionality.” This discussion, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m., will provide examples of innovative banks’ implementation of new functionality on self-service channels.

TAG Webinar highlights top ATM security issues
TAG (The Advisory Group), in a joint effort with Diebold, recently held the second in a series of Webinars, which offered new insights into ATM security. TAG is a U.S.-based, independent user group that provides a network of communication between members and Diebold for the purpose of sharing information about industry trends. It also provides input on customer requirements including the quality of products and services. TAG members include financial institutions and ATM deployers of all sizes.

The Webinar featured an overview of today’s top security threats and other security issues facing ATMs, presented by Jim Pettitt, Diebold’s director of solutions management. During the Webinar, Pettitt discussed how hackers look for ways to attack and steal assets, as well as ATM security and other issues financial institutions need to be aware of to help protect their assets.

“Consumer perception is everything, and it is an issue that ATM industry leaders are addressing continuously on a global basis,” Pettitt said.  “The concern is that as new threats are introduced, they will quickly propagate through the criminal community.  The key is to quickly identify common attack scenarios and apply processes and solutions that deter replication of similar attacks.”

Check out the most recent Diebold press releases you might have missed:

• PNC Bank selects Diebold for enhancements to ATM network

• Diebold licenses DataTreasury's financial transaction patents

• Christian Federal Credit Union Chooses Diebold's Campaign Office™

• Certification enables Diebold to deliver solutions for Homeland Security initiatives

• Diebold to hold fourth-quarter conference call

• Diebold installs HSBC UK's 250th Bulk Cash Deposit machine

• CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union chooses Diebold's RemoteTeller™ System

Contacting Diebold Corporate Communications
If you would like more information about Diebold or its solutions, or if you would like to request an interview with a Diebold leader or topic expert, please contact a member of our Corporate Communications media relations team:

• Mike Jacobsen
  jacobsm1@diebold.com or (330) 490-3796
  
        *  Corporate inquiries
        *  Investment/financial-related inquiries
        *  Diebold Procomp (Brazil)
   

• Carrie Kandes
  kandesc@diebold.com or (330) 490-6319
  
        *  Global security
        *  Service
   

• Anna Istnick
  istnica@diebold.com or (330) 490-6661
  
        *  Self-service terminals
        *  Software

• Joe Richardson
  richarj2@diebold.com or (330) 490-5562
  
        *  General media inquiries

About Diebold
Founded in 1859, Diebold is a global leader of self-service delivery systems, security, software and service for the financial, government, commercial and retail markets.  Diebold’s core products include automated teller machines, retail and drive-up banking solutions, branch facility equipment, integrated physical and electronic security solutions and electronic voting machines.

Diebold employs more than 14,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide.  Among these associates is one of the industry’s largest service teams, employing nearly 6,000 highly trained professionals in 600 locations around the world.

Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, USA, Diebold reported revenue of $2.6 billion in 2005 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DBD.”  For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.diebold.com.