Wincor Nixdorf and Hypercom Team to Provide Complete POS Solutions; Companies Sign Strategic Reseller Agreement to Bundle Hypercom's High-Security Payment Terminals into Wincor's Total Solution Offerings.

AUSTIN, Texas & PHOENIX -- Enhancing its leadership in total POS solutions, Wincor Nixdorf today announced that it has entered into a strategic reseller agreement with Hypercom Corporation (NYSE:HYC) under which Wincor Nixdorf will provide Hypercom's multi-lane Optimum payment terminals as a key part of its total solutions for grocery and convenience stores, mass merchandisers, specialty retailers and quick service restaurants in the United States. Both companies anticipate expanding the offering to global markets, and will cooperate closely on joint sales and marketing opportunities. The agreement follows certification of Hypercom's Optimum terminals for Wincor Nixdorf POS software.

"This agreement with Hypercom is an important part of Wincor's total solutions strategy," said Doug Evans, vice president of retail, Wincor Nixdorf USA. "Wincor Nixdorf and Hypercom have worked together on a number of shared customers, and we've been impressed with Hypercom's products and people. The strategic reseller agreement is a natural extension of our existing relationship."

Wincor Nixdorf is one of the fastest growing, most profitable companies in retail technology, with a customer base that includes many of the world's most admired retail brands. Wincor Nixdorf works with its customers as a valued technology partner whose strength lies in combining software, services and hardware to create best-in-class store solutions for the largest chains, as well as mid-tier retailers and franchise operators.

"Wincor Nixdorf is a leader in the global information technology marketplace and has customers in many important market segments. The strategic relationship embodied in our new agreement with Wincor Nixdorf substantially strengthens our positioning with customers in the form of grocery and convenience stores, mass merchandisers, specialty retailers and quick service restaurants, beginning in the USA. Hypercom was chosen for its immediate availability of 'best in class' multi-lane POS products required to make this relationship successful. We see terrific opportunities for close cooperation in sales and marketing activities to increase Hypercom's visibility in the principal market segments served by Wincor Nixdorf," said William Keiper, Hypercom Chief Executive Officer and President.

Hypercom is the world leader in high security electronic transaction and payments technology. The company's Optimum L4100, L4200 and L4250 multi-lane terminals complement Wincor Nixdorf's solution offerings with their industry-leading transaction speeds and the ability to handle multi-step transactions such as credit/debit authorization and loyalty points calculation without cashier intervention. In addition, Hypercom's payment terminals meet the strict security requirements set forth by VISA PCI-PED, Interac (Canada) and EMV. Equipped with bright, large screens, these terminals are designed to provide an easy and intuitive payment experience for customers. The dual head magnetic stripe reader reduces the need for customers to swipe more than one time.

In addition, Hypercom's Forms Processing Engine (FPE) application allows for easy integration into retailers' current systems. Optional payment interfaces on these devices include contactless payment and a smart card reader.

About Hypercom

Global payment technology leader Hypercom Corporation delivers a full suite of high security, end-to-end electronic payment products and services. The company's solutions address the high security electronic transaction needs of banks and other financial institutions, processors, large scale retailers, smaller merchants, quick service restaurants, and users in the transportation, healthcare, prepaid, unattended and many other markets. Hypercom solutions enable businesses in more than 100 countries to securely expand their revenues and profits. More information is available at http://www.hypercom.com.

About Wincor Nixdorf

Wincor Nixdorf is one of the world's leading suppliers of IT solutions to the retail and banking industries. The company's extensive portfolio, consisting of hardware products, software, consulting, maintenance and other services, is aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of business processes while improving customer service. Wincor Nixdorf is the world's third largest supplier of POS systems and automated teller machines and the number one supplier of POS systems in Europe (source: Clarendon Report, April 2005). With over 7,000 employees and net sales of EUR 1,744 million last fiscal year, Wincor Nixdorf operates in over 90 countries with manufacturing plants in Germany and Singapore. Worldwide headquarters are in Paderborn, Germany and North American headquarters are in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.wincor-nixdorf.com/usa.

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