Diebold Jumps to No. 15 on IAOP's Global Outsourcing 100®

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Through comprehensive outsourcing services, sound company management and an impressive global presence within the financial services industry, Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) has moved up 20 spots to No. 15 on the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) 2010 Global Outsourcing 100®.  Diebold has steadily advanced through IAOP's rankings of elite companies four consecutive years since it debuted on IAOP's list in 2007.  

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The 2010 Global Outsourcing 100 list evaluated hundreds of companies from around the world, which were judged on four critical characteristics: size and growth; customer references; organizational competencies and management capabilities. The Global Outsourcing 100 – an independently judged, opt-in ranking of the world's best outsourcing service providers and advisors – has become an important resource to help companies compare providers and advisors using an objective methodology.

"We are thrilled and honored to be acknowledged among the best of the best service businesses in the world," said Thomas W. Swidarski, Diebold president and chief executive officer. "Impressive distinctions like this one from IAOP affirm the direction we're taking our business; one with a heavy emphasis on providing innovative services that meet and exceed the continually evolving needs of our financial institution customers."

Diebold was also named to more than 10 sub-list honors, including: Best 10 Leaders in No. of Centers Worldwide; Best 10 Companies with Most Company Presence; Best 10 Leaders by Industry Focus – Services; Best 20 Leaders by Industry Focus - Financial Services (Banking, Markets); Best 20 Leaders by Industry Focus - Technology (Hardware and Software); Best 20 Companies by Industry Focus - Services; Best 20 Leaders by Service Provided - Customer Relationship Mgt. Services; Best 20 Leaders by Service Provided - Information/Comm. Technology Services; Best 20 Leaders by Service Provided - Transaction Processing Services; Best 20 Leaders by Region Served - US ; Best 20 Companies by Region Served - India; Best 20 Leaders by Region Served – Canada; Top 20 List "Climbers."

Experiencing steady growth within Diebold for the past several years, Diebold's Integrated Services® outsourcing solutions have become a strategic approach financial institutions use to help meet regulations, update technology, integrate processes and enhance security measures – through a single point of contact.  Diebold's unique ability to wrap comprehensive services around its technology solutions enables financial institutions to engage in such standard-setting advancements as mobile banking, deposit and teller automation technologies and comprehensive security solutions.

Integrated services can help financial institutions take command of their entire retail delivery channel, through expert management solutions for logistics and development, monitoring and troubleshooting, content management and delivery, currency optimization and risk mitigation. Integrated services also include implementation and management of integrated security programs for institutions to protect consumer data, secure assets and remain compliant.

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 100,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.iaop.org.

About Diebold

Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 16,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's website at www.diebold.com, or visit www.diebold.com/150 to learn more about Diebold's 150-year history.

SOURCE Diebold, Incorporated