NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD), the global leader in integrated financial self-service delivery, has partnered with Caixa Economica Federal in one of the largest automated teller machine (ATM) sales agreements in history. As one of Brazil's largest financial institutions, Caixa purchased the ATMs to help support its strategic self-service network expansion effort. To better serve its wide-spread customer-base in Brazil's current climate of rapid growth, Caixa will integrate more than 9,600 Diebold full-function ATMs into its existing fleet at its branches across the country. The new units will be powered by Diebold's reliable basic software platform, which increases the units' flexibility.

Diebold's full-function model ATM 4500 units, designed for the Brazilian market, are expected to be well-received by Caixa's customers, as Brazil's economic expansion is helping drive the integration of automated processes in many of the country's markets. Diebold's skilled engineers custom-designed the new units to feature biometric identification for customers as well as biometric identification with smart card capabilities for identification of ATM operators and service technicians. The ATMs also include such security features as anti-skimming technology with monitoring sensors for dip card reader, keyboard and LCD display, as well as electronic access control to open the upper cabinet door of the ATMs.

Keeping pace with the country's growth, Caixa's total ATM transactions have increased as well. Expanding its self-service fleet will help broaden Caixa's geographic presence to provide enhanced convenience and increased self-service functionality for new and existing customers.

"By offering customers greater convenience and accessibility through Diebold's advanced-function ATMs, Caixa is strengthening its position as one of Brazil's financial industry leaders," said

With a long history of providing turnkey financial services for the general public, business customers and institution's older models, and will offer many new customer-pleasing features. Additionally, Caixa will be positioned to benefit from greater operational efficiencies and profitability while reducing the overall costs associated with owning and operating an ATM channel.

"The Brazilian economic climate is ideal for Caixa to boost its self-service fleet through Diebold's advanced function ATMs," said Joao Abud, Jr., president, Diebold Brazil. "As Brazil's economy and population continue to grow, this type of technology will play a key role in helping financial institutions keep pace with the population's needs, while offering reliability, convenience and high-level functionality, which ultimately strengthen customer loyalty."

Caixa currently operates 19,000 ATMs in Brazil and is taking part in a country-wide initiative to replace ATMs 10 years or older with models offering enhanced functionality and additional security and accessibility features. Caixa's new Diebold ATMs are fully compliant with Brazil's newest accessibility standards.

About Caixa

Caixa Economica Federal is a Brazilian bank and one of the largest government-owned financial institutions in Latin America. Founded in January 12, 1861, Caixa is the second biggest Brazilian bank, second only to Banco do Brasil, and offers services in thousands of Brazilian towns, ranking third in Brazil in number of branches. Caixa has more than 32 million accounts and controls more than U.S. $170 billion. Caixa is considered a tool for public investment and for expanded financial services for the Brazilian public. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.caixa.gov.br .

About Diebold

Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 17,000 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 Web site at http://www.diebold.com .