Olivetti self-service terminals are used for a variety of services around the globe. In Italy, the home of Olivetti, Olivetti terminals issue and validate bus and train tickets, manage elections, submit gaming and lottery data and process bank transactions. In the United States and Canada, the most common use for Olivetti self-service terminals is for ATMs (automated teller machines).

Olivetti self-service terminals information is easy to get online from Olivetti, both in condensed and expanded form. Something to keep in mind when looking for an Olivetti self-service terminals provider in North America is that Olivetti products can be found under many names in the United States. OLSY, Olivetti North America, Getronics and Diebold are all names that could indicate Olivetti self-service terminals.

When shopping for Olivetti self-service terminals, consider the following:

1. Get Olivetti's premier self-service machine with Service Point.

2. Compare several Olivetti self-service terminal models to find the best fit for your business.

3. Purchase hardware and supplies for your Olivetti self-service terminals.

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Get the most customizable of Olivetti self-service terminals: the Service Point kiosk

If flexibility is what you need from Olivetti self-service terminals, the Service Point is the most client-friendly option that will give you the services you need. Service Point offers a completely customizable design that can accommodate payment functions, ticket issue, bank transactions and more.

I recommend: Service Point is the most widely used of the Olivetti self-service terminals in North America. Service Point machines are used by Getronics ATMs, of which Olivetti North America is a subsidiary. The security systems used with Olivetti ATM terminals in North America are available from Getronics' security partner, Diebold.

Look online for Olivetti self-service terminals with the design features you need

The Service Point model is just one of many Olivetti self-service terminals. Other options include the POS (point of sale) terminals used in retail and the self-service ticketing machines used in Italy and elsewhere in Europe for self-service management of public transit.

I recommend: POS terminals from Olivetti offer user friendly options at the point of sale, including an adjustable view screen, a card reader and a touch screen, as well as other security and data options that vary by model. Olivetti also offers several self-service ticketing machines, which are used primarily for issuing public transit tickets at self-service terminal locations.

Buy hardware and supplies for Olivetti self-service terminals

If you're using an Olivetti ATM or other self-service terminal, you'll likely need access to ATM hardware and printer supplies. Many Olivetti self-service terminals are compatible with the same thermal printer technology as their other office supplies,and are available through any Olivetti office products retailer in the United States.

I recommend: Electro Magnetic Components sells ATM heads and rollers for Diebold and Bull ATM machines, which use the same hardware as Olivetti. For a retailer of Olivetti office supplies, check out FJAproducts.com, where you can browse Olivetti POS terminals and printers by product number.

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• •  If you're having difficulty finding an Olivetti self-service terminals provider in the United States, you can also look for Diebold and Bull ATM systems. Both of these brands of ATM machines use the same hardware as Olivetti self-service terminals and operate in a similar manner.