Innovative service, that enables merchants to outsource checkout-system and terminal technology, voted winner in handelsjournal’s Top Retail Product 2011 contest.

BAD VILBEL, Feb. 15, 2011 – TeleCash GmbH & Co. KG, a First Data company and one of Germany's leading network service providers, has been awarded a prestigious Gold award in handelsjournal's Top Retail Product 2011 contest. managedIQ triumphed in the Payment Management category after being one of three shortlisted products put to the public vote in the contest.

managedIQ allows companies to outsource complex payment operations, previously processed within the terminal or checkout system, to a fault-resistant server at TeleCash's data center. Time-consuming software downloads and equipment configurations are a thing of the past and appliances can now be modernized and upgraded to state-of-the-art specifications with minimal effort. Benefits for retailers using the system include reduced hardware investment and IT training requirements and the ability to respond more quickly and flexibly to new market conditions.

"Innovation is a core element of our corporate strategy," said Klaus Schöpflin, managing director of TeleCash. "Our success in the prestigious handlesjournal contest reflects our efforts to continue developing new products and services for our customers' cashless payment operations. We would like to thank the handlesjournal jury who nominated our managedIQ service for the Top Retail Product 2011 and the many handlesjournal readers who voted for our service."

managedIQ received public recognition as early as spring 2010 when, under the working title 'Managed Payment Service', industry convention delegates were introduced to the new concept by Germany's Central Credit Committee (ZKA). The ZKA called it the "terminal architecture of the future" and has since approved two payment terminals for usage with managedIQ: the Ingenico i3380 and i5300.

The mobile terminal, V670 GRPS, which is produced by CCV Deutschland GmbH and used by a large number of TeleCash customers, was also awarded a Gold distinction by handlesjournal in the Sales Promotion category.

TeleCash will present both of these Gold Award-winning products at its booth at the EuroShop 2011 trade fair in Düsseldorf(Hall 6, Booth 6H27), taking place from February 26 to March 2, 2011. Also of interest to retailers will be TeleCash's German-language lecture '2011 – Radical Change in the Automated Payments Industry', to be held in the framework of the EuroCIS Exhibitors' Forum on Feb. 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in Hall 6, Booth 6I43.

About the award:
In 2011, handlesjournal business magazine polled readers for the third time on proven and innovative products from the supplier and capital goods industries. All of the candidates had one thing in common; they boost retail industry competitiveness. In December 2010, after receiving numerous applications, a jury identified the three best products in seven categories for possible election as the "Top Retail Product 2011". handelsjournal readers were then able to vote for their favourites online. handelsjournal is managed by LPV Lebensmittel Praxis Verlag Neuwied and published by retailing association Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) in Berlin and by its regional associations.

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Image caption: TeleCash's managedIQ was awarded Gold status in the Payment Management category at handelsjournal's Top Retail Product 2011 contest. The new system solution enables retailers to outsource complex IT processes to a fault-resistant server at TeleCash's data center.

About TeleCash
With more than 240,000 managed terminals and over one billion processed transactions, TeleCash is one of the leading network operators and service providers for card-based payments in Germany. More than 134,000 customers from the retail and banking sectors trust our long-term experience and rely on our integrated, industry-specific solutions as well as our efficient service. About 350 employees support our clients with the selection, purchase and installation of appropriate hardware and software, arrange for trouble-free operation and offer interesting value-added services, which help to increase revenues and customer loyalty. For more information, visit www.telecash.de.

About First Data
Around the world, every second of every day, First Data makes payment transactions secure, fast and easy for merchants, financial institutions and their customers. First Data leverages its vast product portfolio and expertise to drive customer revenue and profitability. Whether the choice of payment is by debit or credit card, gift card, check or mobile phone, online or at the checkout counter, First Data takes every opportunity to go beyond the transaction.

Contact
Stefan Gürtler
Marketing & Communication
TeleCash GmbH & Co. KG
+49 (0)69 7933-2504
marketing@telecash.de

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