Diebold Nixdorf is a global provider of technology, software, and services for the banking and retail industries. Founded in 1859 by Charles Diebold, the company has operated for more than 160 years and today employs approximately 21,000 people across operations in more than 100 countries.
The company's core focus is the automation and digitisation of banking and retail commerce. Its banking portfolio centres on ATMs - where it claims the position of global leader by installed units - alongside self-service solutions and security systems. Its retail portfolio spans electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) systems, self-checkout, and self-ordering kiosks. Diebold Nixdorf powers over 1.3 million EPOS systems globally, claims the top position in retail EPOS and self-checkout in Europe, and ranks second globally in self-ordering kiosks. The company serves the majority of the world's top 100 financial institutions.
On the technology side, Diebold Nixdorf's work spans hardware, proprietary software, AI-powered retail solutions, biometric identification including iris recognition, and what it describes as the first stateless FIT Client ATM. The company positions itself as an end-to-end partner - covering design, deployment, and ongoing services - operating across the intersection of physical and digital commerce.
The company states a commitment to building an inclusive culture and describes security as embedded in its operations from its origins. Its stated approach is collaborative and innovation-driven, working with financial institutions and retailers to adapt self-service infrastructure to evolving consumer behaviour.