In Japan, Omron developed early ATMs that looked similar to American and European machines. Though those early forms have changed significantly over time, Omron remains a top maker today (their ATM division later became a joint venture with Hitachi, so the Omron name is no longer used).
Unlike IBM, Omron specializes in ATM hardware, not bank internal systems. That difference in focus could have mattered.
Unlike IBM, Omron specializes in ATM hardware, not bank internal systems. That difference in focus could have mattered.