Khawaja & Hillary
Los Angeles-based Allied Wallet has the something in common with Democratic White House contender Hillary Clinton. Allied’s CEO Andy Khawaja met with Hillary Clinton to share their affinity for entrepreneurs.
Diebold + Wincor
Diebold is on track to acquire Paderborn, Germany-based Wincor Nixdorf. The offer price of EUR 52.50 per share for Wincor Nixdorf would be paid in cash and Diebold shares.
This will make Diebold a dynasty in the global ATM vertical.
Visa Checkout
Visa and Williams-Sonoma announced that Visa Checkout, the online check out service that Visa launched less than a year ago, is now live online at Williams-Sonoma, America’s leader in high-quality cookware and tools, electrics and entertaining essentials. With Visa Checkout, Williams-Sonoma customers now have a fast, easy and secure way to pay online.
Andy Mattes
CardWeb.com’s CardExecs database of card industry movers and shakers today features Andy Mattes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Diebold. The Company is a global leader in providing innovative self-service technology, security systems and related services.
Online’s Day Off
American Express’ U.S. Small Merchant Group has partnered with Birchbox, Bonobos and Rent the Runway to present Online’s Day Off, a two-day event that kicks off with a thought-leadership panel on September 18, followed by a one-day shopping event on September 20.
Allied Wallet is Awarded as an INC 5000 Company for the 2nd Time
Allied Wallet has been awarded as an INC 5000 company for 2014, recognizing their incredible growth and award-winning solutions. Allied Wallet was previously recognized in 2012 as an INC 500 company. Since then, they’ve expanded to over 1000 employees globally with offices all over the world. This year they’ve earned their second placement on the INC 5000 list as one of the fastest growing companies.By creating a state-of-the-art solution that is easily implemented all over the world, Allied Wallet has connected buyers and sellers from different continents by offering them a simple, safe way to accept or send payments for goods or services. INC 5000 has been awarding the top, privately-held companies in the United States for over thirty years.
Allied Wallet Streamlines Set Up Process and Sees Spike in Business
Allied Wallet recently streamlined their set up process to take merchants live quicker and simpler. Allied Wallet worked to develop a payment solution that’s integrated in any programming language with plugins to all major e-commerce shopping cart solutions. It’s clear that merchants are appreciating this speed and ease because Allied Wallet reported record spikes in business for Quarter 2 of 2014. With merchant sign up showing an increase of about 27% and a significant spike in transaction volume, Allied Wallet is growing at record highs.
Diebold Appoints EVP, Software
Diebold announced Alan Kerr has been named executive vice president, software. An experienced software and field operations leader, Kerr will build the strategy for the company’s global software organization. With more than 25 years of senior-level experience, he has held senior leadership positions with several IT software and services leaders. An experienced change management leader, he successfully restructured the sales operations and helped deliver revenue in excess of $3 billion.
Sphonic Appoints go to Exec to Assume Reigns
Sphonic announced Tom Sullivan has joined the company launch their products into the “Americas” market. Tom Sullivan comes with a wealth of experience within the digital payments & fraud prevention industry, having spent the last twelve years at Expedia Inc. as Senior Director, Global Risk & Payments. In parrallel, Tom has been the Chairman of Merchant Risk Council, driving the organisation’s impressive growth over the last 10 years. Tom joins Sphonic Americas, to replicate Sphonic’s successes in Europe in providing innovative solutions for risk management and customer acceptance to a range of digital clients.
Allied Wallet Receives 2013 United States Excellence Award
Allied Wallet payment gateway, has been selected for the 2013 United States Excellence Award by the US Trade & Commerce Research Institute (USTCRI). This is because Allied Wallet LTD has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by USTCRI marks a significant achievement as Allied Wallet continues to emerge as a leader in its industry. By setting new benchmarks and forming new standards for security and functionality, Allied Wallet is able to provide a better solution for its merchant base.As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a year long immersion in the business climate of the United States economy.
Allied Wallet Honored as Payment Solution Provider of the Year
Allied Wallet was awarded as Customized Payment Solutions Provider of the Year in the United States by Acquisition International for the innovative, state-of-the-art payment solution they provide for small to enterprise-level businesses online. Acquisition International identifies and honors the most respected companies in the world, recognizing and rewarding outstanding success, innovation, and ethics across business communities. They accept votes and conduct in-house research to award the most deserving companies. They’ve won several awards including the Merchant Payments Ecosystem Award in Berlin, Germany and several awards for their workplace culture.
Fintech Innovation Lab Showcases Six Startups
Fintech Innovation LabLeading-edge mobility, data analytics and credit risk solutions were among the six technology innovations demonstrated for top financial services, venture capital and technology executives at the fourth annual FinTech Innovation Lab Demo Day in New York. The Lab is a 12-week mentoring program created by Accenture (ACN) and the Partnership Fund for New York City and supported by more than a dozen of the world’s leading financial institutions to promote financial services technology (“fintech”) innovation and high tech job growth in New York City. This year’s entrepreneurs were chosen by chief technology officers from 15 participating financial institutions. The companies included Enigma, Kasisto, LMRKTS, pymetrics, RevolutionCredit and Standard Treasury. The group has spent the last 12 weeks receiving high level mentoring, product and business development advice and exposure to senior financial industry, technology and venture capital executives. The 18 previous alumni companies have raised a total of more than $76 million in financing after participating in the program since 2010.