Greg Baker
CardWeb.com’s CardExecs database of payments industry movers and shakers today features Greg Baker, Lead Data Engineer at Bankrate’s Wallaby Financial.
Mozido + CorFire
TX-based Mozido, a cloud platform mobile payments and retail engagement solutions provider, has acquired the majority ownership in SK C&C USA dba CorFire, a U.S.-based mobile commerce company previously wholly-owned by South Korean IT services provider SK C&C.
Kuboo.com Partners with Oink Payments
KUBOO Inc announced that it has partnered with Virtual Piggy, Inc. (http://www.virtualpiggy.com/) , provider of safe youth payments technology, Oink. The parties have agreed to joint marketing efforts that will reach millions of kids and teens. Oink (http://www.oink.com/) is the only COPPA compliant payment technology designed to allow retailers and game publishers to reach under 21 consumers in a safe, legal and effective manner.
Wilson Electronics Inks Distribution Agreement with Progressive Concepts PCI Wholesale
Teletouch Communications, a leading U.S. wireless services, cellular, consumer electronics and public safety equipment distributor, announced that St. George, Utah-based Wilson Electronics, the leading North American manufacturer of cellular signal boosters, including the world’s first 4G mobile signal booster, recently signed a new agreement appointing Teletouch’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts, Inc. dba PCI Wholesale as…
Parrot Expands PCI Wholesale Distribution Footprint with Teletouch
Teletouch Communications, a leading U.S. wireless services, cellular, consumer electronics and public safety equipment distributor, announced that Parrot, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Parrot S.A., and a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, recently signed a new distribution agreement appointing Teletouch’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts,PCI Wholesale as the sole preferred regional distributor for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas & Louisiana. PCIW now carries a full line of Parrot Bluetooth hands-free products for sale to approved dealers in the contracted territory.
Freeport Capital Launches Hybrid Pay Tech Mobile Payments
Freeport Capital is pleased to announce that the company launched its ERP (Enterprise Ready Platform) Multi-OS Payment APP’s Platform at the ETA (Electronic Transaction Association) event in Las Vegas on April 17th to the 19th 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The event this year focused on the future of Mobile Payments as the…
Tully’s Coffee Deploys NCR POS
Tully’s Coffee specialty coffee retailer has implemented the NCR “RealPOS 70XRT” point-of-sale (POS) workstations, part of Tully’s enterprise technology initiative to improve the checkout experience for customers and gain greater business insight into its store operations. NCR will also provide depot repair services for Tully’s through its Services organization. Tully’s can decrease customer wait times through faster transaction speeds and an easy-to-use touchscreen cashier interface. The NCR “RealPOS 70XRT” reduces energy costs up to 50% over previous-generation systems, thanks to energy efficient Intel processors and a high-efficiency power supply and a reliable and bright touchscreen interface.
GAPWise Joins Provider Exchange Network
Provider Exchange Network (PEN), a division of Open Dealer Exchange launched an integration project with GAPWise to offer dealers the ability to rate and contract for Wise F&I products. GAPWise® is one of the oldest and longest running GAP insurance companies in the United States. This connectivity enables F&I Aftermarket Product eContracting directly from dealer software. Embedded into the system, eContracting functions eliminate the need for the dealership user to access multiple applications or have to re-enter critical deal data in order to complete the transaction. Currently, ADP Menu -previously MenuVantage – and The Impact Group Fusion menu integrate to PEN.
EXPERT GROUP SIGNS 10 NEW ATM PLACEMENT AGREEMENTS
Expert Group announced that Expert Financing has signed an additional 10 new locations ATM placement agreement. The new placement is a mix of Hotels, Tourist designations and high traffic lounges all located in Miami, Florida. On track to double first quarter numbers of installations, Expert projections indicate one million transactions are within reach. Expert Group specializes in ATM placements.
EXPERT GROUP SIGNS ATM MANAGEMENT SERVICE WITH CORD
Expert Group Expert Financing has signed an ATM outsourcing management agreement with Cord Financial Services. Highlighting ATM Replenishment Services in Florida, the agreements with Cord Financial Services signed a one-year contract to have Expert manage ATM’s in Miami Beach. The Florida based operator Expert Financing will provide support and first and second line maintenance for ATM machines and will manage technical support for unforeseen issues that might arise from operations. In addition, Expert will manage the ATMs cash replenishment services in association with Chase Bank.
Expert Group Expects Over 60 Deployments in 2Q/11
Expert Group 1Q/11 ATM placement deployment progress indicates fully implemented Expert ATMs are generating an average of $3.75 per-Transaction, ultimately generating annual gross revenues of $13, 500.00 or $1,350,000.00 for every 100 ATM. Expert Group 1Q saw ATM-AP installations in more than 20 locations and has already been used by thousands of clients. Within the next 6 months the Company announced it projects to have over 100 ATMS and within 12 months we project over 1 million Transactions. The company has entered into agreements for more than 30 installations during the first quarter, a figure expected to double by the close of next quarter.
Expert Group Surpasses Five Thousand ATM Transactions
Expert Group financial services provider has now processed more than 5,000 transactions of all sizes. Coincidentally, the Financial Services Company has added Hotel Shelly, Park Central Hotel, 7th Street parking garage and Grand Central to its portfolio of ATM locations, with many more presently under negotiations. Expert Group provides services and partnerships for its ATM placements.