Arroweye Exec
Chicago-based Arroweye Solutions has ankled Betty Mitchell as vice president of client engagement. She is responsible for leading a team of Arroweye client partners who implement, manage, and grow client programs.
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.
Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh Announces Mobile App
The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh announced the launch of its new mobile banking product, Dime Mobile Banking, which allows users to pay bills, transfer funds, and check on account status from the convenience of their smartphone.
In addition, the mobile deposit capability allows users to photograph their checks and then transmit the deposit to the bank through their mobile device. The free Dime Mobile Banking apps are now available at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For more details, please visit our website, dime.com. Dime will move into a full-scale branch rollout and market promotion. Featuring the headline “Say ‘Hello’ to your money,” branch promotional material and signage will make a colorful splash, announcing the arrival of Dime Mobile Banking. Dime Mobile Banking is a continuation of the Bank’s strategy to extend Dime’s eBanking platform to include online banking, mobile banking, bill pay and remote deposit, and to increase remote access usage with existing customers.
AnywhereCommerce names Debra McAteer VP sales
AnywhereCommerce, a global payments technology provider, has named Debra McAteer as vice president of sales for US resellers and ISOs. McAteer will oversee the company’s channel initiatives, and work directly with AnywhereCommerce’s network of merchant acquirers, ISOs and payment processors across the country. Prior to joining AnywhereCommerce, McAteer served as vice president of sales for major accounts at Equinox, where she spent the past 13 years. Prior to her time at Equinox, she served in sales capacities at Linkpoint, and at First Data.
AnywhereCommerce upgrades Rambler mPayment
AnywhereCommerce launched its latest version of its mpayment acceptance device, “Rambler 3.0.” Engineered with increased flexibility to work with most smart phone and tablet cases, the “Rambler 3.0.” transforms smartphones and tablets into full-featured, highly secure mPOS, enabling secure and reliable acceptance of magnetic stripe card payments. Supporting multiple card-present magstripe payment methods, including debit, credit, gift and loyalty card transactions, Rambler 3.0 is a cost-effective solution for nearly any card acceptance need. This third-generation release of the product includes a redesigned form factor featuring flexible clip-arms for a surer, more snug and secure fit when attached to a smartphone or tablet.
AnywhereCommerce adds three payments execs to team
AnywhereCommerce added three recognized payments executives to bolster its international business activities. William Nichols, Nigel Bidmead, and Jimmy Quake have joined the company to drive sales initiatives and develop business across its growing global footprint. AnywhereCommerce has an established market presence in the North America, LAC, EMEA and APAC with its award-winning aCommerce series of mobile point of sale (mPOS) solutions. Driving international sales and marketing with a current focus on Latin American and the Caribbean is William Nichols, who was named executive vice president of international markets. Prior to joining AnywhereCommerce, Nichols held executive positions at First Data Corporation and VeriFone, where he was responsible for channel development and expansion, sales execution, product strategy development, and consulting services. Nigel Bidmead, who was named executive vice president, is responsible for business development and sales activities in the EMEA region. Bidmead comes to the company after several senior executive roles with industry giants First Data, VeriFone and ACI where he led large teams of personnel and drove important deals in the areas of electronic payments, cards, authorization and settlement systems, as well as software and telecommunications.Rounding out the expanded international management team is Jimmy Quake who has some 20 years of experience in the payments sector, and will serve as AnywhereCommerce’s senior vice president for the Asia-Pacific region, and will lead business development and market expansion efforts in that locale. Before joining AnywhereCommerce, Quake served as vice president for ViVoTech, and held a number of executive positions for VeriFone in Australia and Asia.
Rev Worldwide and UnionPay International Announce Prepaid Partnership
Rev Worldwide and UnionPay International announced Rev Worldwide is now a UnionPay International registered non-bank third party service provider focused on prepaid products. The relationship seeks to grow prepaid market opportunities around the world, leveraging Rev’s proprietary global processing platform, prepaid product set, program management services, mobile and multi-currency platform innovations, along with UnionPay’s international issuer network, leading merchant acceptance network in China, and corporate partnerships. Rev’s proprietary processing platform is currently utilized across the world, responsible for various firsts in the global prepaid industry, and has integrated services that have pushed the travel, mobile and general purpose reloadable segments forward. Beyond its global payments processing capabilities, the company provides key program management services and overall strategic support to partners, allowing them a faster time to market with more flexibility, from product design to implementation and growth.
AnywhereCommerce Intros mPayment Solution
AnywhereCommerce is set to launch its mpayment acceptance device, Nomad 2.0, at CARTES 2014 in Paris. The newly designed EMVCo L1, L2 certified, PCI 3.1 approved and Visa Ready device works with mobile phones and tablets to enable mobile point of sale (mPOS) acceptance of Chip-and-PIN and magnetic stripe card payments. Nomad 2.0 is designed to flexibly support multiple card-present payment method options, including debit, credit, gift and loyalty card transactions through both magnetic stripe technology and EMV Chip-and-PIN functionalities. The device employs patented encryption technology, and provides the option to connect to a mobile device through secure Bluetooth or a USB port. Nomad 2.0 is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8 operating systems.
Virtual Piggy Intros Hackathon Concept
Virtual Piggy (VPIG) will run the first hackathon designed for youth 19 years old and under in the Los Angeles area on Dec 7, 2013. The prizes include over $25,000 in scholarships towards higher education, internship programs at Virtual Piggy, brand new high tech devices including laptops, and a Virtual Piggy prize pack from sponsors. A panel of successful business people will preside over the Hackathon, including Virtual Piggy advisory board member, John Paul DeJoria. The Virtual Piggy Hackathon will be held on December 7, 2013 just before Computer Science Education Week.
AnywhereCommerce Wins Patent
AnywhereCommerce has been awarded a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office that covers the company’s encryption technology, which resides across its line-up of secure Mobile Point-of-Sale appliances. Patent number 8,534,554 was issued on September 17, 2013 and is in addition to AnywhereCommerce patents for its audio-jack technology, which enables any smartphone, tablet, or mobile device to be transformed into a fully functioning, highly secure mPOS. The company’s versatile lineup consists of flexible appliances that support a variety of card-based payment presentation methods, including magnetic stripe debit, credit, and gift card payments as well as EMV chip-card transactions.
AnywhereCommerce & Spindle Partner on mPOS
AnywhereCommerce has reached an agreement with mobile commerce solutions provider, Spindle, Inc., to provide mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) products for Spindle’s MeNetwork mobile commerce offering. Through this relationship, AnywhereCommerce will provide MeNetwork™ customers its patented magnetic-stripe card payment accepting technologies that turn smartphones and tablets into mobile payment terminals. Renowned for its MeNetwork brand of global mobile marketing services, Spindle is the leading developer of seamlessly integrated mobile payments and mobile marketing and branding solutions. Its customizable services enable mobile merchants around the world to strengthen connections with their consumers, differentiate themselves from the competition, and drive more business.
Lootsie Launches In-Game Rewards Program
Lootsie, a new rewards program for mobile, social and casual games that benefits gamers, game developers and advertisers alike, launched today for iOS and Android platforms at Casual Connect USA. Lootsie is an unintrusive rewards layer that doesn’t disrupt or compete with the gaming experience. The platform rewards players for reaching in-game achievements, making purchases and engagement activity, providing them with points they can redeem for real-world goods such as gift cards, prizes, special offers and more. Lootsie comes to market several developers, including Babaroga, One Spear Entertainment, First Post Studios, Sabertooth Interactive, Matty Rich Games and Social Gaming Network (SGN) When users play Lootsie-enabled games, they receive a notification bar – similar to a text message – as they reach achievements the developer has set, alerting them to a Lootsie Point value they’ve earned for that achievement and what rewards they may be able to redeem. Gamers can redeem Lootsie Points at their convenience in the game, via the Lootsie app (coming soon), or online at www.lootsie.com.