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A solution that can make ubiquitous mobile payments a reality for all phone users, plus makes transactions secure, convenient, easy, and affordable and it has endless possibilities in the realm of secure identification is here.
A solution that can make ubiquitous mobile payments a reality for all phone users, plus makes transactions secure, convenient, easy, and affordable and it has endless possibilities in the realm of secure identification is here.
In today’s CardFlash News Que: STARBUCKS, MASTERCARD, ACCESS PAYMENT SYSTEMS; NACHA; PCIPOLICY; AERPASS; AND NATIONAL FARMERS UNION.
RDM Corporation, software/hardware product developer for electronic
payment processing, and Electronic Check Services (ECS) have signed
agreements for the reselling of RDM’s Image and Transaction Management
System (ITMS) suite of electronic check conversion software.
Implementing such RDM bank agnostic software as “Simply Deposit,” ECS
will now be able to provide remote deposit capture capabilities to its
customers for electronically deposited checks. RDM Corporation’s bank
agnostic software doesn’t require merchants to change existing bank
relationships and is a provider of software and hardware products for
electronic payment processing while Electronic Check Services was
established in 1997 in Springfield, Missouri and provides Check
Processing, Prepaid Services, Bill Payment, Gift Card and Loyalty
programs to thousands of retail locations Nationwide.
USA Technologies has appointed Bruce Shirey, formerly of First Data Corp, Cardservice International and Way Systems, as Vice President of e-Port Connect Services. Also Len Crosson, formerly of Sprint Nextel, was appointed Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development. Shirey assumes responsibility for USA Technologies’ e-Port Connect Service which was launched earlier this year as the first complete portfolio of high-speed turnkey services for the multi-billion dollar unattended point-of-sale industry. Crosson assumes responsibility for USA Technologies’ global sales objectives via direct sales, strategic partnerships, and distribution agreements. USA Technologies is a provider of wireless non-cash transactions, associated financial/network services and energy management.
Katz Group Canada’s Rexall/Pharma Plus pharmacies has signed a sponsorship
agreement Alliance Data’s “Canadian AIR MILES”. With this development,
consumers can earn reward miles at the pharmacy locations to redeem for
more
than 800 different products such as travel, movie passes, entertainment
attractions,
electronic merchandise and more. Alliance Data provides marketing, loyalty
and transaction services for over 120 million consumer relationships and
manages
customized business solutions. The company employs over 9,000 associates at
more than 60 locations worldwide. Katz group Canada has 200 Rexall/Pharma
Plus locations throughout Ontario.
Smart card specialist Gemplus International reports a 19% jump in net sales for the first quarter driven by robust revenue growth in the Financial Services and ID & Security units. First quarter revenues climbed to 230.3 million euros, compared to 262.0 million euros in the prior quarter and 193.1 million euros for 1Q/05. Payment microprocessor card shipments soared 75%, to 22.3 million units as EMV roll-outs gained further momentum in Latin America, Southern Europe and Japan. Payment microprocessor card revenue rose 55% year-on-year. During the quarter, Gemplus launched “Plastic Fantastic,” which is designed to help banks and financial institutions set themselves apart from the competition. The cards range from unusual shapes, perfumed, tactile and even glow in the dark, and will support customers in their branding and customer segmentation. The “GemSense Instant Issuance,” also won an award from the ECPA/ ECR (European Payments Consulting Association / European Card Review) “Payment Innovation Awards” in the category for the most innovative and advanced payment software/hardware product. This is a personalization and card issuance solution which allows banks and retailers to deploy or replace cards on the spot. For complete details on Gemplus’ first quarter performance, visit CardData ([www.carddata.com][1]).
[1]: http://www.carddata.com
Smart card specialist Gemplus International reports a 19% jump in net sales for the first quarter driven by robust revenue growth in the Financial Services and ID & Security units. First quarter revenues climbed to 230.3 million euros, compared to 262.0 million euros in the prior quarter and 193.1 million euros for 1Q/05. Payment microprocessor card shipments soared 75%, to 22.3 million units as EMV roll-outs gained further momentum in Latin America, Southern Europe and Japan. Payment microprocessor card revenue rose 55% year-on-year. During the quarter,
Gemplus launched “Plastic Fantastic,” which is designed to help banks and financial institutions set themselves apart from the competition. The cards range from unusual shapes, perfumed, tactile and even glow in the dark, and will support customers in their branding and customer segmentation. The “GemSense Instant Issuance,” also won an award from the ECPA/ ECR (European Payments Consulting Association / European Card Review) “Payment Innovation Awards” in the category for the most innovative and advanced payment software/hardware product. This is a personalization and card issuance solution which allows banks and retailers to deploy or replace cards on the spot. For complete details on Gemplus’ first quarter performance visit CardData (www.carddata.com).
First Data’s STAR Systems has become the only ATM processor to offer remote ATM management. The new STAR service enables deployers to customize content and graphics on demand, install software upgrades or patches, distribute audio files, and re-boot or shut down terminals, all from a single-server location. The service builds upon on-demand solutions from Computer Associates, offering compatibility with Windows-based machines made by any ATM manufacturer. Other features of STAR;s on-demand ATM control include the ability to pull reports directly from the ATM, display the last marketing campaign, and provide the ability to manage delivery rates of new content to enable the ATM to continue conducting transactions while new content is delivered. STAR also collaborated with CA Technology Services to develop an interface to STAR’s management portal, “STAR STATION,” making it easy for ATM operators to securely alter ATM screen content on-schedule or on-the-fly. The new STAR service is already up and running at nearly 200 PNC ATMs deployed at Wawa stores and Thorntons Inc. stores.
UbiQ, a specialist in high-volume smart card personalization, has joined the “VISA Smart Breakthrough Turnkey Personalization Program.” UbiQ is the second vendor to join the program. The solution is being offered primarily in geographic markets outside the USA and to banks that are migrating to “Visa Smart Debit/Credit.” The new solution is designed for member banks seeking to control the personalization process in-house. It is targeted for low and medium volume issuance launches and is scalable to large volume smart card issuance. In addition to their complete turnkey personalization package, UbiQ also offers a pilot solution and a software-only offering, enabling VISA member banks to use a personalization equipment of their choice ranging from low volume to high volume capacity. The “Visa Smart Breakthrough” global initiative was launched three years ago.
Biometric Access Corporation announced that five Hy-Vee stores in Kansas City are currently pilot testing BAC’s SecureTouch Retail Verification System for secure payroll check cashing services. SecureTouch RVS utilizes a flag alert process that immediately notifies the store clerk if a presented check and/or the customer has been involved in a prior dishonored transaction. Flag alerts may also be issued to warn the clerk if the system detects signs of check tampering. This sophisticated notification process enables the clerk to decline transactions that could potentially result in a loss for the store. Customers who desire to cash payroll checks at the participating Hy-Vee locations must complete a quick one-time enrollment that captures their ID information and check information, as well as their unique finger images. This data creates a personalized account that is accessed by the customer during subsequent payroll check cashing transactions by providing a personal ID number and a finger image that matches one captured during the enrollment process. The finger image provided during check cashing is linked to the transaction record thereby eliminating any discrepancy about who presented the check. SecureTouch RVS offers Hy-Vee customers an easier and safer payroll check cashing experience and also provides a safeguard against identity theft.
A small CT-based firm announced this morning that it will deliver an ATM in May that enables consumers to obtain cash using only a thumb signature or retina scan. City-Money Inc. says its new eyeTeller ATM can also be used at the POS, enabling consumers to make purchases without a payment card. The company says the new ATM will also offer bill pay, maps, money and wire transfers, ability to read e-mail, send e-mail, buy movie and concert tickets, and other Internet-based transactions. Under the program, the customer fills out an application for a line of credit and then accesses the funds through an eyeTeller machine. It also utilizes fingerprint authentication for sales transactions and payroll check cashing, and offers customers the option of electronic check processing. The eyeTeller sells for $10,000 to 20,000 depending on functions and services. The firm describes itself as an online merchant services company.
Fax machines at news offices around the world will be working overtime this week as a number of major announcements pertaining to payment systems and e-commerce are expected to be released. The world’s largest card event gets underway this week in Paris. The Cartes ’99 event will draw more than 12,000 visitors, 1,000 delegates, 250 exhibitors, 200 journalists from more than 100 countries. Cartes ’99 will open tomorrow and run for three days. This is the fourteenth year for the Cartes event. Meanwhile the 20th annual fall COMDEX information technology expo and convention opened over the weekend. This is the largest event held in Las Vegas and will draw more than 200,000 visitors, 2,000 exhibitors and 3,500 news media attendees.