Bitcoin has frequently been the topic of discussion in the financial and payments industry. Although the anonymous virtual currency has long been associated with the black market and fraud, the reputation for bitcoin has changed in recent years. Today, accepting bitcoin for goods and services is an opportunity for all
Today’s payments landscape has become very complex as the demands of consumers have changed, security measures have become more rigorous, and technology has continued to evolve quickly. These challenges make navigating the payments industry difficult for everyone involved in the payments industry, including merchants. This is especially true for businesses
The future of cash payments has been a hot topic in the payments and fintech industry for quite some time now. Over time, innovators have created a number of alternatives for consumers to use as payments in their daily transactions. However, mobile payment adoption has grown slowly and consumers
We are proud to announce that CDE is now a PCI validated P2PE v.2 facility. This new certification is more proof that we’re keeping payment security top of mind. With our P2PE v.2 validation, we have an even better opportunity to help make the lives of our partners and their
With today’s consumer, convenience is everything. The increasing demands for easier, more user-friendly ways to pay have fintech players working hard every day to find newer, faster, better solutions. However, as those in the payments industry work hard to make life easier for consumers, fraudsters are following closely behind looking
Colleges and universities remain one of the prime targets for hackers and identity thieves. However, stopping the criminals from accessing the sensitive data has been no easy feat for educational institutions. The large quantities and variety of data in the broad networks of universities makes protecting the organization from cyber-attacks
By now we’ve all heard of the Internet of Things (IoT). But what does it mean for everyday merchants? And what should payment service providers know about this trend?
Spring is in full bloom and while many people might be cleaning closets or re-organizing their garage, the season could also be a great time for merchants to consider sprucing up their point of sale. While it is easy for businesses to become complacent, there is plenty of opportunity to
The first self-service, interactive kiosk was developed and implemented at the University of Illinois in 1977 for easy access to campus information. By 1991, the first commercial kiosk with internet access was introduced. Since then, technology has made leaps and bounds. The rise of technology is allowing consumers and businesses
Things are really looking up for EMV migration in the US. According to recent Visa statistics, 39% of US merchants now utilize EMV capable terminals, representing 49% of in-store Visa transactions1. So while we’re not quite over the tipping point with EMV terminals, we are quickly heading in that direction.
Today’s consumers are all about convenience. To meet this demand, mobile technology has continued to work its way into almost everything that we do in our everyday lives, including making payments. Fintech professionals are working every day to find ways to get rid of the classic wallet and make paying
If anyone needs a cutting edge POS solution, it’s restaurants. In a fast paced, dynamic environment, restaurants need a system that helps streamline and coordinate the many channels they must keep balanced. Tablet based POS systems hit all the marks for efficiency, flexible design and profitability, making them a great
As the frequency and amount of credit and debit card payments increased throughout the 90s and into the 2000s, there were many small businesses that were left unable to maximize their profits due to the difficulty and expense involved with obtaining a card processing system. That’s when a company called
In the ever-evolving payments industry, advancements made in the name of added convenience and consumer preferences typically call for new and improved security measures. Unfortunately, the enhancements in cyber security and fraud prevention typically mean less convenience for consumers making payments and the businesses accepting them. Now, there’s an
In 2014, healthcare had the second largest number of security breaches. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and become more dependent upon patient payments, the complexity involved with protecting patient data grows. Healthcare organizations, large and small, hold a great deal of responsibility in protecting their patient’s personal data,
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