Businesses across the globe used digital platforms to augment in-person interactions for years before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a dramatic pivot to virtual formats. In the payments industry, in-person tradeshows had been a mainstay for decades. Not knowing yet whether virtual formats could measure up, organizers reinvented industry events with characteristic gusto. Issue 20:06:01 of The…
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Security and compliance in the payments ecosystem cannot be underestimated and should always be adhered to. Yet, understanding the complexity of the various security standards is something that cannot be taken lightly, and regulatory compliance is constantly evolving so navigating it can be a major task. The introduction of PCI Security is intended to outline…
Digital payments have evolved tremendously over the past few years, raising the question: where will digital payment technologies take us in the future? As more consumers become tech savvy the opportunities are endless, especially as we are only just now tapping into the unprecedented potential from global smartphone penetration with 3.2 billion smartphone users in…
OV Loop, a technology company focused on communications and commerce, added OV Valet to its growing family of messaging and commerce solutions. Designed to drive frictionless, touchless checkouts across mobile, in-store and in-app channels, the solution is being promoted on Indiegogo, noted Will Graylin, chairman, CEO and founder of OV Loop. “We invented OV Wallet…
If we’ve learnt anything from retail trends to-date, it’s that convenience matters – and it matters more every day. Consumers are increasingly making the most of online shopping, one-click checkouts, next day delivery, and any other service or function which gets them the products they want faster and with the least amount of effort. Creating…
