Payment card industry

Soft Space First In The World To Deploy Live MPoC-Certified Solution

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

As a result of this, Fass Payment Solution Sdn Bhd (“Fasspay”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Soft Space, is the first acquirer in the world to deploy a live MPoC-certified SoftPOS solution.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of this, Fass Payment Solution Sdn Bhd (“Fasspay”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Soft Space, is the first acquirer in the world to deploy a live MPoC-certified SoftPOS solution.
  • Solution providers that only have partial certifications will still require end-to-end certification to launch a complete live solution.
  • Rather than taking a piecemeal approach, Soft Space chose to focus on achieving a complete MPoC Solution certification.
  • Against this scenario, Soft Space has distinguished itself as the first SoftPOS provider in the world to achieve end-to-end certification.

Soft Space First in the World to Deploy Live MPoC-Certified Solution

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Awarded by PCI SSC, Soft Space's FasstapTM is the first MPoC-certified SoftPOS solution in the market that supports secure PIN entry.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of this, Fass Payment Solution Sdn Bhd ("Fasspay"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Soft Space, is the first acquirer in the world to deploy a live MPoC-certified SoftPOS solution.
  • Solution providers that only have partial certifications will still require end-to-end certification to launch a complete live solution.
  • "Despite some solution providers having announced partial MPoC certification, they still can't launch a complete live MPoC-certified solution.
  • Rather than taking a piecemeal approach, Soft Space chose to focus on achieving a complete MPoC Solution certification.

Yazara Awarded PCI MPoC Certification for its Isolated SoftPOS SDK

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yazara, a global leader in SoftPOS technology and the payment acceptance industry, today announced that it is now recognized as a Mobile Payments on COTS (MPoC) certified vendor by the Payment Card Industry PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). Yazara's cloud-based SaaS point-of-sale solution provides merchants who are unable to accept digital payments with a low-cost, secure, effortless, and modern solution to support their goals of increasing sales/revenue and improving customer experience. Yazara is the first PCI MPoC-certified isolated SoftPOS SDK, which provides increased integrity, faster integrations, and lighter security assessments. MPoC certification serves as an indicator of a product that has been evaluated for compliance against the standards established by the PCI SSC.

Key Points: 
  • Yazara is the first PCI MPoC-certified isolated SoftPOS SDK, which provides increased integrity, faster integrations, and lighter security assessments.
  • MPoC certification serves as an indicator of a product that has been evaluated for compliance against the standards established by the PCI SSC.
  • MPoC standard certification is designed to enable increased flexibility for payment acceptance and bolster the development of innovative COTS-based payment acceptance solutions.
  • With new directives from international schemes about MPoC compliance for new projects, this certification becomes time critical as no new SoftPOS projects are allowed if they are not using an MPoC certified solution.

Opus Secures PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance, Demonstrating Unwavering Commitment to Data Security

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

This achievement demonstrates Opus' unwavering commitment to data security and its dedication to protecting the sensitive information of its customers and partners.

Key Points: 
  • This achievement demonstrates Opus' unwavering commitment to data security and its dedication to protecting the sensitive information of its customers and partners.
  • PCI DSS v4.0, released in June 2022, marked a significant evolution from PCI DSS v3.2.1, which is set to retire on March 31, 2024.
  • "Achieving PCI DSS v4.0 compliance is a major accomplishment for Opus and a testament to our unwavering commitment to data security," said Praveen TM, CEO of Opus.
  • Furthermore, Opus has implemented additional controls exceeding the PCI DSS requirements, further solidifying its commitment to data security.

BARR Advisory Certified as PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) Company

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

BARR Advisory today announced that it has been accredited by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council as a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) company.

Key Points: 
  • BARR Advisory today announced that it has been accredited by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council as a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) company.
  • The designation allows the firm to perform attestations against the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
  • BARR also recently achieved accreditation to certify organizations under the Cloud Security Alliance’s (CSA) Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk (STAR) program.
  • To learn more about BARR Advisory and the steps to achieve PCI DSS attestation, visit: https://barradvisory.com/services/pci-dss/

DataVisor Platform Achieves PCI Compliance, Further Enhancing Fraud Detection Capabilities

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Governed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), the PCI DSS compliance is a global standard that aims to secure debit and credit card transactions against data theft and fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Governed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), the PCI DSS compliance is a global standard that aims to secure debit and credit card transactions against data theft and fraud.
  • This certification milestone marks DataVisor's dedication to helping customers process valuable card information in a secure and safe manner, which translates into enhanced fraud detection capabilities for customers.
  • The comprehensive customer payment data made available through PCI-compliant practices also strengthens DataVisor's case management capabilities, enhancing fraud review and response with rapid and effective decision making.
  • DataVisor is the most comprehensive fraud and financial crime prevention platform powered by sophisticated AI and modern machine learning capabilities.

Khoros Achieves Pioneering ISO27701, ISO27001, and PCI DSS 4.0 Certifications

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The certifications were audited and conferred by Aprio LLC, a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services.

Key Points: 
  • The certifications were audited and conferred by Aprio LLC, a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services.
  • Dan Schroeder, Partner in charge at Aprio, said, "Khoros' commitment to privacy, security, and compliance is truly commendable.
  • The team's dedication to achieving the ISO27701, ISO27001, and PCI 4.0 certifications showcases their progressive approach to safeguarding customer information.
  • Abdul Badruddin, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Khoros, commented, "Achieving the ISO27701, ISO27001, and PCI 4.0 certifications marks a significant milestone for Khoros.

NEC Introduces UNIVERGE BLUE® AI Assistant, Powered by UNIVERGE BLUE PULSE™ Artificial Intelligence, Bringing the Power of Generative AI to its UNIVERGE BLUE COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications and networking solutions, today announced the launch of UNIVERGE BLUE AI Assistant powered by UNIVERGE BLUE PULSE artificial intelligence (AI).

Key Points: 
  • NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, communications and networking solutions, today announced the launch of UNIVERGE BLUE AI Assistant powered by UNIVERGE BLUE PULSE artificial intelligence (AI).
  • UNIVERGE BLUE PULSE , the latest addition to its comprehensive UNIVERGE BLUE CLOUD SERVICES portfolio, is an artificial intelligence engine that plays a pivotal role in both UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT and ENGAGE, providing cutting-edge AI technology, thoughtfully and responsibly integrated into its intelligent communications platform.
  • The UNIVERGE BLUE AI Assistant uses generative AI to help businesses easily access and automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks.
  • The UNIVERGE BLUE AI Assistant, integrated with the UNIVERGE BLUE PULSE AI engine, is essential for delivering cutting-edge technology in intelligent communications,” said Marc Hebner, Senior Vice President, NEC Corporation of America.

SequenceShift Expands Payment Capabilities Adding ACH Support for Contact Centers, with additional Electronic Bank Payments on the Horizon

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift, a global leader in Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance solutions for Contact Centers, is proud to announce enhanced payment capabilities in its esteemed Payline and Secure Payment IVR solutions. Building on its Amazon Connect Ready designation from AWS, which validates SequenceShift as an AWS Partner that provides solutions that integrate seamlessly with Amazon Connect software solutions, SequenceShift continues to innovate, now supporting not just credit and debit card capture but also Electronic Banking payments like Automatic Clearing House (ACH).

Key Points: 
  • Empowering Amazon Connect Contact Centers to Navigate the Complex World of Payment Compliance by outsourcing the payment capture services to SequenceShift.
  • SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift , a global leader in Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance solutions for Contact Centers, is proud to announce enhanced payment capabilities in its esteemed Payline and Secure Payment IVR solutions.
  • SequenceShift's initial release focuses on ACH payments to meet the demands of its U.S. customer base, with plans to support additional Electronic Bank Payments like EFT.
  • The integration of Electronic Bank Payments is an important addition to SequenceShift's outsourced compliance payment solutions, allowing businesses to securely capture customer card and bank data.

SequenceShift Expands Payment Capabilities Adding ACH Support for Contact Centers, with additional Electronic Bank Payments on the Horizon

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift, a global leader in Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance solutions for Contact Centers, is proud to announce enhanced payment capabilities in its esteemed Payline and Secure Payment IVR solutions. Building on its Amazon Connect Ready designation from AWS, which validates SequenceShift as an AWS Partner that provides solutions that integrate seamlessly with Amazon Connect software solutions, SequenceShift continues to innovate, now supporting not just credit and debit card capture but also Electronic Banking payments like Automatic Clearing House (ACH).

Key Points: 
  • Empowering Amazon Connect Contact Centers to Navigate the Complex World of Payment Compliance by outsourcing the payment capture services to SequenceShift.
  • SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift , a global leader in Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance solutions for Contact Centers, is proud to announce enhanced payment capabilities in its esteemed Payline and Secure Payment IVR solutions.
  • SequenceShift's initial release focuses on ACH payments to meet the demands of its U.S. customer base, with plans to support additional Electronic Bank Payments like EFT.
  • The integration of Electronic Bank Payments is an important addition to SequenceShift's outsourced compliance payment solutions, allowing businesses to securely capture customer card and bank data.