3 Reasons Why an SDK is a Necessity to Enable EMV for mPOS

Many independent software vendors (ISVs) across a wide range of industries, including retail, hotel & lodging, healthcare, etc., are building innovative mobile point of sale (mPOS) payment solutions. These solutions include mobile applications that allow merchants to run their business from a smartphone or tablet and are coupled with an mPOS card reader to accept card-based payments. To be able to accept payments, these applications must comply with the latest payment industry standards and be certified to securely accept EMV payments.

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Why Merchants & ISVs Should Care About an Open Platform

Mobile point of sale (mPOS) solutions are increasingly becoming a common way for businesses to extend or replace their fixed POS and become mobile. Over the years, mPOS has grown from a micro-merchant solution to one that is widely-adopted by enterprises in many different forms, including as a tablet POS.  

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Tablet POS and the Changing Payments Landscape

Traditionally, mobile point of sale (mPOS) solutions were aimed at micro-merchants and smaller business with limited resources. These businesses needed a payment acceptance option that was not only cost effective but gave them the mobility to do business outside of a brick and mortar location.

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Card-Not-Present vs Card-Present Transactions: Differences, Benefits and More

Every business likes to run efficiently, save on costs and gain the most out of its resources and optimize its operations. But sometimes, without realizing it, businesses leave money on the table—money they could easily save.

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Making the Jump From E-Tail to Retail Is Easier Than You Think

The hype surrounding Amazon Go has sparked a lot of debate about the “e-tail to retail” movement, which has become more popular over the past five years. However, as the line between e-tail and retail businesses continues to blur, the launch of Amazon Go does not necessarily reflect the approach that other online retailers are (or should be) taking when opening brick and mortar shops.

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