Point Of Sale, Payment Processing And Data Collection News From December 2015
By The Business Solutions Network
Each month, Business Solutions reports news on business in the channel. This month in point of sale, payment processing and data collection news, Mercury and NCC release an EMV-enabled solution, Bematech introduces its new app, Creditcall obtains PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) certification, and Clearent announces a WordPress plug-in for accepting payments. In other news, Loftware unveils the latest release of browser-based labeling solution, Janam introduces new rugged computers that support both Android and Microsoft Windows, and Toshiba adds new wireless thermal bar code printers.
Mercury, NCC Release EMV-Enabled Solution
National Computer Corp. (NCC), a developer of retail and restaurant POS systems, has partnered with Mercury to introduce a semi-integrated EMV processing solution for the United States market. This new EMV-enabled interface is available with NCC’s Reflection POS for Windows.
This EMV-enabled interface includes end-to-end encryption (E2E) as well as the ability to accept payments made with NFC technology with apps such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet. This solution will work with NCC’s latest version of Reflection POS for Windows and can be utilized with the Verifone VX 805. What’s more, with the semi-integrated solution sensitive card data will never touch the POS system, increasing security and safeguarding sensitive cardholder information with technologies such as tokenization and, as previously mentioned, E2E.
Mercury’s new semi-integrated EMV solution for Reflection POS for Windows includes EMV transaction support (the ability to process in-store EMV transactions), card data encryption (every card transaction is fully encrypted, never touching the POS system and reducing the risk of data compromise), and MToken secure tokenization service (a unique token replaces sensitive card data and, in the event of a data breach, is unreadable to cyber thieves).
Bematech Rolls Out New App
POS hardware vendor Bematech has gone mobile with its own app, designed to help partners learn, sell, and grow. The app includes special promotions and spiffs, advanced access to product news and upcoming product launches, product spec sheets, webinar and event details, sales success stories, a mobile news wall filled with industry insight, a resource center, and more. In addition, end users will now have the ability to educate themselves on must-have industry knowledge, changing trends, and available Bematech products.
Creditcall Obtains PCI-Validated P2PE Certification
Creditcall recently announced its point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution ChipDNA, in combination with Ingenico and Verifone PIN pads, has been validated by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). This gives developers, ISVs, and VARs a solution to incorporate PCI-validated P2PE in their POS systems, which can reduce the scope of PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance for their merchant customers while providing a choice of PCI-approved PIN pads.
Indeed, Creditcall’s ChipDNA PCI P2PE certification covers multiple EMV chip card payment terminals including the Ingenico iPP350 and Verifone VX 820 for attended card payment processing often used in retail and hospitality and the Verifone UX for unattended applications commonly seen in parking, vending, or transportation environments.
As merchants struggle to keep up with evolving security and regulatory requirements, this certification comes at a critical time when most companies are failing compliance responsibilities. Last year, the Verizon 2015 PCI Compliance report discovered four out of five companies fail interim compliance assessments for payment card data security. ChipDNA is an omni-channel, EMV-ready payment gateway solution for mobile, online, and in-store card payment acceptance.
Clearent Announces WordPress Plug-In For Accepting Payments
If you’re a Web developer looking to add payments to your websites, listen up. Traditionally, website developers have had to work with outdated code, complicated integration steps, and unattractive payment forms. Clearent recently announced the release of its WordPress plug-in for website developers. Clearent’s development team has been working closely with Web developers to build a plug-in that enables them to securely integrate payment buttons directly into WordPress websites.
With Clearent’s full suite of payment solutions, Web developers can now install individual “pay now” buttons directly on their websites, maintaining the existing style and design. With the addition of the WordPress plug-in, the payment company’s full suite of e-commerce payment solutions includes its own hosted “Pay Now” buttons, as well as integrations through OpenCart, Magento, ZenCart, and other existing e-commerce platforms.
Loftware Unveils Spectrum 2.7
Loftware recently announced Loftware Spectrum 2.7, the latest release of its browser-based labeling solution. Spectrum 2.7 includes workflow and eSignature capabilities to provide a new level of visibility and control for managing labels in highly regulated industries, including chemical and food and beverage and facilitates 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for labeling by medical device and pharmaceutical companies.
Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 11 compliance allows the FDA to accept electronic records and signatures in place of paper records and handwritten signatures. eSignatures work within Spectrum’s Application Architect, a feature that enables users to create and manage complex applications, eliminating the need for customers to build their own user interfaces. Within the applications users can permanently associate signatures with labels and ultimately provide a formal and verifiable approval of a label.
Spectrum’s new configurable workflow framework, which integrates with existing business processes, offers unlimited flexibility to define and manage approvals workflow processes while providing users with complete control, improved visibility, and auditability. This new capability allows users to configure workflow steps to meet their unique requirements by defining transitions and approval roles. Also, multiple workflows can be designed to support various label types or to match different approval processes.
Janam Solves Debate Between Android, Windows
Everyone knows that investing in new AIDC (automatic identification and data collection) hardware is a serious decision not to be taken lightly. Add in different operation system choices, and things get even more complex. In an attempt to remove this difficult decision from the equation, Janam Technologies introduced a new rugged mobile computer that supports both Windows and Android.
The newest addition to its XM series of rugged mobile computers, the XM70 rugged mobile computer is designed to enable enterprise and government customers to essentially future-proof their technology investments and eliminate the costs associated with forced application migration and hardware upgrades.
More specifically, the new XM70 supports both Android and Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating systems on the same device. The unit provides 1D and 2D bar code scanning utilizing Zebra’s SE4500 scan engine and is designed for applications in retail, hospitality, healthcare, transportation and logistics, and ticketing. With an ARM Cortex-A8 processor and double data rate (DDR) memory, weighing less than 10 ounces, and equipped with a full 3.5-inch display, the XM70 is not only designed to fit in the palm of the hand, but built to survive all-day use in challenging environments. Indeed, the XM70 can withstand 4-foot drops to concrete on all sides across a full spectrum of temperatures and is sealed to IP54 standards. Removable 2400mAh and 4000mAh Li-ion batteries ensure uninterrupted operation throughout the workday.
Toshiba Adds New Wireless Thermal Bar Code Printers
Toshiba America Business Solutions recently introduced its desktop BFV-4 thermal bar code printer series for on-demand labels in transportation/logistics, healthcare, and retail environments. The printers have a top-loading clamshell design, weigh in at less than 5.5 pounds, and are designed to be shared between departments, dedicated to a single station, or used in any place where space is limited. Available in both thermal transfer (BFV-4T) and direct thermal (BFV-4D) formats, both printers come standard with USB and Ethernet connectivity with optional wireless 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth allowing for label printing from other locations without cables or wiring.
With a maximum speed of 6 inches per second, the BFV-4 series delivers up to 57 4-by-6-inch labels per minute and features emulations such as ZPL, EPL, DPL, and IPL for integration within an organization’s existing operation. Additionally, the BFV-4T is capable of using a high-capacity 300-meter ribbon. The BFV-4T is also backward-compatible with its predecessor, Toshiba’s B-EV4 printer — which holds smaller 100-meter ribbons — thereby providing customers with consumable options.
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