by Sophia Alfonso | Jun 10, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
Software-led distribution is leading the charge in the payments ecosystem rapid evolution. For software providers, this transformation presents an incredible opportunity: to turn payment processing into a meaningful, recurring revenue stream. But only if you play your...
by Sophia Alfonso | May 28, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
Visa’s compliance playbook has changed. If your platform touches payments in any way, these updates apply to you. And ignoring them doesn’t just mean headaches for your merchants, it means risk for fines, to your reputation, your revenue, and your roadmap....
by Sophia Alfonso | May 1, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
There’s nothing more frustrating than having software tailored for a specialized vertical… only to have your payments provider treat it like a generic checkout cart. From summer camp POS platforms to platforms for pet groomers, feed and tack shops, pawnbrokers, sports...
by Sophia Alfonso | Apr 25, 2024 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends
In the digital era, data security is not just a priority but a necessity. ISVs and VARs play a pivotal role in guiding their merchants toward stringent compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Ensuring that merchants adhere to these...
by Sophia Alfonso | Oct 20, 2022 | Bold Benefits, General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends
The Payment Industry has new advancements in technology that frequently alter merchant expectations. As they continue to experience increased products and services to help grow their business, the market grows even more competitive. What are you doing that’s...