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New Cloud-Based Card-Issuing System Aims To Standardize Payments Security

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According to a press release , Sigma provides “a secure, cloud-based, direct-to-card ID desktop issuance solution.”. The Entrust website describes the company as “the leader in credit card production systems.” It’s all part of dealing with the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. All the while, security is a paramount need.

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Modern Core Systems – It’s Time to Get a “Sidecar”

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When banks talk about a “sidecar,” they speak about a modern, lightweight, real-time core system alongside a traditional core. In this article, we argue why banks should consider a modern core system in the form of a sidecar as part of their long-term strategy. This information is then pushed out to each ancillary system.

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Infineon Debuts Employee ID, Mastercard Payment Card

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Infineon Technologies , which works as a semiconductor manufacturer, is doing away with employee identification cards at its Germany headquarters and instead implementing a new smart card solution that combines office building access and Mastercard contactless payments capabilities, according to a FinTech Intel report.

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24 Big European Banks Take On Visa, Mastercard With Their Own Payment System

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Dubbed the Pan European Payment System Initiative, or PEPSI, the group has the support of 20 French and German banks, and would handle all forms of cashless transactions. . PEPSI promises to rival not only the two credit card giants, but also other financial technology companies including Google , Apple , Alipay and WeChat Pay. .

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Today In Payments Around The World: IBM Buys Canadian Firm Expertus Technologies; GoJek Unveils GoBiz Plus System For Merchants

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In today’s top payments news around the world, IBM has bought Canada-based Expertus Technologies, while Gojek is rolling out its new GoBiz Plus point-of-sale (POS) offering. Gojek Debuts POS System for Indonesian Merchants That Accepts Cashless Payments. Plus, Bridgetown Holdings is reportedly thinking about a deal with Tokopedia.

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JCB And TECHFUND Partner For Blockchain Payment System Ideas

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Japan-based credit card and payment firm JCB has announced a partnership with tech startup accelerator TECHFUND to explore the idea of a payment system with blockchain options, the company said on Friday (May 15). JCB, one of the biggest credit card operator in Japan, has also worked with blockchain before, partnering with U.S.-based

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Visa Seeks Patent On System To Turn Government Currencies Into Digital Blockchain Versions

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Credit card giant Visa has filed an application for a U.S. patent on a computer system that would convert physical dollars and other fiat currencies into digital versions, complete with denominations and serial numbers and recorded via blockchain. The system would then remove the paper currency from circulation.

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