February 25, 2013
Every mobile network operator in the world will be looking at innovative mobile payment solutions this week at Mobile World Congress (Twitter: #MWC13) in Barcelona. Continue reading
Unlocking the Potential of Mobile Marketing
December 18, 2012
One of the most famous sayings in the marketing industry is attributed to John Wanamaker about a hundred years ago, "Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half." Continue reading
Unwrap Added Value Services for the Holidays
November 20, 2012
It’s hard to not think of the point of sale as a place to pay. But with advanced functionality and processing power, today’s payment devices can deliver more sales opportunities for retailers – particularly at busy seasonal times like the holidays. Continue reading
Bar Codes, Mobile to Mobile Commerce (M2C) and Multipurpose Consumer Payment Solutions
June 13, 2012
(Part 1)
In my role here at VeriFone I see and hear about all sorts of crazy payment ideas. As highlighted in this article from Mobile Commerce Daily, one payment technology that isn’t so crazy is the utilization of bar codes. Continue reading
Mobile Payment’s Coupons and Convenience Factor Not Enough for Some
June 5, 2012
A month ago, I had to make an impromptu trip to North Carolina, in the eastern part of the US. I hastily packed, forgetting both my razor and a stop at the ATM for some cash. The trip took about four hours, and I arrived in time to attend a beloved Aunt's funeral. Continue reading
All Mobile Wallets Converge at the POS
May 14, 2012
Have you heard of the latest wallet? Which one? The NFC one? Or the cloud based?
The one from the web giant, the mobile operator joint venture or the alternative payments giant? Or was it the one from the merchant coalition?
It seems a day doesn’t go by without the announcement of a new mobile wallet scheme that will revolutionize payments and obsolete the leather wallet in the process. Continue reading


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