April 1, 2013
VeriFone SoftPay doesn't get much public attention. It's the software that powers some of our more popular countertop/portable products such as our VX Evolution line of payment devices. Continue reading
Mobilising European Payments [Infographic]
March 8, 2013
While the US may offer more in terms of mobile payments potential from a pure amount standpoint, let's not forget that Europe's total population is nearly three times the US'. Europe's smartphone penetration is almost double that of the US and Europe has played a key role in bringing payments innovations, like EMV, to the world. Continue reading
Mobile Wallets – Have the Pieces Finally Come Together?
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
Empowering Omni-channel Retail
February 19, 2013
Question: How can I take advantage of today’s mobile-savvy consumer?
It’s a question that we hear from just about every corner of the industry—tradeshows, media, online, customers and end-users alike. The reality is that the retail landscape is changing by the day and merchants are looking for innovative ways to engage with customers. Continue reading
Analyzing the Mobile Payments Analysts
February 1, 2013
So what about this Mobile Payments market? Are you completely on board with the hype, or do you subscribe to the “solution without a problem” view? Obviously we’re very interested in it here at VeriFone and all professional interests aside, I think it’s inevitable. Continue reading
2013: More Bite, Less Bark for Payments in Europe
January 21, 2013
Last year began with much discussion about how payments would shape up in the future. In 2013, European retailers are already making it clear they want to focus less on conversation and much more on action. 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
4 Mobile Payment Options and What You Need to Accept Them
July 23, 2012
Analyst firm Gartner reported the number of worldwide mobile payment users increased 38 percent last year, from just over 102 million to 141 million. Even with this jump, there’s a lot of ground to cover if m-payments are expected to be used by 448 million individuals by 2016 as Gartner also predicts. Continue reading
Mobility in Healthcare
February 2, 2012
It is time for my annual checkup and I cannot help but wonder why my doctor, in whom I place a lot of trust, still chooses to do things the old fashion way. Continue reading
Daily Deal or Delighting Customers?
January 4, 2012
I like daily deals – well, the deal itself. I hate the spam emails that fill up my email box, but that's a story for another blog post. Anyway, I like daily deals and have used them a few times. Continue reading


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