May 14, 2013
Ask three people which method of payment is more secure--cash, credit or debit--and you’ll likely get three different answers, each offering valid points on why one payment method is more secure than the other. Continue reading
Do Your Customers Ship Their Pants?
May 7, 2013
Unless you’ve made your nest living under a rock the past couple of weeks, you’ve likely come across Kmart’s viral “Ship My Pants” video. Continue reading
Cashless Options for Meeting the Needs of the Unbanked
April 9, 2013
There are already more mobile money accounts in Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania and Uganda than bank accounts. Continue reading
VeriFone SoftPay Helps Celebs Raise Money for Charity
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
Quest for Value in Retail Systems Drives Innovation in Italy
February 21, 2013
With a fragmented localised market, few ‘international’ retailers, and fragile economic climate, Italy is a tough market, with many challenges. In Italy, the top 10 retailers generate only 20% of retail sales compared to 29% in Spain 43% in the UK. 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
Top 5 Tech Tools for Restaurants
January 29, 2013
(Guest post by Ian Said/Ideal Software)
Restaurant businesses have to work harder these days to keep up with the most successful chain restaurants. While large restaurant chains enjoy the benefits of broad customer bases, independent restaurant owners are using a variety of new technologies in order to get ahead. Continue reading


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