August 16, 2013 at 15:47The digest of news from the world of mobile payments # 3
Meanwhile, while Facebook is testing its own payment system , we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the latest news from the world of mobile finance. Read the brightest news of the past week under the cut.
The Mexican online store LINIO has launched its mobile application for owners of Android devices. The application’s functionality allows you to search, view and buy products, receive notifications of new positions of interest and enter into transactions. Purchases are paid using bank cards.
While the application is available to residents of Mexico, but in the near future it is planned to launch in Colombia, Peru and Venezuela. It seems now it’s clear why the application came out only on Android.
German software developer SAP AG announced the acquisition of Hyrbis, a manufacturer of commercial automation software. According to SAP, the joint work of the two companies will allow the quality of customer service to a whole new level due to close communication in real time through any devices and points of interaction.
Hybris also benefits: the company will be able to use the development of SAP to further improve its products. But this is in the future, and while everyone is busy replacing the inscription on the facade of the building and all the employee badges, the name of the company changed to Hybris, An SAP Company .
Net Element International , an e-commerce company, has announced the completion of its integration with Aptito, a cloud-based restaurant platform for TSYS . Aptito’s mobile POS-terminal for tablets combines the functions of a regular payment terminal and mobile orders, social media, loyalty programs, etc.
Now, with just one iPad application, you can select a dish, read comments, make an order and pay by credit card. The main thing is not to be distracted and not to play with Angry Birds.
Affinitas , a Mexican payment solutions provider, in partnership with the Canadian company Swiff, is launching mPOS solutions in Mexico that support NFC chips, PIN codes and signatures. Mobile terminals will be launched under the Mikit brand and will allow you to accept bank cards using mobile devices anywhere.
The American company Blackbaud has launched its own mobile application called MobilePay . The application is available on iOS and Android platforms for non-profit organizations using Blackbaud services.
Using the application and a mobile card reader, Blackbaud customers will be able to accept payments by credit card, each payment is confirmed by the signature of the buyer. As a result, as planned by the company, each payment will be quick and convenient. Even checks are not printed, but are sent to the customer by e-mail.
The mobile operator Orange, together with Visa, is expanding the capabilities of the Orange Money service in Botswana. Since August this year, users of the service got the opportunity to pay for purchases online and offline from their Orange Money account. In order to use the new service, users need to apply for a Visa Orange Money card, which will be linked to the current account upon issue.
Today, most companies are trying to make their customers' lives easier by coming up with centralized payment methods through special wallets. However, not all countries are so advanced, so the Orange decision is justified.
Mexican e-commerce merchant LINIO introduces mobile trading app
The Mexican online store LINIO has launched its mobile application for owners of Android devices. The application’s functionality allows you to search, view and buy products, receive notifications of new positions of interest and enter into transactions. Purchases are paid using bank cards.
While the application is available to residents of Mexico, but in the near future it is planned to launch in Colombia, Peru and Venezuela. It seems now it’s clear why the application came out only on Android.
SAP Bought Hybris E-Commerce Developer
German software developer SAP AG announced the acquisition of Hyrbis, a manufacturer of commercial automation software. According to SAP, the joint work of the two companies will allow the quality of customer service to a whole new level due to close communication in real time through any devices and points of interaction.
Hybris also benefits: the company will be able to use the development of SAP to further improve its products. But this is in the future, and while everyone is busy replacing the inscription on the facade of the building and all the employee badges, the name of the company changed to Hybris, An SAP Company .
Aptito integrates with TSYS
Net Element International , an e-commerce company, has announced the completion of its integration with Aptito, a cloud-based restaurant platform for TSYS . Aptito’s mobile POS-terminal for tablets combines the functions of a regular payment terminal and mobile orders, social media, loyalty programs, etc.
Now, with just one iPad application, you can select a dish, read comments, make an order and pay by credit card. The main thing is not to be distracted and not to play with Angry Birds.
Swiff in partnership with Affinitas will launch Mikit mobile terminal in Mexico
Affinitas , a Mexican payment solutions provider, in partnership with the Canadian company Swiff, is launching mPOS solutions in Mexico that support NFC chips, PIN codes and signatures. Mobile terminals will be launched under the Mikit brand and will allow you to accept bank cards using mobile devices anywhere.
Blackbaud Launches Mobile Credit Card Processing Application
The American company Blackbaud has launched its own mobile application called MobilePay . The application is available on iOS and Android platforms for non-profit organizations using Blackbaud services.
Using the application and a mobile card reader, Blackbaud customers will be able to accept payments by credit card, each payment is confirmed by the signature of the buyer. As a result, as planned by the company, each payment will be quick and convenient. Even checks are not printed, but are sent to the customer by e-mail.
Orange and Visa Launch Mobile Payments in Botswana
The mobile operator Orange, together with Visa, is expanding the capabilities of the Orange Money service in Botswana. Since August this year, users of the service got the opportunity to pay for purchases online and offline from their Orange Money account. In order to use the new service, users need to apply for a Visa Orange Money card, which will be linked to the current account upon issue.
Today, most companies are trying to make their customers' lives easier by coming up with centralized payment methods through special wallets. However, not all countries are so advanced, so the Orange decision is justified.