Wednesday, May 19, 2010

TIO to Offer Mobile Bill Payment to Millions of Energy Customers in Northern and Central California



TIO enables energy customers to make bill payments on their iPhone using their credit/debit cards and bank accounts
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TIO Networks Corp., (TSX-V: TNC) (“TIO”), North America’s leading multi-channel expedited bill payment processor today announced that it is launching a mobile bill payment platform that will allow nearly six million energy customers in Northern and Central California to make bill payments by using their mobile phone.
“The TIO Mobile Platform features a simple and fast interface that gives customers real time access to bill information”
“Millions of energy customers in Northern and Central California will soon enjoy the absolute freedom that comes with making mobile payments, anywhere anytime,” said Chris Ericksen, Senior Vice President for TIO Networks. “TIO’s mobile bill payment application will be free to download from Apple’s App Store, and will run on any iPhone OS powered devices such as iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone.”
TIO’s mobile payment platform enables consumers to make expedited payments from their smartphones. The mobile application will allow customers to make payments using their credit or debit cards facilitated with the help of Denver-based IPCommerce (www.ipcommerce.com), a leader in cloud computing payment applications. Customers will also be able to make payments using their bank accounts. It is expected that subsequent versions of the application will include payment types such as PayPal and other electronic payment systems.
Through a contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), TIO’s mobile bill payment services will be offered to energy customers throughout Northern and Central California.
“The TIO Mobile Platform features a simple and fast interface that gives customers real time access to bill information,” said Laurent May, TIO’s vice president of Product Development. “TIO’s innovative platform will enable customers to easily make bill payments using credit cards directly on their smartphone.”
About TIO Networks Corp.
TIO is the leading multi-channel expedited bill payment processor serving the largest Telecom, Wireless, Cable and Utility bill issuers in North America. With over 21,000 endpoints to its processing network, TIO symbolizes fast, convenient and secure access to expedited payment services. www.TIOnetworks.com.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for its adequacy and accuracy.

Contacts

TIO Networks

Media Relations

Behshad Hastibakhsh, 604-298-4636, Ext. 250 or 888-679-3322

pr@TIOnetworks.com

or

Business Development

John Lewis, 416-364-2266 or 877-954-6327

jrlewis@TIOnetworks.com
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TIO to Offer Mobile Bill Payment to Millions of Energy Customers in Northern and Central California



TIO enables energy customers to make bill payments on their iPhone using their credit/debit cards and bank accounts
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TIO Networks Corp., (TSX-V: TNC) (“TIO”), North America’s leading multi-channel expedited bill payment processor today announced that it is launching a mobile bill payment platform that will allow nearly six million energy customers in Northern and Central California to make bill payments by using their mobile phone.
“The TIO Mobile Platform features a simple and fast interface that gives customers real time access to bill information”
“Millions of energy customers in Northern and Central California will soon enjoy the absolute freedom that comes with making mobile payments, anywhere anytime,” said Chris Ericksen, Senior Vice President for TIO Networks. “TIO’s mobile bill payment application will be free to download from Apple’s App Store, and will run on any iPhone OS powered devices such as iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone.”
TIO’s mobile payment platform enables consumers to make expedited payments from their smartphones. The mobile application will allow customers to make payments using their credit or debit cards facilitated with the help of Denver-based IPCommerce (www.ipcommerce.com), a leader in cloud computing payment applications. Customers will also be able to make payments using their bank accounts. It is expected that subsequent versions of the application will include payment types such as PayPal and other electronic payment systems.
Through a contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), TIO’s mobile bill payment services will be offered to energy customers throughout Northern and Central California.
“The TIO Mobile Platform features a simple and fast interface that gives customers real time access to bill information,” said Laurent May, TIO’s vice president of Product Development. “TIO’s innovative platform will enable customers to easily make bill payments using credit cards directly on their smartphone.”
About TIO Networks Corp.
TIO is the leading multi-channel expedited bill payment processor serving the largest Telecom, Wireless, Cable and Utility bill issuers in North America. With over 21,000 endpoints to its processing network, TIO symbolizes fast, convenient and secure access to expedited payment services. www.TIOnetworks.com.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for its adequacy and accuracy.

Contacts

TIO Networks

Media Relations

Behshad Hastibakhsh, 604-298-4636, Ext. 250 or 888-679-3322

pr@TIOnetworks.com

or

Business Development

John Lewis, 416-364-2266 or 877-954-6327

jrlewis@TIOnetworks.com
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Smart Card Alliance Presents 2010 Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards



  
Winners: Bank of America, ViVOtech, Gemalto, and Kelli Emerick



SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(PIN Debit Blog - May 19, 2010) - SMART CARD ALLIANCE 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE - The Smart Card Alliance today announced the winners of its prestigious"Outstanding Smart Card Achievement" (OSCA) awards. The awards were announced during the Smart Card Alliance 2010 Annual Conference, being held this week at the Camelback Marriott Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.

"If one word were to describe our OSCA winners this year, it would be 'innovative,'" said Randy Vanderhoof, executive director of the Smart Card Alliance. "All of our winners have made exciting and groundbreaking contributions to the smart card market this year, from making our payments more secure and convenient, to increasing our national security. We are proud to be able to recognize these achievements and the innovators that made them happen."
Outstanding Issuing Organization

The Outstanding Issuing Organization Award was given to Bank of America for its revolutionary smart card-based two-factor authentication program, SafePass, for online banking. Bank of America's SafePass card is a contact smart card with a display built right into the card. Consumers press a button on the card, and the chip creates and displays a one-time password (OTP) right on the card. By entering the OTP as part of online banking transactions, Bank of America customers get two-factor authentication, providing an extra layer of security when authorizing sensitive transactions.
Outstanding Innovation in Payments Technology

The Outstanding Innovation in Payments Technology Award went to ViVOtech's Citi Tap and Pay NFC Mobile pilot in Bangalore, the largest pilot program of its kind to date. ViVOtech provides an end-to-end solution for consumers equipped with NFC handsets to easily download their credit, debit, prepaid or loyalty cards over the air (OTA) and store them securely on their mobile phones. They can then go to any merchant enabled with a contactless payment reader, select the payment method and just wave their phone at the reader to make a payment. 
Outstanding Innovation in Security TechnologyThe Outstanding Innovation in Security Technology Award was given to Gemalto's Smart Guardian (SG) FIPS, a smart card-based, encrypted USB drive for government employees and/or contractors that often have to handle sensitive or confidential data. Gemalto's SG FIPS USB is a zero-footprint secure flash drive, meaning it is self-contained and does not require any software installations or downloads. It is FIPS-140-2 certified, and meets Military Standard 810-F environmental standards. It also offers additional security and interoperability with federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. 
Outstanding Individual Leadership

The Outstanding Individual Leadership Award went to Kelli Emerick, the executive director of theSecure ID Coalition. Over the last seven years, Ms. Emerick has had a significant impact on the smart card industry, and the efficiency of our government through the use of smart card technology. With her leadership, the smart card industry has provided testimony three times before Congress: the Veterans Affairs committee on card technology; the Homeland Security committee on the subject of RealID and Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI); and the Senate Judiciary committee on biometric cards for identity protection.
A distinguished panel representing practitioners, technology providers and media, all with extensive smart card technology experience and industry visibility, selected the award winners. The jury evaluated all qualified OSCA applications and scored them according to the award criteria and eligibility rules.
Finalists

The Smart Card Alliance also recognized finalists in each of the award categories. 
  • Outstanding Issuer Organization Award finalists: LifeMed Card, Inc., and the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. 

  • Outstanding Innovation in Payments Technology Award finalists: Giesecke & Devrient'sMobile Security Card® RF and HID Global's US Bank PayID card program.

  • Outstanding Innovation in Security Technology Award finalists: the CodebenchPIVCheck Software Suite, and Oberthur Technologies' ID-One™ PIV BIO card. 

  • Outstanding Individual Leadership Award finalists: Paul Contino, vice president of Information Technology, Mount Sinai Medical Center; and Thomas Lockwood, senior technical consultant to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Noblis.

Council Member Recognition

The Smart Card Alliance industry councils have made significant contributions to the smart card industry, a result of the tremendous commitment of the many individuals who participate in and contribute to Council projects. New this year, the Smart Card Alliance celebrated this hard work by recognizing the top three individual contributors in each of the industry councils. They are:
  • Contactless and Mobile Payments Council: Deborah Baxley, Independent; Simon Hurry, Visa, Inc.; and Mohammad Khan, ViVOtech. 

  • Healthcare Council: Paul Contino, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Dale Grogan, LifeMed Card Inc.; and Michael Magrath, Gemalto. 

  • Identity Council: Sal D'Agostino, IDmachines LLC; Gilles Lisimaque, Identification Technology Partners, Inc.; and Neville Pattinson, Gemalto. 

  • Physical Access Council: Sal D'Agostino, IDmachines LLC; Roger Roehr, Roehr Consulting; and Lars Suneborn, Hirsch Electronics. I

  • Transportation Council: Jerry Kane, SEPTA; Mike Nash, ACS, A Xerox Company; and Brian Stein, Independent. 

The Alliance also recognized an "honor roll" for each council, comprised of the individuals who were leading contributors and participants in the council projects and activities. Each honor roll can be found, along with more information about the Smart Card Alliance 2010 Annual Conference, OSCA winners and finalists including past winners, on the Alliance Web site at:http://www.smartcardalliance.org/pages/activities-osca-awards. 
About the Smart Card Alliance

The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for-profit, multi-industry association working to stimulate the understanding, adoption, use and widespread application of smart card technology. 
Through specific projects such as education programs, market research, advocacy, industry relations and open forums, the Alliance keeps its members connected to industry leaders and innovative thought. The Alliance is the single industry voice for smart cards, leading industry discussion on the impact and value of smart cards in the U.S. and Latin America. For more information please visit http://www.smartcardalliance.org.
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203-226-9290

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Smart Card Alliance Presents 2010 Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards



  
Winners: Bank of America, ViVOtech, Gemalto, and Kelli Emerick



SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(PIN Debit Blog - May 19, 2010) - SMART CARD ALLIANCE 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE - The Smart Card Alliance today announced the winners of its prestigious"Outstanding Smart Card Achievement" (OSCA) awards. The awards were announced during the Smart Card Alliance 2010 Annual Conference, being held this week at the Camelback Marriott Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.

"If one word were to describe our OSCA winners this year, it would be 'innovative,'" said Randy Vanderhoof, executive director of the Smart Card Alliance. "All of our winners have made exciting and groundbreaking contributions to the smart card market this year, from making our payments more secure and convenient, to increasing our national security. We are proud to be able to recognize these achievements and the innovators that made them happen."
Outstanding Issuing Organization

The Outstanding Issuing Organization Award was given to Bank of America for its revolutionary smart card-based two-factor authentication program, SafePass, for online banking. Bank of America's SafePass card is a contact smart card with a display built right into the card. Consumers press a button on the card, and the chip creates and displays a one-time password (OTP) right on the card. By entering the OTP as part of online banking transactions, Bank of America customers get two-factor authentication, providing an extra layer of security when authorizing sensitive transactions.
Outstanding Innovation in Payments Technology

The Outstanding Innovation in Payments Technology Award went to ViVOtech's Citi Tap and Pay NFC Mobile pilot in Bangalore, the largest pilot program of its kind to date. ViVOtech provides an end-to-end solution for consumers equipped with NFC handsets to easily download their credit, debit, prepaid or loyalty cards over the air (OTA) and store them securely on their mobile phones. They can then go to any merchant enabled with a contactless payment reader, select the payment method and just wave their phone at the reader to make a payment. 
Outstanding Innovation in Security TechnologyThe Outstanding Innovation in Security Technology Award was given to Gemalto's Smart Guardian (SG) FIPS, a smart card-based, encrypted USB drive for government employees and/or contractors that often have to handle sensitive or confidential data. Gemalto's SG FIPS USB is a zero-footprint secure flash drive, meaning it is self-contained and does not require any software installations or downloads. It is FIPS-140-2 certified, and meets Military Standard 810-F environmental standards. It also offers additional security and interoperability with federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. 
Outstanding Individual Leadership

The Outstanding Individual Leadership Award went to Kelli Emerick, the executive director of theSecure ID Coalition. Over the last seven years, Ms. Emerick has had a significant impact on the smart card industry, and the efficiency of our government through the use of smart card technology. With her leadership, the smart card industry has provided testimony three times before Congress: the Veterans Affairs committee on card technology; the Homeland Security committee on the subject of RealID and Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI); and the Senate Judiciary committee on biometric cards for identity protection.
A distinguished panel representing practitioners, technology providers and media, all with extensive smart card technology experience and industry visibility, selected the award winners. The jury evaluated all qualified OSCA applications and scored them according to the award criteria and eligibility rules.
Finalists

The Smart Card Alliance also recognized finalists in each of the award categories. 
  • Outstanding Issuer Organization Award finalists: LifeMed Card, Inc., and the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. 

  • Outstanding Innovation in Payments Technology Award finalists: Giesecke & Devrient'sMobile Security Card® RF and HID Global's US Bank PayID card program.

  • Outstanding Innovation in Security Technology Award finalists: the CodebenchPIVCheck Software Suite, and Oberthur Technologies' ID-One™ PIV BIO card. 

  • Outstanding Individual Leadership Award finalists: Paul Contino, vice president of Information Technology, Mount Sinai Medical Center; and Thomas Lockwood, senior technical consultant to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Noblis.

Council Member Recognition

The Smart Card Alliance industry councils have made significant contributions to the smart card industry, a result of the tremendous commitment of the many individuals who participate in and contribute to Council projects. New this year, the Smart Card Alliance celebrated this hard work by recognizing the top three individual contributors in each of the industry councils. They are:
  • Contactless and Mobile Payments Council: Deborah Baxley, Independent; Simon Hurry, Visa, Inc.; and Mohammad Khan, ViVOtech. 

  • Healthcare Council: Paul Contino, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Dale Grogan, LifeMed Card Inc.; and Michael Magrath, Gemalto. 

  • Identity Council: Sal D'Agostino, IDmachines LLC; Gilles Lisimaque, Identification Technology Partners, Inc.; and Neville Pattinson, Gemalto. 

  • Physical Access Council: Sal D'Agostino, IDmachines LLC; Roger Roehr, Roehr Consulting; and Lars Suneborn, Hirsch Electronics. I

  • Transportation Council: Jerry Kane, SEPTA; Mike Nash, ACS, A Xerox Company; and Brian Stein, Independent. 

The Alliance also recognized an "honor roll" for each council, comprised of the individuals who were leading contributors and participants in the council projects and activities. Each honor roll can be found, along with more information about the Smart Card Alliance 2010 Annual Conference, OSCA winners and finalists including past winners, on the Alliance Web site at:http://www.smartcardalliance.org/pages/activities-osca-awards. 
About the Smart Card Alliance

The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for-profit, multi-industry association working to stimulate the understanding, adoption, use and widespread application of smart card technology. 
Through specific projects such as education programs, market research, advocacy, industry relations and open forums, the Alliance keeps its members connected to industry leaders and innovative thought. The Alliance is the single industry voice for smart cards, leading industry discussion on the impact and value of smart cards in the U.S. and Latin America. For more information please visit http://www.smartcardalliance.org.
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203-226-9290

dmontner@montner.com

Montner & Associates Tech PR Agency

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TSYS Named ‘Card Processor of the Year’ by Cards International



TSYSCOLUMBUS, Ga. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TSYS (NYSE: TSS) announced today it was named ‘Card Processor of the Year’ by Cards International as part of its 2010 awards. Winners were announced last night at a ceremony in Madrid, and the award was accepted by Kelley Knutson, executive vice president, TSYS International.
“TSYS is extremely proud to accept this award from Cards International”
Will Cain, editor of Cards International at publisher VRL Financial News, said: “As winners of our Card Processor of the Year award for three of the last four years, it is clear the industry regards TSYS as one of the largest and most innovative card processors. TSYS’ strength in the U.S. and its continued commitment to expanding its footprint internationally has marked it out again as the leading business in this field.”
The rationale for the TSYS award was outlined in a statement by the judging panel:
“TSYS, already one of the world’s leading processors, demonstrated its commitment to innovation in 2009 with the introduction of two new card products. It also continued to expand its overseas business in key markets including Brazil and India. TSYS’ Hybrid Card allows credit cardholders to pay now or pay later from multiple checking accounts all on the same card. TSYS also introduced a private label card that can be redeemed for specific products, tracking the barcode data and allowing the issuer to specify which products can be bought with the card, which has obvious social disbursement applications.”
“TSYS is extremely proud to accept this award from Cards International,” said M. Troy Woods, president and chief operating officer of TSYS. “During this period of change, TSYS remains committed to innovation in order to keep our clients at the forefront of the payments market. I am pleased to accept this award on behalf of every TSYS team member, as well as our valued clients, who have contributed to our success as a leading global processor.”
TSYS was shortlisted for the award along with other global processors. The award is based on activities within the last twelve months rather than general excellence. TSYS previously won the award in 2007, in recognition of its successful expansion beyond its home market.
Industry experts on the judging panel included: Francesco Burelli, Deloitte; Robert Courtneidge, Salans; Will Cain, VRL Financial News; Victoria Conroy, VRL Financial News; John Hill, Cards International and David Parker, Polymath Consulting.
About TSYS
TSYS (NYSE: TSS) is one of the world’s largest companies for outsourced payment services, offering a broad range of issuer- and acquirer-processing technologies that support consumer-finance, credit, debit, debt management, healthcare, loyalty and prepaid services for financial institutions and retail companies in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information contact news@tsys.com or log on to www.tsys.com. TSYS routinely posts all important information on its website.
About Cards International
Cards International is part of VRL’s portfolio of information services, providing analysis, insight and intelligence on cards and payments to senior executives within the industry. Reporting on the latest industry news, debates and product innovation, along with comprehensive profiles and interviews with the key industry players, Cards International has become an established global brand for cards and payments news. www.cardsinternational.com
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TSYS Named ‘Card Processor of the Year’ by Cards International



TSYSCOLUMBUS, Ga. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TSYS (NYSE: TSS) announced today it was named ‘Card Processor of the Year’ by Cards International as part of its 2010 awards. Winners were announced last night at a ceremony in Madrid, and the award was accepted by Kelley Knutson, executive vice president, TSYS International.
“TSYS is extremely proud to accept this award from Cards International”
Will Cain, editor of Cards International at publisher VRL Financial News, said: “As winners of our Card Processor of the Year award for three of the last four years, it is clear the industry regards TSYS as one of the largest and most innovative card processors. TSYS’ strength in the U.S. and its continued commitment to expanding its footprint internationally has marked it out again as the leading business in this field.”
The rationale for the TSYS award was outlined in a statement by the judging panel:
“TSYS, already one of the world’s leading processors, demonstrated its commitment to innovation in 2009 with the introduction of two new card products. It also continued to expand its overseas business in key markets including Brazil and India. TSYS’ Hybrid Card allows credit cardholders to pay now or pay later from multiple checking accounts all on the same card. TSYS also introduced a private label card that can be redeemed for specific products, tracking the barcode data and allowing the issuer to specify which products can be bought with the card, which has obvious social disbursement applications.”
“TSYS is extremely proud to accept this award from Cards International,” said M. Troy Woods, president and chief operating officer of TSYS. “During this period of change, TSYS remains committed to innovation in order to keep our clients at the forefront of the payments market. I am pleased to accept this award on behalf of every TSYS team member, as well as our valued clients, who have contributed to our success as a leading global processor.”
TSYS was shortlisted for the award along with other global processors. The award is based on activities within the last twelve months rather than general excellence. TSYS previously won the award in 2007, in recognition of its successful expansion beyond its home market.
Industry experts on the judging panel included: Francesco Burelli, Deloitte; Robert Courtneidge, Salans; Will Cain, VRL Financial News; Victoria Conroy, VRL Financial News; John Hill, Cards International and David Parker, Polymath Consulting.
About TSYS
TSYS (NYSE: TSS) is one of the world’s largest companies for outsourced payment services, offering a broad range of issuer- and acquirer-processing technologies that support consumer-finance, credit, debit, debt management, healthcare, loyalty and prepaid services for financial institutions and retail companies in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information contact news@tsys.com or log on to www.tsys.com. TSYS routinely posts all important information on its website.
About Cards International
Cards International is part of VRL’s portfolio of information services, providing analysis, insight and intelligence on cards and payments to senior executives within the industry. Reporting on the latest industry news, debates and product innovation, along with comprehensive profiles and interviews with the key industry players, Cards International has become an established global brand for cards and payments news. www.cardsinternational.com
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VRL: Two Top Titles For Barclaycard



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VRL: Two Top Titles For Barclaycard

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a record number of entries for the Cards and Payment Europe Awards 2010 (CPE2010), finalists from Russia, Turkey, China, USA and the UK have all won accolades at this prestigious industry event. The CPE2010 Awards was held last night in Madrid, Spain amid two days of keynote speaker addresses and seminars.
“CPE2010 puts a spotlight on the cards industry and we are delighted that once again the awards are proving how innovative, resilient and healthy the cards market is.”
Topping two categories was Barclaycard who scooped top prize in the Best Innovation in a Loyalty Card Programme for its Freedom Card plusBarclaycard Commercial was named Best Commercial Credit Card Issuer. Freedom consumers gain rewards from spending at the Point of Sale (POS) and online with a seamless and direct redemption mechanism at the POS. The Barclaycard Commercial Visa CodeSure card combines a standard Visa corporate charge card with identity protection functionalities that ensure the integrity of transactions.
  • The Editor’s Award winner is SIA-SSB for its outstanding strategy and innovation. SIA-SSB has continued to refocus during the recession to become an all-round payment provider for all players involved in payments.

  • Best New Credit Card Product Launch was won by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, American Express and Union Mobile Pay (China). The launch of the ICBC Mobile Payment American Express Card was the first Chinese dual currency credit card with mobile payment capabilities. 

  • Best Merger or Acquisition Deal went to Metavante-FIS. The acquisition of Metavante by Fidelity Information Services created a new global powerhouse in banking outsourcing, processing and platforms. Turkish bank Finansbank won 

  • Best New Debit Card Product Launch for Cardfinans Nakit, the world’s first debit card with instalment payment. 

  • O2’s prepaid card topped won Best New Prepaid Card Product Launch. 

  • Best New Co-Branded or Affinity Card Product Launch went to the social card of Bashkortostan - a multipurpose card aimed at citizens in the Republic of Bashkortostan giving them access to various privileges.

  • Best Card Processor Of The Year has been awarded to TSYS, 

  • Global Payments won Merchant Acquirer Of The Year and 

  • Obopay was Most Promising New Entrant.



Will Cain, group editor for cards and payments at VRL and chair of the judging panel, said: “CPE2010 puts a spotlight on the cards industry and we are delighted that once again the awards are proving how innovative, resilient and healthy the cards market is.”
For details on the winners and finalists, visit http://www.vrl-financial-news.com

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VRL: Two Top Titles For Barclaycard

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a record number of entries for the Cards and Payment Europe Awards 2010 (CPE2010), finalists from Russia, Turkey, China, USA and the UK have all won accolades at this prestigious industry event. The CPE2010 Awards was held last night in Madrid, Spain amid two days of keynote speaker addresses and seminars.
“CPE2010 puts a spotlight on the cards industry and we are delighted that once again the awards are proving how innovative, resilient and healthy the cards market is.”
Topping two categories was Barclaycard who scooped top prize in the Best Innovation in a Loyalty Card Programme for its Freedom Card plusBarclaycard Commercial was named Best Commercial Credit Card Issuer. Freedom consumers gain rewards from spending at the Point of Sale (POS) and online with a seamless and direct redemption mechanism at the POS. The Barclaycard Commercial Visa CodeSure card combines a standard Visa corporate charge card with identity protection functionalities that ensure the integrity of transactions.
  • The Editor’s Award winner is SIA-SSB for its outstanding strategy and innovation. SIA-SSB has continued to refocus during the recession to become an all-round payment provider for all players involved in payments.

  • Best New Credit Card Product Launch was won by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, American Express and Union Mobile Pay (China). The launch of the ICBC Mobile Payment American Express Card was the first Chinese dual currency credit card with mobile payment capabilities. 

  • Best Merger or Acquisition Deal went to Metavante-FIS. The acquisition of Metavante by Fidelity Information Services created a new global powerhouse in banking outsourcing, processing and platforms. Turkish bank Finansbank won 

  • Best New Debit Card Product Launch for Cardfinans Nakit, the world’s first debit card with instalment payment. 

  • O2’s prepaid card topped won Best New Prepaid Card Product Launch. 

  • Best New Co-Branded or Affinity Card Product Launch went to the social card of Bashkortostan - a multipurpose card aimed at citizens in the Republic of Bashkortostan giving them access to various privileges.

  • Best Card Processor Of The Year has been awarded to TSYS, 

  • Global Payments won Merchant Acquirer Of The Year and 

  • Obopay was Most Promising New Entrant.



Will Cain, group editor for cards and payments at VRL and chair of the judging panel, said: “CPE2010 puts a spotlight on the cards industry and we are delighted that once again the awards are proving how innovative, resilient and healthy the cards market is.”
For details on the winners and finalists, visit http://www.vrl-financial-news.com

Contacts

C8 Consulting

Annette Finch, Media Contact

annette@c8consulting.co.uk

+44-1889-001135
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eMarketer Report Analyzes Online Buying Market in Western Europe

Western Europe Dominates E-Commerce

A new eMarketer report analyzes the online buying market in Western Europe, where France and Germany lead. Full Article





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