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Supply Chain Management Fuels IoT Investment Boom

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The data, from consulting and advisory firm Forrester Research’s report, “ Internet-Of-Things Spending Forecast, 2017 To 2023 (Global) ,” found that companies will spend $434.9 billion annually to design, plan, build, and run IoT solutions by 2023, an increase from $186.1 billion in 2017. billion in 2017.

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How to Choose the Best Bookkeeping App for Your Business

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Not to mention, different industries have different financial requirements, and in fact, 50% of accounting consultants say complying with ever changing regulations is their biggest challenge. Step 5: Check for compliance with data security best practices and industry standards Your bookkeeping software provider should be PCI DSS compliant.

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Mobile Devices Take On SMB FinTech Functionality, Usability

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Or, vendors package their software in a way that forces them to keep purchasing more software to use in other areas of their business. The smartphone forces solution providers to focus on the intuitiveness of their services for easy use on a mobile device. So they end up with 20 different pieces that are not integrated.”

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ISV vs PayFac: The Similarities and Differences Between Independent Software Vendors and Payment Facilitators

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ISVs create software platforms for various industries, including business management, healthcare, and finance. Now, there are two ways that a software service provider can become a payments provider. Contact us today for a consultation and learn how we can help.

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What Is an ACH Payment Facilitator?

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To learn how Stax Connect can help, contact the team for a consultation now! This provides an additional layer of security. The key lies in having the right PayFac solution that can effectively avoid or mitigate the impact of these challenges.

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