The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The latest Acronis release, ‘ Cyberthreats Report, H2 2023: Alarming rise in cyberattacks, SMBs and MSPs in the crosshairs ‘, details how organisations experienced a 54 per cent increase in the number of attacks per organisation.

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Payment Savvy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Since the majority of merchant accounts are being opened by ISOs or MSPs, you may already be familiar with these acronyms. From this article, you’ll learn about ISOs and MSPs, their roles in the payments industry, and the advantages of working with a third-party payment processor. ISOs and MSPs – Are They The Same?

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The Paypers

JUNE 8, 2022

Acronis , a cyber protection provider, has debuted a new Advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) pack for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, a solution that shields managed service providers (MSPs) and businesses from data leakage.

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EBizCharge

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Merchant account providers (MSPs) often offer tailored solutions based on the type of business and online transaction volume. It’s important for these businesses to work with experienced MSPs who understand their unique needs to mitigate account closures and additional penalties.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Most large companies use what are called managed service providers (MSPs) to handle the day-to-day operations of certain technological functions of a company, like information technology and networking, servers, storage and help-desk services. The hackers used a unique method to gain access.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The primary targets of the group were managed service providers (MSPs) and government entities. The MSPs, as well as government entities, were active in fields such as healthcare, aviation, insurance, finance, energy, physical locks, and gambling.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

It’s unsurprising, then, that managed service providers (MSPs), which often specialize in providing IT services to their business customers, have been forced to quickly address data management challenges – not only for the MSP itself, but for their clients, too. “It is an industry that is dependent on data,” he said.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 20, 2024

DisputeHelp is the Ideal Solution for Payzli and Their Merchants DisputeHelp provides acquirers and merchant services providers (MSPs) with white-label dispute management solutions for their merchant portfolios. This eliminates the need to leverage services from multiple vendors – saving merchants considerable time and resources.

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Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 9, 2023

ISOs: Bridging Acquirers and Merchants Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) or Merchant Service Providers (MSPs) operate as indispensable intermediaries, bridging the gap between acquirers and merchants. ISO/MSPs provide merchants with dedicated accounts, granting greater control over the payment process.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Information technology (IT) management solutions provider Kaseya, which targets managed service providers (MSPs) with its offerings, is linking up with small and medium-sized business (SMB) accounting firm Xero to help businesses gain greater control over their financial data. The companies said Thursday (Feb.

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The Paypers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

(The Paypers) BIO-key has introduced a Channel Alliance Partner (CAP) program for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Security Integrators, and VARs.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

That’s where the cake-eating challenge really starts to get interesting, and where MSPs can stand out and shine. Having “robustness” in product offerings can help MSPs “differentiate” themselves, Gardner said. Differentiation And Flexibility. However, achieving such a goal requires constant effort.

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Exact Payments

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

What makes PayFacs unique as compared to other MSPs is that they own a merchant payment processing account directly with an acquiring bank. Another differentiator of payment facilitation as compared to other MSPs is that it leverages the software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

In a survey of 1,700 managed service providers (MSPs) that work with a combined 100,000 SMBs, Datto found that 99 percent of respondents agree ransomware attacks will probably pick up this year and next.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With an ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage, the need for MSPs, unified security, and automated platforms to bolster cybersecurity and protect organisations from the ever-evolving threat landscape have never been greater.”

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2019

New Data: Why MSPs Are Staking Their Futures On Value-Added Services. As the end of a decade decorated with payments and commerce innovation looms, Karen Webster lays out the seven trendlines she says will shape the new decade, one that will see yet another massive transformative shift.

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Exact Payments

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Merchant services providers Merchant services providers (MSPs) equip merchants with all the tools they need to start processing card payments. There are several types of MSPs, including independent sales organizations (ISOs) and payment facilitators. Independent sales organizations ISOs are a type of merchant services provider.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

These challenges are especially acute for merchant service providers (MSPs) and the clients they serve. After all, many businesses look first to their MSPs, including acquirers and independent sales organizations, to connect them to the vast and growing digital ecosystem. How To Win The $1.4T Battle For Millennials.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

The money will be used to focus on product development, sales, marketing, and an expansion of its existing Managed Service Providers (MSPs) network, which connects end-users to Mailprotector’s capabilities. Investors at Ballast Point Ventures led a $5 million Series A funding round for the firm, according to a press release.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2017

Technology providers and MSPs working in the retail sector can deliver immediate gains in efficiency, manageability and security with solutions made possible by Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT),” Intel said. Intel pointed to research from Gartner and CompuCom that found 70 percent of all retail breaches happen at the point of sale.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2016

There’s also, Intel said, the benefit of new markets that can open up for conscientious MSPs and firms that can demonstrably protect data and identity assets. The merchant, along with managed service providers, in turn, can monitor and react to data in real time, tailoring rewards and other programs to help boost revenues.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2016

Interestingly enough, certain Money Services Businesses (MSB), non-bank third-party organizations, such as ISOs/MSPs, payment facilitators/payment service providers, data processors and network providers (collectively known as “TPOs”) are not typically subject to adhere to BSA requirements.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

Connor noted that historically, acquiring was centered around indirect sales channels, through independent sales organizations (ISOs) or merchant service providers (MSPs). The shift through the last several decades has been from the ISO to a value-added reseller (VAR) referral relationship — and now, to SaaS companies.

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Evolve Payment

MARCH 21, 2024

Merchant Service Providers (MSPs) Your merchant service provider (MSP) is your dedicated point of contact for anything payment-related. Acting as your primary partner and resource, the MSP simplifies merchant processing by ensuring every other key player is cooperating and working at peak efficiency.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 13, 2015

Through the AlphaHub, connected Banks, Merchants, MSPs and ISOs gain access to any solution provider in the World. This post is part of our live coverage of FinovateSpring 2015. Alpha Payments Cloud is up next, demonstrating its omni-channel solution access platform, AlphaHub.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Research potential partners, including software providers, MSPs, consultants, and others, assessing their reputations, financial soundness, and track records. Conduct a general assessment of risks and opportunities, including an analysis of the cost and impact of not moving forward.

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Ikajo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

On the other hand, PSPs that already leverage a white-label payment system have the flexibility to transition to another white-label payment gateway of their choice to address concerns such as cost-effectiveness, desired features, integration development time, and other requirements that may not be met by their current payment provider.

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Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 5, 2023

ISOs (Independent Sales Organizations) or MSPs (Merchant Service Providers) ISOs, or Independent Sales Organizations , act as intermediaries between merchants and acquirers. Collaborating with acquirers, ISOs facilitate the establishment and management of payment processing systems for merchants.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 13, 2015

So with no further ado, here are the Best of Show winners for FinovateSpring 2015, in alphabetical order: Alpha Payments Cloud , for AlphaHub , its omni-channel solution access platform that helps banks, merchants, MSPs, and ISOs gain access to any solution provider in the world.

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Ikajo

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For instance, ISOs, MSPs, embedded finance providers, cryptocurrency payment platforms, and others. Expand operations scope Established financial technology companies can use PayFac-as-a-Service to broaden their operational reach. This is particularly beneficial for FinTechs specializing in areas beyond payment facilitation.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 8, 2016

About Alpha Payments Cloud’s participation, CEO Oliver Rajic, says, “Working with Wells Fargo allows us to learn from one of the world’s most significant and experienced banks and managed service providers (MSPs) and draw upon its deep knowledge pool to continue to evolve our solution and stay ahead of the game.”.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s a truism that resellers — such as independent sales organizations (ISOs), independent software vendors (ISVs), merchant service providers (MSPs) and acquirers — don’t automate their onboarding processes. Quite simply, merchants will vote with their feet.

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Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the intricate landscape of payment processing, merchants are confronted with a choice between three types of payment processors: Acquirers, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs or MSPs), and Aggregators (PSPs or PayFacs). An ISO is what Visa calls their approved merchant account providers and an MSP is what MasterCard calls them.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

This involves many stakeholders and participants in the digital payments ecosystem, including banks, processors, acquirers, telcos, gateways, merchants, ISOs and MSPs. A key imperative of your fraud management framework must be to understand the risk associated with the channel and product, and deliver with minimal friction.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 27, 2016

AlphaHub is a Payments-as-a-Service platform that enables banks, merchants, managed service providers (MSPs), and internet service providers (ISPs) to access any payment type and any solution provider in the world.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 14, 2016

May 2015 demo : Alpha Payments Cloud showed AlphaHub , its omni-channel solution access platform that helps banks, merchants, MSPs, and ISOs gain access to any solution provider in the world. HQ: Singapore. Founded: 2012. Total funding: $12 million. Demo video ).

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 8, 2016

Alpha Payments Cloud : demoed AlphaHub , its omni-channel solution access platform that helps banks, merchants, MSPs, and ISOs gain access to any solution provider in the world. October: Wins award for the best technical solution in the business & commerce category at the World Summit Award. FinovateSpring 2015.

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