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As Technology Evolves, So Does the Need for Quality Assurance

As the industry witnesses constant innovation and the introduction of new solutions, QA capabilities have become table stakes for ensuring the smooth functioning of consumer-facing and back-end technology. Whether rolling out new capabilities, maintaining existing solutions, or testing hypotheses, technological advances have introduced new channels that require rigid testing.

A Major Impact on the Industry: W. Capra Announces Plans to Acquire Impact 21

W. Capra, the leading professional services firm in commerce,  technology, and consumer programs and Impact 21, a globally recognized business transformation firm with a rich history of empowering businesses to drive results through people, systems, processes and data – announced they have signed a letter of intent for W. Capra...

The Urgency of PCI 4.0 – What Every Business Needs to Know

When talking PCI, it’s tempting to look at the numbers: PCI 4.0 introduces 53 new requirements that apply to all entities and 11 additional requirements that apply to service providers. 13 of these new requirements become effective immediately after March of this year. What the numbers won’t tell you, however,...

Streamline Your Business Operations with AI

In today’s world, our AI models are trained by large amounts of data. When used strategically, these models can present businesses with tremendous opportunities to streamline operations, and these opportunities extend far beyond what LLMs alone can enable.

Is EV the only alternate fuel solution?

Electric vehicles continue to dominate the news cycle related to an anointed shift away from liquefied fuels; over the next decade, the energy grid in the United States could see significant strain because of the country’s push for EV adoption coming faster than the grid can handle.

What does it take to be a successful Merchant of Record?

Many enterprise merchants in recent years, in particular QSR chains and Convenience & Energy Retailing companies, have become the Merchant of Record (MoR) for their franchisees. In an earlier article, we explained what it means to be a Merchant of Record. Here, we’ll explain the profile of companies that might...

Retail Economics Are Changing – Are You?

Advertisers are increasingly redirecting their funds from traditional publishers to retailers that are serving as publishers— and this trend is only projected to continue, with retail media spending likely to double in the next four years.

Should You Be Installing a Retail Charge Point Network?

As EV adoption continues to rise, retailers who own real estate face a critical decision on whether, and how, to implement a charge point network. Often described as a nexus of charge points that enables EV owners to charge their vehicles, track which charge points they engage with, and predictably...

When Should a Merchant Be Merchant of Record?

The biggest benefit to becoming the Merchant of Record is the opportunity to optimize payment operations and standardize the customer experience. As technology has evolved, so has the need to optimize transaction flows across channels of commerce, control costs, and improve resiliency.

How does Artificial Intelligence fit into my business? 

Even without a full-blown AI usage program, giving employees clear direction on where and how AI can be used within your company is crucial. Concerns about consumer privacy, business trade secrets, non-disclosure agreements, the use of copyrighted information, and even the accuracy of ChatGPT’s output need to be addressed in...

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