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Payment Processing

What ISVs still get wrong about PCI DSS 4.0.1

Mike Monocello -
PCI DSS 4.0.1 requirements are already mandatory, and your next assessment won't forgive gaps left over from the old standard.

Choose the right mobile hardware for your healthcare software platform

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Build an adaptive AI maturity model

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Security

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is your cue to check readiness

Jay McCall -
October's spotlight on cybersecurity is a good reason to tighten access controls and update your incident response plan before the holiday freeze.

The operator’s playbook for scaling AI without losing your people

Customer-installed AI tools can now attack your software

How to monetize software in air-gapped environments

Testing should guide AI, not just check its work

Text salting exposes a blind spot in AI email security

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Unattended Payments

Safeguard against unattended payment system security risks

Datacap Systems -
ISVs and VARs can help merchants scale unattended payments by providing robust security solutions that protect data and maximize total profitability.
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How ISVs can help retailers accept online payments with ease

Datacap Systems -
Make online payments easier with flexible, brandable payment links, embedded checkout options, and lightweight website plugins.
Retail

2025 mid-year payment trends: Consumer behaviors are changing

Datacap Systems -
Payment trends gaining momentum in 2025 include contactless payments using stored value cards and greater adoption of alternative payments.
Payment Processing

Choosing the right hardware for outdoor payment terminals and rugged kiosks

Datacap Systems -
Demand is increasing for outdoor payment terminals, and ISVs have an opportunity to provide the weather -resistant, secure, functional systems merchants need.

Featured Guest Columns

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Unattended Payments

Safeguard against unattended payment system security risks

Datacap Systems -
ISVs and VARs can help merchants scale unattended payments by providing robust security solutions that protect data and maximize total profitability.
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Article

How ISVs can help retailers accept online payments with ease

Datacap Systems -
Make online payments easier with flexible, brandable payment links, embedded checkout options, and lightweight website plugins.
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Retail

2025 mid-year payment trends: Consumer behaviors are changing

Datacap Systems -
Payment trends gaining momentum in 2025 include contactless payments using stored value cards and greater adoption of alternative payments.

Operational Trends

Software Testing

Test evidence vs. test activity: What auditors actually want from your automation

James Carpenter -
Running tests isn't the same as proving compliance. Auditors need context on test design, ownership and maintenance too.

Smart trade show moves for software companies on any budget

De-mystifying tech M&A: The ISV and VAR playbook for buying and selling

Testing should guide AI, not just check its work

How small B2B devs can win their first enterprise RFP

Build business continuity into your software. Here’s why and how.

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