LinkPoint International and Cardservice International Introduce Virtual LinkPoint for Palm OS.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2001 MOORPARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2001 Online Merchants Can Now Process Transactions Securely With Palm OS Wireless Handheld Devices LinkPoint International, Inc., a premier provider of traditional and Internet payment processing applications, and credit card transaction processor Cardservice International, in alliance with Palm, Inc., a leading provider of handheld computers A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. , have introduced the Virtual LinkPoint(R) for the Palm OS(R) platform, a new software application that lets merchants process online credit card transactions using wirelessly enabled Palm Powered(TM) handheld computers. Virtual LinkPoint for the Palm OS takes LinkPoint International's technology, versatility and performance to new heights by transforming wireless-enabled handheld devices, such as Palm(TM) VII series handheld computers, into virtual credit card payment processing terminals. Virtual LinkPoint for the Palm OS combines the reliabilities and securities of the LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway -- the company's state-of-the-art online transaction processing See transaction processing and OLCP. system -- with the mobility of an integrated wireless handheld device. "Virtual LinkPoint for the Palm OS is another example of our commitment to provide merchants with the maximum in technology, service and reliability," said Caesar Caesar (sē`zər), ancient Roman patrician family of the Julian gens. There are separate articles on its two most distinguished members, Julius Caesar and Augustus. Berger, president of LinkPoint International. "Online merchants will now enjoy greater convenience, along with the highest levels of security and performance available in online transaction processing." "We have tens of thousands of e-commerce and mobile merchants," said John Burtzloff, Cardservice International's senior vice president of Sales. "Virtual LinkPoint for the Palm OS enables these merchants on the go to enter orders and process credit card transactions wherever they have a wireless connection, with a minimal investment in point-of-sale hardware or software." Burtzloff adds that a major benefit of wireless terminals "is that merchants will be able to receive the lowest-possible discount rate with this secure wireless solution." "LinkPoint has done extremely valuable work to introduce another first for e-commerce that will help make transactions even simpler for merchants and customers," said Dennis Burns, director, business development, Wireless Enterprise Channels and Alliances, at Palm, Inc. "Cardservice International has one of the largest merchant sales organizations in the country. We are especially excited that the Cardservice sales team will carry the Palm VIIx, as this team actively sells the secure wireless payment processing solution to its vast merchant base." Features of Virtual LinkPoint for the Palm OS include wireless/Internet fraud protection; connection to the Internet where wireless service is available; real-time recordkeeping; chronological chron·o·log·i·cal also chron·o·log·ic adj. 1. Arranged in order of time of occurrence. 2. Relating to or in accordance with chronology. viewing of recorded transactions and sales; an integrated reporting capability; and sales reports accessible via a Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . The end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. also features multiple operating modes, including an instructional mode for first-time users and a standard operating mode for advanced users; a transaction storage capability, which enables merchants to continue to process orders while outside of the wireless coverage area; and quick access to frequently asked questions (FAQs), e-mail support and customer service contact information. About LinkPoint International, Inc. Established in 1994, LinkPoint International, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and supports comprehensive, integrated data solutions for payment transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. in both traditional and online marketplaces. The company's point-of-sale hardware products include the LinkPoint 3000 terminal, PrintPoint 3000 printer, LinkPoint AIO See all-in-one. , a state-of-the-art terminal/printer combination and BankPoint PIN pad. The company's LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway is a state-of-the-art system for online transaction processing, composed of four unique payment interfaces -- Virtual LinkPoint, LinkPoint Basic, LinkPoint Select API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. and LinkPoint VirtualCheck. The company's newest innovation, Virtual LinkPoint for the Palm OS platform, is a software application that enables online transaction processing via wirelessly enabled handheld devices, such as the Palm VII The Palm VII product family consisted of two products, the Palm VII and the Palm VIIx Palm Pilots. These were produced by Palm, Inc., before it was split into PalmOne and PalmSource. They had antennas for wireless data communication on the Mobitex network under the now defunct Palm. series handheld computers. LinkPoint International markets its products through direct sales. The company's domestic and international distribution channels include financial institutions, payment processors and other system integrators See systems integrator. or resellers. For more information, visit www.linkpoint.com. About Cardservice International, Inc. Headquartered in Moorpark, Cardservice International provides a wide range of noncash transaction processing options to local, regional and national traditional and Internet businesses. With more than 125 million transactions annually -- from point-of-sale credit card processing to e-commerce solutions -- Cardservice International is recognized as a leader in electronic commerce and payment services. Established in 1988, the company processes every type of electronic payment method, including credit, debit A monetary amount that is subtracted from an account balance. A debit from one account is a credit to another. See credit. , electronic benefits transfer and electronic checks. In addition, Cardservice offers popular point-of-sale hardware and software for brick-and-mortar and Internet payment acceptance. To prevent and monitor fraudulent The description of a willful act commenced with the Specific Intent to deceive or cheat, in order to cause some financial detriment to another and to engender personal financial gain. activities, Cardservice International has one of the largest chargeback Chargeback The charge a credit card merchant pays to a customer after the customer successfully disputes an item on his or her credit card statement. Notes: Customers dispute charges to their credit card usually when goods or services are not delivered within the and loss prevention departments in the industry. Cardservice supports its merchants with customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in 140 languages and dialects. First Data Corp., a global leader in electronic commerce and payment services, holds a 50% equity position with Cardservice. For more information about Cardservice International, visit cardservice.com. Palm OS is a registered trademark and Palm is a trademark of Palm, Inc. |
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