Mobile meets retail at recent RAMP conference

by James Wester

Mobile Payments Today chatted with a host of mobile payment companies at the recent RAMP conference. 

Google Wallet expected to launch today

by James Wester

The Google Wallet is finally available for consumers today.

RAMP: The evolution of mobile payments

Among other topics, Oscar Munoz from CHARGE Anywhere discussed the evolution and state of mobile payments at the recent conference in Chicago.

RAMP: Mobile loyalty

Mocapay's Aaron Wald talks about the integration of mobile loyalty and marketing as part of an overall mobile solutions strategy.

RAMP: One-time use payment codes

At the recent mobile payments conference in Chicago, MagTek's Andy Deignan and Mimi Hart talked about the company's Qwick Codes.

RAMP: Mobile card-swiping technology

Lance Ning from ID Tech showed some of his company's mobile swiping technology at the recent mobile payments conference in Chicago. Applications include…

RAMP: PCI compliance with NFC devices

At the recent mobile payments conference in Chicago, Brad Cyprus with Vendor Safe talked about how retailers can stay right with security guidelines when it…

PayPal demos its offline strategy

by James Wester

PayPal gives merchants a sneak peak at how it plans to take on the offline world.

What is a mobile payment? [Infographic]

There's a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion being sown about mobile payments. (Even by well-meaning news organizations and reputable tech…

Consumers ready, but merchants see complications with mobile payments

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

As mobile payments develop, consumers may be ready, but some merchants see headaches and costs.

Global Bay, Epicor partner on mobile retail software suite

September 6, 2011

Epicor Software Corporation, a provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, and Global Bay…

Ubox makes mobile vending machines a reality in China

September 5, 2011

Asian tech blog Penn Olson has a post on Ubox, a Chinese app that lets consumers make purchases at vending machines using their mobile phones. The apps are…

Webinar to explore payment security and tokenization

September 1, 2011

A webinar entitled "Bridging People and Payments through Mobile: How tokenization can enhance convenience and security for POS, Online and ATM transactions,…

As Seen on TV is now seen on mobile devices

September 1, 2011

"As Seen on TV" may no longer be an accurate moniker.

ERPLY joins crowded mobile POS field

August 22, 2011

As if there weren't enough options for a mobile POS system, the market has welcomed one more competitor. ERPLY, a provider of cloud-based POS and retail…

Narian releases suite of NFC tools for merchants

Narian Technologies looks to provide retail, restaurants with tools to leverage NFC on mobile devices.

Visa to push EMV in US to encourage mobile payment adoption

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Credit card company launches merchant, acquirer initiatives to spur adoption of card technology, mobile payments.

Cabela's launches iPhone, Android shopping apps

August 1, 2011

Cabela's, an outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, has announced the launch of its iPhone and Android rich app to complement its mobile-optimized…

Webinar Roundtable: How Mobile Will Re-invent Retail & Dining

Mobile technology is prompting fast and furious change in the worlds of retail and foodservice.

Gartner: Mobile payments to grow, but more slowly than expected

July 20, 2011

In a new report published by research firm Gartner Inc., mobile payments are predicted to see significant gains, but they may not be as big, or come as…