November 16, 2001
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, 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 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 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 viewing of recorded transactions and sales; an integrated reporting capability; and sales reports accessible via a Web browser.
The end-to-end 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.
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