Apriva Certifies Ingenicos iWL250 3G Wireless Terminal

pan>)--Apriva, the leading provider of end-to-end wireless transactions,
gateway services, and secure information solutions, announced that it
has certified Ingenicos advanced iWL250 terminal, the first payment
terminal to support 3G connectivity on multiple payment processing
platforms. The terminal is both NFC- and EMV-capable, and meets the
latest PCI PTS version 3.0 security standards. The iWL250 is available
immediately to Aprivas network of over 850 merchant acquirers in the
United States.
“The iWL250 Telium series device is perfectly suited to address
these competitive market conditions and more. We have every expectation
that this terminal will serve the versatile needs of Aprivas customers,
by delivering maximum security and unparalleled performance for years to
come.”
We are very pleased to introduce the iWL250 terminal, which gives
acquirers a viable and innovative product that will serve the needs of
small- and mid-size merchants for many years to come, said Robert
Martin, Aprivas senior vice president for attended merchant solutions.
Apriva is continually looking to complement our industry-leading
terminals portfolio with compelling solutions that enable merchants to
take full advantage of new technology. The addition of the iWL250
terminal illustrates Aprivas commitment to provide the widest selection
of secure, reliable and cost-effective wireless processing technologies
to merchant acquirers and independent sales organizations.
Designed with ease of use and advanced functionality in mind, the iWL250
handheld terminal operates on 3G wireless networks, as well as legacy
infrastructures and multiple payment processing platforms. The terminal
supports traditional magnetic stripe technology, along with emerging EMV
and NFC payment presentation technologies. The device is fully PCI
compliant, and relies on the Telium2 architecture to ensure that
transactions are fast and reliable. In addition, all payment processing
technologies are embedded into the device, eliminating the need for any
expensive hardware upgrades.
Today small and medium size merchants are faced with more complexity
and competitive pressures to be able to engage with the customer and
accept different forms of payment not only at the check-out, but
anywhere they are. Thus, merchant acquirers are under intense pressure
to deliver innovative POS solutions and terminals that are fast, secure,
and completely adaptable to leverage emerging technology, said Rod
Hometh, vice president for market development for Ingenico North
America. The iWL250 Telium series device is perfectly suited to address
these competitive market conditions and more. We have every expectation
that this terminal will serve the versatile needs of Aprivas customers,
by delivering maximum security and unparalleled performance for years to
come.
As Martin explains, the addition of the iWL250 terminal underscores
Aprivas commitment to deliver best-of-breed technology to its customers.
Apriva is working hard to ensure that our customers have access to the
solutions that work best for themtoday and tomorrow, concluded Martin.
As consumers migrate from using traditional magnetic stripe cards to
EMV or NFC, merchants can continue to rely on Apriva to provide the
highest standards of secure wireless processing solutions in the
industry.
For more information on the availability of the iWL250 terminal, please
email pos@apriva.com.
About Apriva
Founded in 1999, Apriva is the leading provider of end-to-end wireless
transactions and secure information messaging solutions that meet the
exacting security and reliability requirements of financial services
providers, government entities and public service sectors. Through its
two operating groups, Apriva Point of Sale (POS) and Apriva Information
Security Systems (ISS), the company offers customers fully-managed,
end-to-end, security solutions that incorporate hardware, software,
network infrastructure and management tools. For more information, visit www.apriva.com.
About Ingenico (ING)
Ingenico (Euronext: FR0000125346 ING) is a leading provider of payment
solutions, with over 17 million terminals deployed in more than 125
countries. Its 3,600 employees worldwide support retailers, banks and
service providers to optimize and secure their electronic payments
solutions, develop their offer of services and increase their point of
sales revenue. More information on www.ingenico.com.

Information Source: Business Wire