TSYS and Acquirer Systems Launch ASTREX to Simplify EMV Certification Process
July 30 2015 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Simulation tool eliminates time required for
VARs and ISVs to certify EMV solutions, while reducing overall
implementation costs
TSYS® (NYSE: TSS) and Acquirer Systems today announced the
launch of ASTREX, a new testing solution that simplifies the EMV®
certification process for both Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and
Integrated Software Vendors (ISVs). Developers can now use a
streamlined approach to integrate with TSYS’ current testing
environment, where ASTREX provides a robust card brand simulation
tool with real-time results. The efficient testing functionality
cuts EMV certification time in half.
As an EMV payments simulation platform, developers can test a
full range of transactions and network scenarios. This powerful and
comprehensive testing solution eliminates complex integration steps
with its scalability, and also reduces overall EMV implementation
costs. ASTREX gives VARs and ISVs the peace of mind that their POS
solutions will qualify for EMV certification on the first
attempt.
“By using our simulator tool, VARs and ISVs can gain an edge on
the competition by bringing powerful and efficient EMV solutions to
market faster,” said Craig Ludwig, head of product for TSYS’
Merchant Services segment. “This not only allows them to easily
meet the rapidly approaching October 1 EMV liability shift date,
but also affords them the opportunity to offer EMV support to their
merchants in an expedited timeframe — increasing the quality of
their clients’ overall experience.”
The TSYS and Acquirer Systems solution provides VARs and ISVs
with a sustainable method of validating their payments ecosystems
through tests conducted from a familiar, easy-to-use workspace that
requires no further password management or secondary login
information. VARs and ISVs will receive robust support from the
TSYS Developer Services team – both during and after the
integration – to further reduce overall EMV implementation
costs.
“We have worked with TSYS to help eliminate the complexities of
migrating to EMV,” stated Fergal Molloy, chief executive officer of
Acquirer Systems. “ASTREX will simulate all connected debit and
credit card brand networks and provide real-time responses at any
time of day, allowing VARs and ISVs to complete their testing and
validation at a time that best suits their needs.”
For more information, contact the TSYS Developer Services team
at ACQ-developerservices@tsys.com or +1.888.959.2017.
EMV is a registered trademark or trademark of EMVCo LLC in the
United States and other countries.
About TSYS
At TSYS, (NYSE: TSS), we believe payments should revolve around
people — not the other way around. We call this belief
People-Centered PaymentsSM. By putting people at the center of
every decision we make, TSYS supports financial institutions,
businesses and governments in more than 80 countries. Through
NetSpend, a TSYS Company, we empower consumers with the
convenience, security, and freedom to be self-banked. TSYS offers
issuer services and merchant payment acceptance for credit, debit,
prepaid, healthcare and business solutions.
TSYS' headquarters are located in Columbus, Georgia, with local
offices spread across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. TSYS
provides services to more than half of the top 20 international
banks, and has been named one of the 2015 World's Most Ethical
Companies by Ethisphere magazine. TSYS routinely posts all
important information on its website. For more, visit us at
www.tsys.com.
About Acquirer Systems
Acquirer Systems provides best-in-class enterprise test and
validation software, which helps issuers, acquirers, merchants and
switch operators to get their products to the market faster and at
lower cost. The company has a global reputation for excellence and
many of the world's leaders in card payments rely on Acquirer
Systems for leadership in payments testing and card processing.
Acquirer Systems’ clients include blue-chip institutions such as
Bank of America, TSYS, Elavon, Discover, American Express and
Standard Bank of South Africa, amongst a large and growing customer
base. The company has 100+ installations across the United States,
Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Acquirer Systems was
founded in 1997, is privately held, and is headquartered in Dublin,
Ireland.
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TSYS Media RelationsCyle Mims, +1
706-644-3110cylemims@tsys.comorTSYS Investor RelationsShawn
Roberts, +1 706-644-6081shawnroberts@tsys.comorAcquirer
SystemsFergal Molloy, +353 1 6041980CEOfergal@acquirer.com
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