SIA has launched the blockchain infrastructure to enable the "Spunta Banca DLT" application, the initiative promoted by ABI (Italian Banking Association) and coordinated by ABI Lab, which allows the reconciliation of reciprocal accounts among Italian banks through the use of Distributed Ledger Technology.

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today announced it has joined GoDaddy’s growing #OpenWeStand movement, joining over 30 brands in contributing resources, tools and insights to help sustain entrepreneurs and the small and microbusinesses they operate during this challenging time.

It might be a cliche to say “we’re in a uniquely difficult situation” or “these are totally unprecedented times” however, these things are also true. And whilst there is much worry and doom and gloom being shared across the globe, there are some small changes that can be made, that could have a really significant impact.

Tenth Revolution Group, a global leader in cloud talent solutions, today announced the acquisition of Rebura, one of the UK’s fastest-growing Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions providers. As a fully accredited AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and reseller, Rebura works with companies, from start-ups to global finance providers, to help transform their technology landscape by creating and delivering their AWS project roadmap.

MYHSM, the global leader in Payment HSM as a Service, announced today that they have formed a partnership with Advantio that will see the European security consultants and assessors promoting the use of MYHSM's service where this will bring benefits to their clients.

HPDLendScape, a leading secured lending platform vendor, today announces new upgrades to its supply chain finance (SCF) solution. The new enhanced solution will make it simpler and faster for lenders to onboard and support buyers and suppliers, giving businesses more streamlined access to much needed working capital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Less than a month since the introduction of the new £45/€50 contactless limit in the UK and Ireland, Barclaycard, which handles half of all contactless transactions in the UK*, has processed over 7 million contactless payments above the previous limit of £30/€30, and up to the new £45/€50 limit.

This means that up to 7 million additional cardholders have been able to use contactless to make in-store payments, helping to combat the spread of COVID-19.

FSS Technologies, a global payments products and solutions provider and payment processor, announced a collaboration with Fairplay Pay s.r.o. one of the Czech Republic’s newest payments innovators specializing in fair, fast and secure SEPA and domestic transactions for its full-stack online Acquiring suite. Under the umbrella of the partnership, Fair Play will deploy the FSS Payment Gateway and Merchant Hub for secure, online payment processing and transaction settlement.