by Angela Guess

A new press release out of the company reports, “In a rapidly evolving FinTech ecosystem, speed, agility, and collaboration are critical. That’s why today First Data, a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, is launching First Data Integrated Solutions Group (ISG), a new business segment focused on expanded software developer tools for integration with First Data’s platforms. With the formation of First Data Integrated Solutions Group, First Data is deepening its engagement with independent software vendors (ISVs), value-added resellers (VARs), software developers, system integrators, and other market participants to expand commerce capabilities around the globe.”

Dan Charron, EVP of Global Business Solutions at First Data, noted, “First Data has a long and established heritage of working with a diverse group of software partners, from leading developers in Silicon Valley to multinational technology companies… The First Data Integrated Solutions Group is an important milestone in our effort to further enhance our market-leading platform and operational processes to better serve partners and clients who have increasingly sophisticated technology needs.”

The release adds, “With support from First Data’s Integrated Solutions Group, partners will be able to easily integrate and certify their solutions with First Data. A full library of easy-to-use integration specifications, allowing developers to securely embed payments and other value-added services into their software applications, will be available as part of First Data’s ISG. Developers can also take advantage of a self-guided certification process or work with First Data specialists for certification assistance.”

Read more at Business Wire.

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