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Mobile Card Payments available for Tradesmen in South Africa

Concorde Solutions in conjunction with Nedbank Acquiring have launched a GPRS credit and debit card solution aimed at plumbers and other tradesmen

 Image Cape Town, South Africa, 11 June, 2009: Concorde Solutions a provider of world class card payment solutions is delighted to announce the launch of a GPRS card payment solution.

This unique payment solution is aimed at tradesman who require credit or debit card facilities available for their customers for immediate settlement of invoices.

The solution is completely wireless and offers tradesmen portability, automated email transaction reports and real-time web based reporting on all transactions. All transactions are authorized in real-time through the TradeRoot ISO8583 registered switch operated by Concorde Solutions.

The solution was recently purchased by plumbers in Cape Town, Free State and Gauteng. “This product has already been well received in the plumbing industry and we have been taking numerous orders for the solution. Tradesman in particular see extreme value in the ability to process payments immediately after completing work on site” Stated Elliot Bunney, General Manager, Concorde Solutions

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LifePoint


Are you ready for the next generation of medical transaction cards? Do you want to reduce your costs and increase your practice revenue? The LifePoint Terminal is a complete solution replacing the current antiquated card terminals in use in most retail environments while providing sophisticated eCommerce solution that will both save you money and generate extra revenue. Plus it facilitates a complete Health Care program. All transactions are switched by Concorde to Nedbank.

For further information please contact peter@lifepoint.co.za
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Thetha Thetha – Business in a Box: airtime and electricity sales


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BioScience Brands Implement Exact Software


BioScience Brands a leading provider in health & wellness products including the Muscle Science, Bioharmony and Herbology range of products recently purchased Exact Globe the leading ERP package from Concorde Solutions.

The system will enhance the management of their financial, manufacturing and logistics processes. The system is planned to go live in July 2009.
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Thebe Medical Purchase Exact Software


Thebe Medical is dedicated a leading provider of quality medical products to the healthcare industry specializing in urology, respiratory, surgical disposables and specialized emergency equipment purchased Exact software from Concorde Solutions in June 2009. Thebe Medical manufacture, market and distribute medical/surgical equipment and related consumables and customers include hospitals, wholesalers and retail pharmacies.

Thebe Medical is part of the CareCross Health Group and joins other companies in the group to use Exact Software and will utilise the Exact product for finance, logistics and manufacturing processes.
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Nexion revolution enters medical mainstream


Having streamlined the cash flow and accounts administration of 100 medical practices. since inception in 2006, Nexion has entered the healthcare mainstream following its integration with SA’s major practice management software packages – Health Focus, Med-e-Mass and GoodX. Integration with top packages wrests control over cash flow from medical funds. Nexion’s switching and software provider is Concorde Solutions.

A single system for accepting, processing and reconciling all forms of payment, Nexion has the business-transforming effect of speeding up practice cash flow, increasing collections, cutting through admin clutter and, ultimately, giving control over earnings back to doctors. Nexion MD Peter Melchior says the need for an automated, closed-loop payments system has become pronounced of late, as doctors grapple with the burdens of an ever greater need for taking payment at the point of service. “The number of people that have comprehensive medical coverage is diminishing,” he says. “And for the ills that they are covered, medical aids put a limit on the fees that may be claimed, leaving it up to the practitioner to recoup the shortfall. Many patients aren’t covered at all, leaving an even more pressing need for taking payment at the point of service.”
For further information please contact: pmelchior@nexion.co.za 021 510 0232

Exact Software Offers Small Businesses a Simple Solution to Recession Pressures

Business Made Easy Helps Small Businesses Manage Everyday Activities on a Budget

Exact Software has expanded its Exact Business Made Easy solution to the Americas. Business Made Easy gives small businesses the power of the award-winning Exact Synergy software in economical, pre-configured templates that decrease implementation and training requirements. It helps companies manage everyday activities in critical business areas, including accounting, human resources, sales and marketing. Offered at an attractive price point, Business Made Easy can be deployed quickly to help US businesses work through the uncertain economic climate.

Originally designed to help smaller companies meet the same European Union standards as their larger counterparts, the Business Made Easy solution can be adapted to each environment, giving it a competitive advantage over small point solutions that force companies to change the way they operate. Beginning with an in-depth interview with each client, Exact Software pre-configures the solution based on existing business processes. This approach reduces program installation and implementation time as well as fosters high user adoption rates. With seamless integration to Microsoft Office, Business Made Easy allows companies to continue working with their existing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and Outlook email, as well as take advantage of the document security, project management, and team collaboration features found in Exact Synergy. Features include:
  • Tight integration to Exact Software's ERP applications, including Macola, Globe, JobBOSS, Alliance, and MAX
  • Secure document production and control
  • Highly organized project management
  • One-stop shopping for business information
"With our expansion of Business Made Easy to the United States, we're offering small businesses a whole new level of business performance technology that until now was only available to large companies," said Mitch Alcon, President, Exact Software Americas. "These capabilities help small businesses thrive in difficult conditions.”
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Trustwave


Concorde Solutions in their drive to become fully PCI DSS compliant have recruited the services of Trustwave the leading provider of on-demand data security and payment card industry compliance management solutions to businesses and organizations throughout the world.

With cardholder data theft a regular topic in the news and consumer awareness of payment card breaches increases, assuring customers that our organization's secure handling of their personal information is as important as ever. Complying with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a great first step to protecting your business, your customers and your reputation from the repercussions of cardholder data theft.

In addition, as more merchants become aware of this fact, it's ever more important for service providers to differentiate themselves as PCI DSS compliant providers by appearing on the Visa and MasterCard lists of compliant service providers posted on their Web sites.

Concorde one of South Africa’s leading switching companies is on target with Trustwave’s assistance to become fully PCI DSS compliant in the near future. Initial PCI milestones have been met by Concorde and it is expected that the full PCI DSS audit will take place in late 2009.