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<title>CommerceGate Online Credit Card Processing News</title>
<description>The latest news from CommerceGate, leading US and EU Online Payment Processor</description>
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        <title>Best iPhone apps for internet merchant account holders</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders with an iPhone can use the handheld gadget to help them run their online store more efficient and effectively, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/best-iphone-apps-for-internet-merchant-account-holders$19621722.htm</link>
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        <title>Expert: Avoid losing customers at online payment processing stage</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Once online firms have encouraged consumers to browse the site and commit to buying, they must ensure that business is not lost at the online payment processing stage.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/expertavoid-losing-customers-at-online-payment-processing-stage$19620512.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retailers 'should partner with high street stores'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Firms running internet merchant accounts should look into partnerships with high street retailers, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retailersshould-partner-with-high-street-stores-$19620530.htm</link>
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        <title>Visa online payment processing called for in Bali</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Tour operators in Bali are calling for an online payment processing system to be set up to allow visitors to pay for their visas over the internet, it has been reported.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/visa-online-payment-processing-called-for-in-bali$19617648.htm</link>
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        <title>More consumers 'prepared to pay for online content'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>More consumers are prepared to use online payment processing to pay for content than previously thought, a survey has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/more-consumersprepared-to-pay-for-online-content-$19619257.htm</link>
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        <title>UK gov't to tackle cybercrime</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The government has set up a specialist cyber enforcement team to aid the fight against fraudsters who target those using online credit card processing and other internet users.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/uk-gov-t-to-tackle-cybercrime$19616710.htm</link>
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        <title>Smartphone security market 'will increase alongside their use'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>With smartphones being used for an increasingly wide range of purposes, including online payment processing and finding local services, the need for improved security for the handheld gadgets will also grow.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/smartphone-security-marketwill-increase-alongside-their-use-$19615399.htm</link>
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        <title>Different browsers useful for different purposes, IT commentator says</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People organising their online billing solutions could look to a different browser than a consumer using credit card processing for a purchase, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/different-browsers-useful-for-different-purposesit-commentator-says$19615122.htm</link>
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        <title>Retailers warned not to ignore Twitter</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account operators are being warned against ignoring Twitter, even if they are unsure of diverting resources towards social networking.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/retailers-warned-not-to-ignore-twitter$19613597.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce firms 'must embrace social media'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce businesses should embrace social media sites, as a survey has revealed that more than half of shoppers have connected with retailers through the likes of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-firmsmust-embrace-social-media-$19612599.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retailers should be responsible for safe shopping, consumers say</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account operators should be the ones to take charge of making online shopping safer, according to a new report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retailers-should-be-responsible-for-safe-shoppingconsumers-say$19611640.htm</link>
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        <title>New credit card processing 'biggest online fraud threat'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>New online credit card processing registrations are the biggest source of security risk, according to research into online banking.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/new-credit-card-processingbiggest-online-fraud-threat-$19610011.htm</link>
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        <title>Mobile credit card processing 'could become more popular'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Mobile credit card processing could become a more common type of transaction, as Brits increasingly turn to their handheld devices to browse the internet.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mobile-credit-card-processingcould-become-more-popular-$19610061.htm</link>
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        <title>Use of mobile online billing solutions to grow, report shows</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The 17 per cent of adults currently using mobile banking services such as online billing solutions and Direct Debit payment processing is set to increase to 22 per cent over the next 12 months, a new report has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/use-of-mobile-online-billing-solutions-to-growreport-shows$19610493.htm</link>
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        <title>Several security layers 'essential for all'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>There will always be new ways for cyber criminals to target people, so having several layers of security in place is vital, especially when utilising online payment processing.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/several-security-layersessential-for-all-$19607172.htm</link>
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        <title>PayPal suspends Indian payments</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>PayPal has put a hold on local bank transfers and payments to and from India amid enquiries from regulators in the country that personal payments could constitute remittances.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/paypal-suspends-indian-payments$19607788.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce retailers advised over 'spirit' of customer data laws</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>A significant proportion of US online retailers could be guilty of going against 'the spirit of the law' when it comes to making use of consumer data.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-retailers-advised-overspiritof-customer-data-laws$19605205.htm</link>
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        <title>Expert: Ecommerce will boom in 2010</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce is growing in Africa as legislation and access to the internet improves, a resident has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/expertecommerce-will-boom-in-2010$19604334.htm</link>
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        <title>Dubai organisations launch online payment processing system</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Two leading Dubai financial organisations have joined forces to launch online payment processing to help customers.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/dubai-organisations-launch-online-payment-processing-system$19604328.htm</link>
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        <title>Social networking and images 'key to boosting ecommerce'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing companies should use social networking websites and good-quality photographs to boost their customer base, an expert has claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-networking-and-imageskey-to-boosting-ecommerce-$19602126.htm</link>
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        <title>Online fraudsters use Valentine's Day to get cash</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet fraud is predicted to rise ahead of Valentine's Day, as people are approached by others on dating websites who use online payment processing to scam customers.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-fraudsters-use-valentine-s-day-to-get-cash$19602120.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce benefits as UK high streets suffer slow start to 2010 </title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce sales have continued to grow in the UK, though the British high street continues to suffer, new figures show.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-benefits-as-uk-high-streets-suffer-slow-start-to-2010-$19605212.htm</link>
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        <title>Investing in ecommerce strategy 'will lead to success'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online have been advised to ramp-up their efforts in order to win and keep shoppers.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/investing-in-ecommerce-strategywill-lead-to-success-$19600904.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet merchants 'get product recommendations wrong'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Those using online payment processing are more dissatisfied with the product recommendations they receive from internet merchants than previously, according to a new report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-merchantsget-product-recommendations-wrong-$19599366.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing through Facebook 'will not take off'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The likes of Facebook, Gmail and iTunes will not success in the world of online payment processing, according to one marketing commentator.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-through-facebookwill-not-take-off-$19597023.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce trends for 2010</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers operating ecommerce sites and accepting credit cards online should ensure they are taking on new ideas this year in order to stay ahead of the game, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-trends-for-2010$19594107.htm</link>
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        <title>Brits are biggest online payment processing users in Europe</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People in Britain use online payment processing more than any other country in Europe, a new study has shown.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/brits-are-biggest-online-payment-processing-users-in-europe$19591605.htm</link>
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        <title>Google Chrome users rewarded for reporting bugs</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Those who use the new Google Chrome browser for things such as online payment processing are being offered financial rewards for reporting bugs in the software.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/google-chrome-users-rewarded-for-reporting-bugs$19590417.htm</link>
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        <title>Majority of retail sales 'online influenced' by 2020</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Most retail sales will be influenced by technology such as online payment processing over the next decade, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/majority-of-retail-salesonline-influencedby-2020$19592075.htm</link>
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        <title>Online billing solutions 'will become more popular'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>As people realise that the digital age can save them money, things such as online payment processing are set to become more popular, one finance expert has predicted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-billing-solutionswill-become-more-popular-$19589659.htm</link>
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        <title>Online fraudsters 'more sophisticated'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online fraudsters are getting more sophisticated in their attacks, one information security expert warns.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-fraudstersmore-sophisticated-$19588987.htm</link>
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        <title>Organic website ranking is 'more trustworthy'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce customers find Google organic search results more trustworthy than paid-for search listings, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/organic-website-ranking-ismore-trustworthy-$19586551.htm</link>
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        <title>Online fraudsters 'create fake iPad websites'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online fraudsters are setting up websites posing as legitimate ecommerce businesses in an effort to exploit the furore surrounding the release of the iPad touch, consumers have been warned.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-fraudsterscreate-fake-ipad-websites-$19587461.htm</link>
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        <title>Will Asda overcome Tesco online?</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Asda will overtake Tesco.com online within the next six months, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/will-asda-overcome-tesco-online-$19582989.htm</link>
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        <title>3-D Secure online payment processing protocol 'unsound'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The online 3-D Secure online payment processing system adopted by many banks for their websites is encouraging risky consumer behaviour, according to new research.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/3-d-secure-online-payment-processing-protocolunsound-$19583883.htm</link>
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        <title>Woolworths' online sales increase by 41 per cent</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Woolworths' online sales increased by 41 per cent during the first half of the year, according to the company's latest financial results.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/woolworthsonline-sales-increase-by-41-per-cent$19581840.htm</link>
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        <title>UK online billing solutions 'lag behind Europe'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>British consumer use of online payment processing to pay bills is lower than other European countries, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/uk-online-billing-solutionslag-behind-europe-$19583887.htm</link>
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        <title>Tpad adopts new online payment processing platform</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Tpad is set to launch a new online payment processing platform to enhance customer billing options.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/tpad-adopts-new-online-payment-processing-platform$19580644.htm</link>
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        <title>Calls for agencies to implement online payments</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Companies that accept credit cards online should not charge a &amp;quot;convenience&amp;quot; fee because they are counterintuitive.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/calls-for-agencies-to-implement-online-payments$19578069.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce success 'boosted by search strategy'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce business success online is often determined by a company's search strategy, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-successboosted-by-search-strategy-$19581090.htm</link>
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        <title>Rise in online transaction fraud reported in US</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online transactions are being used as a platform to commit payments fraud against a number of companies, with 2009 seeing a rise in related incidents.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/rise-in-online-transaction-fraud-reported-in-us$19577839.htm</link>
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        <title>Nielsen's UKOM 'will help ecommerce advertiser targeting'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>UKOM will give ecommerce advertisers the tools they need to target online consumers, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/nielsen-s-ukomwill-help-ecommerce-advertiser-targeting-$19576793.htm</link>
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        <title>US county treasurers turn to online billing solutions</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Treasurers in the Canadian city of Vancouver could soon be able to accept credit cards online as a way of receiving property taxes.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/us-county-treasurers-turn-to-online-billing-solutions$19578042.htm</link>
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        <title>Growth for online retail in '09 will continue in '10</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The online retail market grew by 14 per cent in 2009, according to new figures, marking success for websites utilising online payment processing solutions.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/growth-for-online-retail-in09-will-continue-in10$19575242.htm</link>
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        <title>Russian Railways adopts online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Russian Railways has adopted an online payment processing system and e-ticketing system for the benefit of customers.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/russian-railways-adopts-online-payment-processing$19573395.htm</link>
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        <title>Surge in online payment processing use in Dubai, figures show</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>There has been a surge in the use of online payment processing in Dubai, according to the government online information portal.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/surge-in-online-payment-processing-use-in-dubaifigures-show$19575547.htm</link>
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        <title>ICO data breach fine 'will encourage greater focus on security'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) data breach fine is a &amp;quot;necessary step&amp;quot; to encourage companies to focus more on information security, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ico-data-breach-finewill-encourage-greater-focus-on-security-$19572475.htm</link>
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        <title>UK businesses 'settle late bills quicker' in December '09</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses are settling their late bills quicker than 12 months ago, according to new data.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/uk-businessessettle-late-bills-quickerin-december09$19570090.htm</link>
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        <title>SDL enhances ecommerce product range with acquisition</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>SDL has enhanced its ecommerce product range following the acquisition of multilingual marketing provider Fredhopper.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/sdl-enhances-ecommerce-product-range-with-acquisition$19571564.htm</link>
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        <title>PCI DSS compliance 'key to data breach protection'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Firms have been urged to ensure that compliance to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is maintained throughout their business.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/pci-dss-compliancekey-to-data-breach-protection-$19573076.htm</link>
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        <title>YouTube launches online payment processing for movies</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>YouTube is set to introduce online payment processing technology onto its website, allowing customers to pay to watch videos online.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/youtube-launches-online-payment-processing-for-movies$19570506.htm</link>
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        <title>CPP: 32% of Brits targeted by credit card fraudsters online</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Nearly a third of people that are victims of credit or debt card fraud are targeted online, according to new research.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/cpp32of-brits-targeted-by-credit-card-fraudsters-online$19567353.htm</link>
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        <title>CompSource adopts online payment processing system</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>US-based CompSource has integrated a third party payment processing platform into its ecommerce website to improve the customer shopping experience.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/compsource-adopts-online-payment-processing-system$19565194.htm</link>
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        <title>Is Facebook planning online payment processing launch?</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is set to be adopted by Facebook, enabling the social networking site to expand its operations over the coming years.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/is-facebook-planning-online-payment-processing-launch-$19564723.htm</link>
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        <title>African ecommerce assessment tool wins IBM award</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>An award-winning toolkit developed by South African researchers has been designed to help small African organisations to assess their suitability for ecommerce.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/african-ecommerce-assessment-tool-wins-ibm-award$19565200.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment security 'still concerns shoppers'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Websites that accept credit cards online may not be doing enough to reassure customers about security concerns, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-securitystill-concerns-shoppers-$19562302.htm</link>
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        <title>Hybris intuitive ecommerce platform selected for u-rooms.com</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Multi-channel software vendor Hybris has been selected as the ecommerce platform for u-rooms.com, which will be launched by March 2010.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/hybris-intuitive-ecommerce-platform-selected-for-u-rooms-com$19563867.htm</link>
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        <title>Growing numbers of Pennsylvania taxpayers opt for online payments</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Increasing use of online payment processing by Pennsylvania residents to pay their taxes has helped the state to reduce its spending on paper materials.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/growing-numbers-of-pennsylvania-taxpayers-opt-for-online-payments$19562662.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retail continues to grow at 'record-breaking pace' in Q4'09</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The online retail segment continues to grow, according to new data, which could be come as good news for businesses investing in online billing solutions.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retail-continues-to-grow-atrecord-breaking-pacein-q4-09$19560079.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce platform to enable 'easy Twitter apps integration'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>A new ecommerce platform enabling retailers to sell their Twitter apps has been made available by oneforty for Alpha testing.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-platform-to-enableeasy-twitter-apps-integration-$19559797.htm</link>
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        <title>National UK helpline to help tackle online payment fraud</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce businesses suffering online payment processing security breaches are set to benefit from the nationwide launch of the UK Action Fraud helpline.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/national-uk-helpline-to-help-tackle-online-payment-fraud$19557557.htm</link>
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        <title>CVS/Pharmacy launches dedicated beauty ecommerce site</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Shoppers taking advantage of online payment processing to buy products on beauty360.com will also be able to purchase medicinal goods from cvs.com using the same internet shopping basket.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/cvs-pharmacy-launches-dedicated-beauty-ecommerce-site$19560076.htm</link>
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        <title>Republic order value boosted by new ecommerce technology</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>A new ecommerce technology adopted by fashion retailer Republic has boosted online payment processing order value by 22 per cent.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/republic-order-value-boosted-by-new-ecommerce-technology$19557196.htm</link>
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        <title>ICO to fine up to &Acirc;&pound;500k for online payment security breaches</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce firms are set to come under even more pressure to ensure that their online payment processing systems are secure.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ico-to-fine-up-to-500k-for-online-payment-security-breaches$19557550.htm</link>
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        <title>City of Tonkawa unveils online payment processing solution</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The city of Tonkawa in Oklahoma has launched a new online billing solution to help residents fulfill their public service obligations.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/city-of-tonkawa-unveils-online-payment-processing-solution$19555085.htm</link>
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        <title>SEO and payment processing systems 'boost online sales'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Search engine optimisation (SEO) is key to ecommerce success for retailers, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/seo-and-payment-processing-systemsboost-online-sales-$19554775.htm</link>
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        <title>Heartland to pay Visa $60m for payment processing breach</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Heartland Payment Systems is set to pay back $60 million (&amp;#163;37 million) to Visa following losses incurred in the 2008 criminal breach.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/heartland-to-pay-visa60m-for-payment-processing-breach$19552626.htm</link>
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        <title>Target set to launch improved ecommerce site</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Retailer Target is set to launch a new and improved ecommerce site with a number of partner vendors, it has been revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/target-set-to-launch-improved-ecommerce-site$19555088.htm</link>
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        <title>Retailers not keeping pace with 'consumer payment processing demands'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers are not keeping pace with consumer demand for new technologies, such as high risk payment processing solutions, according to new research.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/retailers-not-keeping-pace-withconsumer-payment-processing-demands-$19552153.htm</link>
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        <title>Will 2010 malware threat strengthen case for online billing solutions?</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The case for online billing solutions could become stronger, with analysts forecasting that the malware threat to users will increase in 2010.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/will-2010-malware-threat-strengthen-case-for-online-billing-solutions-$19549852.htm</link>
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        <title>US credit and debit card fraud 'on the rise'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>There has been an increase in the number of cases of credit and debit card fraud that the US banking industry has had to deal with, according to a new survey.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/us-credit-and-debit-card-fraudon-the-rise-$19552559.htm</link>
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        <title>Cobb County unveils new online payment processing solution</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>A new online payment processing solution has been launched in Cobb County, Georgia to enhance law enforcement services.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/cobb-county-unveils-new-online-payment-processing-solution$19549848.htm</link>
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        <title>Online billing solutions market growing, according to report</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Alternative online billing solutions are becoming increasingly popular methods of making online purchases, according to new research.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-billing-solutions-market-growingaccording-to-report$19549553.htm</link>
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        <title>Winery search engine introduces new online reservation system</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Winery search engine VinoVisit is set to introduce a new online billing solution enabling customers to make winery bookings online.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/winery-search-engine-introduces-new-online-reservation-system$19547001.htm</link>
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        <title>Dominos sees success with online payment processing in 2009</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Dominos nearly doubled its online sales in 2009, with customers opting to pay for pizza orders by taking advantage of debit or credit card processing.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/dominos-sees-success-with-online-payment-processing-in-2009$19547324.htm</link>
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        <title>Financial life is 'difficult to imagine without online billing solutions'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>A paperless financial lifestyle built around direct merchant accounts and online payment processing is difficult to come back from, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/financial-life-isdifficult-to-imagine-without-online-billing-solutions-$19547322.htm</link>
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        <title>Orissa gears up for energy online billing solutions launch</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Energy customers in Orissa, India will soon benefit from online payment processing when paying their bills, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU).</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/orissa-gears-up-for-energy-online-billing-solutions-launch$19542494.htm</link>
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        <title>Have online Boxing Day sales set the standard for 2010?</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Boxing Day online sales may have set the standard for the rest of 2010, it has been claimed, having smashed previous records.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/have-online-boxing-day-sales-set-the-standard-for-2010-$19542490.htm</link>
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        <title>SMEs experience upturn in Christmas orders online, poll shows</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have experienced an upturn in turnover and order volumes over the Christmas period, according to a poll.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/smes-experience-upturn-in-christmas-orders-onlinepoll-shows$19541894.htm</link>
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        <title>Dawn of the smartphone heralds 'era of mobile online billing solutions'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The growing prevalence of the smartphone will prompt a change in the way consumers view online payment processing, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/dawn-of-the-smartphone-heraldsera-of-mobile-online-billing-solutions-$19540206.htm</link>
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        <title>VAT increase prompts online retail query surge</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>There was a late surge in online retail queries ahead of the VAT increase, according to new figures.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/vat-increase-prompts-online-retail-query-surge$19539986.htm</link>
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        <title>Recology introduces quarterly and online billing in Ashland</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The introduction of quarterly billing alongside online billing solutions by waste management firm Recology is expected to save $24,000 (&amp;#163;14,997).</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/recology-introduces-quarterly-and-online-billing-in-ashland$19539528.htm</link>
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        <title>Ryanair online payment processing skirts 'letter of the law'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ryanair has come under fire for its online payment processing by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in the UK.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ryanair-online-payment-processing-skirtsletter-of-the-law-$19537540.htm</link>
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        <title>EU e-invoicing network 'must ensure level playing field'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>A European network model for online payment processing needs to ensure a level playing field to enable minimal barriers to participation, according to a new report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/eu-e-invoicing-networkmust-ensure-level-playing-field-$19537116.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'to increase when cheques are abolished'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is likely to become more popular if cheques are abolished in 2018 as planned.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingto-increase-when-cheques-are-abolished-$19535327.htm</link>
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        <title>ComScore: US shoppers spend $29bn online over Christmas</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>US shoppers spent $29.1 billion (&amp;#163;18.3 billion) online over the 2009 Christmas period, according to new figures from comScore.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/comscoreus-shoppers-spend29bn-online-over-christmas$19545016.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce websites 'must make a great impression'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce businesses have been urged to ensure that their websites make a great impression on visitors by a leading industry expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-websitesmust-make-a-great-impression-$19545014.htm</link>
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        <title>Google embraces ecommerce with Nexus One launch</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Google is the latest online company to embrace ecommerce with the launch of its hosted web store for its mobile devices and Android services.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/google-embraces-ecommerce-with-nexus-one-launch$19544549.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retailers 'must improve site design'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Firms offering online payment processing are being advised to improve the design of their sites, following a new study.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retailersmust-improve-site-design-$19623628.htm</link>
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        <title>How to set up online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Offering online payment processing is not a step that should be taken lightly, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-set-up-online-payment-processing$19622888.htm</link>
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        <title>ABI Research: Mobile commerce set to rise</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Around eight per cent of money spent through e-commerce will come from purchases made via mobile phones by 2015, according to ABI Research.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/abi-researchmobile-commerce-set-to-rise$19626133.htm</link>
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        <title>Fraudulent websites 'easy to identify' </title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>It is easy to spot a fraudulent websites that may look to steal details during credit card processing, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/fraudulent-websiteseasy-to-identify$19625538.htm</link>
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        <title>Email scam prevalence 'partly due to cost-effectiveness'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing users will want to keep a watchful eye out for emails, which are said to be the most widespread vehicle for scams, partly because of how cheap they are.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/email-scam-prevalencepartly-due-to-cost-effectiveness-$19628068.htm</link>
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        <title>Google Buzz 'could see retailers increase Twitter use'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The launch of Google Buzz, the search engine's social media offering, could encourage retailers to use Twitter, according to one search engine optimisation expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/google-buzzcould-see-retailers-increase-twitter-use-$19631361.htm</link>
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        <title>Social networking sites 'have to identity theft risks'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Credit card processing online is often mistakenly thought of as something that carries a high element of risk, but thieves could be more inclined to target social media websites.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-networking-siteshave-to-identity-theft-risks-$19630976.htm</link>
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        <title>Visa pulls out of US online gambling market</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>US gambling websites that accept credit cards online are facing a further hurdle following an announcement from Visa.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/visa-pulls-out-of-us-online-gambling-market$19630971.htm</link>
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        <title>How to be successful with social media</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account operators looking to social media outlets to boost business are being advised on the best way to run these marketing campaigns.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-be-successful-with-social-media$19630829.htm</link>
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        <title>Consumers have powerful voice through social media, expert warns</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Whether they want to praise an efficient online payment processing service or complain about slow delivery, those shopping online now have a much stronger way to feedback to others.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/consumers-have-powerful-voice-through-social-mediaexpert-warns$19631705.htm</link>
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        <title>Accepting coupons 'important part of online payment processing'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Accepting coupons is an important part of the online payment processing service, with more people using vouchers when shopping on the internet, new figures show.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/accepting-couponsimportant-part-of-online-payment-processing-$19634181.htm</link>
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        <title>Report: Take tips from successful online retailers</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The most accessible websites of the UK's high street retailers have been highlighted in a new report, giving fellow ecommerce businesses offering online payment processing tips on how to make the most of their web pages.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/reporttake-tips-from-successful-online-retailers$19633428.htm</link>
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        <title>SMEs warned of cybercrime dangers</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online retailers offering their customers online payment processing must be aware of the risks of cyber crime, an expert has highlighted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/smes-warned-of-cybercrime-dangers$19636220.htm</link>
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        <title>Focus on online payment processing, travel firms told</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Too much faith and energy is being placed on social networking when online payment processing should be top of the agenda, as it is the real driver for sales, travel firms have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/focus-on-online-payment-processingtravel-firms-told$19637347.htm</link>
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        <title>Follow best practice to keep ecommerce site secure, expert says</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>It is not the case that a more basic-looking website will be safer than a complex one and all site owners should follow the best practices in security, one expert has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/follow-best-practice-to-keep-ecommerce-site-secureexpert-says$19639885.htm</link>
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        <title>Broadband improvements 'could increase online payment processing use'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The number of people using online payment processing could rise with the success of the Digital Britain broadband initiative, it has been predicted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/broadband-improvementscould-increase-online-payment-processing-use-$19639251.htm</link>
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        <title>Do not neglect product pages, online retailers warned</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Before customers get to the credit card processing stage they will want to gather product information, so ecommerce firms should ensure these sections are not neglected.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/do-not-neglect-product-pagesonline-retailers-warned$19642847.htm</link>
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        <title>Social media campaigns 'must be aligned with other marketing efforts'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Firms offering online payment processing must ensure that any social media efforts they make to attract customers are aligned with other marketing campaigns, it has been highlighted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-media-campaignsmust-be-aligned-with-other-marketing-efforts-$19642319.htm</link>
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        <title>How to keep ecommerce sites at their best</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online merchants are likely to see a fall in revenue at the moment with sales coming to an end and consumers tightening their belts ahead of summer.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-keep-ecommerce-sites-at-their-best$19645030.htm</link>
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        <title>Online billing solutions via mobiles 'becoming more popular'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Direct debit payment processing and other forms of banking are likely to be carried out more and more via mobile phones, new research has shown.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-billing-solutions-via-mobilesbecoming-more-popular-$19644765.htm</link>
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        <title>Firms meet internet merchant account sales targets, report shows</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing has helped 70 per cent of online firms meet their sales targets for the last 12 months, a survey has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/firms-meet-internet-merchant-account-sales-targetsreport-shows$19646570.htm</link>
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        <title>Consumers 'want to get to online payment processing simply'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Consumers want to be able to choose their products and go through the online payment processing system with ease, one expert has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/consumerswant-to-get-to-online-payment-processing-simply-$19646533.htm</link>
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        <title>Contactless credit card processing to grow in 2010</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Contactless credit card processing is set to increase in popularity this year, it has been predicted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/contactless-credit-card-processing-to-grow-in-2010$19648070.htm</link>
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        <title>Digital Britain plans target older people</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The government's Digital Britain plan to get more people online and using facilities such as online billing solutions is to focus on older people and those less well-off.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/digital-britain-plans-target-older-people$19647442.htm</link>
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        <title>Expert highlights key trends for online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>There are three trends to be aware of in the online payment processing and ecommerce sectors, one commentator has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/expert-highlights-key-trends-for-online-payment-processing$19650705.htm</link>
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        <title>Generation Y 'frequent users of online billing solutions'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Generation Y members are frequent users of mobile and online payment processing services, according to a new report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/generation-yfrequent-users-of-online-billing-solutions-$19649837.htm</link>
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        <title>Facebook 'could become hotspot for credit card processing'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Facebook may become the new place for online payment processing, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/facebookcould-become-hotspot-for-credit-card-processing-$19653271.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce sites 'must aim for bigger slice of pie'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce firms offering online payment processing must ensure they are doing all they can to improve their figures, one expert has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-sitesmust-aim-for-bigger-slice-of-pie-$19652691.htm</link>
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        <title>More business functions 'to head to Second Life'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>More firms could end up heading to Second Life or other virtual worlds a lot more in the future, if the thoughts of the platform's chief executive are to be believed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/more-business-functionsto-head-to-second-life-$19655685.htm</link>
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        <title>Over 121m using wireless broadband in Europe</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>There are now more than 121 million wireless broadband users in Europe and of these around 71 million use the internet on their mobile every week, figures have shown.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/over-121m-using-wireless-broadband-in-europe$19655316.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card processing users 'to benefit from pervasive broadband'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Everyone, including those carrying out credit card processing online, will benefit from pervasive access to broadband across the UK, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-processing-usersto-benefit-from-pervasive-broadband-$19656106.htm</link>
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        <title>Western European e-commerce to see double-digit growth</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>E-commerce in western Europe is set for a period of double-digit growth over the next five years, according to Forrester Research.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/western-european-e-commerce-to-see-double-digit-growth$19658391.htm</link>
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        <title>Consumers appear happy with goods bought online</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Nearly two-thirds of consumers are less likely to return goods they buy online, compared to those they purchase on the high street, which could be good news for online credit card processing firms.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/consumers-appear-happy-with-goods-bought-online$19657955.htm</link>
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        <title>Human-generated names 'offer weak resistance to guessing hackers'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Human-generated names provide weak resistance to hackers guessing common answers for a large number of accounts using population-wide statistics, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/human-generated-namesoffer-weak-resistance-to-guessing-hackers-$19658778.htm</link>
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        <title>Social media efforts applauded by ecommerce firms</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Social media has helped many businesses with internet merchant accounts, a new survey has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-media-efforts-applauded-by-ecommerce-firms$19661151.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card processing fraud falls</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Total fraud losses on credit card processing are down by nearly a third, figures from the UK Cards Association revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-processing-fraud-falls$19660587.htm</link>
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        <title>Protect PCs against fraudsters, online shoppers told</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People using online billing solutions and other online payment processing methods must ensure their information is secure, one expert has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/protect-pcs-against-fraudstersonline-shoppers-told$19663162.htm</link>
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        <title>Mums look to videos ahead of credit card processing</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Mums are making the most of online video information and reviews before committing to purchase an item with online payment processing, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mums-look-to-videos-ahead-of-credit-card-processing$19664709.htm</link>
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        <title>Do not let shoppers abandon carts, retailers told</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders must not let a poorly performing website put customers off purchasing, research has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/do-not-let-shoppers-abandon-cartsretailers-told$19664705.htm</link>
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        <title>Effective computer security 'does not need the whole truth'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet users are familiar with entering passwords or answering security questions when accessing online billing solutions, usually remaining honest when doing so.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/effective-computer-securitydoes-not-need-the-whole-truth-$19664300.htm</link>
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        <title>Prepaid credit card processing market 'a challenging arena'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Growth is being seen in the branded prepaid credit card processing market, but challenges remain for retailers, a report has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/prepaid-credit-card-processing-marketa-challenging-arena-$19666046.htm</link>
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        <title>Don't give shoppers reason to leave site, retailers warned</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account businesses should ensure their pages are error-free so they do not put off consumers.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/don-t-give-shoppers-reason-to-leave-siteretailers-warned$19665710.htm</link>
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        <title>How to stay safe with online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>As Fraud Prevention Month continues in Canada, one bank has advised consumers on how to stay safe when using their cards for online payment processing and other transactions.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-stay-safe-with-online-payment-processing$19667044.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retailers 'to face big challenges'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online retailers are about to face some big challenges with competition coming from a variety of sources, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retailersto-face-big-challenges-$19666743.htm</link>
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        <title>McAfee warns of fake antivirus software scams</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People using online payment processing may want to watch out for fake antivirus software which could be the most costly online scam this year, according to McAfee.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mcafee-warns-of-fake-antivirus-software-scams$19666734.htm</link>
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        <title>New rights for credit card processing users</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Credit card processing users now have new rights which aim to save them money and give them more control over their finances.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/new-rights-for-credit-card-processing-users$19668746.htm</link>
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        <title>Identity theft 'biggest fear for internet users'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Identity theft is the biggest worry for internet users, including those making the most of online billing solutions, according to a new study.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/identity-theftbiggest-fear-for-internet-users-$19668150.htm</link>
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        <title>CRM 'can threaten online payment processing security'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Customer relationship management (CRM) systems can pose risks to the security of online payment processing, it has been warned.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/crmcan-threaten-online-payment-processing-security-$19668148.htm</link>
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        <title>Staff 'biggest threat to internet merchant account'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The biggest threat to IT security comes from employees, a study has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/staffbiggest-threat-to-internet-merchant-account-$19669812.htm</link>
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        <title>Online billing solutions 'should be made most of'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Consumers are becoming more comfortable with online billing solutions and firms should ensure they are encouraging this trend, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-billing-solutionsshould-be-made-most-of-$19670916.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retailers 'will face new challenges'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders face many opportunities and challenges as ecommerce consumer habits continue to evolve, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retailerswill-face-new-challenges-$19670910.htm</link>
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        <title>Security before compliance, ecommerce firms told</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers should ensure their online payment processing information is kept secure before worrying about compliance, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/security-before-complianceecommerce-firms-told$19672570.htm</link>
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        <title>FSB: Small firms must get faster broadband</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Small firms must get the broadband service they are promised in order to continue operating successfully, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/fsbsmall-firms-must-get-faster-broadband$19672568.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing data security policies 'must be established'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Protecting sensitive information, especially that used in online payment processing, goes beyond compliance audits and requires a considered approach, a publication has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-data-security-policiesmust-be-established-$19674137.htm</link>
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        <title>Complete online payment processing security 'not possible'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing can never be fully protected as there is no such thing as complete security, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/complete-online-payment-processing-securitynot-possible-$19673389.htm</link>
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        <title>Winter weather hits UK retailers to tune of &Acirc;&pound;7bn</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>UK firms face a &amp;#163;7 billion loss because of the winter weather which brought the country to a standstill.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/winter-weather-hits-uk-retailers-to-tune-of-7bn$19674935.htm</link>
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        <title>'Check out websites' before using online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People using online payment processing should check out the website they are buying from and ensure that its offers are not too good to be true, an expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/-check-out-websitesbefore-using-online-payment-processing$19675876.htm</link>
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        <title>Expert: Do not let social media distort product information</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People with an internet merchant account need to ensure their social media campaigns are consistent and do not mislead customers, a newspaper has warned.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/expertdo-not-let-social-media-distort-product-information$19675873.htm</link>
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        <title>Brits use firms which accept credit cards online for luxury goods</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People are more likely to buy luxury items with firms that accept credit cards online, as research found that consumers prefer to purchase these items from the comfort of their own home.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/brits-use-firms-which-accept-credit-cards-online-for-luxury-goods$19678956.htm</link>
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        <title>More firms becoming internet merchant account holders </title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The number of firms who use the internet highly or relatively highly has risen dramatically since 2000.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/more-firms-becoming-internet-merchant-account-holders-$19678943.htm</link>
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        <title>'Check for SSL' when using online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People who have checked out a website's reliability still should not assume the online payment processing is safe, an expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/-check-for-sslwhen-using-online-payment-processing$19678654.htm</link>
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        <title>App allows customers to compare prices on the go</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>An online shopping comparison website has launched an iPhone app, which may lead to more people using online payment processing.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/app-allows-customers-to-compare-prices-on-the-go$19678612.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'will double in a decade'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The use of online payment processing will more than double in the coming decade, it has been predicted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingwill-double-in-a-decade-$19680824.htm</link>
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        <title>Don't give too much away online, consumers warned</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The electronic world, including the growing use of online payment processing, is making people more susceptible to identity theft, so security measures must be ramped-up, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/don-t-give-too-much-away-onlineconsumers-warned$19680820.htm</link>
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        <title>More to use online payment processing to access the news?</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>More people may be using online payment processing to access news, as this week Times subscribers will be invited to register for premium content.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/more-to-use-online-payment-processing-to-access-the-news-$19682540.htm</link>
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        <title>Seize the moment and start a business now, entrepreneurs advised</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The current economic climate makes now a great time for new start-up businesses, one expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/seize-the-moment-and-start-a-business-nowentrepreneurs-advised$19684973.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing security 'is possible with cloud computing'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Cloud computing is becoming a more popular IT model and does not automatically mean reduced levels of security, so ecommerce firms can turn to the technology knowing their information, and that of their customers, is safe.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-securityis-possible-with-cloud-computing-$19682280.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce firms advised to outsource online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce businesses must address their online payment processing options carefully, with one web expert advising outsourcing as the best choice.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-firms-advised-to-outsource-online-payment-processing$19682270.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'secure way to bag a bargain'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People who have not yet embraced online retail should overcome their fears and make the most of firms that accept credit cards online, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingsecure-way-to-bag-a-bargain-$19683575.htm</link>
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        <title>'Huge' prepaid credit card processing market highlighted</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The prepaid credit card processing market is a huge international sector that many retailers are not taking advantage of, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/-hugeprepaid-credit-card-processing-market-highlighted$19683569.htm</link>
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        <title>Super-fast broadband 'will give firms greater opportunities'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>The introduction of super-fast broadband will open up many opportunities for small businesses in the UK, one internet expert has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/super-fast-broadbandwill-give-firms-greater-opportunities-$19684635.htm</link>
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        <title>Focus on existing online payment processing customers, retailers advised</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Current online payment processing customers, not new ones. should be the focus of ecommerce firms' efforts, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/focus-on-existing-online-payment-processing-customersretailers-advised$19686037.htm</link>
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        <title>How to avoid common usability mistakes</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders must consider the usability of their website and not overlook certain key points, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-avoid-common-usability-mistakes$19686031.htm</link>
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        <title>Focus on key web content, online retailers told</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Firms running internet merchant accounts must make efforts to ensure their web content is well optimised, one expert has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/focus-on-key-web-contentonline-retailers-told$19688419.htm</link>
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        <title>Online shoppers 'more savvy in use of search'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>People using online payment processing to buy goods, be it a CD or a new dress, are much more savvy in how they utilise search options, one expert has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-shoppersmore-savvy-in-use-of-search-$19688416.htm</link>
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        <title>Online credit card processing users 'will pay more for good customer service'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Shoppers using online payment processing are willing to pay more for great customer service, a survey has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-credit-card-processing-userswill-pay-more-for-good-customer-service-$19689669.htm</link>
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        <title>Men using online payment processing 'spend more'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Men are spending more through shops that accept credit cards online than women, one expert has claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/men-using-online-payment-processingspend-more-$19691004.htm</link>
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        <title>Online US gambling 'could benefit UK'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Firms offering high-risk payment processing are likely to welcome any move to legalise online gambling in the US, according to one industry expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-us-gamblingcould-benefit-uk-$19690986.htm</link>
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        <title>'Cope with detractors' when using social media to boost business</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders that use social media to drive business should be able to handle the detractors and people who may attempt to hamper their campaign, an expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/-cope-with-detractorswhen-using-social-media-to-boost-business$19690520.htm</link>
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        <title>More use online billing solutions in February</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>More people are using online billing solutions, with the number shopping over the internet in February growing by 13 per cent, compared to the same month in 2009.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/more-use-online-billing-solutions-in-february$19690519.htm</link>
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        <title>News Corp to use online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CET</pubDate>
        <description>News Corp is to use online payment processing to charge readers for the online versions of its Times and Sunday Times newspapers.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/news-corp-to-use-online-payment-processing$19692317.htm</link>
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        <title>Expert: Security should be top priority for retailers</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing use is on the rise, but concerns over data security remain, a source has stated.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/expertsecurity-should-be-top-priority-for-retailers$19693739.htm</link>
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        <title>Social media marketing 'great for building ecommerce'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>There are four vital aspects of social media marketing that internet merchant account holders should be making the most of, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-media-marketinggreat-for-building-ecommerce-$19696469.htm</link>
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        <title>Logging 'crucial' for online payment processing </title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Logs are one of the most confusing aspects of PCI compliance and overall online payment processing security, but also one of the most important, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/loggingcrucialfor-online-payment-processing-$19696036.htm</link>
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        <title>US using online payment processing for bills</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>More people in the US are using online payment processing for their bills, as the advantages of the medium outweigh the cons.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/us-using-online-payment-processing-for-bills$19697546.htm</link>
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        <title>New Selfridges website will accept credit cards online</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Fashion fans have a new place to go on the internet, as Selfridges department store has decided to accept credit cards online.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/new-selfridges-website-will-accept-credit-cards-online$19697540.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet advertising up 4%</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>UK internet advertising spend grew by 4.2 per cent to &amp;#163;3.54 billion in 2009, suggesting that internet merchant account holders continue to focus on attracting customers.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-advertising-up-4-$19698768.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet merchant account holders 'must create positive content'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Reputation management is a serious issue for internet merchant account holders to consider, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-merchant-account-holdersmust-create-positive-content-$19698765.htm</link>
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        <title>Motorists turn to online billing solutions for buying cars</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Record numbers of used car buyers are turning to the internet and sites that accept credit cards online when purchasing a new vehicle, research has shown.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/motorists-turn-to-online-billing-solutions-for-buying-cars$19700039.htm</link>
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        <title>Usability of online advertising &quot;unprecedented&quot;</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The past decade has seen online advertising grow to become an accessible option to many, including internet merchant account holders, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/usability-of-online-advertisingunprecedented-$19700034.htm</link>
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        <title>Well-designed site 'guards against SEO poisoning'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Ensuring web pages are well designed and utilise only ethical search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques will help guard against SEO poisoning, internet merchant account holders have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/well-designed-siteguards-against-seo-poisoning-$19699816.htm</link>
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        <title>Travel firms 'must up customer service offerings'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Travel firms that accept credit cards online must invest in consumer engagement to match expectations, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/travel-firmsmust-up-customer-service-offerings-$19701910.htm</link>
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        <title>Recession 'has given businesses a wake-up call'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms, including those with direct merchant accounts, have had a wake-up call during the recession, one business expert has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/recessionhas-given-businesses-a-wake-up-call-$19701507.htm</link>
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        <title>Task force on business lending created</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>A task force is being set up to advise the government on how to ensure companies, including direct merchant account holders, are treated fairly and properly when borrowing money.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/task-force-on-business-lending-created$19702313.htm</link>
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        <title>Make the most of internet merchant accounts, firms advised</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses not yet using internet merchant accounts and able to accept credit cards online are being urged to get on board the technology.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/make-the-most-of-internet-merchant-accountsfirms-advised$19704658.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing data security 'becoming more prevalent'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Data protection and privacy are becoming increasingly important issues, especially for those offering and using online payment processing, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-data-securitybecoming-more-prevalent-$19704654.htm</link>
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        <title>Budget for data breaches, internet merchant account holders advised</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Those operating internet merchant accounts should be financially prepared for possible data breaches, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/budget-for-data-breachesinternet-merchant-account-holders-advised$19705790.htm</link>
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        <title>Study reveals importance of mobile internet marketing</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Most consumers simultaneously interact with two screens at once according to research, highlighting the importance for internet merchant account holders to diversify their marketing efforts.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/study-reveals-importance-of-mobile-internet-marketing$19707703.htm</link>
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        <title>Prepaid credit card processing 'set to grow'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>This year will see gift and prepaid credit card processing become more used, it has been predicted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/prepaid-credit-card-processingset-to-grow-$19707225.htm</link>
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        <title>Data security spend &quot;mis-aligned&quot;</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Many companies, including those with internet merchant accounts, are investing heavily in compliance and protection against accidental data loss but not spending enough on theft prevention, it has been warned.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/data-security-spendmis-aligned-$19709969.htm</link>
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        <title>Search engine marketing 'disliked but vital'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms operating internet merchant accounts must work on their search engine marketing strategies, even if they do not like to do so or find it difficult, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/search-engine-marketingdisliked-but-vital-$19709720.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card processing users 'must protect information'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Shoppers making the most of credit card processing are being reminded of the importance of protecting their information.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-processing-usersmust-protect-information-$19711242.htm</link>
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        <title>Search 'most competitive form of digital marketing'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Search is the most competitive form of digital marketing, online retailers have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/searchmost-competitive-form-of-digital-marketing-$19712630.htm</link>
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        <title>SEO campaigns 'must include certain elements'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Link building and keyword research are &amp;quot;crucial&amp;quot; to search engine optimisation (SEO), internet merchant account holders have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/seo-campaignsmust-include-certain-elements-$19712328.htm</link>
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        <title>Prepaid credit card processing 'superior to cash'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Prepaid credit card processing offers consumers cost-effectiveness and convenience, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/prepaid-credit-card-processingsuperior-to-cash-$19715180.htm</link>
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        <title>Don't be complacent with details, online shoppers told</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Complacency is the most powerful weapon for fraudsters, so people using online billing solutions must take action to protect their details, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/don-t-be-complacent-with-detailsonline-shoppers-told$19714818.htm</link>
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        <title>Website speed a ranking factor, but important, ecommerce firms told</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses that accept credit cards online should be aware that the speed of their website can affect how it performs in search engine rankings.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/website-speed-a-ranking-factorbut-importantecommerce-firms-told$19716109.htm</link>
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        <title>Humans 'pose biggest threat to online payment processing security'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The biggest risk factor in keeping online payment processing information secure is the human element, it has been warned.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/humanspose-biggest-threat-to-online-payment-processing-security-$19717463.htm</link>
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        <title>In-house credit card processing 'beneficial for retailers'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers should consider operating an in-house credit card offering to improve brand strength, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/in-house-credit-card-processingbeneficial-for-retailers-$19717461.htm</link>
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        <title>Current trading difficulties 'to be expected'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The trading difficulties being experienced by those with direct merchant accounts are to be expected, one business expert has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/current-trading-difficultiesto-be-expected-$19719167.htm</link>
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        <title>Brands 'cannot ignore importance of online world'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Brands must not ignore the importance of the online world, one digital media expert has warned.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/brandscannot-ignore-importance-of-online-world-$19718354.htm</link>
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        <title>Consumers 'most concerned about identity fraud'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Identity crime is the biggest concern among Brits, highlighting the need for those using online billing solutions to keep their details secure.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/consumersmost-concerned-about-identity-fraud-$19720558.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing compliance rules 'to be made simpler'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms offering online payment processing could see the requirements for compliance become less time-intensive and easier to follow, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-compliance-rulesto-be-made-simpler-$19719918.htm</link>
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        <title>Payment processing methods show changes in past decade</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Card processing has become more popular in the past ten years, a new report has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/payment-processing-methods-show-changes-in-past-decade$19721414.htm</link>
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        <title>Twitter reveals Promoted Tweets plans</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Micro-blogging service Twitter has revealed its plans for monetisation, announcing the first phase of its Promoted Tweets platform.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/twitter-reveals-promoted-tweets-plans$19720901.htm</link>
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        <title>Conservatives' website 'slower than other main parties'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The Conservatives' website is the worst performing out of all the main political parties in March, according to a new report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/conservativeswebsiteslower-than-other-main-parties-$19720899.htm</link>
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        <title>Businesses looking to iPad for advertising effort</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms with an internet merchant account may be looking at how they can attract customers using the new Apple iPad device.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/businesses-looking-to-ipad-for-advertising-effort$19720894.htm</link>
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        <title>Direct merchant account holders 'see no improvement in trading'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of the small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, including those with direct merchant accounts, have seen little or no improvement in the trading environment in the past year, figures have revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/direct-merchant-account-holderssee-no-improvement-in-trading-$19723293.htm</link>
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        <title>Firms receive IAB Good Practice Principles certificates</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>A number of big-name companies have received an independent certificate of compliance with the Internet Advertising Bureau's (IAB) Good Practice Principles in online behavioural advertising.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/firms-receive-iab-good-practice-principles-certificates$19723193.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card processing customers 'have more protection against fraud'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Consumers making the most of websites that accept credit cards online can make their purchases safe in the knowledge they have two-fold protection against fraud, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-processing-customershave-more-protection-against-fraud-$19722650.htm</link>
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        <title>Younger generation 'embracing credit card processing'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Cash is declining in favour as a way of paying as younger generations turn to electronic methods, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/younger-generationembracing-credit-card-processing-$19723757.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card processing up, research reveals</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Debit and credit card processing has increased compared to the past month and since a year ago, research has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-processing-upresearch-reveals$19725806.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet merchant account holders advised to make most of marketing experts</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms running internet merchant accounts are being urged to recognise the wide-ranging and long-term benefits that having skilled marketers within the business can bring.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-merchant-account-holders-advised-to-make-most-of-marketing-experts$19725564.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet merchant account holders 'should consider blogging'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms running internet merchant accounts have been urged to look into blogging as a way to boost their online presence.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-merchant-account-holdersshould-consider-blogging-$19728379.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet merchant accounts 'must mature alongside markets'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Ecommerce is maturing, and firms operating internet merchant accounts must keep pace, one expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-merchant-accountsmust-mature-alongside-markets-$19727798.htm</link>
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        <title>Lack of online payment processing compliance 'raises concerns'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Managers are more willing than ever to make money available to ensure Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance, yet online payment processing standards are still lacking in many firms, according to a white paper.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/lack-of-online-payment-processing-complianceraises-concerns-$19731053.htm</link>
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        <title>Direct merchant account holders expect positive 2010</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>More than half of owner-managed business in the UK, including those with direct merchant accounts, predict the economy will improve in the next 12 months, a survey has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/direct-merchant-account-holders-expect-positive-2010$19730564.htm</link>
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        <title>Further protection for online payment processing users</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People who make use of online payment processing are set to benefit from EU-wide increased security.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/further-protection-for-online-payment-processing-users$19733789.htm</link>
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        <title>EU to change rules for internet merchant accounts</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders are set to see changes in how they can sell branded goods online as new EU laws come into force.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/eu-to-change-rules-for-internet-merchant-accounts$19733611.htm</link>
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        <title>Multi-channel ecommerce 'must be managed properly'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders who operate across a range of channels must keep track of their sales, one business expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/multi-channel-ecommercemust-be-managed-properly-$19736192.htm</link>
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        <title>New rules for Canada credit card processing</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The final Code of Conduct for Debit and Credit Payments in Canada has been released.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/new-rules-for-canada-credit-card-processing$19735654.htm</link>
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        <title>Online billing solutions users face virus threat</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People using online billing solutions are facing the threat of a virus that steals personal details.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-billing-solutions-users-face-virus-threat$19737523.htm</link>
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        <title>Employee social networking 'could aid consumer engagement'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Companies with internet merchant accounts have been advised to allow employees to use social networking in a bid to improve customer engagement.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/employee-social-networkingcould-aid-consumer-engagement-$19738937.htm</link>
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        <title>E-retailers 'should be careful when using social media ads'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers that accept credit cards online and are looking to advertise on social media sites should consider their move carefully.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/e-retailersshould-be-careful-when-using-social-media-ads-$19738415.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'offers convenience'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People using online payment processing buy goods online because it offers convenience, one internet marketing expert has highlighted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingoffers-convenience-$19739950.htm</link>
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        <title>Use of discount vouchers on the rise, research shows </title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Shoppers making the most of online payment processing are also using money-off coupons and discount vouchers to save money, new research has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/use-of-discount-vouchers-on-the-riseresearch-shows-$19741539.htm</link>
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        <title>New safety tool for online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The Payments Council and Accenture have released a new modelling tool for online payment processing security.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/new-safety-tool-for-online-payment-processing$19740995.htm</link>
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        <title>Firms 'should not worry about hung parliament'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms with direct merchant accounts should not be worried about the prospect of a hung parliament resulting from the election next month, according to one business expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/firmsshould-not-worry-about-hung-parliament-$19741932.htm</link>
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        <title>Online gambling 'must be legalised'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online gambling should be legalised in America, one industry expert has said, which could widen the market for high risk payment processing.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-gamblingmust-be-legalised-$19744778.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing security 'can be simple'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Keeping online payment processing details safe does not require a complex password, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-securitycan-be-simple-$19743901.htm</link>
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        <title>Encryption 'most valued online payment processing security method'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Encryption is the favoured method to achieve online payment processing security compliance, a survey of qualified security assessors (QSAs) has revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/encryptionmost-valued-online-payment-processing-security-method-$19745426.htm</link>
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        <title>Mobile commerce 'will drive mobile advertising'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>As more people make the most of online payment processing via mobiles the mobile marketing sector will grow, it has been predicted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mobile-commercewill-drive-mobile-advertising-$19745419.htm</link>
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        <title>Firms 'must analyse all incoming threats'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The threats to online payment processing are continually changing and evolving, so firms should analyse their defence systems regularly, one security expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/firmsmust-analyse-all-incoming-threats-$19748127.htm</link>
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        <title>Mobile marketing 'gets consumers involved'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Mobile marketing has been recommended to firms, including those with direct merchant accounts, because it encourages customer interaction.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mobile-marketinggets-consumers-involved-$19747927.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing security rules 'should be exceeded'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the floor for online payment processing security, not the ceiling, one industry expert has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-security-rulesshould-be-exceeded-$19747308.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing industry 'needs standardised protocols'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing should feature standardised card system protocols, the Payments Processing Information Sharing Council has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-industryneeds-standardised-protocols-$19747044.htm</link>
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        <title>E-invoicing could help credit card processing firms save European economy</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Credit card processing utilities which use e-invoicing are examples of modern technology which can lead to &amp;quot;tremendous&amp;quot; cost savings and contribute to stimulating economic growth, according to an industry report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/e-invoicing-could-help-credit-card-processing-firms-save-european-economy$19749780.htm</link>
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        <title>Privacy of personal information 'very important'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Around two-thirds of consumers have said that the security and privacy of their personal information is important or very important when using services such as online payment processing.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/privacy-of-personal-informationvery-important-$19749769.htm</link>
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        <title>Data security perceptions and reality mis-matched</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Most organisations believe they have adequate policies in place to protect sensitive information such as credit card processing details, yet more than half have lost such data in the last two years.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/data-security-perceptions-and-reality-mis-matched$19751612.htm</link>
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        <title>M-commerce 'will grow in 2010'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The use of mobile online payment processing is set to grow during 2010, according to one industry expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/m-commercewill-grow-in-2010-$19751579.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'faces mobile challenges'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>One expert has asked whether mobile phones should be used as a wholesale replacement for plastic.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingfaces-mobile-challenges-$19752578.htm</link>
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        <title>Online billing solutions 'helped Argos' performance last year'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The way that it operates its online billing solutions has had a crucial impact on the performance of Argos, new figures have shown.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-billing-solutionshelped-argosperformance-last-year-$19756457.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing hackers 'charging more for stolen data'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Hackers who obtain online payment processing details from internet users are making big profits from their crimes, according to a report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-hackerscharging-more-for-stolen-data-$19759491.htm</link>
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        <title>Data quality issues &quot;often hidden&quot;, online retailers told</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Data quality issues are often hidden, so businesses with internet merchant accounts must do more to address them, one expert has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/data-quality-issuesoften-hidden-online-retailers-told$19759073.htm</link>
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        <title>Direct merchant account holders 'can be completely green'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers that operate direct merchant accounts can become greener and switch completely to renewable energy, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/direct-merchant-account-holderscan-be-completely-green-$19760037.htm</link>
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        <title>Chinese online payment processing 'set to top US$100bn'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing in China is set to top US$100 billion (&amp;#163;66 billion) in three years, according to a new report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/chinese-online-payment-processingset-to-top-us-100bn-$19762091.htm</link>
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        <title>Direct merchant account businesses 'benefiting from innovation'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The recession has forced many small businesses, including direct merchant account holders, to look for new markets and become more innovative.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/direct-merchant-account-businessesbenefiting-from-innovation-$19761571.htm</link>
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        <title>Ecommerce sites 'must make the most of their social element'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The community element of online retailing is an essential factor that those looking at online billing solutions should consider, an expert has claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ecommerce-sitesmust-make-the-most-of-their-social-element-$19760741.htm</link>
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        <title>Direct merchant account holders 'must invest to bring back customers'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Direct merchant account holders are having to work hard to encourage shoppers to buy their products, one industry commentator has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/direct-merchant-account-holdersmust-invest-to-bring-back-customers-$19764596.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing users 'increasingly aware of browser choices'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing users are becoming more aware of the internet browser choices available to them, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-usersincreasingly-aware-of-browser-choices-$19764139.htm</link>
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        <title>Online billing solutions 'highlighted in new SME ecommerce guide'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>A new guide has been published to guide small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the process of using ecommerce, companies rolling out online billing solutions may be interested to discover.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-billing-solutionshighlighted-in-new-sme-ecommerce-guide-$19765777.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet merchant account holders 'must protect wireless networks'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account operators who use wireless networks have been urged to keep their security tight to prevent attacks from cyber criminals along with data loss.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-merchant-account-holdersmust-protect-wireless-networks-$19765177.htm</link>
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        <title>Moving retail business abroad 'has many implications'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders who want to move their business abroad must plan their actions carefully, one expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/moving-retail-business-abroadhas-many-implications-$19767130.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit cards 'better option than store cards'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Store cards are &amp;quot;best avoided&amp;quot;; those using credit card processing have been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-cardsbetter-option-than-store-cards-$19766558.htm</link>
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        <title>Online billing solutions 'not only threat to security'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online billing solutions scams are not the only methods criminals use to try to gain access to personal details, Brits have been warned.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-billing-solutionsnot-only-threat-to-security-$19767499.htm</link>
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        <title>SEO set to be most effective form of marketing</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses operating online merchant accounts should ensure they are up to speed with search engine optimisation (SEO) as the marketing channel is set to dominate the sector, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/seo-set-to-be-most-effective-form-of-marketing$19769464.htm</link>
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        <title>Online users 'must take responsibility for security'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Consumers who use online billing solutions and make the most of the internet must be responsible for keeping their information secure, one industry commentator has pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-usersmust-take-responsibility-for-security-$19771185.htm</link>
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        <title>How to practice responsible social marketing</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders using social marketing efforts must act responsibly when doing so, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-practice-responsible-social-marketing$19772651.htm</link>
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        <title>Retailers 'must do more with marketing'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that operate internet merchant accounts must improve on their email marketing efforts and integrate them more with social media, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/retailersmust-do-more-with-marketing-$19772090.htm</link>
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        <title>Importance of SEO for online retailers highlighted</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers that hold an internet merchant account have been reminded of the importance of optimising their site and running a strong marketing strategy.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/importance-of-seo-for-online-retailers-highlighted$19775449.htm</link>
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        <title>Confidence falls among direct merchant account holders</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Business confidence has fallen back from the two-year high seen recently, suggesting those with direct merchant accounts and others are unsure of their future.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/confidence-falls-among-direct-merchant-account-holders$19775292.htm</link>
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        <title>Email marketing 'should be straightfoward, interesting, humorous'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Companies that accept credit cards online and hope to improve the use of this service with email marketing must not regard the channel as old, one commentator has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/email-marketingshould-be-straightfowardinterestinghumorous-$19775938.htm</link>
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        <title>SEO 'a priority', internet merchant account holders told</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Digital marketing professionals, including those helping to boost the use of online payment processing for e-retailers, say search engine optimisation (SEO) has become a top priority.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/seoa-priority-internet-merchant-account-holders-told$19778189.htm</link>
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        <title>Retailers seeing &quot;short-term nervousness&quot;</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers, including those with internet merchant accounts, are facing &amp;quot;short-term nervousness&amp;quot; among shoppers, according to one industry expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/retailers-seeingshort-term-nervousness-$19777729.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing users 'must be vigilant with money' </title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing users must remain vigilant in regards to their spending, experts have said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-usersmust-be-vigilant-with-money$19779300.htm</link>
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        <title>Mobile gift card processing 'has security holes'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers in the US have been slammed for overlooking security holes in the online payment processing of mobile gift cards.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mobile-gift-card-processinghas-security-holes-$19780880.htm</link>
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        <title>Social networking users 'must take time to consider security'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Those using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter must not post information that could risk the security of their online billing solutions accounts, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-networking-usersmust-take-time-to-consider-security-$19780433.htm</link>
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        <title>Fraudsters 'increasingly targeting social networking'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People who use online payment processing and sites such as Facebook are again being reminded of the threat that hackers pose to their personal information and finances.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/fraudstersincreasingly-targeting-social-networking-$19781914.htm</link>
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        <title>New PCI DSS requirements for credit card processing</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) council has issued new requirements for credit card processing systems vendors.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/new-pci-dss-requirements-for-credit-card-processing$19781454.htm</link>
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        <title>Optimising online billing solutions 'can boost conversion rate'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Companies using online billing solutions should take a number of simple steps to optimise the number of conversions they enjoy, an expert has claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/optimising-online-billing-solutionscan-boost-conversion-rate-$19783558.htm</link>
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        <title>Google redesign 'affects SEO', internet merchant account holders told</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders and other online firms making the most of search engine optimisation (SEO) are being urged to take note of Google's latest redesign.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/google-redesignaffects-seo-internet-merchant-account-holders-told$19786757.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet success 'should be measured by the services it can support'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The success of next-generation internet should not be judged on speed alone, but also by its ability to cope with services such as online payment processing, according to an industry expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-successshould-be-measured-by-the-services-it-can-support-$19786365.htm</link>
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        <title>Direct merchant account holders 'must begin branding efforts early on'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>New firms setting up direct merchant accounts have been urged to concentrate on branding sooner rather than later.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/direct-merchant-account-holdersmust-begin-branding-efforts-early-on-$19787351.htm</link>
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        <title>M&amp;S launches mobile store with online payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retail giant Marks &amp;amp; Spencer has launched a website specifically designed to allow mobile online payment processing.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/m-s-launches-mobile-store-with-online-payment-processing$19787340.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing users 'must protect themselves'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet users making the most of online billing services and other offerings, where they have to input personal information, must ensure they are not giving too much away, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-usersmust-protect-themselves-$19789400.htm</link>
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        <title>Banks 'should take liability for online billing services'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Consumers making the most of online billing services via bank-endorsed aggregator sites expect a reliable and secure way to manage their money, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/banksshould-take-liability-for-online-billing-services-$19789315.htm</link>
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        <title>Personal privacy online 'must be taken seriously'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People using online payment processing and firms that accept credit cards online must realise the importance of protecting data, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/personal-privacy-onlinemust-be-taken-seriously-$19789130.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet users 'must not trust everyone online'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet users making the most of services such as online billing solutions and social networking have been warned not to automatically trust other users.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-usersmust-not-trust-everyone-online-$19792262.htm</link>
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        <title>Are online billing solutions better for gambling sites?</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Customers have been warned that gambling transactions made with credit cards count as cash withdrawals in terms of interest, companies using online billing solutions may be interested to discover.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/are-online-billing-solutions-better-for-gambling-sites-$19792100.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retailers 'must be aware of socially-engineered hacks'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders and other firms that operate online must be aware of socially-engineers hacks, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retailersmust-be-aware-of-socially-engineered-hacks-$19791453.htm</link>
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        <title>Search marketing measurement 'easier than for other forms'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders using search marketing will find that measuring the success of these campaigns is easier than for other channels, according to one industry expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/search-marketing-measurementeasier-than-for-other-forms-$19793622.htm</link>
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        <title>Cost of gambling online payment processing to users 'difficult to judge'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Counting the cost of gambling on sites that accept credit cards is tough, according to one industry commentator.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/cost-of-gambling-online-payment-processing-to-usersdifficult-to-judge-$19792651.htm</link>
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        <title>Seasonal marketing campaigns 'must be consistent with overall marketing efforts'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Seasonal marketing campaigns are an important part of overall marketing strategies and should be carefully considered, internet merchant account holders have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/seasonal-marketing-campaignsmust-be-consistent-with-overall-marketing-efforts-$19795082.htm</link>
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        <title>Going green 'now more attractive for firms'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that run direct merchant accounts and many other sorts of businesses are likely to make the most of green energy efforts, no matter what sector they operate in, according to one industry commentator.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/going-greennow-more-attractive-for-firms-$19794505.htm</link>
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        <title>Reputations difficult to build, easy to lose, online retailers warned</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Reputations are difficult to acquire and maintain but very easy to lose, internet merchant account holders have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/reputations-difficult-to-buildeasy-to-loseonline-retailers-warned$19795896.htm</link>
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        <title>'Robust' internet sales highlight online payment processing tools</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The importance of payment processing tools has been highlighted after new figures revealed that more than &amp;#163;4.4 billion was spent online in April.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/-robustinternet-sales-highlight-online-payment-processing-tools$19795429.htm</link>
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        <title>Businesses 'must make use of social media'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders and other firms with an online presence must make use of social media, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/businessesmust-make-use-of-social-media-$19797226.htm</link>
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        <title>Direct merchant account holders 'must think carefully about pricing'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Direct merchant account holders have been reminded of the importance of pricing their products and services at the correct level.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/direct-merchant-account-holdersmust-think-carefully-about-pricing-$19797224.htm</link>
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        <title>Spending cuts 'not likely to cause another recession'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Spending cuts are likely to be beneficial for the economy and businesses, such as those with direct merchant accounts, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/spending-cutsnot-likely-to-cause-another-recession-$19798415.htm</link>
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        <title>Staff fraud 'complex but must be tackled'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses offering online payment processing and other services that must be kept secure need to tackle staff fraud issues, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/staff-fraudcomplex-but-must-be-tackled-$19798411.htm</link>
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        <title>Search marketing 'set to boom'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Search engine marketing (SEM) is set to see a boom this year, so internet merchant account holders must ensure they are up-to-speed with the latest techniques in the area, one expert has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/search-marketingset-to-boom-$19801102.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet users 'need control over privacy'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet users, particularly those making the most of online payment processing, need to feel that they have control over their information, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-usersneed-control-over-privacy-$19800340.htm</link>
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        <title>Older people 'should be helped with internet use'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Older people should be helped to make the most of the internet and offerings such as online payment processing, one campaigner has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/older-peopleshould-be-helped-with-internet-use-$19802038.htm</link>
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        <title>Social media 'better than search marketing', online retailers told</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Social media marketing is beating search engine optimisation (SEO), internet merchant account holders have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-mediabetter-than-search-marketing-online-retailers-told$19804010.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'saves shoppers money'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Using online payment processing to buy goods is cheaper than shopping on the high street, one finance expert has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingsaves-shoppers-money-$19803146.htm</link>
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        <title>US online payment processing spend up 10%, research shows</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The amount spent via online payment processing in the US was up by 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the previous year, figures have revealed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/us-online-payment-processing-spend-up-10-research-shows$19804518.htm</link>
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        <title>Brits make most of sites that accept credit cards online to pay bills</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Consumers in the UK are making the most of online billing solutions and sites that accept credit cards online to pay household bills.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/brits-make-most-of-sites-that-accept-credit-cards-online-to-pay-bills$19806936.htm</link>
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        <title>Websites 'need constant monitoring', online retailers told</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online and others with an internet presence must ensure their sites can cope, one expert has advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/websitesneed-constant-monitoring-online-retailers-told$19806211.htm</link>
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        <title>Email marketing 'should become increasingly targeted'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms with internet merchant accounts must make the most of the data available to them to target their email marketing campaigns, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/email-marketingshould-become-increasingly-targeted-$19807488.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet merchant account holders advised on pricing rules</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is investigating how new fair trading laws would apply to those with internet merchant account holders and other retailers.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-merchant-account-holders-advised-on-pricing-rules$19810350.htm</link>
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        <title>Regulation hits growth, especially at smaller firms, expert warns</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>New regulations are hindering the ability of small firms, such as those with direct merchant accounts, to grow, according to one business expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/regulation-hits-growthespecially-at-smaller-firmsexpert-warns$19809477.htm</link>
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        <title>'Thorough staff monitoring' needed to fight fraud</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Thorough staff monitoring, both during the recruitment process and throughout an employee&amp;#146;s time with the company, is vital for security, internet merchant account holders have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/-thorough-staff-monitoringneeded-to-fight-fraud$19809471.htm</link>
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        <title>Direct merchant account holders urged to up export strategies</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms with direct merchant accounts should be making the most of their export potential, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/direct-merchant-account-holders-urged-to-up-export-strategies$19813375.htm</link>
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        <title>Online scams 'must be highlighted'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet users must be open about the dangers they see and fall victim to online, an expert has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-scamsmust-be-highlighted-$19812988.htm</link>
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        <title>Small business success blueprint revealed</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses could see many benefits from implementing the blueprint for growth devised by the Warwick Business School, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/small-business-success-blueprint-revealed$19814031.htm</link>
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        <title>Consumers continue to rein in spending, retailers told</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders and other retailers are seeing a reduction in sales as shoppers rein in their spending.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/consumers-continue-to-rein-in-spendingretailers-told$19815341.htm</link>
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        <title>Entering export market 'good way to grow'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Direct merchant account holders and other retailers should look to enter the export market to aid their growth, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/entering-export-marketgood-way-to-grow-$19816135.htm</link>
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        <title>PCI SSC reveals annual forum details for &quot;important year&quot;</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is urging those running direct merchant accounts and offering online payment processing to attend its annual conferences later this year.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/pci-ssc-reveals-annual-forum-details-forimportant-year-$19815712.htm</link>
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        <title>FSB welcomes gov't promise to cut red tape</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Government proposals to slash the red tape stifling business growth are welcome news, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/fsb-welcomes-gov-t-promise-to-cut-red-tape$19818014.htm</link>
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        <title>Stored data most at risk, online retailers told</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Data is increasingly vulnerable as it leaves the confines of the data centre and moves beyond control of the enterprise, one expert has told those with internet merchant accounts.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/stored-data-most-at-riskonline-retailers-told$19818008.htm</link>
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        <title>IT investments 'must be put to good use'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders and other firms that spend money on the latest IT developments must ensure they are putting the technology to good use, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/it-investmentsmust-be-put-to-good-use-$19822249.htm</link>
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        <title>How to make the most of site content</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online must ensure they offer content in a way that enhances their website and encourages consumer participation, one expert has suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-make-the-most-of-site-content$19821374.htm</link>
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        <title>Social marketers prefer Facebook, survey shows</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Marketers prefer Facebook over other sites for their social media campaigns, according to a new poll.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-marketers-prefer-facebooksurvey-shows$19820695.htm</link>
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        <title>Early days for m-commerce, but growth expected</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>It is still early days for mobile commerce but growth is expected in the coming years, internet merchant account holders have been told.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/early-days-for-m-commercebut-growth-expected$19823560.htm</link>
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        <title>Measurability of social media 'makes it a big hit'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers, including internet merchant account holders, are making the most of social media marketing because of its many benefits, it has been pointed out.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/measurability-of-social-mediamakes-it-a-big-hit-$19823556.htm</link>
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        <title>Retailers 'will feel effect of govt cuts by autumn'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account holders and other retailers are likely to feel the effects of the government cuts later this year, according to one industry expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/retailerswill-feel-effect-of-govt-cuts-by-autumn-$19826611.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing via mobiles 'will more than double'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet shopping purchases made with mobile online payment processing will more than double in the UK by 2013, it has been predicted.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-via-mobileswill-more-than-double-$19826323.htm</link>
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        <title>SEO for Bing 'different from SEO for Google'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers that accept credit cards online and are looking to boost their search engine optimisation (SEO) should be aware that Bing and Google have different requirements.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/seo-for-bingdifferent-from-seo-for-google-$19826306.htm</link>
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        <title>Mobile online payment processing white paper released</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Industry guidelines are needed for mobile online payment processing as the technology becomes more widespread, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mobile-online-payment-processing-white-paper-released$19829050.htm</link>
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        <title>Data breach fine 'not big enough'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The &amp;#163;500,000 fine the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) can hand down to organisations that do not protect individuals' data, such as that used for online payment processing, should be greater, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/data-breach-finenot-big-enough-$19828934.htm</link>
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        <title>iPad arrival means changes in online commerce</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers with internet merchant accounts must take time to understand how their website works in the Apple iPad, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ipad-arrival-means-changes-in-online-commerce$19831741.htm</link>
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        <title>Search and social media 'closely linked'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms with internet merchant accounts looking to boost their online marketing should take note that search and social media are closely linked, one commentator has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/search-and-social-mediaclosely-linked-$19831364.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retailers 'can use negative feedback to their advantage'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers that accept credit cards online and find their brand spoken about negatively on social media sites can take steps to turn this to their advantage, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retailerscan-use-negative-feedback-to-their-advantage-$19833835.htm</link>
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        <title>Small business owners 'challenge traditional norms'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Small business owners in the UK, including those with internet merchant accounts, are challenging the traditional &amp;quot;norms&amp;quot;, especially when it comes to determining success, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/small-business-ownerschallenge-traditional-norms-$19835282.htm</link>
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        <title>Social media 'now the norm with firms'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Social networking is becoming part of &amp;quot;business-as-usual&amp;quot; for many firms, including those that accept credit cards online, one industry commentator has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-medianow-the-norm-with-firms-$19836935.htm</link>
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        <title>Firms up analytics investment, report shows</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms with internet merchant accounts are stepping up their investments in people and technology to make sense of the web analytics data they gather, according to a study.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/firms-up-analytics-investmentreport-shows$19837903.htm</link>
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        <title>FSB urges chancellor to put small firms first</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The needs of small businesses in the UK, such as internet merchant account holders, should come first in the chancellor's emergency Budget, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/fsb-urges-chancellor-to-put-small-firms-first$19839831.htm</link>
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        <title>Assess software needs carefully, firms advised</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>All organisations, including those with direct merchant accounts, should carefully assess their software needs and whether software as a service (SaaS) meets them, one industry expert has suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/assess-software-needs-carefullyfirms-advised$19839827.htm</link>
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        <title>Ambush marketing 'easier with social media'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Ambush marketing is the latest tactic firms that accept credit cards online should be making the most of, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ambush-marketingeasier-with-social-media-$19843467.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet merchant account holders 'must interact with consumers'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms with internet merchant accounts must interact with consumers online as they become increasingly savvy with their money, it has been said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-merchant-account-holdersmust-interact-with-consumers-$19842761.htm</link>
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        <title>Social media &quot;horrendously unmanaged&quot;, claims expert</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses are &amp;quot;horrendously unmanaged&amp;quot; when it comes to social media, according to one expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-mediahorrendously-unmanaged-claims-expert$19844638.htm</link>
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        <title>How to future-proof product pages against Google updates</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms with internet merchant accounts should take steps to future-proof their product pages against changes to the way Google indexes them, it has been advised.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-future-proof-product-pages-against-google-updates$19844276.htm</link>
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        <title>Physical storage 'better for sensitive data than cloud'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that store sensitive data, such as that needed for online payment processing, should consider physical storage over cloud, it has been suggested.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/physical-storagebetter-for-sensitive-data-than-cloud-$19845556.htm</link>
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        <title>Obama 'could shut down internet'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>A bill has been revealed which could give US president Barack Obama the ability to seize power over, or even shut down, certain parts of the internet.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/obamacould-shut-down-internet-$19846721.htm</link>
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        <title>How to reduce online basket abandonment while increasing sign-up</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online and require shoppers to create an account before they can complete checkout are at risk of high levels of cart abandonment.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/how-to-reduce-online-basket-abandonment-while-increasing-sign-up$19846251.htm</link>
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        <title>Review cash flow now, businesses advised</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses, including those with direct merchant accounts, have been advised to review their cash flow now and not wait until the chancellor makes his emergency Budget speech.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/review-cash-flow-nowbusinesses-advised$19846241.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card processing costs 'are fair'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Credit card processing costs for retailers is at its lowest level in years, according to the UK Card Association.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-processing-costsare-fair-$19847962.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'at risk from unencrypted mobile devices'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The need for secure online payment processing has been highlighted after it was revealed that most people do not protect their mobile devices.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingat-risk-from-unencrypted-mobile-devices-$19849868.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing system 'easy to get'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses looking for ways to accept credit cards online should find it simple to get hold of a fully integrated online payment processing system, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-systemeasy-to-get-$19850604.htm</link>
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        <title>World Cup boost for direct debit payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The demand for online direct debit payment processing rocketed in May as people stocked up for the World Cup, new figures reveal.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/world-cup-boost-for-direct-debit-payment-processing$19852513.htm</link>
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        <title>Obama internet kill switch 'is misinformation'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People in need of high risk payment processing should welcome the news that the US government does not want to take over the internet, according to a leading Senator.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/obama-internet-kill-switchis-misinformation-$19851722.htm</link>
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        <title>China brings in third party payment processing rules </title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Third party payment processing companies face tighter restrictions in China after the country's central bank brought in new regulations, it has been reported.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/china-brings-in-third-party-payment-processing-rules-$19854260.htm</link>
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        <title>Apple shifts 3m iPads</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>With a little help from online payment processing, Apple has claimed that it has sold more than three iPads since its release, it has been reported.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/apple-shifts-3m-ipads$19854005.htm</link>
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        <title>Web users 'still tempted by scam emails'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>High risk payment processing customers have been warned that sites that can be accessed by links in spam emails could be &amp;quot;booby trapped&amp;quot; and it is important not to give out information to such sites.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/web-usersstill-tempted-by-scam-emails-$19856980.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing shopping site eBay in RedLaser move</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Users of online payment processing have learned today (June 23rd) that online marketplace eBay is to merge its current iPhone apps with the barcode-scanning RedLaser application.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-shopping-site-ebay-in-redlaser-move$19855785.htm</link>
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        <title>'Customer service is key' for smart phone users</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People who use their mobile phone for online payment processing will likely stay with their mobile provider if the customer service is good, according to Righmobilephone.co.uk.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/-customer-service-is-keyfor-smart-phone-users$19857613.htm</link>
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        <title>Mozilla fixes 'critical' flaws</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People using Mozilla Firefox as their browser for online payment processing should benefit from the release of a new update to the browser which has fixed a number of flaws.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mozilla-fixescriticalflaws$19858271.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card interest rates 'will rise'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online may be interested to hear that financial experts believe that providers will continue raise interest rates.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-interest-rateswill-rise-$19861927.htm</link>
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        <title>EU to make online payment processing more secure</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is to be made safer and more secure with the introduction of a new labelling system by the European Union.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/eu-to-make-online-payment-processing-more-secure$19860628.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing standards set at 3-year cycle</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing rules will be set along a standard three-year lifecycle, according to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-standards-set-at-3-year-cycle$19862484.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retail 'will grow'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online billing solutions could become increasingly important for companies, after a leading retail expert claimed that online shopping will continue to grow.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retailwill-grow-$19864457.htm</link>
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        <title>Ryanair sale favours prepaid credit card processing</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Credit card processing of MasterCard prepaid cards will incur no additional fee for customers booking flights with Ryanair.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ryanair-sale-favours-prepaid-credit-card-processing$19864282.htm</link>
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        <title>Easynet Connect unveils new firewall protection</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses using high risk payment processing may be pleased to hear of new firewall service that claims to offer enhanced protection without lowering network speeds.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/easynet-connect-unveils-new-firewall-protection$19863125.htm</link>
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        <title>MasterCard unveils prepaid credit card processing initiative</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Credit card processing has been targeted by MasterCard with a new scheme aimed at the prepaid market.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mastercard-unveils-prepaid-credit-card-processing-initiative$19863119.htm</link>
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        <title>Prepaid card use on the up</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept prepaid credit cards online should be pleased hear of the latest research in the industry which suggests use of the cards in the US is on the rise.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/prepaid-card-use-on-the-up$19865159.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'vital to small businesses'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Small businesses must offer online payment processing if they want to be successful, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingvital-to-small-businesses-$19867207.htm</link>
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        <title>Apple iPhone 4 bumper demand 'on the rise' </title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online billing solutions providers may have found themselves overwhelmed with Apple iPhone bumper case purchases this last week.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/apple-iphone-4-bumper-demandon-the-rise$19869008.htm</link>
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        <title>EBay merchant account boost through new BlackBerry app?</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>EBay sellers will be able to access their direct merchant account on the website directly through a new free application designed for BlackBerry smartphones.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ebay-merchant-account-boost-through-new-blackberry-app-$19868697.htm</link>
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        <title>Brits 'addicted' to mobile internet shopping</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>British men and women appear addicted to online shopping and making credit card processing purchases using their mobile.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/britsaddictedto-mobile-internet-shopping$19869940.htm</link>
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        <title>Firms plan more online payment processing capabilities </title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is going to be an increasingly important part of mobile offerings, according to a new survey.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/firms-plan-more-online-payment-processing-capabilities-$19871004.htm</link>
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        <title>2m more Brits online</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Two million more people could be using online payment processing in the UK, according to new figures.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/2m-more-brits-online$19872797.htm</link>
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        <title>E-commerce 'more than just a bolt-on'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is becoming more important to traditional retailers, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/e-commercemore-than-just-a-bolt-on-$19874447.htm</link>
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        <title>Businesses 'need to be aware of online opportunities'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing opportunities for UK firms need to better exploited, according one internet expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/businessesneed-to-be-aware-of-online-opportunities-$19873334.htm</link>
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        <title>E-retailers told to adapt to the weather</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>As the British summer ebbs away, companies that accept credit cards online have been advised to adapt to the different weather conditions.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/e-retailers-told-to-adapt-to-the-weather$19874583.htm</link>
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        <title>UK firms 'face online payment procesing problems'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Four in five (79 per cent) internet retailers do not feel their online payment processing systems are up to scratch to cope with cross-border transactions, new research by Dynamic Markets has found.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/uk-firmsface-online-payment-procesing-problems-$19876402.htm</link>
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        <title>Mobile phone contracts 'are confusing'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People who use mobile phones for purchasing goods from firms that accept credit cards online could be among a significant proportion of those who say they are confused by mobile phone contracts.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mobile-phone-contractsare-confusing-$19876397.htm</link>
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        <title>EU mobile roaming cap is 'good news'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online credit card processing may be among the things to benefit from a new cap on roaming charges that a leading consumer magazine has welcomed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/eu-mobile-roaming-cap-isgood-news-$19876389.htm</link>
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        <title>Borders launches e-books service</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Direct debit payment processing will be one method customers in the US will be able to purchase e-books from Borders, after the firm announced an expansion into the sector.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/borders-launches-e-books-service$19878928.htm</link>
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        <title>Amazon enters online food retail</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>As more firms accept credit cards online for day-to-day shopping, Amazon has decided to expand its business to offer food and drink online.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/amazon-enters-online-food-retail$19878925.htm</link>
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        <title>Holidaymakers warned over high risk payment processing</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Brits making holiday bookings online should be aware of online payment processing scams, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/holidaymakers-warned-over-high-risk-payment-processing$19877037.htm</link>
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        <title>High risk payment processing update for Google Chrome</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Google has announced a security update to its chrome browser service that may be a relief to users of high risk payment processing.</description>
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        <title>Xbox bags Microsoft over $1bn</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Microsoft's Xbox Live service, which can accept credit cards online to allow gamers around the world to play each other, has netted the company more than $1 billion (&amp;#163;660 million), according to a Bloomberg report.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/xbox-bags-microsoft-over1bn$19880973.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet has created 'new trade route'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online have been told that the internet has created &amp;quot;a new trade route&amp;quot; that has never existed before.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internet-has-creatednew-trade-route-$19881847.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'can save government money'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing could be a way for government departments to save money, a senior credit card executive has claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingcan-save-government-money-$19881794.htm</link>
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        <title>Internet 'main way people shop'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is more important to businesses than ever, it seems, after an IT expert claimed that for many people the internet is now the main way they shop.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/internetmain-way-people-shop-$19883286.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing app launched by MasterCard</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing via smartphones is to be made easier as credit card firm MasterCard launches a new application (app) for iPhones.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-app-launched-by-mastercard$19882181.htm</link>
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        <title>ICO announces online privacy rules</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online that store out-of-date information or hold information about clients in an unsecure way could face official sanction, under new rules.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ico-announces-online-privacy-rules$19885713.htm</link>
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        <title>EBay app launched to boost online billing solutions</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>A new iPhone app for online billing solutions has been unveiled by eBay to help merchants carry out business from their mobile phones.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/ebay-app-launched-to-boost-online-billing-solutions$19884683.htm</link>
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        <title>Universal web use 'attainable'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Plans that will no doubt see more demand for internet merchant accounts and online payment processing are attainable, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/universal-web-useattainable-$19887308.htm</link>
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        <title>Lane Fox calls for everyone to get online</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online billing solutions could become more important as more people get access to the internet.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/lane-fox-calls-for-everyone-to-get-online$19887101.htm</link>
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        <title>Anti-spyware software 'not enough'</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>People worried about online payment processing scams need to do more than simply rely on their anti-virus and anti-spyware software to protect them from fraudsters, according to one internet safety expert.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/anti-spyware-softwarenot-enough-$19886969.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card processing 'on the up'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Credit card processing online and in shopes in the UK was up last month, a new report has found.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-processingon-the-up-$19889090.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing 'not sign of general retail sales boost'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing and in-store credit card use is not a sign of the wider trends in retail sales, it is claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processingnot-sign-of-general-retail-sales-boost-$19889416.htm</link>
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        <title>UK consumer spending 'back to pre-recession levels'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online could be enjoying happier times after a new survey shows that UK consumer spending is on the rise again.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/uk-consumer-spendingback-to-pre-recession-levels-$19892045.htm</link>
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        <title>Tests confirm Visa CodeSure card credentials</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing security is a major concern for consumers and legitimate businesses alike and Visa hopes its new card can help stamp out fraud.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/tests-confirm-visa-codesure-card-credentials$19891702.htm</link>
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        <title>Credit card processing to 'outstrip cash by 2030'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Credit card processing could help to make cash extinct by the year 2030, according to a new survey.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/credit-card-processing-tooutstrip-cash-by-2030-$19893310.htm</link>
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        <title>US consumers 'worry about banking fraud'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>As concerns over online payment processing security persist, it seems that US consumers are worried that their banks are not taking enough action to combat fraud.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/us-consumersworry-about-banking-fraud-$19894920.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing leaders elected to board</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Leaders in the field of online payment processing have been elected to the board of the Merchant Risk Council (MRC).</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-leaders-elected-to-board$19894859.htm</link>
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        <title>High risk payment processing Zeus malware warning</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>High risk payment processing could be at risk of a malware programme that is targeting online banking customers of 15 leading US financial institutions.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/high-risk-payment-processing-zeus-malware-warning$19893741.htm</link>
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        <title>Social media 'forms bond with customers'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online should consider social media as a vital marketing tool, after it was claimed that it is &amp;quot;phenomenally&amp;quot; important to businesses.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/social-mediaforms-bond-with-customers-$19895616.htm</link>
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        <title>Businesses warned over social media security risk</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Businesses that accept credit cards online should beware the potential security hazards of social media, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/businesses-warned-over-social-media-security-risk$19897093.htm</link>
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        <title>Web is 'vital for brand awareness'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>As businesses that use online payment processing are no doubt already aware, the web can be a vital tool for building a brand's coverage, according to marketing research and analysis firm eMarketer.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/web-isvital-for-brand-awareness-$19896098.htm</link>
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        <title>Online retail sales up by 20% in June</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers that accept credit cards online saw a bumper month in June as sales were up by a fifth year-on-year.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-retail-sales-up-by-20in-june$19898088.htm</link>
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        <title>Online book sales rise</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>As more and more people turn to sites that accept credit cards online for their shopping, it seems that sales of electronic books (ebooks) are also on the increase.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-book-sales-rise$19899380.htm</link>
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        <title>Amazon tops US e-retailer sites</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Amazon.com was the most visited retail site in the US that accepts credit cards online, according to a new survey.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/amazon-tops-us-e-retailer-sites$19898530.htm</link>
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        <title>Mobile online payments to exceed $1 trillion in 5 years</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Mobile online payment processing is set to hit the $1 trillion (&amp;#163;660 billion) mark by 2014, a new report has said.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/mobile-online-payments-to-exceed1-trillion-in-5-years$19901755.htm</link>
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        <title>Is online payment processing overtaking the high street?</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>While online payment processing contributed to a record e-commerce sales boom in the UK in June, a new report has found that high street retailers in Scotland felt the pinch.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/is-online-payment-processing-overtaking-the-high-street-$19901746.htm</link>
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        <title>Shop Direct reports growth </title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>UK multi-channel retailers that accept credit cards online have reported a bumper June and Shop Direct is getting in on the action, it has been reported.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/shop-direct-reports-growth-$19900740.htm</link>
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        <title>Smartphones 'alien to some people'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Consumer technology - such as smartphones that allow mobile online payment processing - has the power to link people together, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/smartphonesalien-to-some-people-$19902474.htm</link>
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        <title>Petrol prices 'driving online payment processing'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is growing as a result of higher petrol prices in the UK, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/petrol-pricesdriving-online-payment-processing-$19903885.htm</link>
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        <title>Online PC games sales 'match in-store levels'</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is accounting for almost as many sales of PC games as traditional in-store purchases, according to new research.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-pc-games-salesmatch-in-store-levels-$19903869.htm</link>
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        <title>CPC fraud rates rise</title>
       <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Internet merchant account customers have been told that cost per click (CPC) fraud for internet advertising is on the rise.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/cpc-fraud-rates-rise$19902889.htm</link>
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        <title>Online clothes sales 'boosted by sunny days'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing is helped by sunny weather, it has been claimed, after online clothes sales were up 22 per cent year-on-year in June.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-clothes-salesboosted-by-sunny-days-$19904866.htm</link>
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        <title>Online video advertising 'should be targeted'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online video advertising, an increasingly important element for firms that accept credit cards online, needs to be targeted at a particular audience, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-video-advertisingshould-be-targeted-$19905639.htm</link>
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        <title>Couples 'have more disposable income'</title>
       <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Retailers with internet merchant accounts may want to target couples with their advertising, after research shows single people tend to have money to spend.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/coupleshave-more-disposable-income-$19905104.htm</link>
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        <title>iPhones 'key to m-commerce'</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms reliant on online payment processing may wish to take note of new survey that suggests iPhone users could be better customers than people with other smartphones.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/iphoneskey-to-m-commerce-$19906764.htm</link>
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        <title>Courier firm's profits 'soar' as online retail grows</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>UPS, a courier service used by firms that accept credit cards online to deliver packages to customers, has announced strong quarterly figures.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/courier-firm-s-profitssoaras-online-retail-grows$19907823.htm</link>
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        <title>AmEx profits soar</title>
       <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Profits from credit card processing carried out by American Express rose in the second quarter of 2010 to over $1 billion (&amp;#163;650 million), the firm has announced.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/amex-profits-soar$19907007.htm</link>
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        <title>IMRG launch new service to boost online sales</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Firms that accept credit cards online are the target of a new service launched to help boost online sales.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/imrg-launch-new-service-to-boost-online-sales$19909536.htm</link>
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        <title>Online payment processing sees Amazon profits rise</title>
       <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Online payment processing has seen Amazon report a strong second quarter to the year.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/online-payment-processing-sees-amazon-profits-rise$19909318.htm</link>
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        <title>Small businesses 'vital to stoke economy'</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>Small firms, many of which rely on an internet merchant account and direct debit payment processing, will prove &amp;quot;hugely important&amp;quot; in dragging the UK economy out of recession, it has been claimed.</description>
        <link>http://solutions.commercegate.com/news/small-businessesvital-to-stoke-economy-$19911125.htm</link>
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        <title>Shoppers start search online</title>
       <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CEST</pubDate>
        <description>The scope for retailers that accept credit cards online has been shown by new research that found two-thirds of shoppers begin their search online.</description>
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