Vantiv Developer Tracker news and trends

Can Taxis Navigate Through Ride-Hailing Enthusiasm?
Payment Methods // September 28, 2016

Before there was Uber there was TaxiPass - a way to help taxi and limo drivers accept cards before apps and smartphones changed the ride-hailing game. Jason Diaz, CEO of Frontier Payments, and TaxiPass brainchild, is focused on helping taxis regain their foothold by using...

Chinese Photo App Developer Strikes It Big With $1 Billion IPO
Payments Innovation // August 23, 2016

Reports indicate Meitu will test Hong Kong markets with planned offering later this year.

Twitter Brings Sponsors To Stickers
Payments Innovation // August 19, 2016

Twitter’s promoted stickers are the latest attempt by the social network to better appeal to merchants and advertisers.

Giving Payments Innovation To The Charity Market
Payments Innovation // July 27, 2016

As more people rely solely on digital payment methods, charity organizations that have traditionally been cash-only are feeling left behind. The July edition of the Developer Tracker™ features an interview with DipJar CIO Chris Whatley on how going digital can turn donations into an impulse...

Quick Reads
Keeping It Simple At The Point Of Sale

February 26, 2016
The days of innovating for technology’s sake are over, especially when it comes to omnicommerce. The February edition of the PYMNTS Developer TrackerTM profiles 80 developers and their work in this area — underscoring how vital it is to keep what’s important to the customer top of mind.