PAX Technology achieves certification for PCI SPoC solution

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PAX Technology is excited to announce it's first SPoC solution has obtained the PCI approval for the iOS based SealGuard solution.l. It is the 7th solution in the world to be certified.

The PCI program "Software-based PIN Entry on COTS" (SPoC), also known in the market as PIN on Mobile, enables merchants to accept EMV-based transactions with the option of PIN entry on COTS (Commercial off-the-shelf) devices as smartphones and tablets. Both contact and contactless card initiated transactions are supported in PCI SPoC transactions. PAX has selected Brightsight as the security lab to performing the software-based PCI SPoC security evaluation of the innovative payment solution by PAX.

"Brightsight is proud to have been selected as the PCI SPoC evaluation lab by PAX Technology, a leading global manufacturer of payment terminals; PIN pads; and Point of sales hardware and software. We look forward to continue our partnership and we hope that many more PCI SPoC PAX approvals will follow", says Rob van Marrewijk, Director of Business Development at Brightsight.

Alex Dong, VP at PAX Technology, added: “We are excited to have PCI SPoC approval on the PAX SafeGuard solution, we will continue investing in certifications on various platforms to make development more accessible. We really appreciate the cooperation with Brightsight, and the certification obtainment has been efficient as always.”

PAX has over 45 million point of sale terminals deployed in over 120 countries. The company operates in different markets through a network of direct offices and channel partners worldwide.

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