December 14, 2015

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James Davis

Written by James Davis

Senior Technical Writer at United Thinkers

Author of the Paylosophy blog, a veteran writer, and a stock analyst with extensive knowledge and experience in the financial services industry that allows me to cover the latest payment industry news, developments, and insights.

My works have been cited across media and payment blogs. I do my best to help businesses make the most efficient financial decisions that can positively and significantly improve their business growth.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out in the world of payments, my writing is designed to be accessible to everyone and help people navigate the complex world of payments. So if you want to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights in the payment industry, be sure to check out Paylosophy and my published works.

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Kathrine Pensatori

Reviewed by Kathrine Pensatori

Product Specialist at United Thinkers

Product specialist with more than 10 years of experience in the Payment Processing Industry. I help payment facilitators and PSPs solve their various payment processing issues. On a regular basis, I work with a team of knowledgeable technical people in the space, and I am passionate about finding creative solutions to the challenges presented by the Payments Industry.

I would be happy to help with any questions you might have regarding credit card payment processing, merchant services, EMV certifications, the various ways of becoming a payment facilitator or a payment platform, as well as any other Payment Industry related issues you might be struggling with. Feel free to follow me on Quora, and don’t hesitate to send me links to the specific Quora questions you would like me to answer.

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Commercial Open-Source Payment Gateway

A commercial open source payment gateway has many benefits over proprietary commercial software or building your own payment solution. Creating a fully functional payment gateway can be a real challenge when you try to build something of your own and go it alone, but choosing open source means choosing a world of assurances and support. Open source payment gateways feature frequent updates based on your needs and the needs of others as well as liability protection, the level of support you need, cost benefits, warranties and complete flexibility.

Benefits Of A Commercial Open Source Payment Gateway

Because a payment solution is so important, it makes sense to choose the best payment gateway for your needs. Commercial open source software offers you many advantages, as this infographic shows, that it makes sense to consider it when choosing a payment solution.

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