First Data

First Data is bulking up its e-commerce capabilities with an agreement to buy Acculynk.

First Data's quest to be viewed as a diverse digital company means it can't just offer a product; it has to offer a platform that other companies can use.

As American Express and Citigroup clashed over which issuer would get the coveted Costco Warehouse credit card business, one area remained undisputed and out of their hands: Payment processing for Costco's small business clients.

The processor has launched its Integrated Solutions Group, a new segment that focuses on software development tools for integration with First Data platforms.

First Data's joining the trend of financial companies that are emphasizing family leave benefits heading into the new year, announcing new policies for caregivers.

PNC and First Data see a benefit in tailoring the health care experience with a focus on the consumer, and are working to enable that process by funding a cloud-based IT company that digitizes medical office management.

The EMV and mobile wallet movements have split the retail industry, leaving payment companies in the delicate position of having to support clients with very different technological profiles.