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NORTHWIND Partners With Shift4(R) To Provide Maestro Users Secure, Cost-Saving Payment Card Processing
Markham, ON, Apr 14, 2010 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) --
NORTHWIND(TM) and Shift4(R), two dominant players in hospitality software and services, have joined forces to offer hoteliers unparalleled security and the ability to utilize any bank or processor that offers the best rates and service without required programming of the property management system (PMS).
NORTHWIND (http://www.maestropms.com/?Campaign=PRWebShift4April132010), provider of Maestro (http://maestropms.com/whyMaestro.aspx?Campaign=PRWebShift4April132010)(TM) Enterprise Property Management hotel software (http://www.maestropms.com/products.aspx?Campaign=PRWebShift4April132010) and reservation software solutions for the hospitality industry, announced today it partnered with Shift4, a leading developer of enterprise payment solutions, to provide Maestro users with a fully-tokenized interface for payment card processing. Tokenization exceeds the Payment Card Industry's Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) compliance requirements and enables operators to choose any payment processor they like to obtain the lowest fees.
Shift4 interface helps Maestro operators save money:
Warren Dehan, president of NORTHWIND-Maestro PMS, said, "Our relationship with Shift4 enables Maestro users to implement Shift4's DOLLARS ON THE NET tokenized payment card processing system with the newest, most secure technology and flexibility. The Shift4 system also lets Maestro clients save money by selecting any bank or processor they feel is best for their business without custom programming."
Shift4's integrated tokenization technology means that no cardholder data (CHD) is stored, transmitted or processed at the property. Maestro clients using Shift4's system will exceed the scope of the PCI PA-DSS security requirements because actual guest cardholder data will not be handled by property systems.
"Shift4 provides hotel operators unparalleled flexibility because it is the largest independent payment card processing gateway and secure solution provider," explained Dave Oder, president and CEO at Shift4. "Most of the new end-to-end encryption and processor/merchant services and provider-based tokenization schemes limit a merchant's choice of the bank or processor they can select. Utilizing Shift4's technology, Maestro users retain the power of choice and can utilize any bank or processor they think is best for their business." For NORTHWIND's customers using DOLLARS ON THE NET, this equates to lower operating costs and the most secure payment card processing platform.
Maestro Property Management Solution
Enhance guest service, improve efficiency and maximize online and offline revenue with Maestro PMS, the industry's most robust and flexible resort software and boutique hotel software solution empowering leading full-service hotels, luxury resorts, multi-property groups, conference centers, condominiums and timeshare properties. Solutions include Front Office (PMS), Accounts Receivable, Analytics and Business Intelligence, Sales and Catering, Multi-Property Management, Condo & Timeshare Owner Management with Web Functionality, Spa and Activities, Web Booking Engine, Real-Time Yield Management, Dynamic Packaging, Golf, CRM, Guest Experience Measurement, CRO, GDS Two-Way Connectivity, Membership, Work Orders, Fine Dining and Retail POS, Online Table Reservations with Web Booking, Concierge and Guest Experience Measurement. The Maestro PMS is database independent (ODBC Compliant) and may be deployed via Windows, Linux, Terminal Services, hosted and Web platforms.
For a demo of the Maestro Property Management Suite featuring the ResWave Booking Engine, please contact NORTHWIND at 1.888.667.8488 or email info(at)maestropms(dot)com.
At HITEC Visit NORTHWIND-Maestro PMS at Booth #523
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About NORTHWIND - Maestro PMS
NORTHWIND is recognized in the hospitality industry for its "standard setting" Diamond Plus Service and robust integrated Maestro resort hotel software technology. With over 30 years experience dedicated to developing technology solutions for the hospitality industry, NORTHWIND is a partner who understands you need a scalable, flexible PMS that works the way you do. Maestro applications are engineered for operators who need to manage their enterprise in a real-time environment for the utmost operational efficiency, productivity, control and profitability.
About Shift4 Corporation
Shift4, a leading developer of secure financial transaction processing software and services, provides web-based, real-time enterprise payment solutions for leaders in the hospitality, retail, food services, auto rental and eCommerce markets. Through connectivity to every major processor, DOLLARS ON THE NET provides both high-speed and low-cost authorizations and settlements for credit, debit, check, private label and gift card transactions. DOLLARS ON THE NET includes the ability to access, review and edit transactions prior to settlement and provides a searchable, 24-month transaction archive for reporting and chargeback defense. For more information, please contact our sales department at (800) 265-5795 or visit shift4.com.
Contact:
NORTHWIND - Maestro PMS
Ivana Johnston - Sales & Marketing
8300 Woodbine Avenue, 5th floor
Markham, ON L3R 9Y7
Canada
Phone: 905-940-1923
Toll Free: 1-888-667-8488
Email: info(at)maestropms(dot)com
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