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IDC’s extensive portfolio of subscription services enables clients to keep abreast of the latest market trends and empowers them to make the most well-informed decisions for their organization.

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    This IDC study is an assessment of worldwide vendors that provide an integrated bank payment system. Twelve vendors were assessed to understand their capabilities to deliver a comprehensive platform capable of handling transactions across multiple payment schemes from a single management context....

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