LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sionic Mobile, a leading provider of cloud-based connected commerce and loyalty currency gateway services and FreedomPay, a leader in secure commerce technology for lodging, gaming, retail, restaurants, stadiums and other hospitality merchants, today announced from the TRANSACT conference they have entered into a strategic alliance agreement to deliver an enhanced mobile payments and rewards experience, helping merchants quickly and securely connect and engage with millions of consumers through in-vehicle dashboards and preferred mobile apps.
“Commerce goes beyond simply processing a payment, but rather is about enabling a richer consumer experience,” said Bhavik Shah, Director, Business Development, FreedomPay. “Like FreedomPay, Sionic Mobile is focused on helping merchants engage mobile consumers by providing an exceptional user experience. Together, we’ll provide a seamless payment ecosystem for merchant operations, as well as a secure payment experience for app users.”
FreedomPay’s Advanced Commerce Platform will directly integrate with Sionic Mobile’s award-winning ION Commerce Engine® (ICE) through a cloud-connected interface, for speedy and secure mobile transactions. The synthesis, by means of FreedomPay’s middleware, the FreeWay Commerce Connect (FCC), will facilitate a simplified point of sale integration of Sionic Mobile’s proprietary 3-digit code for mobile checkouts at merchants in the Mobile Rewards Marketplace®. Additionally, FreedomPay’s clients will gain access and visibility to mobile consumers in the Marketplace, where they’ll be able to accept mobile payments, deliver offers, perks, and rewards to those consumers, and accept their loyalty currency as cash at the point of sale.
Bob Burroughs, EVP of Product at Sionic Mobile, explained, “FreedomPay is recognized within the industry for its commitment to providing secure commerce technology that is designed to enhance the customer experience and streamline the payments process. Integrating our connected commerce platform enables FreedomPay to take this commitment to the next level, providing its clients direct access to millions of loyal consumers, boosting in-store traffic and driving incremental new sales.”
The integrated platforms will be available to customers in April 2018. To learn more, visit www.mobilerewardsmarketplace.com.
About Sionic Mobile
Midtown Atlanta-based Sionic Mobile, a cloud-based connected commerce company, reaches millions of consumers in their vehicles and through their favorite mobile apps. The Company operates the Mobile Rewards Marketplace® - a digital loyalty co-op where brick-and-mortar merchants deliver offers, perks and rewards to consumers and accept their loyalty currency as cash at the point of sale. App partners include top-tier loyalty programs in automotive, travel, mobile phone service and other channels. The award-winning ION Commerce Engine® (ICE) and Company-owned, GeoSense® iBeacon network drives more frequent app usage for partners and increases foot traffic and incremental new revenue to merchants. Merchants pay a small marketing fee when customers interact with vehicle dashboards or pay with their mobile apps. Visit www.SionicMobile.com.
About FreedomPay
The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the best way for merchants to simplify complex payment environments. Validated by the PCI Security Standards Council for Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) along with EMV, NFC and DCC capabilities, global leaders in retail, hospitality, gaming, education, healthcare and financial services trust FreedomPay to deliver unmatched security and advanced value-added services on a global scale. With broad integrations across top point-of-sale, device manufacturers and payment processors, supported by rapid API adoption, FreedomPay is driving the future of commerce and customer interaction around the world. For more information, go to www.freedompay.com.
