Syria Rejoins Visa and Mastercard’s Global Networks After 15 Years
Following years of international sanctions and internal strife, Syria has successfully trialed electronic payments using Mastercard and Visa. Reconnecting to these networks is no small feat. Visa previously stated that it would need to build substantial infrastructure to connect Syria’s financial institutions to its network and bring issued cards up to modern standards. This includes […]
Cantaloupe-365 Deal Targets Fast-Growing Unattended Retail Market
The acquisition of Cantaloupe by 365 Retail Markets is now complete, marking a major consolidation in the unattended retail industry. As consumers embrace cashless payments, self-checkout, and AI-enabled shopping experiences, the combined company is positioning itself at the center of a market moving well beyond traditional vending machines. The deal, announced last year, bring together […]
Staying Afloat as Payment Operations Rapidly Evolve
The payments industry is scaling faster than its infrastructure can comfortably handle. Record volumes, proliferating rails, and rapid AI adoption promise greater speed and intelligence—yet beneath the surface, manual processes, integration gaps, and regulatory uncertainty are creating new points of friction. AutoRek’s recent report, The Future of Payments Operation 2026, frames this moment as a […]