STOWE, VT — JUNE 16, 2016 —Springer-Miller Systems (SMS), the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems, today announces the integration of its industry leading SpaSoft® Spa Management Software with FreedomPay’s Commerce Platform. The SpaSoft integration enables Springer-Miller to offer customers end-to-end protection for credit card payments made through FreedomPay’s cloud-based global payments platform supported by Microsoft Azure™. The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the world’s first PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution with EMV, NFC, Dynamic Currency Conversion and real-time data capabilities that delivers on a global scale.
The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is designed to provide customers with complete card data security for all transacations by ensuring that sensitive cardholder data is encrypted at the point of interaction and replaced with surrogate values in the customers POS and network environments. By deploying a PCI-valdated P2PE solution, Springer-Miller customers lower the risk of data breaches and realize benefits from reducing annual PCI DSS audit and compliance scope.
Developed specifically to suite the unique needs of the spa industry, Springer-Miller’s SpaSoft Spa Management Software is a user-friendly system that facilitates total spa and activity management for the world’s top luxury spas. SpaSoft provides the tools to power impeccable spa experiences focused on each and every client.
“FreedomPay’s technology allows us to offer customers a comprehensive solution that truly protects their guests’ credit card information,” said Chris Donahue, Director of Product Management for Springer-Miller. “We are also very excited about the scalability offered by FreedomPay’s cloud-based platform to solve our international customers’ payment security needs.”
FreedomPay’s platform is fully integrated and EMV certified with major card processors enabling Springer-Miller’s customers to rapidly deploy validated EMV-ready P2PE payment terminals and benefit from lower counterfeit fraud and card issuer charge-backs. The platform is also capable of processing mobile wallet transactions from Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay allowing guests to use their preferred payment method while delivering the peace of mind that their card data is safe.
“Many of FreedomPay’s current hospitality customers are utilizing SpaSoft as their spa management system,” said Christopher Kronenthal, chief technology officer at FreedomPay. “Our integration enables us to seamlessly extend our PCI-validated security from the front desk to the spa and offer customers unparalleled payment security across their entire payments environment.”
Springer-Miller’s global customers also benefit from FreedomPay’s unique hybrid-cloud architecture supported by Azure, which allows for rapid deployment of its leading edge payment platform across continents. The FreedomPay’s Commerce Platform is currently available on SpaSoft with the SMS|Host Hospitality Management System to follow shortly.
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. 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. The FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on the Windows Platform and is fully supported by the security and scalability of the Microsoft Azure cloud. For more information, go to www.freedompay.com.
About Springer-Miller Systems
Springer-Miller Systems provides premier software solutions for the finest hotels, resorts and spas worldwide. Springer-Miller Systems offers the SMS|Host Hospitality Management System, the truly guest-centric and fully-integrated property management system, and SpaSoft®, a dynamic activities management and scheduling software solution for luxury spas. Visit www.springermiller.com for more information.