Anderson Zaks rolls out secure credit and debit card payment solution across SandPiperCI’s Channel Island stores

Published 26th July 2010

PRESS RELEASE
1st July 2010

Anderson Zaks rolls out secure credit and debit card payment solution across SandPiperCI’s Channel Island stores

Safe shopping for customers at Checkers Express/Island shoppers with Anderson Zaks’ PCI DSS compliant chip and PIN software.

Anderson Zaks, a leading independent payment solution provider that supplies integrated transaction processing software, has been selected by Channel Island Retailer SandpiperCI for its RedCard managed service payment solution. The system will enable customers to buy goods using a secure chip and PIN debit or credit card at SandpiperCI’s food and drink stores, Checkers Express/Island Shopper and Wine Warehouse. Sandpiper CI operates 28 stores across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney, as well as owning franchise businesses trading under the Marks and Spencer, Iceland, Costa Coffee, Robert Dyas and Pasty Presto brands. The RedCard solution is hosted by Anderson Zaks and is fully compliant with the latest PCI DSS requirements and will be used across a total of 38 stores by the end of the year.

According to Alastair Wild, Head of IT at SandPiperCI; “Having worked with Anderson Zaks on other major commercial projects, we selected them to convert our stores to the RedCard solution, to replace our existing non-PCI compliant legacy system.

“Anderson Zak’s managed services solution is a much more secure, efficient way for us to process card transactions. Thanks to the expertise of Anderson Zaks and In-Tech Solutions we were able to deploy the solution across our stores and be up and running very quickly, with no disruption to business. The fact that Anderson Zaks is a level 1 service provider and certified PCI DSS compliant has also helped us to cut non-compliance charges from the banks and lower our operating costs.”

In-tech Solutions UK Ltd, a UK solution provider, integrated the Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of sale (EFTPOS) element in the EPOS solution across the stores. It enables customers to pay by credit and debit cards, as well as withdraw cash when purchasing items. Anderson Zaks’ RedCard software and managed services solution comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the worldwide information security standard defined by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council.


Chris James, Managing Director at In-Tech Solutions said; “Anderson Zak’s RedCard payment software is our preferred solution for our customers. The RedCard system provides a comprehensive and yet flexible solution that is easy to integrate with the rest of the retail infrastructure. As well as supplying a comprehensive product Anderson Zaks provides excellent support services to both us and our customers.”


Adina Ahmed, Operations Director at Anderson Zaks commented, “All retailers, from corner shops to multi-national organisations and retailers, have a requirement to ensure that customers can pay with secure, reliable electronic transaction processes. Working with In-Tech solutions we were able to roll out the RedCard software across SandpiperCI’s retail outlets in the Channel islands to support all card payment processing securely and reduce their transaction costs.”

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NOTES to EDITORS

About SandpiperCI
SandpiperCI was established in 2007 and is jointly owned by independent private equity firm Duke Street and real estate fund management group Europa Capital. SandpiperCI is the leading independent retail operator in the Channel Islands and operates 28 food and drink stores under its own Checkers Express/Island Shopper and Wine Warehouse fascias.
It owns franchise businesses trading under the Marks and Spencer, Iceland, Costa Coffee, Robert Dyas, and Pasty Presto fascias. New stores for Hotel Chocolat in both islands have also been recently opened. In addition to its retail activities, SandpiperCI operates Cimandis, the food service supplier together with its two hotels in Guernsey - St Pierre Park and La Trelade.
For more information, please visit: www.sandpiper.com


About In-Tech Solutions
In-Tech Solutions was formed in 1991 with the principle objective of developing business software solutions for industry and commerce. The company now possesses a considerable portfolio of software products that are installed and supported at a continually growing number of customers in the retail, wholesale and distribution sectors. In-Tech products are targeted at businesses whose requirements are for fully integrated and highly functional business software, which is also easy to install and use.

Customers include, amongst others, Lincolnshire Co-operative, Spar Channel Islands and Mid-Counties Co-operative.


For more information, please visit: www.in-techsolutions.co.uk




About Anderson Zaks
Anderson Zaks is a leading independent payment solution provider based in the UK, supplying integrated transaction processing software to deliver reliable and cost-effective electronic payments to many thousands of merchants.

Anderson Zaks RedCard software and managed services process card transactions for enterprises in the UK and worldwide. Catering to customers ranging from small corner shops through to multi-national corporations, Anderson Zaks supports transactions with acquiring banks and payment processors globally.

Anderson Zaks, a Level 1 Service Provider, is certified PCI DSS compliant.

For more information about Anderson Zaks and RedCard please visit: www.andersonzaks.com


For further information, please contact:
Iain High Andreina West
Anderson Zaks PR Artistry
t. +44 (0)208 911 2573 t. +44 (0) 1491 639500
www.andersonzaks.com www.prartistry.com
iain.high@andersonzaks.com Andreina@pra-ltd.co.uk