Avira, a leading supplier of security solutions for professional and private use, has signed a partnership agreement with GlobalCollect, the world's leading payment service provider of local e-payments, to facilitate its e-payment needs
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avira, a specialist with sound experience in developing security solutions for both single workstations as well as cross-system protection of professional networks, will be using GlobalCollect to process and reconcile international e-payments. Under the current service agreement, Avira processes JCB (Japan), Sofortüberweisung (Benelux/DACH/UK), iDEAL and Direct Debits (Netherlands), Boleto Bancário (Brazil), Webmoney (Ukraine/Russia), and IPS (China) via GlobalCollect's single-interface payment platform.
The intended extension of this partnership will support Avira's strategic expansion plans in two ways: by adding further alternative payment methods like real-time bank transfers, more eWallets, and cash as well as by helping realize Avira's geographic growth ambitions to enter foreign markets by advising on local regulations and cultural payment preferences.
As a valued-added service, GlobalCollect supplies Avira with daily customized reports containing specific information on every single transaction, including exchange rate details broken down into initial amount and currency, followed by converted amount in the desired remittance currency at a glance.
"We chose GlobalCollect as our online payment service provider because they are experienced and offer the largest footprint in terms of payment methods," said Travis Witteveen, COO Market & Operations of Avira. "As Avira continues to grow globally, we wanted to partner with a company like GlobalCollect which can handle any local payment transaction, regardless which country the payment originates from."
Koen Vanpraet, Chief Commercial Officer of GlobalCollect, added: "We look forward to expanding our successful partnership with Avira. Just as Avira prides itself to provide state of the art security solutions, we pride ourselves to do the same when it comes to global payment solutions and guiding e-merchants to boost conversions rates. Given the in-depth expertise of our industry-specific payment consultants, including being able to advise on harnessing growth opportunities in BRIC countries, I am confident this will be a very fruitful business relationship."
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About Avira
Avira stands for extreme reliability and internet freedom around the globe. The company was founded 25 years ago on Tjark Auerbach's promise to "make software that does good things for my friends and family". Because of Avira's security expertise and award-winning antivirus software, today more than 100 million consumers and small businesses live free of spyware, phishing, worms and other internet based threats. The company delivers IT-security protection to computers, servers and networks both directly and in the cloud.
In addition to protecting the online world, Avira's CEO promotes well being in the offline world through the Auerbach Foundation, which supports charitable and social projects. The philosophy of the foundation is to help people to help themselves. www.avira.com
About GlobalCollect
GlobalCollect is the world's premier Payment Service Provider of local e-payment solutions for international Customer Not-Present (CNP) channels such as internet, mail, and telephone orders, and specializes in a wide range of industries such as travel, retail, online gaming, financial services, telecommunications, publishing, portals, and digital content. While most providers limit their services to a technical link with payment acquirers, GlobalCollect is a full service partner consulting clients on how to increase transaction volumes, expand distribution channels, and reduce costs by streamlining back office processes. Through a single-interface online payment platform, we offer access to an unrivalled portfolio of local and international payment methods in almost 200 countries, including all major credit and debit cards, direct debits, bank transfers, real-time bank transfers, eWallets, cash at outlets, prepaid methods, checks, and invoices. www.globalcollect.com
Contacts
Avira
Elisabeth Rothbart
PR Manager
tel: +49-(7542) 500 3913
e-mail: elisabeth.rothbart@avira.com
or
GlobalCollect
Bettina Duske
Senior Manager PR & Marketing Communications
tel: +31-(0)23 567 1500
e-mail: press.globalcollect@globalcollect.com