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Is Quickbooks Desktop Being Phased Out?

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However, it’s worth noting that Intuit has been steadily discontinuing versions of Desktop as far back as 2018 (QuickBooks Desktop 2020 was discontinued on May 31st, 2023). QuickBooks Desktop 2021 users can consider upgrading to a newer version of QuickBooks Desktop, like QuickBooks Desktop 2023 or 2024.

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The Benefits of SaaS and Implementing SaaS Payments

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Research shows that the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry was valued at $248.76 billion in 2023 and is projected to cross $250 billion this year. What’s more, users don’t need to bear the cost of maintaining or updating the software. This is where Stax Connect came in.

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ISV vs PayFac: The Similarities and Differences Between Independent Software Vendors and Payment Facilitators

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FIS Global reports that in Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, more than 90% of transactions processed at point-of-sale (POS) in 2023 were cashless. The writing on the wall is clear—businesses need to start accepting digital payments and software providers need to start offering payment services one way or another.