Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Interested in learning more about software-led payments or joining the current Embedded Payments conversations in your organization? Card acceptor business code A four-digit numerical representation of the type of business in which the card acceptor (merchant) engages. Youve come to the right place.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In 2006, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte set out to define a category around financial operations for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). ’ Bill is approaching half a million customers, so has a good pulse on small businesses. With SMBs, the smallest business is owner-operated. Needless to say, he succeeded. in revenue.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is an integrated software vendor? An integrated software vendor more commonly known as an ISV is a software company that engages in a partnership with a payments provider in order to integrate payment processing capabilities into their platform. 3 things you should know about integrated software vendors 1.

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SaaStr

JUNE 16, 2025

a16Z recently surveyed over 100 leading CIOs across 15+ industries to get the latest pulse on enterprise AI spend in software. ” The Money Shift : AI has officially graduated from pilot programs to permanent budget line items in core IT and business units. It’s not just part of the innovation budget anymore.

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USIO

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are at the heart of this transformation, enabling businesses to create customized payment workflows that meet the unique demands of their operations. API-driven payment systems reduce processing times by up to 40%, improving cash flow management for businesses of all sizes.

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USIO

MAY 16, 2024

Here are some of the most FAQs software companies ask Usio about integrated payments, along with comprehensive answers to help you navigate this critical aspect of your business. Integrated payments refer to the seamless incorporation of payment processing capabilities directly within a software application.

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SaaStr

JUNE 2, 2025

Snowflake’s $250 million purchase of Crunchy Data and Databricks’ $1 billion acquisition of Neon represent a fundamental shift in how B2B software companies are preparing for the era of autonomous AI agents. 5 Interesting Learnings from Snowflake at ~$4 Billion in ARR Implications for SaaS and B2B Software 1.

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Payrix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Ian Hillis welcomes David Blair, Senior Director of Product Management at Worldpay for Platforms, on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast to explore the critical roles of merchant underwriting and onboarding for software providers. Check out this helpful blog: The essential elements of merchant underwriting for software companies.

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Stax

JUNE 18, 2025

Software tailored to your industry? Unlike horizontal SaaS solutions that serve a broad range of businesses, vertical SaaS solutions are designed with deep knowledge of specific markets—making them more intuitive, efficient, and impactful. these software companies are able to develop deep expertise in those niches.

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SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2025

Fresh data from Ramp’s AI Index suggests that the meteoric rise in business AI spending might be showing signs of deceleration, raising questions about whether we’re witnessing market maturation or beginning to hit a potential adoption ceiling: The numbers tell a nuanced story. businesses has reached an incredible 41.7%

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Foreign exchange rates, regulatory rules, payment systems, various bank accounts, establishing entities in different countries, and tax collection and remittance are just a few of the concerns you’ll need to stay on top of as your business expands into more countries and regions. Luckily, there is another, much simpler option.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Outsourcing Services 159

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In today’s fast-tracked financial landscape, billing software has become a need. To run a business is like trying to balance several stacked plates in your hands. Operating a business entails a number of processes like managing products and payments, invoices, customer engagement, revenue, unpaid invoices and much more.

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Payment Services Payment Solutions Payment Features SaaS Payments 59

Blulogix

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By BluLogix Team Revenue Recognition: Ensuring Compliance and Accuracy What is RevRec and how does it impact accurate reporting for compliance and financial integrity? Regulatory Compliance : Compliance with accounting standards is crucial to avoid legal issues and penalties.

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Payment Services Payments compliance SaaS Payments 52

USIO

JULY 1, 2025

What once required months of development, multiple vendors, endless compliance headaches, and the patience of a saint… can now be handled with a few lines of code and a supportive partner who gets it. From code to cash , we’re simplifying every step of the journey—so you can focus on growing your business, not chasing down transactions.

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Payments Embedded Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments 130

SaaStr

JUNE 9, 2025

For B2B companies, the message is clear: if you’ve been building a real business with strong unit economics and predictable growth, the public markets are ready to reward you. ServiceTitan’s strong performance likely reflects high-quality recurring revenue from essential workflow software.

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USIO

JUNE 19, 2025

It’s a powerful value-add that makes your software more useful and opens up a new stream of revenue. According to Goldman Sachs and Fast Company , platforms like Bill.com and AvidXchange generate over 60% of their total revenue from payments, not software fees. billion by 2030 , according to Fortune Business Insights.

Payments 130

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions 130

Scytale

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re running a SaaS business that handles the personal data of California residents and are not actively addressing CCPA compliance, you’re missing a seriously big piece of the puzzle. If the thought of navigating compliance feels like an endless maze of legal jargon, you’re in luck. Can’t you just handle it yourself?

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This setup is commonly used in marketplaces, software platforms, or businesses that facilitate payments for a network of sellers, service providers, or smaller businesses. Whats the relevance of a master merchant in software-led payments and financial services? 3 things you should know about a master merchant 1.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 130

Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape. Michael noted that software partners now demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of payments, driven by improved access to educational resources and prior experience with payment relationships.

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Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 130

Payrix

APRIL 28, 2025

That expectation has driven software companies to build and grow their platforms rooted in customer centricity. As the demand for seamless platform experiences intensifies, theres only one way for software companies to effectively deliver on customer-centric strategies: with a digital-first approach.

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TechEmpower SaaS

MARCH 4, 2024

This shift allows business to reallocate human resources to more complex and strategic roles, or eliminate those positions entirely. In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime.

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Stax

JUNE 3, 2025

The term SaaS platform gets tossed around a lotbut what does it actually mean, and why does it matter for today’s software companies? In this article, we’ll break down what a SaaS platform is, highlight real-world examples, and explore key strategies to succeed in the fast-moving software-as-a-service industry.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services DevOps as a Service SaaS Payments Payments 88

SaaStr

JUNE 6, 2025

AI Is No Longer a Nice-to-Have — 88% of power users won’t even shortlist software without AI functionality The Reality : 88% of power users won’t even shortlist software without AI functionality The Action : Stop treating AI as a feature differentiator. Align sales comp with net revenue retention, not initial ACV 3.

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AI Search AI Technical Review Software Review 139

Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 24, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. For many current large language models, once they are exposed to domain-specific challenges or niche inquiries—like in-depth product troubleshooting or compliance-related questions—they can stumble. Follow along to stay up to date!

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SaaStr

MARCH 18, 2025

The harsh reality: Most enterprises are adopting AI due to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) rather than for specific business outcomes. Software engineering teams have been early adopters of AI coding assistants precisely because they provide an immediate, measurable lift. This is exactly backward.

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Technical Review Artificial Intelligence AI Marketplace as a Service 170

SaaStr

JUNE 29, 2023

Software that is difficult or time-consuming to remove is more likely to be purchased and renewed. Oates explains, “Software that supports critical infrastructure will continue to be purchased and renewed, year-over-year.” Businesses spend big money on tools they believe are indispensable to their operations and success.

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Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In this blog, we will explore why companies migrate to a new billing system, the pain points of billing system migration, the best practices to overcome these obstructions, and SubscriptionFlow’s tailored solutions that guarantee your business a seamless transition. These factors come into being as a business expands, and its needs evolve.

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Payment Solutions Payment Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

FastSpring

JANUARY 28, 2025

Many Digital River customers are reporting that Digital River is having serious, material problems running their business. Their customers may need immediate help to maintain continuity for their own businesses. The post Need a Digital River Replacement ASAP?

Merchant Services 141

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 141

Scytale

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When it comes to keeping your business secure and meeting regulatory requirements, two big concepts often pop up: penetration testing and compliance audits. Penetration Testing Explained Imagine you hire someone to try to break into your business – not physically, but digitally. What are Compliance Audits?

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner that helps global organizations take a strategic approach to confidently mitigate cybersecurity risks. It helps companies simplify every aspect of managing an international workforce, from culture and onboarding, to local payroll and compliance.

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Scytale

OCTOBER 30, 2024

If your business has any connection to the healthcare space, you’ve definitely come across HIPAA by now… right? Well, if you haven’t, it’s best we dive in quickly (before non-compliance lands your business in some serious sh@#). The HIPAA Bible Everything you need to know about HIPAA compliance.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services compliance Payment Solutions Payment Methods 52

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

“My App Stack” is a new series where we dig in with top CMOs, CROs, CTOs and CEOs on just what apps they’re really using to run their business. I always learn a lot from these — they are in essence a best practices list from each leader. Last week we had a great one with Luca Penati, CMO & CCO of BEE, check it out here.

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SaaStr

APRIL 12, 2023

There are two approaches you can take with the platform layer: Developer Tool/API Managed Enterprise Service Large businesses will gravitate toward bespoke models to their specs. Jasper (Text), Gamma (Presentations), Synthesia (learning), Craiyon (design), AIDungeon( gaming) Copilots: Software that watches you work and helps you.

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Generative AI AI Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence 242

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

To operate as an integrated software vendor (ISV) or payment facilitator, a software company requires a relationship with an acquiring bank and a payment processor. Choosing the right payment processor is key for software companies. in-person) and card-not-present (i.e. online) payments.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

How To Buy Saas

JULY 2, 2025

Agencies, brokers, property managers, and investors are embracing a variety of software tools to stay competitive and efficient. From managing client relationships to automating property operations, the types of software for real estate businesses are diverse and tailored to different needs.

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Payment Solutions Payment Methods Software Review Payment Services 59

Payrix

APRIL 17, 2025

A payment facilitator (or PayFac) is a software platforms all-in-one payment processing solution. Today, many software companies are opting to include PayFac capabilities directly into their platforms. A payment facilitator manages compliance with payment network rules and other financial regulations.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 100

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For companies looking to scale, Independent Software Vendors (ISV) are a crucial tool that provides specialized software solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing business tools. Through strategic ISV partnerships, businesses can enhance their service offerings, streamline operations, and open new revenue streams.

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