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Looking back, Looking Ahead: XUP’s 2022 Review & 2023 Predictions
We are continuing our interview series by asking a series of questions to Mandy Idol, our Head of Marketing and Coryn Simmons, our Marketing Manager to gather their thoughts on XUP’s marketing strategy, and tactics they think are necessary for the fintech space. How do you define and develop your marketing strategy at XUP? Mandy […]
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New Year, New Trends? Our Payment Predictions for 2023
2022 was a rollercoaster, especially for those living at the intersection of payments, banking, and software. We asked a series of questions to Craig Sobol, XUP’s Chief Revenue Officer & cofounder, as well as Jeff Gill, XUP’s Head of Strategy, to get their thoughts on 2022 and glean expectations about what lies ahead in 2023. […]
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Digital Disbursements
B2C Disbursements If you’ve ever received a loan, a claim payment, or compensation from your employer, you’ve felt the importance of business-to-consumer (B2C) disbursements. This category of payments has changed considerably in the past few years and, with trends like instant payments and even greater consumer choice on the horizon, the rate of change is […]
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The Increasing Importance of Payments in Healthcare
From Healthcare IT Today John Lynn July 5, 2022 For a long time in healthcare, payments weren’t really that important in healthcare because a majority of a healthcare organizations revenue came from payers. As high deductible plans entered the fray, patient payments started to matter much more. As we continue to improve the consumer experience […]
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Embedded Payments Drive Higher Revenue, Customer Loyalty, and Company Valuation
For a long time, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies viewed payments as a cost center. Due to a new breed of FinTech startups, payments can take a prominent role in driving revenue. SaaS companies increasingly realize that taking a more active role in the payments process can increase their valuations by providing a new source of revenue […]
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Modernizing the Healthcare Experience
In the next evolution of healthcare, Revenue Cycle and Practice Management software providers can excel in more ways than one. With hundreds of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Practice Management (PM) companies in the US targeting a finite set of healthcare practices, differentiation becomes a challenging endeavor. Capabilities are similar, pricing is similar, and even […]
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Tech Tuesday and Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips to Stay Safe and Secure
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As cyber-attacks continue to increase, businesses can face significant losses if a cyber attack occurs. Cyber criminals often take advantage of human error by getting individuals to click on malicious links or simply guessing easy passwords to gain access to systems. Cybersecurity requires the vigilance of everyone to keep […]
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A Guide to Understanding Payments Across Different Verticals
The payment industry is rapidly changing with the introduction of new payment methods and advanced technology. With consumers needs and expectations drastically changing, businesses need to reevaluate their payment strategies to stay ahead of the competition. With our consulting roots and expertise, XUP partners with businesses to capitalize on payments in the following industries. Financial […]
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Tech Tuesday: A Fresh Perspective from a Junior Developer
Transitioning into the Tech Industry as a fresh developer is terrifying. Prior to starting as a junior developer I had heard all the regular, recited advice you get all the time – work hard, ask questions, and be eager to learn. While that’s good advice, ultimately it was the five tips below that helped me […]
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Improve Your Checkout Experience and Increase Customer Satisfaction with Tap to Pay
Tap to Pay History Contactless payments started back in 2003 when Financial Institutions (FI) began to pilot the technology in the forms of key fobs and small tags, they weren’t put on a card until 2005.[1] Such a slow rollout was due to the limited availability of contactless cards and low merchant acceptance. By 2014, […]