BOREHAMWOOD, England, September 2 /PRNewswire/ --     TAAP has recently released its new card payment transaction feature for
Windows Mobile devices. Called 'TAAP Transaction' the system allows card
payments to be processed on devices without the need for magnetic-swipe card
readers or chip and pin technology.

Information is securely processed as it is sent through Merchant Services
Gateways using 256 bit SSL encryption. Card details are not stored in any of
TAAP's systems so there is no risk of security breaches. The user enters
details of the customer's card, transaction amount, and optional mobile
telephone number for sms receipt, then submits the information to access the
Merchant Services Gateway. Following authorisation, transactions are
processed in real-time, and if customers choose to receive an sms receipt
this arrives within a few seconds of authorisation.

Windows Mobile devices with styluses also support signature capture, so
customers can also sign for a transaction. The application makes card
transactions easier for those businesses that do not wish to purchase
expensive and cumbersome card payment processing devices, thus reducing costs
associated with card payments. It can be used by taxi companies for example,
or to make a one-off donation to a charity via their street fundraisers.

Transaction logs are available to view and download via a secure website
provided by TAAP. Users can download the payment details (not including any
card numbers or associated details) as a .csv file which can be imported into
accounting/bookkeeping or other systems.

Currently, Merchant Service Gateways are in place for users of HSBC and
Barclaycard, and further services can easily be set-up if customers require a
different provider to be used.

The application can be extended for invoicing so that transaction details
can be transposed into customised invoice templates, converted to PDF files,
and emailed to customers. This provides a professional way to send details of
transactions without re-keying information, or requiring an accounts package
to process invoices.

The TAAP Transaction application can be easily integrated with other TAAP
products such as TAAP Data Capture, TAAP Field Force, TAAP Exman, etc. and
can also be integrated easily with existing back-office systems.

Visit: http://www.ontaap.com/MobileWorkforce.aspx for further details.

About TAAP

TAAP is a leading provider of software solutions which allow
organisations to mobilise their operations using mobile hand held devices.

Contact TAAP
    Tel: +44(0)845-230-9787
    Fax: +44(0)208-387-1763
    Email: angela.walker@ontaap.com
    Website: http://www.ontaap.com