One of the interesting trends in software (particularly commerce software) is the resurgence of the desktop application.  For years, the focus on web exclusive applications ("all applications will live in the cloud") has created a somewhat fractured environment where I spend most of my day switching between multiple web sites and local desktop applications. However, [...]

In a recent blog post, Rolf Skyberg said: "The internet is very good at sending messages to and from other humans not near me. We approach new problems and products, the most success will follow when we first ask ourselves: "am I addressing a basic human need? or am I just doing this for fun? [...]

There was an extremely interesting blog post on "BankerVision" regarding innovation vs. optimization.  The entirety of the post can be found here. What intrigued me, as platform evangelist, was the following statement: "This particular institution suggested that the line between innovation and optimisation can become blurred. Optimisation, they explained, is the process of measuring and [...]

In 2006, BAI (Bank Administration Institute) released a research report entitled Small Business Payments in 2006: Finally Poised for Technology Solutions that Address Long-Standing Problems and New Opportunities. While the entirety of the report is excellent, there is a section specifically germane to the concept of integrating PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN). More than 60% [...]

I am “just this guy, you know”. Actually, I am employed as the Platform Evangelist for IP Commerce. According to our corporate web presence, IP Commerce “connects leading financial institutions with software developers and established distribution channels.” I tend to view IP Commerce as a platform and toolkits company focused on the payments industry. (You [...]