ATLANTA & BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global restaurateur HMSHost and Bluefin Payment Systems, the leading provider of integrated payment and security technology, announced that HMSHost will soon begin implementing Bluefin’s PayConexTM point-to-point encryption (P2PE) at various restaurant locations at airports.
On March 18th, Bluefin became the first U.S.-based company to receive PCI validation for their P2PE Solution. Bluefin’s PayConex P2PE encrypts credit and debit card data in a secure point of entry device before it is transmitted into a merchant’s POS, ensuring that clear-text cardholder data does not reach the merchant’s systems and networks where it could be exposed to malware.
HMSHost is part of Autogrill, the world’s largest provider of food, beverage and retail services for travelers. HMSHost serves over 100 airports worldwide and 99 turnpike travel plaza stops in North America, bringing travelers exciting food and beverage options, all backed by the highest level of security and reliability.
“Travelers look to HMSHost to provide a superb experience, from the moment they walk in the door to the moment they receive their bill and swipe their credit card,” said Tom Fricke, CEO of HMSHost. “We are continually seeking ways to better serve our customers – and securing their payment information is at the top of the list. PayConex P2PE helps us achieve that goal with a point-to-point encryption solution that is completely PCI validated.”
Bluefin will work directly with HMSHost to install the P2PE units and launch the security service starting early 2014.
“We are very excited to partner with HMSHost to bring PayConex P2PE to their locations,” said John M. Perry, CEO of Bluefin Payment Systems. “Point-to-Point Encryption has been recognized by the payments industry as a major step forward in protecting cardholder data from breaches. HMSHost is not only an industry leader in creative innovative dining locations, but also a leader in arming those locations with innovative security.”
About Bluefin Payment Systems
Bluefin Payment Systems is the leading provider of secure, integrated, cloud-based payment solutions for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and SaaS providers. Bluefin’s innovative and proprietary PayConex platform powers feature-rich integrated payments including PayConex P2PE, QuickSwipe Mobile, tokenization, and international payments. Bluefin is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in New York, Chicago and Tulsa. Visit www.bluefin.com for more information and download our P2PE white paper. You can also find us on Twitter @BluefinPayments.
About HMSHost
Global restaurateur HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost operates in more than 100 airports around the globe, including the 20 busiest airports in North America. The Company has annual sales in excess of $2.7 billion and employs more than 30,000 sales associates worldwide. HMSHost is a part of Autogrill Group, the world’s leading provider of food & beverage and retail services for people on the move. With sales of over €6 billion in 2012, the Group operates in 38 countries and employs some 63,000 people. It manages approximately 5,300 stores in approximately 1,200 locations worldwide. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more information. We can also be found on Facebook at fb.com/HMSHost and Twitter @HMSHost.
