Global Connect and EPP Partner to Provide On Demand Billing and Payment Environment

Global Connect, the leading provider of voice messaging and notification services, announced today that it has partnered with Electronic Payment Providers, Inc. (EPP), the proven leader in on-demand payment processing, to provide a fully agent-less automated payment Interactive Voice Response solution. The EPP-Global Connect partnership will provide customers with hosted IVR solutions for automated and after-hours acceptance of payments. EPP’s payment solutions ensure that these payments will be processed electronically, providing faster funds availability, better tracking and accounting, and a significant increase in payment acceptance efficiency.

“Automated payment systems are truly no longer a trend, they have become the standard.  With the integrated payment functionality available through the IVR interface clients can accept every form of payment through a cutting edge, real-time interface.  Together, EPP and Global Connect have met market demands for a zero footprint, fully on-demand payment acceptance solution.  We are proud to be a part of the payment landscape evolution,” said Scott McCollum, President of EPP.

“We’re committed to finding new ways to help our clients increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their voice messaging campaigns, and developing an automated payment solution was the next logical step for Global Connect,” said Craig Bird, Chief Executive Officer of Global Connect.  “Now, not only do our clients have access to the fastest, easiest, most cost-effective method of reaching their contacts, but they also have access to the fastest, easiest, most cost-effective way to accept payments.” 

About Electronic Payment Providers
The proven leader in on-demand payment processing, EPP’s Express Payments Suite empowers customers with competitive advantage through simplification of the receivables process. By integrating payment technology into existing business software EPP makes it easy and inexpensive to accept Card and eCheck payments. Our software-as-a-service (SaaS) model delivers industry leading payment solutions, proven integration and point-and-click simplicity. For additional information about EPP, visit www.expresspayments.com or call 1-877-377-2677.

About Global Connect
Global Connect helps a variety of businesses throughout the United States and Canada deliver personalized voice messages quickly and cost-effectively.  Founded in 2002, Global Connect is a privately held company with corporate offices in Mays Landing, New Jersey, regional sales and service offices located throughout the United States, and a data center in Toronto, Canada.  For more information on Global Connect, please call 1-888-421-4151 or visit www.gc1.com in the United States or www.gc1.ca in Canada.