Martaus & Associates was founded in December of 1990 to provide clients with up-to-date, detailed information about developments within the constantly changing electronic payment services industry. Primary research, using customized surveys and executive interviews, and extensive secondary research capabilities are combined with proven industry expertise to provide a variety of consulting and professional education services. The company's mission is to assist clients in determining appropriate courses of action in response to competitive threats and opportunities that develop within the payment system infrastructure.  

Martaus & Associates is focused on the consumer electronic payment system mechanism which includes:

• the merchant acquiring marketplace;

• debit and credit card issuing processing;

• the credit card authorization and settlement infrastructures;

• debit point of sale and its infrastructure;

• smart cards and programs; and

• electronic commerce on the internet.

Non-traditional payment system alternatives also fall under the purview of Martaus & Associates and include such areas as:

• electronic benefits transfer programs;

• telephone and home based financial services;

• the automated clearing house system; and

• electronic medical claims programs.

The primary services provided to client organizations include Shared Research Programs, Consulting Services, and Professional Education and Seminars.

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