ClairMail and mFoundry have announced a strategic partnership to offer "the industry’s most comprehensive mobile banking service that includes the “triple play” of mobile user interfaces – messaging (SMS and email), mobile web and client applications."

NACHA’s CEO search committee has announced the search criteria for its next chief executive officer and president. Comprised of members of the NACHA Board, the search committee has retained Korn/Ferry International to manage the search process.

Qualcomm has announced it has agreed to acquire Atlanta-based Firethorn Holdings for approximately $210 million in cash. Completion of the acquisition, which is subject to certain closing conditions, is expected within 30 days.

Experian Consumer Direct has announced a collaboration with Discover Financial Services "to provide Credit ScoreTracker, a comprehensive credit score tracking product, for its more than 50 million cardmembers." The service will cost $7.99/month.

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