Automated Merchant Systems, Inc. Assist Merchants in Becoming PCI Compliant

Online, August 6, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Orlando, FL. - August 6, 2010 - In an effort to reduce fraud the credit card industry requires for every merchant to comply with the rules and regulations of the PCI (Payment Card Industry) DSS (Data Security Standard). Merchants that accept credit cards or other methods of electronic payments are required to become compliant with the assistance of a certified payment card industry testing and compliance management organization. Any merchant not abiding to this certification may be in risk of receiving penalties that range from a substantial monetary amount to the closure of their merchant account.

Automated Merchant Systems, Inc. is working closely with its merchants to ensure all government agencies and businesses validate with this critical mandate. Each week, AMS is offering its merchants educational webinars to provide them with the direction and steps necessary to become compliant. Mark Petrovich, Project Manager for AMS, is overseeing the compliance program. "Accepting payment cards is the lifeblood of any type of business, with a little effort upfront, merchants can greatly reduce the risk of a data compromise and the costly consequences that come with it" said Mr. Petrovich.

About Automated Merchant Systems.
Automated Merchant Systems, Inc. (AMS), founded in 1991, is a privately-held Merchant service company specializing in providing quality electronic Merchant payment services to businesses of all types. For more information, please visit the firm's web site at www.automatedmerchant.com.