Datatel Announces PCI Compliant IVR Credit Card Payment Solutions For Utility Companies

Online, September 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Datatel Communications Inc. (http://www.datatel-systems.com), a leader in hosted Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solutions, announced today it has released a complete portfolio of PCI compliant hosted telephone payment solutions for Utility companies, in addition to its custom applications.

The solutions are designed to help Electricity, Gas and Water Utilities take credit card payments from customers, any time, any where over the telephone 24/7, with real-time reporting to back-office systems.

As a Hosted Solution, Datatel provides Utilities with the key components to process credit card payments over the telephone while meeting PCI compliance requirements. The solutions are designed to be deployed in days, with minimal technical effort.

"We are excited to be working with Utilities, in facilitating the collection of bill payments over the telephone 24/7 while extending higher levels of service to its customers", said Barnard Crespi, CEO of Datatel.

Datatel offers standardized service plans, which include Set-up Assisted by a Telephone Payment Expert, various API's that allow for information to flow seamlessly between the Caller, the PCI ready Telephone Payment Gateway and the Processor. This provides the highest level of security and flexibility.

Because Datatel's PCI Ready Telephone Payment Gateway is a hosted solution, implementation does not require special hardware or software licenses, or customized development. Furthermore, Datatel maintains the telecommunications hardware and infrastructure, reducing expenses and ensuring rapid and worry-free implementation.

About Datatel Communications Inc.
Datatel Communications Inc helps businesses and organizations automate the processing of credit card payments for products and services over the telephone 24/7, while meeting the Payment Card Industry (PCI) security requirements. Datatel's IVR services are employed by business and service providers to automate a wide range of customer interactions over the telephone. For additional information, please visit http://www.datatel-systems.com

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Barnard Crespi
800-831-6660 x 251
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