Beyond the TransactionBeyond The Transaction: Data – The Problem & The SolutionIn this episode of Beyond The Transaction, host Todd Linden, CEO of Woodforest Acceptance Solutions, sits down with Giovanni Diano, the company’s CFO, to discuss the critical role of data in the payments industry. They emphasize that while often overlooked,... July 15, 2026Read more
Partner News & PressWoodforest Acceptance Solutions and AlpacaBOSS Launch Partnership to Help Small Businesses Operate Smarter and Get Paid FasterTogether, Woodforest Acceptance Solutions, AlpacaBOSS, and Media Payments Group believe the biggest opportunity for many SMBs is not finding more customers - it is making it easier to serve the customers they already have. When operations, invoicing, payments, and customer... July 13, 2026Read more
CEO CornerThe Future of Payments Is Being Written TodayOver the last three episodes of Beyond the Transaction, we’ve explored three topics that are shaping the future of payments. First, we discussed how payment transactions are evolving beyond simple authorization and settlement to become a source of valuable business intelligence.... July 10, 2026Read more
Beyond the TransactionBeyond The Transaction: Data After the Swipe: Turning Transaction Intelligence Into Business StrategyIn this episode of Beyond The Transaction, host Todd Linden explores the transformative power of data derived from everyday payment transactions, moving beyond simple financial accounting to strategic business development. The discussion highlights how businesses, regardless of size, are sitting... June 17, 2026Read more
Beyond the TransactionBeyond The Transaction: Data After the Swipe: Turning Transaction Intelligence Into Business StrategyIn this episode of Beyond The Transaction, host Todd Linden explores the transformative power of data derived from everyday payment transactions, moving beyond simple financial accounting to strategic business development. The discussion highlights how businesses, regardless of size, are sitting... June 17, 2026Read more
CEO CornerCEO CORNER: The Competitive Advantage of Differentiation in PaymentsIn today’s payments landscape, differentiation is no longer optional — it’s the foundation for sustainable growth. The processors, ISOs, fintechs, and software providers winning in today’s market are those that deeply understand the verticals they serve and build solutions with... June 3, 2026Read more
Beyond the TransactionBeyond The Transaction: Built to Last: What It Means to Build a Payments Company on a Bank’s FoundationIn this episode of Beyond The Transaction, we peel back the curtain on the unique structural advantages that define Woodforest Acceptance Solutions. Unlike competitors backed by private equity, WAS operates as a subsidiary of Woodforest National Bank, providing a foundation... May 27, 2026Read more
Beyond the TransactionBeyond The Transaction: The ISV Moment: Why Software Companies Are the Future Distribution Channel for PaymentsIn this episode of Beyond The Transaction, we delve into the evolving landscape of payment solutions for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). Host Todd Linden explores the critical shift from traditional payment processing to integrated and embedded payment models. The discussion... May 6, 2026Read more
CEO CornerCEO CORNER: The Strategic Imperative of Switch-to-Issuer Acquiring (STI)Switch-to-Issuer Acquiring (STI) is no longer just an architectural alternative—it’s quickly becoming a strategic necessity for forward-thinking acquirers. Today, the advantages are clear. STI environments deliver greater network reliability, often improved authorization rates, and cleaner, more actionable data. Those aren’t... May 1, 2026Read more
CEO CornerCEO CORNER: Reflecting on my first Beyond the Transaction podcastsWe’ve covered a lot of ground since launching the Beyond the Transaction podcast series, and the early momentum has been incredibly encouraging. We’ve had the opportunity to host some outstanding guests. Perryn Holtrop, CEO of PayNation, shared his perspective on... April 2, 2026Read more