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We have created the Paragon Edge Blog to help keep you informed on the latest information and trends affecting the payment industry.

Our team of experts will provide regular insight and advice on a wide range of topics specifically related to payment testing, such as automation, virtualization, integration, collaboration, moving to the cloud, and more.

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Payments - August 25, 2026
Why Payment Testing Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - August 11, 2026
A Practical Guide for Virtualizing Your ATM Lab
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - August 6, 2026
4 Ways Virtualization Enhances the ATM Testing Process
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - July 28, 2026
Consumers Shop & Buy  Based on Payment Options
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - July 21, 2026
What B2B Buyers Want From Technology Partners
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - July 7, 2026
Private AI vs Public AI: Security, Cost & Performance
Eric Bergemann Director, Product Development
Payments - July 2, 2026
When Events Collide: The Dynamic ATM Channel
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - June 25, 2026
AI Development Is Outpacing Traditional Testing
Jim Perry CEO
Payments - June 16, 2026
Building Applications with AI (Without Breaking Trust)
Eric Bergemann Director, Product Development
Payments - June 9, 2026
Modernizing Payment Testing With AI
Brian Mosley COO
Payments - June 4, 2026
AI Is Reshaping Payments, But Trust Has to Keep Up
Jim Perry CEO
Payments - May 28, 2026
The Pilot Trap: Why ATM Deployments Fail (Part 2)
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - May 21, 2026
The Pilot Trap: Why ATM Deployments Fail at Scale
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - May 5, 2026
Midyear Update on 2026 Payment Trends
Paragon Application Systems
ATM Testing - April 28, 2026
End-to-End ATM Testing: Ensuring Seamless Workflows
Paragon Application Systems
ATM Testing - April 9, 2026
Continuous Assurance: The Future of ATM Testing
David Smith Industry Consultant
ATM Testing - April 6, 2026
From Manual Testing to Automation: Bringing Your ATM Team Along On the Journey
David Smith Industry Consultant
ATM Testing - April 2, 2026
Testing Your ATM Network Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard
David Smith Industry Consultant
Payments Testing - March 30, 2026
Comprehensive Testing as the Ultimate Trust Builder
David Smith Industry Consultant
ATM Testing - March 26, 2026
ATMIA 2026 Event Recap: Key Trends Shaping the Future of Self-Service Banking
Dan Ciborowski Account Executive
ATM Testing - March 23, 2026
How XFS Fragmentation Causes Real World Problems
Paragon Application Systems
ATM Testing - March 19, 2026
Tackling XFS Fragmentation in Advanced Function ATMs
Paragon Application Systems
ATM Testing - March 16, 2026
Why Advanced Function ATMs Need Continuous Testing
Paragon Application Systems
ATM Testing - March 12, 2026
Managing Rapid Change in States-and-Screens ATMs
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - February 26, 2026
Rethinking the Strategic Value of Payments Testing
David Smith Industry Consultant
Payments Testing - February 19, 2026
Modernizing Your Payment Systems: Time’s Up
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - February 12, 2026
Payment Outages: An Industry Readiness Problem
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - January 22, 2026
Why Industry Events Still Matter in a Rapidly Evolving ATM World
Dan Ciborowski Account Executive
Payments Testing - January 6, 2026
2025 Wrapped: We Check Our Annual Forecast
Steve Gilde
Payment Trends - December 30, 2025
Payments Update: Consumer Choice and Experience
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - December 11, 2025
Simplify ATM Configuration Management with CB5
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - December 9, 2025
Wallet Wars: What Apple Pay’s Lead Doesn’t Tell You
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - December 4, 2025
A Smarter Approach to Cost Optimization
Steve Gilde
December 2, 2025
Say Yes to the Stress
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - November 13, 2025
How Testing Became a Strategic Business Enabler
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - November 4, 2025
Why End-to-End Payment Testing is a Growth Lever
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - October 29, 2025
PCI DSS 4.0: Tackling the TR-31 & TR-34 Mandates
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - October 23, 2025
The Strategic Importance of Clean & Correct Test Data
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - October 9, 2025
Why Digital Payments Demand Testing Precision
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - October 2, 2025
How Better Testing Drives ATM Innovation Worldwide
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - September 25, 2025
Why VirtualATM Is the Future of ATM Testing
Steve Gilde
September 23, 2025
Integrating Payment Testing: Embedding Quality into DevOps Pipelines
Paragon Application Systems
EMV Testing - September 18, 2025
POS Level 3 Certification: Key Requirements and Developer Challenges
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
September 16, 2025
Is Sustainability Still Important to the Payment Industry?
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - August 12, 2025
The Rise of Digital Wallets and Their Impact on the Payment Industry
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - August 8, 2025
Why End-to-End Payment Testing Has Become a Core Business Requirement
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - July 29, 2025
How Virtualization Reduces the Cost of ATM Testing at Scale
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - July 17, 2025
The Compelling Case for Test Automation
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - July 10, 2025
Negative Testing: A Payment System Imperative
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - June 26, 2025
Why Effective Self-Help Systems Need Better Testing
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - June 19, 2025
Cut the Red Tape: The Evolution of POS Level 3 Testing
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - May 29, 2025
Why Better Payment Testing Is Critical for Compliance Success in 2025
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - May 28, 2025
How to Navigate Global Uncertainty with Better Payment Testing Tools
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - May 15, 2025
Beyond EMV L3: Unlock the Power of Message Testing
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Payments Testing - May 8, 2025
Challenges Facing the ATM Industry in 2025
Steve Gilde
Payment Certification - May 6, 2025
Self-Service Testing Tools Save Time and Money
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - May 1, 2025
The Importance of Building a Good Test Case Workflow
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Payments Testing - April 24, 2025
Payment System Testing Drives Efficiency & Profitability
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - April 21, 2025
Rethinking Point-of-Sale Test Case Management
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Payments - April 17, 2025
The Complexity of Modern Payment Systems
Paragon Application Systems
ATM Testing - April 8, 2025
What Does the Future of the ATM Industry Look Like?
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - April 3, 2025
POS Certification: The Power of Quality Reporting
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Testing Automation - April 2, 2025
6 Key Benefits of Automated Payment Testing
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - March 28, 2025
Centralized Testing Tools Deliver Quality & Efficiency
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Cloud Solutions - March 25, 2025
5 Ways Banks are Embracing Digital Transformation
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - March 11, 2025
Why Payment System Outages Drive Consumers Away
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - March 6, 2025
Use a Host Simulator to Enhance EMV Testing
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Payments Testing - February 27, 2025
Trends in Payment Testing: 2025
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - February 20, 2025
The History of Credit Cards & the Evolution of Payments
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - February 17, 2025
A Look at Preferred Payment Methods in 2025
Paragon Application Systems
Cloud-based Payment Testing - February 12, 2025
Are You Ready for Testing in the Cloud?
Paragon Application Systems
Payments - January 28, 2025
What ISO 20022 Means for Retail Payments
Paragon Application Systems
Testing Automation - January 23, 2025
Using Test Automation To Fight Fraud
Steve Gilde
Payments - January 16, 2025
Why Sustainable Payments are Key to a Greener Future
Steve Gilde
Payments - January 15, 2025
How Will Government Legislation Impact the Future of Payments in 2025?
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - January 10, 2025
POS Testing: Why Automated Regression Testing is Essential in Retail
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Payments Testing - December 12, 2024
Why Fleet Card Payments Need EMV Chip Technology & Testing Tools
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Payments - December 10, 2024
What Does the Future of Cash Look Like?
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - December 6, 2024
How to Simplify EMV Cryptography for More Efficient Testing
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - December 3, 2024
Improving the Agility of Legacy Payment Systems
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - November 21, 2024
Navigating the EMV Testing and Certification Process
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - November 19, 2024
5 Key Strategies to Combat Rising Card Fraud
Paragon Application Systems
Payments Testing - November 14, 2024
How Self-Service Capabilities Help Maximize Payment Testing Efficiency
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - November 12, 2024
Delta's CrowdStrike Lawsuit: "Testing and Certification Was Circumvented”
Steve Gilde
Testing Automation - November 8, 2024
Understanding Test Automation ROI in the Payments Ecosystem
Clyde Van Blarcum Industry Consultant
Performance Testing - October 24, 2024
Make EMV a Part of Your Performance Testing Strategy
Steve Gilde
EMV Testing - October 16, 2024
A Current Guide to EMV Testing and Certification
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - October 9, 2024
The Power of Testing: The Key to Avoiding a Payment ‘Glitch’
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - October 2, 2024
How the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Impacts Payment Testing
Steve Gilde
Payment Certification - September 25, 2024
Why Pre-certification Testing Saves Time and Money for Card Issuers
Steve Gilde
Payment Certification - September 18, 2024
Card Payment Pre-Certification Saves Money for Merchants & Acquirers
Steve Gilde
Payment Certification - September 11, 2024
How To Streamline the Payment Card Certification Process
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - August 21, 2024
Negative Testing Delivers Positive Results for the Payment Industry
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - August 1, 2024
Outage Outrage: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Failure
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - July 24, 2024
Checkmate: How Retailers Can Manage the Digital Payments Puzzle
Steve Gilde
Testing Automation - July 17, 2024
Automation and Corporate Agility: What We Can Learn From JPMorgan Chase
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - July 10, 2024
Beyond the Beep: The Evolution of Self-Checkout
Steve Gilde
Remote Testing - June 26, 2024
The Value of Remote Testing in Financial Services
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - June 20, 2024
Fight Back: The Ongoing Battle Against ATM Fraud
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - May 31, 2024
Payment Testing: The High Cost of Low-Quality Data
Steve Gilde
Performance Testing - May 22, 2024
Why Strategic Performance Testing is Fundamental for Payment Processors
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - May 15, 2024
4 Proven Strategies to Prevent Costly Payment System Outages
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - April 24, 2024
ATM Security: How Testing Automation Helps Mitigate Threats
Steve Gilde
February 5, 2024
A Look Forward – Paragon Application Systems at 30 Years
Paragon Application Systems
February 5, 2024
A Look Back – Paragon Application Systems at 30
Paragon Application Systems
Testing Automation - December 27, 2023
Test Automation: The Key to Navigating Payment Industry Challenges
Steve Gilde
Testing Automation - December 19, 2023
Determining The Value of Automated Testing in Payments
Steve Gilde
Testing Automation - November 15, 2023
Test Automation Tools Promote Transaction Security
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - November 8, 2023
Key Features to Look for in Modern ATM Testing Tools
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - October 26, 2023
Digital Transformation Requires Modern ATM Testing Technology
Steve Gilde
Testing Automation - October 4, 2023
Can Automation Replace Manual Testing in the Payments Industry?
Steve Gilde
Testing Automation - September 22, 2023
The Benefits of Automated End-to-End Testing
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - September 8, 2023
How The Right Tools Can Optimize ATM Testing Operations
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - August 15, 2023
How to Migrate Your ATM Testing Assets into the Cloud
Steve Gilde
Remote Testing - July 24, 2023
5 Ways Automated Testing Tools Can Help You Do 'More With Less'
Steve Gilde
Performance Testing - July 5, 2023
Don’t Overlook the Importance of Integrated Performance Testing
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - June 20, 2023
Why Technology is so Important to Payment Testing
Steve Gilde
ATM Virtualization - June 14, 2023
Using Virtualization to Improve ATM Testing: Best Practices
Steve Gilde
Remote Testing - April 25, 2023
5 Ways Automated Testing Software Increases Efficiency
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - March 2, 2023
Why ISO 8583 is So Complex, and the Benefits of Automated Testing
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - February 27, 2023
4 Must-Have Features in ATM Testing Software
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - February 23, 2023
Testing Automation Helps Combat ATM Fraud
Steve Gilde
ATM Testing - December 8, 2022
4 Ways ATM Testing Software Improves the Testing Process
Steve Gilde
Performance Testing - October 31, 2022
Continuous Performance Testing and the Customer Experience
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - August 15, 2022
What is the Difference Between ISO 8583 and ISO 20022?
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - July 20, 2022
Payment Certification: The Future
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - July 11, 2022
Payment Certification: A Member's Perspective
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - June 22, 2022
Payment Certification: It’s Time for an Upgrade
Steve Gilde
Payments Testing - June 17, 2022
Payment Certification: A Network Perspective
Steve Gilde
Testing Automation - May 4, 2022
How Online Certification Saves Time and Money
Steve Gilde