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New Payment Processing Services and Benefits Available to Household Appliance Stores

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Jackson, MS (PRWEB) September 16, 2012

Merchant Data Systems takes credit card processing to the next level by teaming up with Karma Snack. They offer credit card terminals, payroll solutions and much more. While other companies might have a general focus on credit card transactions, MDS takes it a step further by targeting specific business industries, like that of a household appliance store.

Mobile credit card processing is the wave of the future. By having more options for payment methods, it allows the business to have the potential to increase their revenue. As interest in the mobile payment system continues to grow, every business owner needs to have the ability to accept these types of payments.

Merchants who have online stores to sell their appliances must have an E-Commerce Shopping Cart system. It is important to have POS integration in order for the business to be up to date on current technological trends. MDS brings the equipment and software packages needed to be ready for the next future wave. It is estimated that by the end of 2014, most retail shopping will be done online rather than in the store. What this means for the storefront owner is having an online presence is not only important, but it will be necessary for survival. Having a great website that is user friendly and has the ability to draw new customers and increase revenues is a must and MDS can help. The online merchant who properly sets up their site will draw a larger customer base than one who doesn’t have a site.

Those who are going to accept credit cards as a method of payment, have to have a great processor behind them. MDS has a proven record for success and they allow the merchant to do more things to enhance their revenues. Merchant Data Systems understands how hard it is to make it in the business world. Cash flow can be a problem, especially during the slow seasons. When things are at their worst, MDS is at its best. Merchant cash advances allow a merchant to have the money they need to take care of their business. FAST CASH is a program that is designed to help during the slow periods. Bills don’t stop coming in just because it is a slow time. When help is needed, it is just a phone call away. Based on previous statistical data, MDS will loan cash based on one’s ability to repay electronically. There is another answer to that bank loan that a business may or may not be able to qualify for.

It is easy to see that MDS is about way more than credit card machines and the ability to accept credit cards; they also offer merchant services that supersede the competition. Merchants will now have the ability to process Credit Card transactions with MDS new wireless networks. Wireless processing is a huge benefit to a company who works from untraditional locations. Attending sporting events, carnivals, or other types of establishments that are not the traditional brick and mortar settings is now simple. All a business needs is the cardholder to be present and they can process any transaction with ease. MDS understands that not every business is going to have a traditional setting. They allow the option to still collect revenue even in the most unconventional of places.

It is MDS desire to stay current with new technological advances and to bring more options to their valued merchants. Merchant processing is about much more than invoicing solutions and credit card processing, it is about staying ahead of the competition. MDS is proud to offer their merchants the next generation of payment processing. Many companies have done away with accepting checks as payment due to the financial repercussions they often faced. Rather than not offering the ability to accept checks, there is a way to accept them responsibly. Electronic checks allow a merchant to know that the funds will be there. By running the check through a scanner, the funds are electronically debited and put in the merchants account. There is never a need to run to the bank to deposit checks or to worry about the funds. MDS scanners verify the account and the funds before they allow you to accept the checks.

MDS is large company that dedicated their entire business to helping their merchants be successful. Rather than being a traditional payment processing company, MDS is a company that has the ability to offer many programs, financing on equipment, and the ability to lend cash in the slow times.







New Payment Processing Services to Benefit Fabric Stores

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Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) September 15, 2012

Merchant Data Systems (MDS) specializes in merchant services. MDS offers a wide variety of services such as payroll, credit card processing, debit card processing, credit card terminals, merchant cash advances, credit card machines, merchant processing, mobile payment, invoicing solutions, etc. Traditionally MDS has always helped process consumer payments for brick and mortar businesses. However, MDS has made several alliances that have allowed it to offer online processing and other virtual merchant services that are becoming increasingly popular today. Customers expect to be able to pay a business with the most up to date technology such as online shopping carts or payment via smartphones. MDS can offer these capabilities to any kind of business, including a sewing, needle, and fabric store.

MDS provides highly convenient services. Not only does MDS process customer payments accurately but the company also offers financing options to startup businesses. The vision of opening a sewing, needle, and fabric store can be realized with the help of MDS. MDS financing can provide the capital that startup businesses need. One option is to take advantage of MDS’ equipment lease program. MDS offers an array of specialized equipment for lease. Some equipment leased by MDS includes office equipment, restaurant equipment, security equipment, fitness equipment, dry cleaning equipment, construction equipment, agriculture equipment, and general business equipment.

Another convenient service provided by MDS is its payroll solutions. The payroll service offered by MDS is cost effective, efficient, and secure. MDS has teamed up with two of the biggest giants in the payroll industry to ensure quality service. Employee information is handled with accuracy and care and is kept confidential. MDS services also provide merchants with a variety of insurance plan options. Such insurance plans include life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, and IRA plans for employees. More information is readily available from MDS payroll specialists.

MDS also offers many methods to accept payments. Payment processing by MDS can be done in house (retail), mover the phone or via mail, online (e-commerce), and more. MDS has low rates for credit card processing. MDS can give a business the ability to accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB cards. MDSs processing network gives immediate approvals or declines and is compatible with most POS systems. These systems include those created by Verifone, Micros, Aloha, IcVerify, and other companies. MDS has many POS options available and also leases POS equipment. MDS also offers hardware and software options to accept payment via mail or phone as well as fraud protection and address verification. For e-commerce, MDS provides encrypted processing, web design services, and other software.

Additionally, MDS provides cash advances and fast cash loans. MDS has an alliance with Money for Merchants, a company that processes cash advances. This alliance allows MDS to give cash advances to merchants when they need cash to keep their businesses flowing. The money is paid back via credit card receivable. Cash advances are instant. This benefit is not excluded from new businesses. Businesses that have just opened can still get a cash advance based on their predicted monthly sales. These rapid cash advances are used when businesses dont have enough cash flow to meet payroll, taxes, marketing, supply, or equipment needs.

MDS can program any system that accepts credit cards. MDS works with nine different software processing networks which can communicate with any sale system. All of MDSs tools are certified as PCI compliant. MDS uses TeleCheck Warranty to accept checks online for security and fraud protection. Some of the several payment processing options provided by MDS include online merchant terminals, a terminal merchant club, high quality mobile solutions, point of sale solutions (POS), merchant software solutions, and equipment warranty programs. MDS utilizes RoamPay for mobile credit card processing which allows merchants to process credit cards via computer or cell phone without additional hardware. RoamPay can work on many different mobile phones across all major phone service providers. RoamPay is not limited to just the iPhone like other systems.

MDS is especially equipped to prepare any business for the future increase in mobile processing. Most smartphones come standard with programs written in HTML5. MDS has POS integration systems that make mobile processing convenient and easy to do for any business. Most major businesses not only have a presence online, but also have a mobile page accessible to customers from their smartphones. Small businesses shouldnt let themselves get left behind. MDS can do any form of payment processing whether it be mobile processing, online shopping carts, wireless terminals, or just plain old credit and debit card processing. Also MDS can process from anywhere in the US and with any internet speed. Getting started with MDS is as easy as visiting the website and contacting the company. MDS is highly flexible and able to meet a wide array of merchant needs no matter how small the business.

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New Payment Processing Services For News Dealers And Newsstands

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Annapolis, MD (PRWEB) September 11, 2012

In a continuing effort to provide their customers with the best possible merchant processing, Merchant Data Systems (MDS) has teamed up with Karma Snack to provide products that will help their customers increase sales. This new team will be able to provide qualified leads for sales agents as well as traditional business products and much more. A wide variety of specialized financial merchant services will also be made available to the many merchant customers of MDS.

Some companies have employees, and yet dont have the ability to hire someone to take care of their payroll or provide invoicing solutions. MDS offers its customers a program called Merchant Payroll, which provides payroll solutions to any size merchant and also invoicing solutions for companies with a small staff. With this service they can be certain their payroll is handled effectively and securely. It is designed so MDS customers can focus on other important aspects of their business knowing their payroll is being processed on time and all confidentiality maintained. MDS customers who use Merchant Payroll can also offer their workers such insurances products as life and health insurance, IRA plans and more.

In the world of today every merchant must be able to accept credit cards or debit cards for payment from customers. MDS is able to meet every unique merchant needs when it comes to credit card processing. Any business with a need to process payments for mail order or telephone orders knows that MDS provides the most up-to-date online merchant electronic payment processing technology. Today most businesses have an e-commerce component to their sales program. MDS has the tools to help merchants with everything from web design and hosting to credit card authorization and settlement.

Merchants may also need to process checks taken for payment. MDS is able to process checks as easily as credit card transactions. A paper check is turned into an electronic transaction when the sale is made, and the information goes through an Automated Clearinghouse. In seconds the merchants account is credited and the customers account is debited. This service is also available for brick & mortar businesses as well as for e-commerce, telephone and mail orders.

In these difficult economic times MDS can help merchants accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and also debit cards. The benefits of these types of transactions are that there is a flat fee per transaction, no chargebacks; cash back feature for customers and more.

Many companies and even news stands are always looking for a way to take payment as quickly as possible. MDS offers its customers the ability to turn their cell phones into a payment processing center with mobile credit card processing. Their ROAM pay service is Payment Card Industry (PCI) certified, which means merchants can be confident their mobile payment transactions will be processed properly. There is no customer personal data left on the cell phone and all the information is encrypted prior to it leaving the cell phone.

When it comes to communication solutions, MDS provides merchants with the ability to process payments over wireless networks. This is a valuable asset when doing business at a non-traditional location. Those merchants who use dial up or other traditional ways of processing credit card payments can also be accommodated by MDS.

MDS offers its customers the latest version of credit card terminals and credit card machines to be used with Point of Sale (POS) transactions such as the Verifone merchant terminal and Hypercom merchant terminal. Their POS Integration is done with companies such as IcVerify, Micros and any other third party POS provider.

All aspects of merchant processing it handled through their two gateways. Merchant Data Gateway enables merchants to take credit card and electronic checks via their Web site and on an Internet Protocol (IP) connection. First Data Global Gateway is internet based and once a merchant logs in they can begin to take payments. MDS is able to provide its customers an online shopping cart system that is connected to their POS integration.

Every company may run into trouble from time to time. When this unfortunate event occurs MDS is there to help with a merchant cash advance program they call Money for Merchants. This cash advance can easily be paid with future payments made by credit card. Its an easy way for merchants to not worry about meeting payroll, paying taxes or even obtaining additional supplies and more.

MDS is a company that will stand behind its products and services. They offer their customers lifetime warranties on equipment and certain POS hardware options.

Any news dealer looking for a company to handle their credit card processing, or in need of various financial services including payroll assistance as well as cash advances and more, needs to look into what MDS has to offer them.

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New Payment Processing Abilities Available To Cosmetic Merchants

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Augusta, Maine (PRWEB) September 12, 2012

Opening and running a cosmetic store is a profitable business. Many seek for cosmetic products to satisfy their vanity and to look at their best at all times. Yet, traditional cosmetic stores around the world are now facing a serious issue – emergence of credit cards. With more consumers applying for credit cards and using this cashless form of transaction to purchase cosmetic products and services, businesses are now struggling to keep up with such rapid change. If they want to accommodate all their clients, a viable solution must be procured immediately.

Working with Merchant Data Systems can completely resolve the dilemma with no hassles or fuzz. Merchant Data Systems is a full-service payment processing firm that has been around since 1997. The company runs with the founding principles of delivering superior services, state-of-the-art equipment and an unwavering dedication to innovation for both their merchant clients and sales affiliates. MDS allows merchants to accept credit cards, effectively manage payroll and invoices, obtain necessary capital to start a business, and a whole lot more under their arsenal.

MDS caters to a broad range of business clients and merchants with a relative amount of services. These include debit and credit card processing, electronic account settlement, check guarantee, automated benefits transfer and check conversion, POS integration, equipment leasing and so on. All of these services are backed up by the company’s award winning technical help desk that supports clients 24/7. Recently, MDS announced their team up with another giant in its respective market category, Karma Snack. With this team up, clients and sales affiliates can expect to gain access to a broader range of services and be open to a wider array of opportunities that could further their business pursuit easily and quickly.

Combined, this new team up aims to offer both commerce and e-commerce organizations with products and services that specifically suit their needs and demands. One of these new offerings is business-enhancing SEO, which perfectly complements bulk merchant processing. Emerging from this team up is the power to produce high quality leads for sales affiliates of MDS. This newly established entity will also be providing merchants with a broad range of financial services and products, such as working capital, merchant cash advances, equipment leasing and a variety of loyalty programs and incentives.

At present, both firms are already made accessible to clients round-the-clock. MDS and Karma Snack, are able to reinforce this accessibility through the support of two teams enlisted together to help merchants in producing new sales and guaranteeing they have the best credit card processing course available. MDS will be implementing a consultative style of engagement with cosmetics store owners to be able to guarantee their business is armed with the financial products and services they require while keeping expenses at a very economical level.

Services Offered

One of the many advantages of choosing MDS is their ability to customize any business system to be able to accept credit cards. Using any of the nine front-end payment processing systems, MDS can interact with any hardware, software or PoS system feasible. This is a rare ability that no local merchant processing provider can offer. Here are some of the means in which merchants can get for their business.

Online Merchant Transactions

MDS strongly advocates in standing proudly behind the products they commercialize to merchants and businesses. The company provides lifetime warranties on all hardware and software options they deliver. If it is not provided, then it does not serve the company’s best interests. All credit card terminals and credit card machines are backed by one of the best warranty programs that is made accessible to merchants.

Mobile Credit Card Processing

Through their strong alliance with ROAMpay, MDS is able to process credit cards in two different means – a virtual terminal either for a computer or a mobile phone. When working with MDS, merchants get access to ROAMpay and therefore widen their options to both computer and mobile phone integration. The software is compatible with all major carriers and works on hundreds of cell phones, regardless of brand and model. ROAMpay ensures secure transactions through reinforcing their system with PCI compliant measures. No personal information and sensitive data is retained on the phone after use. With MDS, merchants get the power to experience the luxuries of mobile payments.

Shopping Cart Software

E-commerce entrepreneurs and merchants know the value of good shopping cart software for any website. This offers benefits for both parties involved. For consumers, it yields convenience and a sense of professionalism. Businesses, on the other hand, gain trust and more traffic to their website.

Invoicing Solutions and Payroll Solutions

Financial management of a store can be downright complex. Using MDS’ invoicing and payroll solutions, a store can easily track profit and expenses on a regular basis. Through intuitive merchant services from MDS, merchants can save invaluable amounts of time and effort while getting fast and precise results.

Westshore Processing Forecasts Changes in Restaurant POS Systems

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Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

Many restaurant owners are beginning to recognize the significance of restaurant POS systems and how they are utilized on a daily basis. While these systems are able to handle transactions, orders, schedules, and many other factors, it seems that their true potential is just beginning to become recognized. Most notably, Westshore Processing has begun releasing information indicating that there are many changes that are about to happen in regards to POS systems and their technology.

The most beneficial factor for many businesses is that these systems are fully customizable. This is a great change from the systems of the past that were only able to handle basic commands and tasks. Customizable systems can be used for almost any type of business and can be adjusted as needed to meet the needs of both clients and employees. As POS systems continue to progress, they are becoming more customizable than ever before. Every employee can be given their own password for logging into the system. This can be an ideal option for tracking what employees are doing and how many sales they are making within a typical day. Owners can easily monitor employee accountability and reduce any risks of errors that are made within the rush of dealing with multiple clients.

Though there continues to be a noteworthy percentage of businesses that have not yet upgraded to using POS systems, there are increasingly more upgrades as business owners learn about how POS systems can make their business run more efficiently and improve the overall experience for customers. Additionally, it is anticipated that as these systems continue to change, more businesses will eventually upgrade in order to ensure that they have the most up-to-date technology. More information about restaurant POS systems can be found at http://www.restaurantpossystems1.com/.







Westshore Processing Forecasts Changes in Restaurant POS Systems

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Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

Many restaurant owners are beginning to recognize the significance of restaurant POS systems and how they are utilized on a daily basis. While these systems are able to handle transactions, orders, schedules, and many other factors, it seems that their true potential is just beginning to become recognized. Most notably, Westshore Processing has begun releasing information indicating that there are many changes that are about to happen in regards to POS systems and their technology.

The most beneficial factor for many businesses is that these systems are fully customizable. This is a great change from the systems of the past that were only able to handle basic commands and tasks. Customizable systems can be used for almost any type of business and can be adjusted as needed to meet the needs of both clients and employees. As POS systems continue to progress, they are becoming more customizable than ever before. Every employee can be given their own password for logging into the system. This can be an ideal option for tracking what employees are doing and how many sales they are making within a typical day. Owners can easily monitor employee accountability and reduce any risks of errors that are made within the rush of dealing with multiple clients.

Though there continues to be a noteworthy percentage of businesses that have not yet upgraded to using POS systems, there are increasingly more upgrades as business owners learn about how POS systems can make their business run more efficiently and improve the overall experience for customers. Additionally, it is anticipated that as these systems continue to change, more businesses will eventually upgrade in order to ensure that they have the most up-to-date technology. More information about restaurant POS systems can be found at http://www.restaurantpossystems1.com/.

New Merchant Processing Capabilities for South Dakota

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Pierre, South Dakota (PRWEB) June 08, 2012

Merchant Data Systems (MDS) has just expanded their capabilities into South Dakota by partnering with Karma Snack in a joint venture. Their hope is to expand and grow exponentially, especially in the interior region of the country where online merchant account services are somewhat behind the coastal regions. Karma Snack is a web agency with expertise in the areas of SEO testing, marketing, and web design. By merging with the Karma Snack team, MDS can now offer expanded online reach capabilities and client services in such areas as branding campaigns, social media interaction, and SEO as the backbone of their strategies. MDS offers services for retail, restaurant, online merchant accounts, mobile commerce, mail and telephone order processing, charities, credit card processing companies, and most all businesses involved in online electronic Internet and E-commerce. Business conducted over the Internet will soon exceed the volume of business conducted through traditional brick and mortar, face to face interaction. With that in mind, any business must consider ways to enter the E-commerce arena or expand and improve their current position and needs in this ever rapidly changing and dynamic field of doing business.

Any company doing business at a brick and mortar site or on the Internet must have a merchant account with the ability to accept credit cards and payment gateway support for all forms of credit and payments including credit card, credit card machines transactions, check and cash transactions. MDS can provide all of these with confidence that no matter the connection in use, your transactions will be processed securely through their payment gateway. The MDS payment gateway is full spectrum and their fees and rates are low and reasonable and all transactions are accepted at all U S banks. MDS provides every customer with a unique system geared to their specific needs so that all transactions posted through their credit card merchant account are processed in a speedy and efficient manner. MDS works with all credit card processing companies and provides additional security features beyond what is provided directly by those companies.

E-commerce technology changes and improves on an almost daily basis. With the ubiquitous use of mobile phones and devices, it is inevitable that merchants and businesses will enter into this realm. A point of sale can be virtually anywhere, so MDS has developed a Point of Sale Solution (POS) program which essentially will evaluate your current POS needs and include the now necessary wireless communication process and mobile credit card processing. Merchant Data Systems along with Karma Snack are dedicated to providing their customers and clients with the most up to date software and hardware available for all processing requirements.







Sealy Finds Enhanced Support with BancTecs Fully Automated Accounts Payable Processing System

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Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) June 06, 2012

BancTec, a global leader in business process outsourcing (BPO) for financial transaction automation and document management, announced that Sealy, one of the worlds largest bedding brands, has selected its fully automated Accounts Payable Processing System over a number of national and local BPO and software companies.

We are excited to help Sealy increase productivity, improve visibility and reduce its cost per invoice, said Chuck Corbin, vice president of strategy and business development, BancTec. Our web-based AP Master pay-as-you-go model will automate Sealys current accounts payable process and will help provide significant long-term financial and process gains.

AP Master will give Sealy improved control of accounts payable through automation and web-based workflow. It will increase visibility into outstanding liabilities, invoice status and AP process performance through tracking tools and metrics reports. Through the creation of audit trails and electronic archives, Sealy will realize increased productivity in electronic documentation retention and retrieving. Other benefits include the elimination of manual data entry errors and reduced risks associated with lost or misfiled documents.

Using our invoice module, vendor portal and purchase order functionality with AP Master, Sealy will be able to address challenges at every stage of the accounts payable process, allowing for reduced costs, increased controls and maximum efficiency, said Corbin. Our easily configured solution will help give Sealy a competitive edge in the marketplace.

About BancTec

BancTec is a global leader in business process outsourcing (BPO), providing financial transaction automation and document management services for organizations seeking to drive efficiency in their financial and back-office processes. Headquartered in Dallas with clients in 50 countries, BancTec leverages its proprietary IP and deep expertise to provide flexible, focused solutions across the financial services, insurance, healthcare, utility, transportation and government sectors. The company operates 19 BPO centers in the United States and worldwide, utilizing a common technology platform to deliver reliability, security, and consistently high levels of performance. To learn more, visit http://www.banctec.com or call 1-800-BANCTEC.

About Sealy

Sealy owns one of the largest bedding brands in the world, with sales of $ 1.2 billion in fiscal 2011. The Company manufactures and markets a broad range of mattresses and foundations under the Sealy

Debit Processing Solutions: 2012 Review

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 14, 2012

In a new report, Debit Processing Solutions: 2012 Review, Mercator Advisory Group examines the U.S. market for debit processing solutions by reviewing trends and offering analysis based on interviews with the top 10 providers in the market.

The domestic debit processing solutions industry is composed of a surprisingly stable group of organizations. With all the new entrants in the “pay-now” market, this report pinpoints the real differences between a debit account and debit processing. The impact of regulatory changes, the economic recession, and rapidly expanding payment innovations has propelled these organizations into a faster product development cycle to better align with the dynamic needs of their retail financial services customers.

“The pressure that debit issuers are under in the United States has caused changes in the way they approach solution assessments as well as the valuation they place on the solution vendors’ ability not simply to provide safe, reliable, secure processing services but also to guide them along the unclear paths presented by emerging products like mobile payments and EMV…,” comments Patricia Hewitt, Director of Mercator Advisory Group’s Debit Advisory Service.

Major highlights of this report include:

A profile of each processing solution, including core and enhanced service descriptions

An analysis of criteria issuers are using to select debit solution providers in the current market environment

Investments debit processing solution developers are making to support next generation payment forms and EMV

A review of aggregated findings based on first person interviews with leading debit processing solution providers

This report is 34 pages long and has 15 exhibits.

Companies mentioned in this report include: ACI, CO-OP, First Data, FIS, Fiserv, Jack Henry, MasterCard, TSYS, Vantiv, and Visa.

Members of Mercator Advisory Group’s Debit Advisory Service have access to this report as well as the upcoming research for the year ahead, presentations, analyst access and other membership benefits.

Please visit us online at http://www.mercatoradvisorygroup.com.

For more information and media inquiries, please call Mercator Advisory Group’s main line: (781) 419-1700, send E-mail to info@mercatoradvisorygroup.com.

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About Mercator Advisory Group

Mercator Advisory Group is the leading, independent research and advisory services firm exclusively focused on the payments and banking industries. We deliver pragmatic and timely research and advice designed to help our clients uncover the most lucrative opportunities to maximize revenue growth and contain costs. Our clients range from the world’s largest payment issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants and associations to leading technology providers and investors. Mercator Advisory Group is also the publisher of the online payments and banking news and information portal PaymentsJournal.com.





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