Ka-ching! Amazon is rolling out a new web service for online payments which will compete with PayPal and Google Checkout. The new program is an extension of the existing Amazon Payments, which allows third parties selling items on Amazon’s extended network to receive payments from buyers.
For the time being, users will be redirected to Amazon’s servers to complete the payment and then returned to the shopping site. PayPal’s integrated solution currently allows users to remain on the original ecommerce site, an attractive feature for larger partners. The new service will also allow sites to use Amazon to manage payments between users, and receive confirmation of transactions. This seems particularly useful for the new crop of online money management services. [24×7]
WSA Adds Five New Board Members
The WSA, the state’s oldest and largest technology trade organization, has announced the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors. Mirroring the burgeoning landscape of the Northwest’s technology industry, the WSA’s newest board members represent a diverse range of impressive backgrounds.
Ron Craswell, an Engineering Director at Google’s Kirkland office is engaged on parts of Google Maps, Webmaster Tools and Google Pack and was VP of Engineering for M:Metrics. Carla Stratfold is a Senior Vice President at RealNetworks where she previously served as SVP of Sales. James Sun, the CEO, President and Founder, of Zoodango was a recent finalist on TV’s “The Apprentice.” Jennifer Shettleroe, is Vice President of Engineering,
for Attachmate Corporation, and Keith Smith, CEO of Zango also join the board.
“I am thrilled to welcome our newest board members to the WSA family,” said Ken Myer, President and CEO of the WSA.” [24×7]
