Ingenico sees app-driven POS shift creating growth opportunities for software vendors

• App-driven commerce is shifting demand toward smart point-of-sale systems with embedded payments, creating growth opportunities for independent software vendors.
• Affordable, simpler systems open access to startups, micro-merchants and underserved businesses, particularly in the U.S. and Mexico.
• Embedded payments offer new revenue opportunities through acquiring partnerships; software subscriptions can generate recurring revenue.
• Integrated business tools can strengthen merchant retention by replacing standalone applications with a single platform.
• Contactless adoption supports demand: U.S. card penetration exceeded 72%; 67% of global consumers used contactless payments weekly in 2025.

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