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Understanding the difference between payment gateways and orchestrators can be challenging, but their roles are distinctly unique! 🔎 Since the early 2000s, payment gateways have been essential in connecting merchants to acquirers, though are often bundled with added services that reduce flexibility. In contrast, payment orchestrators simplify managing multiple gateways, offering a more flexible, adaptable solution in today’s dynamic landscape. 💡 As our VP of Commercial, Tom Voaden, explains, “Orchestration should be a pure-play tech infrastructure that enables merchants to access best-of-breed solutions through a single, unified API layer. Orchestration platforms are usually more global than gateways and, as a technology layer, are typically multi-cloud, multi-region, and vendor-agnostic, with the capacity to support vast transaction volumes.” Want to learn more? Read the full blog here 👉https://lnkd.in/eryq3bHv #Payments #Fintech #PaymentOrchestration

The build vs. buy debate around payment orchestration has shifted. For most companies, building in-house is neither efficient nor practical. 🔎 Why? The cost and time required to create, maintain, and evolve a robust orchestration solution outweighs the potential benefits. Orchestration providers offer the specialised tech infrastructure needed to adapt quickly - handling routing, compliance, security, and new integrations without pulling internal resources. 💡 Our CEO Thomas explains that building in-house often leads to unnecessary challenges: "The question is whether you can move quickly enough to build it in the first place, and even if you can, at what cost? What other innovations might you have missed out on delivering? Can you build again and again and keep realigning your tech stack as your business and your customers evolve?" 💬 Curious to learn more? Read the full article from The Paypers here 📲https://lnkd.in/eaeUQZaN #Payments #Fintech #PaymentOrchestration #TechInnovation #ThePaypers

Next week, our BR-DGE Builders are heading to London for World Travel Market (WTM) London! ✈️ Joe Taylor and Sam Dines will be there, engaging with industry leaders and diving into the latest travel innovations, trends, and challenges. From the Technology Summit to networking events and the unveiling of the WTM Global Travel Report, we’re excited to join in and connect with peers from around the world. 💡 🍴 Dinner with PayPal: We're also thrilled to co-host an exclusive invite-only World Travel Leaders Dinner with PayPal on November 11th at Hawksmoor Wood Wharf, from 6 PM 'til late! It’s set to be an incredible evening of connection and conversation. 💬 Want to meet up at WTM or learn more about our payment solutions? Reach out here: https://br-dge.to/contact/ #WTMLondon #GlobalTravel #TravelIndustry #PaymentOrchestration #Networking

Meet Patryk, our Senior Marketing Executive 👋 Patryk joined BR-DGE in October 2022, bringing with him invaluable experience in marketing and videography from a host of global businesses including Marks and Spencer and Vouchercart. Here's what he had to say about his role at BR-DGE: "Working as a marketer at a fintech company like BR-DGE perfectly blends creativity with cutting-edge tech, offering the best of both worlds. The company culture genuinely focuses on work-life balance and personal development, so everyone has a shared sense of purpose. We all push each other to grow and there's always room to try new ideas." Curious about what it's like to work at BR-DGE? Discover more here! 👉https://lnkd.in/eiTvytet #Fintech #RemoteJobs #TechCareers #EmployeeSpotlight

Our VP of Commercial, Tom Voaden, has arrived in the US for MRC Connects San Francisco! 🇺🇸 Tom is looking forward to connecting with industry leaders at this exciting event hosted by MRC | Merchant Risk Council, sponsored by IPQS and Darwinium. The evening will feature a panel on 'Tackling the Rise of Digital Impersonation, ATO, and Scams in eCommerce'- a key topic in today’s landscape - followed by networking over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Want to connect with Tom? Reach out to us here 📲 https://br-dge.to/contact/ #MRCConnects #PaymentOrchestration #GlobalPayments #PaymentSolutions #Networking

Final Reminder: only a few hours left until our webinar with MRC | Merchant Risk Council at 1pm GMT+1! 🚀 Don’t miss this chance to learn from Sam Dines, our Strategic Partnerships Lead, and Justin Gregory, Head of Technology at ASOS.com about how payment orchestration can simplify fraud management while optimising multi-acquirer strategies. What You’ll Learn: Streamlined Solutions: Bundle orchestration and fraud prevention into one contract. Tailored Strategies: Adapt to different markets, channels, and transaction types. Layered Defense: Implement a flexible approach to fraud prevention. Reserve your spot now! 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/eMPGfAxv #Payments #FraudPrevention #Webinar #MRC

Next week, our VP Delivery Gerard Pottinger will be in Sydney for PayPal Connect! This exclusive event on October 30th offers a full day of valuable insights into the latest payment innovations. Held at the Machine Hall, the event features hands-on developer sessions, expert advice from integration specialists, and tips for optimising payment solutions. It’s a great opportunity to explore cutting-edge trends shaping the future of digital commerce. We’re excited to attend and stay ahead in the evolving payments landscape! Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/enCnDWCv #PayPalConnect #Payments #Fintech #DigitalInnovation

🎉 Mission Accomplished! Edinburgh to Sydney Strava Challenge 🎉 We did it! Our mission to cover the incredible 16,875km distance from Edinburgh to Sydney is officially complete! 🚶🏻♀️🏃♂️🚴♀️ And the best part? Together, we've raised over £900 for two amazing mental health charities, Mind and SAMH! This journey has been nothing short of inspiring, and your support has made all the difference. 🙌 But there’s still time for you to support our impact, by donating to these charities. If you haven’t already, you can still donate here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-qR3GNb Thank you to our team and all who have supported us with donations on this incredible journey! 💚 #Fundraising #MentalHealth #Mind #SAMH #WorkLifeBalance

Next week, our CEO Thomas Gillan and VP of Commercial Tom Voaden will be heading to Las Vegas for Money20/20 USA, the premier event for the global payments ecosystem! 🇺🇸 They’ll be on hand to meet with industry leaders and showcase BR-DGE’s innovative payment orchestration solutions for enterprise merchants, along with our exciting white-label offering. With over 350 experts and rising stars discussing the future of payments and fintech, it’s set to be an event you won’t want to miss! Looking to connect with BR-DGE at Money 20/20? Let’s schedule a meeting 👉 https://br-dge.to/contact/ #Money2020 #Payments #Fintech

Say hello to Iqsar A., our Partnerships Manager 👋 Iqsar joined BR-DGE in November 2023, bringing three years of invaluable fintech experience from startups and scale-ups, including his previous role at Teya. Here’s what he has to say about his role at BR-DGE! "Working at BR-DGE offers the perfect mix of challenge and support. I’ve been given real ownership over my work as Partnerships Manager, and the chance to contribute to projects that are helping to shape the payments industry. The collaborative culture at BR-DGE makes every day an opportunity to grow and drive meaningful results." Read more about being a BR-DGE builder here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiTvytet #EmployeeSpotlight #Fintech #RemoteWorking