Maximized Software, Inc. released version 3.0 of its MaxCharge credit card processing software. The software is now an ActiveX component and can be integrated with a variety of Microsoft-compatible databases, and costs just $295 (upgrades are free).

by Wayne Kawamoto [July 30, 2001]

Maximized Software, Inc. recently released MaxCharge version 3.0, a major upgrade to its MaxCharge software that enables a merchant to securely process credit card transactions over the Internet.

MaxCharge is an ActiveX component, so it may be used with Microsoft Active Server Pages, Visual Basic, Delphi, Access, ColdFusion, Microsoft .NET, and many other environments, which should enable MaxCharge to easily be integrated with most e-commerce products. The product includes sample processing scripts, sample code, documentation, and a test merchant account to help the user become immediately productive.

• Key new features in MaxCharge version 3.0 include:
• ISP/multiple merchant support
• Support for shoppers paying by credit card or check
• Automatic support for redundant processing servers
• Full support for the latest AuthorizeNet and ECHOnline interfaces
• Supports commercial cards for lower transaction fees
• New InitTestTransaction method makes testing even easier

"The ability to safely support multiple merchant accounts on a single computer is a significant enhancement to our component," said Ken Spreitzer, President of Maximized Software. "Many online merchants rely on e-commerce solutions provided by their ISP, who in turn have expressed the need for a single, easily configurable solution. Version 3.0 offers quick and secure configuration so that ISPs can control the capabilities of their merchants and maintain the security of their web server(s)."

Pricing and availability
MaxCharge version 3.0 costs $295.00 per computer.

MaxCharge version 3.0 is available for immediate download from the Maximized Software web site. It requires a computer running Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, or later. Upgrades from version 2.0 are free for registered users.

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