First Data and KWI announced the availability of an innovative and robust POS platform for luxury and specialty retailers. Working together, First Data and KWI are providing retailers with an enterprise commerce solution that includes a complete store system at no cost, along with First Data’s fraud and security tools, loyalty offerings, the STAR® Network, among other features. With the launch of First Data’s Integrated Solutions Group, KWI is leveraging First Data’s portfolio of developer platforms to tailor a point-of-sale offering specifically for specialty retailers. As part of the joint offering for retailers, First Data and KWI are providing a comprehensive bundle featuring the KWI Cloud 9 platform, enterprise payment technology and other features, including: non-proprietary commerce enabling equipment at no cost; TransArmor®, First Data’s security tool that combines the flexibility of encryption with tokenization to protect merchants from data breaches; First Data’s robust portfolio of gift card and loyalty solutions; and First Data’s eCommerce developer portfolio which allows developers to easily integrate into First Data’s platform.