The Exchange 2015
 

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Session Descriptions

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  • Hands-On Training Workshop: Introduction to ICD

This introductory session will provide hands-on training for iConnectData basics, including security and sign on, navigation, and other general features. Come prepared with your questions, too, as we help you go from an ICD rookie to a seasoned pro. You will also have the opportunity to experience the Comdata Resource Center (RC), which provides educational content and technical documents to teach you how to use ICD features.

  • Best Practices Make Perfect

Why are more and more companies investing in payment solutions? Hear direct from Comdata customers on how they are saving time and money, and gaining more control of and insight into their spend.

  • Best Practices Make Perfect - Construction
  • Fraud Mitigation Strategies for Your Unattended Fuel Location

The security of your unattended fuel site is of utmost priority. Join us as we provide information on strategies and enhancements to help you reduce the risk of fraud. You’ll learn about integrating with your existing security systems and how to leverage the built-in camera, as well as the tamper resistant features of the SmartSight system. You’ll leave armed with best practices to ensure your unattended site operates with the optimal level of security for you and your customers.

  • Hands-On Training Workshop: PetroLeader Fuel Merchant Web Portal

Do you want to learn how to manage your unattended fuel site remotely with greater ease and efficiency? Join this hands-on PetroLeader training workshop to discover all the features and functions of the SmartSight web portal, a robust tool provides insight into the health and status of your business no matter where you are. After the training, you will understand how to use the portal to reduce maintenance costs and minimize downtime.

  • Smarter, Faster Fueling with SmartQ RFID

When every minute counts, find out how you can provide a secure fueling solution that requires less time for your driver at the pump. In this session, you’ll discover how the SmartQ RFID solution streamlines the fuel transaction, where you can take advantage of it, and how you can effectively manage it within your fleet.

  • Paycard 101: Are My Employees Ready for Plastic?

Think your employees aren’t ready for payroll cards? Think again. This employee-centric tour of paycards will help you understand how payroll cards can be a win-win proposition, as Greg koren discusses the benefits of payroll cards for both your organization and your employees. You’ll learn about key differentiators between Comdata’s paycard program and those of our competitors.

  • Hands-On Training Workshop: Getting the Most from ICD

Are you an experienced iConnectData user who wants to become even more efficient in using the system? Then join us for this practical session where we’ll show you how to access draft images, manage card orders, maintain your cards, and more. Bring your questions and wish list for additional enhancements too. You will also have the opportunity to experience the Comdata Resource Center (RC), which provides educational content and technical documents to teach you how to use ICD features.

  • Everyone Included: How to Maximize Vendor Enrollment

Enrolling vendors into your electronic payment program is critical to the program’s success. That’s why Comdata has created many strategies for reaching all your vendors. Using these strategies, and following proven best practices, employers are able to attain maximum vendor participation – and maximum benefit from electronic payments. Explore alternative options for vendors not wishing to pay typical credit card fees, or vendors who will only accept web or IVR payments. Plus, learn how to ensure you are using the most cost-effective payment option once your vendors are on board.

  • Retail Fuel: An Industry Outlook

This working session will feature a lively and forward-looking discussion with your peers around challenges, needs, and the changing industry landscape. You’ll gain an understanding of what it will take to successfully manage a retail fuel location as the industry continues to evolve.

  • Nothing Virtual About It: The Real Benefits of Virtual Card Payments for the Construction Industry
  • Hands-On Training Workshop: Fleet Reporting

During this hands-on training, we’ll introduce you to the BI platform and teach you how to run transactional, cardholder, and vehicle reports. This workshop will also contain a Q&A session for report development and general questions, so come prepared to gather the information you need to make effective decisions. In order to jog your memory on what you learn in this session, we will also introduce you to the Comdata Resource Center, which provides educational content and technical documents.

  • The Real-Time Benefits of Real-Time Integration

Did you know that real-time integration can improve efficiency of your day-to-day operations? You will leave this session with an understanding of the integration partners and capabilities available to you, as well as how real-time integration can help you enhance control, realize savings, and streamline processes. Plus, discover best practices for establishing and using real-time integration within your company.

  • Beyond Payroll Cards: A Glimpse At The Universe of Prepaid Solutions

Did you know payroll cards are just one of many prepaid card solutions? In this session, you’ll take a tour of other areas where prepaid products can be the ideal tool – like corporate spending and disbursement cards, and incentive/reward cards. You’ll also learn about Comdata’s latest product enhancements, including some that haven’t even hit the market yet.

  • Next Steps in Payment Automation

Neal Anderson leads a discussion of the many strategies for optimizing payments. Hear about the benefits of outsourcing payments from a Comdata ConnectPay™ customer. Learn about strategies for continuous enrollment of vendors to maximize your electronic payables program. And get an insider look at the credit card acquiring industry, new payment technologies and new cost reduction strategies.

  • The Alternative Fuels Industry

Many fleets are shifting to fueling their vehicles with compressed and liquefied natural gasses, creating opportunity for CNG and LNG fueling sites across the country. Hear first-hand from industry professionals who have successfully planned, implemented and executed these sites to determine how you can capitalize on this demand by building out your own natural gas fueling site. Explore the equipment and tools needed to successfully operate both natural gas and unattended fueling sites to maximize opportunity and value.

  • Strategies for ensuring your Payroll Card Program is in Compliance

Rules and regulations for payroll cards can be as complex as those governing payroll itself. And like all regulations, they change – often. In this session, you will get an overview of the latest legal and compliance changes that apply to payroll cards, including both federal (Regulation E and CFPB) and state laws (particularly in Hawaii and Illinois). And of course, you’ll get guidance on how best to maximize your program while staying in compliance in key areas like implementation and cardholder communications

  • Expense Management: A Blueprint

Join Heather Lark, Director of Product Management, for a look at expense management. Heather will discuss the benefits of moving to electronic payments, like controls, reporting capabilities and analytics that give you improved insights into your spending. She’ll also go over best practices for implementing and using new payment products, like virtual credit cards.

  • The Road Ahead: What’s Next for the Fleet Industry

This collaborative session will feature energetic discussions around current fleet industry challenges and opportunities. We’ll address topics such as regulatory requirements, driver turnover, alternative fuels management, enhanced data and much more. Engage with your peers to share tips and best practices for managing your fleet in an evolving industry landscape.

  • Why Wait? Payable Solutions with Immediate Benefits for Fleet Card Users

Fleet cards aren’t the only way you can improve control of your spending. Did you know you can enhance security and earn monthly revenue using virtual credit cards – without changing your existing software? Josh Raymond, Product Manager, explains how Comdata Virtual Payments Manager™ lets you start doing more with your money – right now.

During this presentation, we will carry you through our comprehensive suite of solutions that assist your business in becoming even more efficient. As a current Comdata customer, you know that we help streamline your payment processes, but you will walk away from this session having learned something new about your trusted independent partner.