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Heartland CEO says encryption on track despite dispute; Pentagon expands exclusive deal with McAfee

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Heartland CEO: Encryption on track despite dispute

In a conversation with Computerworld today, Heartland CEO and Chairman Robert Carr blasted VeriFone's lawsuit and its suggestion that Heartland is incapable of supporting VeriFone customers. Read full story

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