Danny Cresswell

Danny Cresswell

Danny joined Syntec in 2000 after two years working for a telecoms reseller. Many years of experience in the telephony industry has given Danny a vast understanding of integrated network and cloud-based contact centre solutions, along with an ability to present technical solutions in layman's terms. Danny takes a consultative approach to his role as head of sales at Syntec, managing both its direct and indirect sales channels, and he gets great satisfaction from helping clients increase the performance and effectiveness of their contact centres, often under tight budgets and short lead-times.

The final deadline for PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance is 31 March 2025 – are you ready?

PCI DSS, Security
Written by Danny Cresswell January 21, 2025

The final deadline for compliance with PCI DSS 4.0.1 is 31 March 2025. This blog outlines some of the more complex requirements and what organizations need to do in order to comply.

The final deadline for PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance is 31 March 2025 – are you ready? Read More »

The final deadline for compliance with PCI DSS 4.0.1 is 31 March 2025. This blog outlines some of the more complex requirements and what organizations need to do in order to comply.

Pause-and-resume of call recordings is obsolete: Exploring PCI DSS 4.0.1 and its impact on data security practices

Contact center management, PCI DSS, Security
Written by Danny Cresswell December 3, 2024

The recently updated PCI DSS v4.0.1, effective from December 2024, introduces new guidance that could significantly impact the way businesses use pause and resume of call recordings as a method of trying to secure their customers’ sensitive payment card data. This update highlights evolving requirements for securing cardholder data, focusing on mitigating risks tied to

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The recently updated PCI DSS v4.0.1, effective from December 2024, introduces new guidance that could significantly impact the way businesses use pause and resume of call recordings as a method of trying to secure their customers’ sensitive payment card data. This update highlights evolving requirements for securing cardholder data, focusing on mitigating risks tied to

CardEasy’s agnostic integration approach provides clear competitive advantages over other seemingly similar secure payment providers

Contact center management, PCI DSS
Written by Danny Cresswell October 30, 2024

The complexity of most contact center environments means that when you’re considering a secure payment provider, seamless integration is more than a convenience—it’s a necessity. Organizations need systems that can readily slot into their existing contact center environment and agent workflows, support multiple applications and systems without friction or extensive development time. Unlike many contact

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The complexity of most contact center environments means that when you’re considering a secure payment provider, seamless integration is more than a convenience—it’s a necessity. Organizations need systems that can readily slot into their existing contact center environment and agent workflows, support multiple applications and systems without friction or extensive development time. Unlike many contact

Compliance vs. security: why being PCI DSS compliant doesn’t guarantee security

PCI DSS, Security
Written by Danny Cresswell August 22, 2024

As the number of data breaches rises and fraudsters find ever more innovative ways of accessing consumer data, companies face immense pressure to protect their customers’ sensitive data and maintain their trust. Achieving compliance with standards such as PCI DSS is often seen as a critical milestone in this effort. However, while PCI DSS compliance

Compliance vs. security: why being PCI DSS compliant doesn’t guarantee security Read More »

As the number of data breaches rises and fraudsters find ever more innovative ways of accessing consumer data, companies face immense pressure to protect their customers’ sensitive data and maintain their trust. Achieving compliance with standards such as PCI DSS is often seen as a critical milestone in this effort. However, while PCI DSS compliance

CardEasy offers a full suite of solutions for all your secure payment and call recording needs

Contact center management, PCI DSS, Security
Written by Danny Cresswell June 19, 2024

CardEasy is probably best known for its Agent Assist solution, which fully de-scopes contact center environments from PCI DSS, but enables your contact center agents to take secure payments from your customers whilst on a live call. The customer enters their card numbers using the keypad of their phone (or advanced speech recognition if they

CardEasy offers a full suite of solutions for all your secure payment and call recording needs Read More »

CardEasy is probably best known for its Agent Assist solution, which fully de-scopes contact center environments from PCI DSS, but enables your contact center agents to take secure payments from your customers whilst on a live call. The customer enters their card numbers using the keypad of their phone (or advanced speech recognition if they

What’s the difference between CardEasy Agent Assist and IVR payment options offered by your CCaaS provider?

Contact center management
Written by Danny Cresswell May 10, 2024

We work with many clients who are moving their contact center platform  to the cloud solutions offered by their CCaaS providers, many of which offer a secure IVR payment solution, either as part of self-service or agent-assisted interactions. This solution is designed to de-scope contact center environments from PCI DSS. Often this secure IVR payment

What’s the difference between CardEasy Agent Assist and IVR payment options offered by your CCaaS provider? Read More »

We work with many clients who are moving their contact center platform  to the cloud solutions offered by their CCaaS providers, many of which offer a secure IVR payment solution, either as part of self-service or agent-assisted interactions. This solution is designed to de-scope contact center environments from PCI DSS. Often this secure IVR payment