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Bluetooth Payment Cards

The Stratos Card Consolidates All Plastic Cards into One

— March 18, 2015 — Tech
Able to combine credit, loyalty, membership and debit cards, the Stratos Card is a practical way to clean up your wallet. This smart all-in-one card is designed to be universally accepted and make secure payments. The Stratos Bluetooth Connected Card works in tandem with the Stratos Mobile app and a Stratos Reader, which is used for adding new cards to the system. What sets this system apart from other cards that promise consolidation is that Stratos keeps you informed through a phone's lock screen for the purposes of delivering real-time information on the most used cards.

Soon, Stratos also has plans to implement a predictive system that will make suggestions and provide insights based on history and geo-location. Going forward, Stratos' Co-Founder and CEO Thiago Olson boldly states: "Stratos is reinventing your wallet and cards just like the iPod and iTunes reinvented your CD collection."
Trend Themes
1. Universal Payment Consolidation - The Stratos Card combines multiple payment cards into one, offering a disruptive solution for cluttered wallets and simplifying payment transactions.
2. Real-time Card Management - Stratos keeps users informed through real-time information on the most used cards, indicating a trend towards enhanced card management experiences.
3. Predictive Payment Intelligence - Stratos' planned implementation of a predictive system that suggests and provides insights based on history and location shows the trend towards personalized payment experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fintech - The fintech industry can leverage universal payment consolidation solutions like the Stratos Card to innovate and disrupt the traditional payment card space.
2. Mobile Banking - The mobile banking industry can benefit from the trend of real-time card management experiences, enabling users to conveniently manage and control their payment cards from their smartphones.
3. Data Analysis - The data analysis industry can tap into the trend of predictive payment intelligence to develop advanced algorithms and technologies that provide personalized payment recommendations and insights.
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