The C3 Authorization, Routing & Switching System
(ARS) has advanced the concepts of communications and the distribution of
processes. Sharing of jobs, tasks and other processes has required the ARS
to have an enhanced connectivity with other sections of the integrated system.
Features include automatic logging, security and recovery.
Performs card verification and authorization.
Routing & Switching
The distributed components of the system interoperate through the passing of messages. Messages flowing through the system are the bloodstream that keep the body going. Communication messages in and out of the system are based on the ISO 8583 message standard.
Network Interface
Network on-line message procedures used with ARS follow X.25 and TCP/IP protocols. Network messages may be transmitted locally using a LAN, Ethernet or Ring network, or remotely using a WAN, point to point or Internet.
Interface to National & International Payment Networks
ARS has ready interfaces for all major international card brands and supports routing to/from domestic and other proprietary payment networks.
