
{"id":5466,"date":"2025-10-16T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/?p=5466"},"modified":"2026-06-12T09:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:32:49","slug":"soft-space-wins-gold-at-juniper-researchs-2025-future-digital-awards-for-softpos-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/?p=5466","title":{"rendered":"SOFT SPACE Wins Gold at Juniper Research\u2019s 2025 Future Digital Awards for SoftPOS Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kuala Lumpur, 16th October 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 SOFT SPACE, the world\u2019s leading Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) provider, today announced it has been named a Gold Winner in the Soft POS Innovation category at Juniper Research\u2019s 2025 Fintech &amp; Payments Future Digital Awards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This accolade builds on SOFT SPACE\u2019s solid track record of setting new benchmarks in payments technology. Its flagship SoftPOS solution, Fasstap, is the first in the world to receive the Mobile Payment Commercial Off-the-Shelf (MPoC) Solution Provider certification, awarded by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) in February 2024. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This milestone underscores not only SOFT SPACE\u2019s compliance with the industry\u2019s most stringent security and regulatory requirements by PCI SSC and various international card schemes but also confirms that Fasstap has matured into a mainstream product, grounded in applied innovation of a scalable architecture that will continue to drive its progress in years ahead. It also means SOFT SPACE is able to deliver innovation that is scalable, regulated, and trusted across global payment ecosystem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis award reinforces SOFT SPACE\u2019s role in setting global standards for SoftPOS and beyond. As payments evolve into new forms, from CBDCs to digital assets, our focus remains clear: to build technology that connects innovation with trust, and opportunity with inclusion.\u201d said Joel Tay, Chief Executive Officer of SOFT SPACE.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fasstap\u2019s innovation lies in its evolution, from a budget-friendly, SME-focused solution into a globally deployed platform serving banks, acquirers, and merchants of all sizes. Built on a scalable and compliance-ready architecture, it supports a wide spectrum of payment rails, from traditional card schemes to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and other digital assets, broadening financial inclusion while keeping merchant experiences frictionless.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">SOFT SPACE\u2019s latest partnership in Japan demonstrates this forward trajectory. The company successfully extended stablecoin settlement from basic wallet transfers to full merchant acceptance, a breakthrough that brings digital assets into enterprise-grade SoftPOS systems. This technical milestone bridges digital asset innovation with financial infrastructure, reinforcing Fasstap\u2019s position as a future-ready platform capable of supporting next-generation payments, including universal Tap-To-Everything.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beyond <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">innovation, SOFT SPACE\u2019s reputation for trust and performance continues to drive adoption. The company\u2019s long-standing relationships with clients are built on a foundation of close human-centred collaboration and deep technical expertise, qualities that continue to inspire confidence and lasting partnerships. Today, SOFT SPACE is the fintech partner of choice for over 90 financial institutions and partners across 30 markets. In Asia-Pacific, it has enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone in Japan, expanded contactless acceptance for Australian merchants, and launched SoftPOS for MSMEs in the Philippines, while extending its presence into Taiwan, Indonesia, North America, and Europe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The recognition by Juniper Research further validates SOFT SPACE\u2019s standing as a trusted innovation leader in the global fintech ecosystem. This momentum aligns with broader industry trends: SoftPOS transaction values are projected to surge <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juniperresearch.com\/press\/soft-pos-transactions-to-accelerate-by-2150\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">from USD 23.9 billion in 2025 to USD 540 billion by 2030<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. With smartphone adoption and digital wallet usage rising worldwide, SOFT SPACE is well-positioned to lead this transformation by empowering financial institutions and businesses to embrace contactless payments that are secure, compliant, and globally scalable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Juniper Research Future Digital Awards have been running since 2008 and celebrate organisations that are set to deliver significant impact over the next five years. Winners are selected by Juniper Research\u2019s team of analysts and industry experts, based on criteria including technological innovation, product impact, and future potential.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kuala Lumpur, 16th October 2025 \u2013 SOFT SPACE, the world\u2019s leading Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) provider, today announced it has been named a Gold Winner in the Soft<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":5473,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-company-announcement","category-news-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5466"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5466\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5563,"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5466\/revisions\/5563"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}