Mobile Financial Services are changing the way we use money; DonRiver is helping to make it happen

Think of the convenience of leaving the house with only your keys and mobile phone. Forget your wallet or purse? Don't worry; you've got it covered. Mobile Financial Services are developing at break neck speed, bringing convenience and security to using your phone as a financial instrument.

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) the globally recognized money transfer leader, selected DonRiver to help design and develop the Western Union Mobile Money Transfer service, which enabled consumers to send or receive money using their mobile phones.

DonRiver has deep experience with Mobile Financial Services (MFS). As a systems integrator, DonRiver is working with Western Union to manage the integration, testing and technical certification of Western Union Mobile Money Transfer solutions, which will be implemented by mobile network operators around the world. Western Union's Mobile Money Transfer service allows consumers in select countries to send and/or receive money using their mobile phones.

Western Union selected DonRiver based on our experience with developing mobile money transfer solutions and expertise gained through previously integrating Mobile Wallet platforms to the Western Union remittance network. Brent Ho-Young, director of DonRiver's Mobile Consulting Practice, leads the Western Union team for the company.

"Western Union is really a driver in the growth and adoption of mobile money transfer services around the world", said Brent. This is exciting work because by partnering with Western Union, we are helping to make the future happen now.