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Sept 9 (Reuters) - An international standards body has approved the creation of a new merchant code for gun retailers, a representative said on Friday, following pressure from activists who say it will help track suspicious weapons purchases.<br><br><br><br>Others offer monthly installment plans, with interest rates that usually lie between 10% and 30%. BNPL apps work differently depending on the service and installment plan chosen. Some BNPL apps can be used at any online or in-person store via Many offer a Pay in 4 installment system, through which you can split the cost of a good into four different installments over a period of six weeks, with the first installment due upfront -- and the majority of Pay in 4 plans don't charge interest.<br><br><br><br><br><br>As an alternative to high-interest credit cards, buy now, pay later apps offer a way to afford what you need now and repay the balance over time, usually within six-to-eight weeks. Buy now, pay later plans have become popular payment methods over the past few years -- but what are these plans and how do they work?<br><br>Virtual cards are much safer than physical cards -- even if they're hacked, your account won't be compromised, and since they're located in a digital wallet, you can't lose them. These one-time-use digital cards are created via BNPL apps and stored in virtual wallets, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, to use at select online and in-person retailers. However, the real benefit of virtual cards in the BNPL world is that they're easier for merchants to adopt, giving BNPL users access to a larger pool of retailers. How do BNPL virtual cards work? An increasing number of BNPL apps have been releasing .<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Spotify users threaten to boycott the app as podcasts by... World's first indoor drone surveillance system autonomously... Harley Davidson confirms it will launch its long-awaited... Up to 20 million households face rip-off fees for TV, mobile...<br><br>The email continues: 'To protect your funds, verify please your account data. It will let us approve your post address and personal data. Also we strongly recommend to keep passwords and login data, in the safe place.<br><br><br><br>(Note that all of the starting annual percentage rates, or APRs, that are listed are based on a high credit score of 800 or above.)  If you're interested in trying BNPL apps, here are our top picks. While we recommend paying for items upfront, when possible, BNPL apps can be used to bridge the gap between paydays -- just make sure you can afford to repay your balance in full to avoid penalties.<br><br><br><br>Monthly financing enables you to make larger purchases, paying back the amount due monthly for up to 36 months, albeit with an interest rate of up to 24.99% tacked on.  Klarna is a user-friendly BNPL app that finances purchases three ways: Pay in 4, Pay in 30 and monthly financing. Klarna's Pay in 30 option is particularly notable, as it allows users without the funds to make an upfront payment access to a BNPL option. Through Pay in 30, you'll receive a digital invoice for the full amount 30 days after your purchase, interest-free, without having to put down a payment upfront. Pay in 4 allows you to divide costs into four interest-free payments, paid every two weeks, with the first installment due upfront.<br><br>Klarna is also in the process of releasing a physical Visa card in the US, simplifying the in-person shopping experience and allowing customers to employ the Pay in 4 plan via card at checkout at any virtual or in-person store, regardless of partner status.  Klarna has over 400,000 retailers that will allow you to select the service at checkout, but you can also create a one-time virtual card to shop at online or in-person stores outside of this network.<br><br>Methodology <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CNET reviews loan products by exhaustively comparing them across set criteria developed for each category. For buy now, pay later installment loans, we examine the availability of services, repayment plan terms, interest charged, fees charged, credit requirements, purchase limits and the amount due at the time of purchase.<br><br>Some BNPL plans charge interest, while others don't.  Most BNPL apps charge zero fees for usage, though some may charge late fees or restrict the use of the app if installments are missed. BNPL apps may seem attractive, particularly as prices for everday essentials continue to climb. These services let you split payments into installments to be repaid in weeks, months or years.<br><br>Afterpay also levels relatively steep late fees, charging $10 for a tardy payment on the first installment.  Afterpay users have an initial spending limit of $600, which increases slowly with a responsible payment history. Afterpay places a strong emphasis on responsible spending, implementing strict measures on spending limits and late fees.<br><br>This BNPL app does have a few limitations, however: Purchase limits are strict -- between $30 and $1,500 -- barring users from larger purchases. PayPal does not charge interest or late fees, making it a great no-fee option. You can only use this method at retailers that accept PayPal though, but it's worth noting that millions of retailers currently offer PayPal at checkout. PayPal's option allows users to divide a purchase into four interest-free installments over six weeks, with the first quarter-payment made at purchase.
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== What is the Open Compute Project? ==
 
The Open Compute Project is a rapidly growing community of engineers around the world whose mission is to design and enable the delivery of the most efficient server, storage and data center hardware designs available for scalable computing. Currently there are eleven Project Groups that individuals and organizations can get involved with and participate in.
 
= Participate =
 
If you are interested in working with the Open Compute Project, we are glad to welcome you to our community. There are several ways to get involved with OCP.  We encourage everyone to take a look at the [[http://www.opencompute.org/ OCP website]] and to sign up for our [https://ocp-all.groups.io/g/main mailing lists] to participate in the project meetings.
 
==How to Join==
*[https://www.opencompute.org/membership/how-to-join Become a Member]
 
Corporate Tiered Membership
*[https://www.opencompute.org/membership/agreements Membership Agreements]
*[https://www.opencompute.org/membership/membership-organizational-directory Membership Directory]
 
==How to Contribute==
*[https://www.opencompute.org/contributions/how-to-contribute OCP Contribution Process]
*[https://www.opencompute.org/contributions/agreements Contribution Agreements]
 
= Foundation Structure =
The Open Compute Project Foundation is a Delaware corporation under IRC 501(c)(6).  
 
==OCP Staff==
*George Tchaparian - CEO
*Bijan Nowroozi - CTO
*Bill Carter - OCP Fellow Emeritus
*Dirk Van Slyke - Chief Marketing Officer [mailto:dirkv@opencompute.org dirkv@opencompute.org]
*Steve Helvie - VP of Emerging Markets [mailto:steve@opencompute.org steve@opencompute.org]
*Cliff Grossner - VP Market Intelligence [mailto:cliff@opencompute.org cliff@opencompute.org]
*Kali Burdette - Director of Global Events [mailto:kali@opencompute.org kali@opencompute.org]
*Rob Coyle - Community Techincal Program Manager [mailto:rob@opencompute.org rob@opencompute.org]
*Michael Schill - Community Director [mailto:michael@opencompute.org michael@opencompute.org]
*Kevin Kifer - IT Manager [mailto:kevin@opencompute.org kevin@opencompute.org]
*Kate Hendle - Meeting Planner [mailto:kate@opencompute.org kate@opencompute.org]
 
==Board of Directors==
The OCP Foundation is governed by its Board of Directors:
 
===Chair and President===
*Zaid Kahn, Microsoft
 
The Board of Directors charters the Projects and sets the strategic mission and focus of the OCP Foundation.
 
==Incubation Committee==
The Incubation Committee (IC) reviews and approves all new specs which are submitted to the OCP Foundation.
 
The IC Chair positions are appointed by the OCP Foundation Board.
 
The IC seats that mirror the OCP Projects are elected seats. For more information on the community election process go to: http://www.opencompute.org/wiki/Governance
* [[IC Members]]
* [[IC Meetings]]
 
== OCP Project Groups ==
Specifications and designs are contributed to the OCP Foundation through the OCP Projects.
Each Project Group has Project Leads. The Project Leads run the monthly project calls and assist with specification & design submissions.
To join the conversation and attend a project meeting, visit the OCP Projects page [http://opencompute.org/projects/ here].
* [[Cooling Environments]]
* [[Data Center Facility]]
* [[Hardware Management]]
* [[Networking]]
* [[Open System Firmware]]
* [[Rack & Power]]
* [[Security]]
* [[Server]]
* [[Storage]]
* [[Telcos]]
* [[Time Appliance Project]]
* [https://www.opencompute.org/w/index.php?title=OCP_Sustainability_Project Sustainability Project]
 
== Future Technologies Initiative ==
* [[OCP Future Technologies Initiative]]
 
== Regional Communities ==
 
* [https://www.opencompute.org/wiki/OCP_Regional_Community:_China OCP China]
* [https://www.opencompute.org/wiki/OCP_Regional_Community:_Europe OCP Europe]
* [https://www.opencompute.org/wiki/OCP_Regional_Community:_Japan OCP Japan]
* [https://www.opencompute.org/wiki/OCP_Regional_Community:_Korea OCP Korea]
* [https://www.opencompute.org/wiki/OCP_Regional_Community:_Taiwan OCP Taiwan]
 
=Contributions=
* [https://www.opencompute.org/contributions OCP Contributions]
* [https://www.opencompute.org/contributions/how-to-contribute Contribution Process]
 
=Governance=
* [https://www.opencompute.org/documents/ocp-governance-updated-june-10th-2021 Governance]
 
=Licensing=
This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Copyright 2018 [Open Compute Project Foundation].

Revision as of 10:15, 12 July 2023

Opencompute-TM-logo-2-600w-v1-1.png

What is the Open Compute Project?

The Open Compute Project is a rapidly growing community of engineers around the world whose mission is to design and enable the delivery of the most efficient server, storage and data center hardware designs available for scalable computing. Currently there are eleven Project Groups that individuals and organizations can get involved with and participate in.

Participate

If you are interested in working with the Open Compute Project, we are glad to welcome you to our community. There are several ways to get involved with OCP. We encourage everyone to take a look at the [OCP website] and to sign up for our mailing lists to participate in the project meetings.

How to Join

Corporate Tiered Membership

How to Contribute

Foundation Structure

The Open Compute Project Foundation is a Delaware corporation under IRC 501(c)(6).

OCP Staff

Board of Directors

The OCP Foundation is governed by its Board of Directors:

Chair and President

  • Zaid Kahn, Microsoft

The Board of Directors charters the Projects and sets the strategic mission and focus of the OCP Foundation.

Incubation Committee

The Incubation Committee (IC) reviews and approves all new specs which are submitted to the OCP Foundation.

The IC Chair positions are appointed by the OCP Foundation Board.

The IC seats that mirror the OCP Projects are elected seats. For more information on the community election process go to: http://www.opencompute.org/wiki/Governance

OCP Project Groups

Specifications and designs are contributed to the OCP Foundation through the OCP Projects. Each Project Group has Project Leads. The Project Leads run the monthly project calls and assist with specification & design submissions. To join the conversation and attend a project meeting, visit the OCP Projects page here.

Future Technologies Initiative

Regional Communities

Contributions

Governance

Licensing

This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Copyright 2018 [Open Compute Project Foundation].

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