First Data Corporation has announced that it is launching First Data Integrated Solutions Group, or ISG, a new business segment focused on expanded software developer tools for integration with First Data's platforms. With the formation of First Data Integrated Solutions Group, First Data is deepening its engagement with independent software vendors (ISVs), value-added resellers (VARs), software developers, system integrators, and other market participants to expand commerce capabilities around the globe.

First Data has hired EJ Jackson to head up ISG. Jackson has spent more than two decades in leadership, product strategy, business development, marketing, and sales for VC-backed software companies. He comes to First Data from SAP, where he served as SVP and GM of SAP Anywhere. Prior to his role at SAP, Jackson was the president and founder of Provade Inc., a leading VMS SaaS provider in the market.