First Data is one of the leading, global technology providers in the information technology market. The company serves more than 5 million merchant locations and over 2,000 card issuers and their customers, as well as nearly 1 million consumers worldwide. In addition, it is a provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions for merchants, retailers, gas stations, financial institutions, utilities, government agencies, and convenience and grocery stores. First Data has operations in over 30 countries and was incorporated in 1989. It also specializes in payment processing services. In addition, First Data provides bill payment, customer service, government, loyalty, mobile commercial, and cash, risk, and analytic and decision management solutions.