With over 32,000 customers in the UK, Sage Pay has a client list which includes high-profile brands and retailers such as National Express, Swift Cover and Sports Direct. The partnership with One iota will enable Sage Pay's existing clients to launch mobile and Facebook stores that are fully integrated with their existing payment gateway provider.

John Fitchett, channel manager at Sage Pay, commented: "The way in which consumers shop has changed dramatically over the last 12 months and retailers need to innovate across a variety of sales channels in order to remain profitable. One iota's MESH technology platform means our clients can now launch mobile and social payment solutions quickly and cost-effectively."

MESH (Modular Engagement Service Hub) is an enterprise grade and PCI compliant technology platform that delivers commerce solutions for brands and retailers. It offers a single interface that can be rolled out globally for mobile and social platforms.

Damian Hanson, CEO at One iota, said: "We're delighted to partner with Sage Pay. We've made significant technical investments in recent months in order to integrate with its payment platform. Sage Pay clients will now be able to extend their e-commerce stores across mobile optimised websites, mobile applications and branded Facebook fan pages in order to increase their commerce reach and drive profitability."