ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, has been recognized as a key player in Datos Insights’ latest vendor evaluation report on payment hub providers. The report highlights ACI's Enterprise Payments Platform for its expansive global reach, cloud-native architecture and robust payment capabilities that support all payment types, including cards and account-to-account.

In its evaluation, Datos Insights points to ACI Worldwide's ability to support more than 40 account-to-account, real-time and card payment networks in more than 90 countries across the globe. The report emphasizes ACI's innovative platform, noting its cloud-native design, modern APIs and modular services, which allow for intelligent payments orchestration. The solution enables financial institutions to seamlessly augment and modernize their payment infrastructure.

“ACI Worldwide stands out for its innovative approach to payments and its ability to deliver scalable solutions to meet the dynamic needs of today’s global financial institutions,” said Erika Baumann, Director of Commercial Banking & Payments at Datos Insights. “With their comprehensive platform, best-in-class fraud and risk management capabilities, and strong market presence, ACI Worldwide is well-positioned to help financial institutions navigate the complexities of modern payment processing.”

Key strengths highlighted in the Datos Insights report include:

• Support for 44 payment networks globally, making it a top choice for businesses with international operations that support many different needs and constituents
• A cloud-native platform design with a unified user interface across all payment types
• Integrated fraud, risk and compliance solutions with built-in payment intelligence capabilities
• A highly responsive management team committed to meeting client needs
• Technical expertise with extensive implementation experience at major global financial institutions
• Proven system reliability, resiliency and scalability

“It is an honor to be recognized as a global leader in modernized payment capabilities,” said Erich Litch, General Manager of Payments Software at ACI Worldwide. “This report underscores the forward-thinking strategy and deep market expertise that we have cultivated to deliver a truly centralized payments hub uniquely positioned to serve financial institutions of all asset sizes. We are especially proud to be recognized for the strides we’ve made in modernizing our platform with a wide array of payments intelligence, powered by AI and machine learning.”

ACI's Enterprise Payments Platform serves 19 of the top 20 banks worldwide and supports 11 central bank infrastructures, underscoring its ability to manage high-volume, mission-critical payment operations at scale. The platform’s modern architecture allows financial institutions to manage a wide range of payment types through a single interface while adapting to emerging payment schemes and market demands.

About ACI Worldwide

ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.

About Datos Insights

Datos Insights is the leading research and advisory partner to the banking, insurance and securities industries—both the financial services firms and the technology providers who serve them. In an era of rapid change, we empower firms across the financial services ecosystem to make high-stakes decisions with confidence and speed. Our distinctive combination of proprietary data, analytics, and deep practitioner expertise provides actionable insights that enable clients to accelerate critical initiatives, inspire decisive action, and de-risk strategic investments to achieve faster, bolder transformation.

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